i8C / iS8C Series from $285
i8/iS8 - 1/8 DIN Meter
i8C/iS8C - 1/8 DIN Ultra Compact Case
i8DV/iS8DV - 1/8 DIN Dual Display Vertical
i8DH/iS8DH - 1/8 DIN Dual Display Horizontal
i16/iS16 - 1/16 DIN Single & Dual Display
i32/iS32 - 1/32 DIN Meter
RD4/RD6 - 1/8 DIN Remote Display/Programmer
iLD - Big Display

Ultra Compact Case
1/8 DIN Ultra Compact Case
iSeries    Selection Guide   PDF
  Introduction / Common Specs   PDF

The Ultra Compact i8C/iS8C meters and controllers are similar to the full size i8 in an Ultra Compact enclosure.
Only 2 inches behind the panel.


Made in Santa Ana, CA
Underwriter Laboratories


For Temp.Units

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Ultra Compact 1/8 DIN Meter and Controller
iSERIES MANUALS/CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
•  MANUALS i8C/iS8C Monitor, Controller & Quickstarts
•  MANUALS iSeries Communication Manual
•  SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
•  SOFTWARE ADVANCED CONFIGURATION

•  SOFTWARE ACTIVE X COMPONENT FOR EXCEL

•  SOFTWARE OPC Server
•  SPECS i8C  -  COMMON SPECS - PDF
•  PRICE
•  MECHANICAL SPECS & CAD FILES - Temperature/Process
  REQUIRES ADOBE ACROBAT READER - HELP
Big Display with Color Changing Feature
Built-in Excitation
NEMA 4 (iP65) Bezel
RS-232, RS 422/485 or Modbus Communication, Menu Selectable

The NEWPORT® i8C is a 1/8 DIN size (96mm x 48mm) Digital Panel Meter featuring the big iSeries color-changing display. The digits are twice the size of typical 1/8 DIN panel meters.

The iSeries meters feature the only LED displays that can be programmed to change color between GREEN , AMBER, and RED  at any set point or alarm point.

The “i8C” model is available as an extremely accurate programmable digital panel meter with no outputs or with dual outputs for controlling or alarming functions. The user can easily program the i8C for any control or alarming requirement from simple on-off to full autotune PID with a choice of Form C SPDT relays, Solid State Relays, DC pulse, and Analog (voltage and current) outputs.

Universal Inputs
The innovative
iSeries offers the broadest selection of signal inputs available on one industrial instrument. The choices are easily selected from the Menu with four front panel pushbuttons, or by serial communications.
The Universal Temperature & Process instrument (model "i") handles ten common types of thermocouples: K, J, T, E, R, S, B, C, N, and J DIN, multiple RTD's, and several Process (dc) Voltage ranges: 0-100 millivolt, 0-1 Volt, 0-10 Volt; Process Current range: 0-20 mA. This model also features built-in excitation, 24 Vdc @ 25 mA. with it's wide choice of signal inputs, this model is an excellent choice for measuring or controlling temperature with a thermocouple, RTD, or 4-20mA transmitter.

The Strain & Process instrument (model "iS") measures inputs from Load Cells, Pressure Transducers, and most any strain gauge sensor as well as several
Process (dc) Voltage ranges: 0 to 100 mVdc, -100 mVdc to 1Vdc and 0 to 10 Vdc; Process Current range: 0-20 mA. The "iS" has built-in excitation of 5 Vdc @ 40mA or 10 Vdc @ 60mA for bridge transducers. This "iS" model supports 4 and 6 wire bridge configurations, ratiometric and non-ratiometric measurements. The "iS" features fast and easy "in-process" calibration/scaling of the signal inputs to any engineering units. This model also features 10 Point Linearization which allows the user to linearize the signal input from extremely nonlinear transducers of all kinds.

The MIL Standard Nickel RTD with MIL-T-7990B curve is available as a Factory Setup.
Ordering Example: iS8C33-C24-FS (FS: preset for MIL-T-7990B curve, please specify range and accuracy).


Analog Output
The optional analog output can be programmed within a range of 0-10 Vdc or 0-20 mA. It is selectable as either a control output or as a calibrated retransmission of the process value-a unique feature among controllers.

Built-in Excitation Standard
Any excitation voltage between 5 and 24 Vdc is available by special order. Built-in excitation is not available with optional -C24 isolated RS-232/ RS-485 serial communications, -C4EI Ethernet option or -DC option.

Control Functions
The iSeries can control simple manual operation to ON-OFF and full Autotune PID control. (Selectable preset tune, adaptive tune, PID, PI, PD control modes.) The dual control outputs can be configured for a variety of independent control and alarm applications such as heat/heat, heat/cool, heat/alarm, cool/cool, cool/alarm or alarm/alarm. The ramp-to-setpoint feature allows the user to define the rate of rise to setpoint, minimizing thermal shock to the load during start-up. Maximum ramp time: 99.59 (HH.MM), Soak: 00.00 to 99.59 (HH.MM), Damping: 1 to 8 in unit steps.

For applications that do not require PID control, iSeries
controllers are available in two special models that offer simplified programming.
The iSeries “Limit Alarm” model (specify –AL option) is a conventional limit alarm. The iSeries “Simplified Menu” model (specify –SM option) offers simplified programming. The menu flowchart is similar to programmable digital panel meters that are used for on/off control or alarms. (Please see the iSeries operator’s manuals for programming details.)

i
Series FAMILY

The NEWPORT
® iSeries is a family of microprocessor-based instruments offered in three DIN sizes with NEMA-4, IP65 rated front bezels. All of the instruments share the same set-up and configuration menu and method of operation, a tremendous time saver for integration of a large system.

The iSeries displays feature unique 9-segment LED characters which greatly improves alphanumeric representations. The 7-segment LED characters found on most instruments are adequate for presenting numbers, but not letters. Words are easier to read with the unique 9-segment LED characters on the iSeries, which makes operating and programming simpler and easier.

9 segment LED
Dimensions
Programmable Color Display
The NEWPORT® iSeries are the first complete series of 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32 DIN process control instruments with totally programmable color displays. The display can be programmed to change color at any set point or alarm point.
iSeries Change Color at any Setpoint
For example, the instrument can be programmed to display the process value in GREEN during warm-up, switching to AMBER to signal the normal operating range, and in RED to signal an alarm condition. The changes in color are quickly seen from a distance, and machine operators can intuitively react to changing conditions. The colors can be programmed to change back when the value drops back below the alarm point or to "latch" on until being reset by the operator.

The instrument can also be programmed to display only one unchanging color:
GREEN, AMBER, or RED
. This is a useful way to let an operator identify, at a glance, process values in three separate locations, or to display three different measurements such as Temperature, Pressure, and Flow.

Designed and Manufactured in the USA
The innovative NEWPORT®
iSeries of meters/controllers features an extended Five (5) YEAR warranty at no extra charge. The iSeries packs a wealth of power and features into the smallest of packages, utilizing COB (chip-on-board) and SMT (surface mount technology) assembly techniques and automation. Every iSeries instrument is thoroughly calibrated and tested at several stages throughout production. The iSeries offers the highest accuracy for industrial instrumentation at 0.03% of reading. The analog-to-digital conversion utilizes proprietary 20-bit ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) patented algorithms and smart filtering.

Free Software

Free software is provided for easy set-up, configuration and data acquisition with the NEWPORT® iSeries.

Free ActiveX Controls
Free ActiveX Controls are provided for the i
Series, making it easy to integrate the iSeries with information systems using "ActiveX Containers" such as Microsoft Visual Basic and Microsoft Excel as well as with popular OLE and OPC compliant data acquisition, process control, and industrial automation software from NEWPORT®, GE Fanuc, Intellution, Rockwell Automation, Object Automation, iconics, and Wonderware among others.

Optional Isolated RS-232 and RS-485 Serial Communications
The
i
Series are the first intelligent industrial instruments to offer both RS-232 and RS-485 serial communications in one instrument which can be selected from the menu. The iSeries features both the iSeries serial protocol and MODBUS serial protocol.
EIS-2B
The iServer is a DIN rail mounted device which can be a hub connecting up to 32 instruments to the Ethernet and Internet. The “iServer” is both a Web Server and an Ethernet-Serial bridge. To connect to the iServer, iSeries devices must feature the "-C24" Serial Communications option.

Free Factory Setup and Configuration
Make installing your iSeries meter or controller easier by ordering it preconfigured by the factory, at no extra charge. You specify the input types, scaling if applicable, set points, alarm points, etc. and we will program the instruments to your specific requirements in our calibration lab prior to shipment. For a checklist of factory setup parameters, please consult your NEWPORT® applications engineers. The Factory Setup "-FS" and configuration option requires the serial communication "-C24" option.


Custom Configurations
Custom color bezels and enclosures are available for Original Equipment Manufacturers. Enhance the appearance of your equipment design with custom colors. Consult the NEWPORT® OEM Group.


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