First a signal in simple terms-in process automation, it is a physical variable whose parameters carry information about another variable. Signal conditioning is processing the form or mode of a signal to make it intelligible to or compatible with a device. This includes manipulation such as pulse shaping, pulse clipping, digitizing, and linearizing. Signal conditioning also can refer to modules that perform signal conversion, buffering, isolation, or mathematical operations on the signal when needed. For analog data, a signal conditioner is a circuit module that offsets, attenuates, amplifies, linearizes, and/or filters the signal.
The SensorLex 8B isolated analog signal conditioners provide Instrument Class performance in a package 20% the size of competing modular products. The small size is suited for embedded or portable applications such as mobile test stands, COTS military and defense applications, miniaturized security and surveillance systems, embedded process controls for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and any other embedded industrial data acquisition system.

The 8B line of miniature isolated analog signal conditioners provides 17 family groups with a total of 102 models that interface to a wide variety of voltage, current, temperature, position, frequency, and strain measuring devices. Housed in a solidly potted thermoplastic plug-in-the-panel package measuring only 1.11 × 1.65 × 0.4 inches, the 8B’s industrial enclosure provides impact properties, dimensional stability over temperature, chemical resistance, and a flammability rating of UL-94 V-0. The line will also be available in a DIN mount configuration in the near future.
Analog signal conditioners

The MINI MCR signal conditioning family, with its 6.2mm housing and power bussing capabilities, is designed to save space and reduce installation time. Universally configurable and dedicated versions of the modules are available to convert signals from RTDs, thermocouples, and various analog sensors. A signal splitter, single and multi-channel, loop powered modules are also available.

Application flexibility is achieved by custom configuration of measuring range settings, input type selection, and three possible methods of powering the modules. Discrete wiring for power is no longer necessary with the optional system power supply, power terminal block, and T-foot power bus coupler that mount on the DIN rail. These hot swappable modules are simply snapped on to the T-foot bus connector without removing any bus bars or bridging.
Pressure sensor

The ASCX Series Compatible pressure sensor is an alternative source to the ASCX Series pressure sensor discontinued by Honeywell. The sensor features pressure ports, mounting holes, and pin geometry that are mechanically compatible to the Honeywell sensor. The ASCX Series Compatible pressure sensor has a ratiometric output span of 4.5 volts at a 5-volt supply. Pressure ranges are available from 1 PSI to 100 PSI. The 4-pin out design is electrically compatible to the ASCX Series pressure sensor. Pressure characteristics including temperature effects of offset as well as output span are also comparable or exceed the ASCX Series pressure sensor.