{"product_id":"industrial-process-interface-for-xi-series-cameras","title":"Industrial Process Interface for Xi Series Cameras","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial Process Interface (PIF) for USB-Native Xi Series Infrared Cameras (ACPIPIFMA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpands Camera I\/O - Three Analog\/Alarm Outputs, Two Analog Inputs, and One Digital Input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 VAC Galvanic Isolation Between Camera and Process for Safety and Noise Immunity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Fail-Safe Monitoring - Triggers an Alarm on Cable Interruption or Software Shutdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable Functions: Emissivity, Ambient Compensation, Frame Sync, Alarms, and Triggered Recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged IP65 \/ NEMA 4 Aluminum Housing - Optional PCB-Only Version for Custom Integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Temperature Cable Options Rated to 180 °C or 250 °C; Lengths from 25 cm to 20 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Industrial Process Interface (PIF) connects your USB-native Xi series infrared camera to the surrounding control system, turning live thermal data into the analog and digital signals that PLCs, alarms, and process equipment understand. Instead of relying on a directly attached PC, the PIF lets the camera output temperatures, statuses, and alarms - and accept external setpoints - over standard industrial I\/O, making it the link between thermal measurement and automated process control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Differs from the Standard Process Interface Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe standard process interface (PIF) cable for the Xi cameras (comes with the camera) that provides basic, non-isolated I\/O - a single analog output (0-10 V), one analog input, and one digital input on a bare cable terminating in a 5-pin terminal block. The industrial PIF is a substantial step up. It expands the I\/O to three analog\/alarm outputs plus three switching alarm relays, two analog inputs, and a digital input, and its analog outputs are 0\/4-20 mA current loops rather than 0-10 V - far better suited to long cable runs and electrically noisy plants. Most importantly, it adds 500 V AC galvanic isolation between the camera and the process, packages the electronics in a rugged, mountable enclosure with status LEDs, and continuously monitors for faults with built-in fail-safe alarms. The standard cable is fine for simple bench or light-duty signaling; the industrial PIF is built for permanent integration into industrial control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpanded Analog and Digital I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interface provides three analog\/alarm outputs, two analog inputs, and one digital input. Outputs (0\/4-20 mA, or 0-30 V \/ 400 mA alarm relays) can transmit values such as the main measurement-area temperature, internal temperature, frame sync, alarm, and fail-safe status. Inputs (0-10 V analog, 24 V digital) let the process feed the camera parameters like emissivity, ambient temperature compensation, and reference temperature, or trigger snapshots, recordings, line-scan capture, and peak-\/valley-hold resets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 VAC Isolation and Fail-Safe Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA key benefit of the PIF is 500 V AC RMS galvanic isolation between the infrared camera and the process, protecting the camera and the connected PC from the voltage spikes and ground loops common around industrial machinery. Integrated fail-safe mechanisms continuously monitor the connection: if the cable is interrupted or the software shuts down, the PIF triggers an alarm rather than failing silently. On-board LEDs - two green for power and fail-safe, three red for alarm-relay status - give at-a-glance diagnostics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe industrial PIF is designed for USB-native Optris Xi series infrared cameras, including the Xi 80, Xi 410 LT, Xi 410 MT, and Xi 1M. It connects to the camera's process-interface connection and is powered from a 5-24 VDC supply. If you are unsure whether your camera uses the USB process interface, confirm the model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Industrial Environments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoused in a rugged aluminum enclosure measuring 122 x 70 x 27 mm, the standard PIF carries an IP65 \/ NEMA 4 rating and operates from -30 °C to 85 °C, with vibration and shock resistance tested to IEC 60068 standards. The connecting cable is available in lengths from 25 cm to 20 m, with high-temperature versions rated to 180 °C or 250 °C for hot installations, plus water-cooling-ready and right-angle-connector assembly options. A PCB-only version is available for customers integrating the board into their own housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Downloads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"PIF data sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2586\/3536\/files\/PIF-DS-EN2018-07-A_1_1.pdf?v=1780933508\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndustrial Process Interface Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Industrial Process Interface Technical Note\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2586\/3536\/files\/TN_Industrial-Process-Interface-for-optris-Xi-80_410_1M_2024-08-A_2_1.pdf?v=1780498084\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTechnical Note for Xi Models\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-native Xi series cameras (Xi 80, Xi 410 LT, Xi 410 MT, Xi 1M)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e ACPIPIFMA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3x analog \/ alarm outputs (0\/4-20 mA); 3x alarm relays (0-30 V \/ 400 mA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x analog inputs (0-10 V); 1x digital input (24 V)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 V AC RMS between infrared camera and process\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 … 24 VDC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED Indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x green (power, fail-safe); 3x red (alarm-relay status)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP65 (NEMA 4)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -30 °C … 85 °C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -30 °C … 85 °C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 - 95 %, non-condensing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC 60068-2-6 (sinusoidal), IEC 60068-2-64 (broadband noise)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShock:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC 60068-2-27 (25 G and 50 G)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122 x 70 x 27 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 610 g (with 5 m cable)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cm, 5 m, 10 m, 20 m (high-temperature versions to 180 °C \/ 250 °C)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optris","offers":[{"title":"5 m \/ 85 °C \/ Standard","offer_id":50074085916909,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-5-85-STD","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m \/ 85 °C \/ Prepared for Water Cooling Accessory","offer_id":50074085949677,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-5-85-WC","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m \/ 85 °C \/ Right Angle Connector","offer_id":50074085982445,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-5-85-RA","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m \/ 180 °C \/ Standard","offer_id":50074086015213,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-5-180-STD","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m \/ 180 °C \/ Prepared for Water Cooling Accessory","offer_id":50074086047981,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-5-180-WC","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m \/ 250 °C \/ Standard","offer_id":50074086080749,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-5-250-STD","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m \/ 250 °C \/ Prepared for Water Cooling Accessory","offer_id":50074086113517,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-5-250-WC","price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 m \/ 85 °C \/ Standard","offer_id":50074086146285,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-10-85-STD","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 m \/ 85 °C \/ Prepared for Water Cooling Accessory","offer_id":50074086179053,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-10-85-WC","price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 m \/ 85 °C \/ Right Angle Connector","offer_id":50074086211821,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-10-85-RA","price":535.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 m \/ 180 °C \/ Standard","offer_id":50074086244589,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-10-180-STD","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 m \/ 180 °C \/ Prepared for Water Cooling Accessory","offer_id":50074086277357,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-10-180-WC","price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 m \/ 250 °C \/ Standard","offer_id":50074086310125,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-10-250-STD","price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 m \/ 250 °C \/ Prepared for Water Cooling Accessory","offer_id":50074086342893,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-10-250-WC","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m \/ 85 °C \/ Standard","offer_id":50074086375661,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-20-85-STD","price":440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m \/ 85 °C \/ Prepared for Water Cooling Accessory","offer_id":50074086408429,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-20-85-WC","price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m \/ 85 °C \/ Right Angle Connector","offer_id":50074086441197,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-20-85-RA","price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m \/ 180 °C \/ Standard","offer_id":50074086473965,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-20-180-STD","price":730.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m \/ 180 °C \/ Prepared for Water Cooling Accessory","offer_id":50074086506733,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-20-180-WC","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m \/ 250 °C \/ Standard","offer_id":50074086539501,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-20-250-STD","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m \/ 250 °C \/ Prepared for Water Cooling Accessory","offer_id":50074086572269,"sku":"ACPIPIFMA-20-250-WC","price":915.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2586\/3536\/files\/6329443c7447bee257b490a3fdf31d9b.png?v=1780685434","url":"https:\/\/www.iothrifty.com\/products\/industrial-process-interface-for-xi-series-cameras","provider":"IOThrifty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}