Introduction, Introducing the xm-360 process module, Chapter – Rockwell Automation 1440-TPR06-00RE XM-360 Process Module User Manual
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Chapter
1
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the XM-360 Process module. It also
discusses the components of the modules.
Introducing the XM-360
Process Module
The XM-360 Process module is an intelligent 6-channel general-purpose
process monitor. It is a member of the Allen-Bradley™ XM
®
Series, a family
of DIN rail mounted condition monitoring and protection modules that
operate both in stand-alone applications or integrate with Programmable
Logic Controllers (PLCs) and control system networks.
The XM-360 is a complete process monitoring system. The module can be
configured to measure a DC voltage or a loop current input on each channel.
It will report both the data value, in engineering units, and the rate of change
for each channel.
For applications where it is not possible to integrate XM data directly via
DeviceNet, the XM-360 provides separate 4-20mA outputs for each channel.
And for applications requiring relays, the XM-360 supports connecting up to
two XM-441 Expansion Relay modules, providing a total of eight relays. The
XM-360 can also collect trend data on an event such as a relay actuation.
The module can operate stand-alone, or it can be deployed on a standard or
dedicated DeviceNet network where it can provide real-time data and status
information to other XM modules, PLCs, distributed control systems (DCS),
and Condition Monitoring Systems.
The XM-360 can be configured remotely via the DeviceNet network, or locally
using a serial connection to a PC or laptop. Refer to Chapter 3 for a list of the
configuration parameters.
For information about
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