{"product_id":"general-electric-8811-io-dc-pac8000-safety-discrete-i-o-module","title":"General Electric 8811-IO-DC PAC8000 Safety Discrete I\/O Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-126 citation-end-126\"\u003eThe GE 8811-IO-DC is a high-integrity safety discrete input\/output module belonging to the PAC8000 (MTL 8000) series.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpecifically engineered for mission-critical automation, this module provides a bridge between field safety devices and the central processing unit.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-125 citation-end-125\"\u003eIt features 8 configurable channels that can be tailored to meet the rigorous demands of SIL 2 (Safety Integrity Level 2) environments.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy offering high-speed signal processing and robust electrical isolation, the 8811-IO-DC ensures that safety-related logic is executed with maximum reliability and minimal latency in complex industrial architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFunctional Architecture and Hardware Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8811-IO-DC is characterized by its adaptability and high-speed response capabilities, making it suitable for fast-acting safety loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-124\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-124 citation-end-124\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8 fully configurable I\/O points for discrete or pulse signals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNominal 12 VDC field power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponse Timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-123 citation-end-123\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUser-configurable signal speeds ranging from 1ms to 8ms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePulse Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-122 citation-end-122\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupports pulse counting up to 30 Hz with a minimum detectable pulse width of 5ms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalvanic Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e250 VAC isolation rating between field channels and the Railbus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLow consumption profile (70 mA system current \/ 50 mA field current).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100 mA per point output capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8811-IO-DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAC8000 \/ MTL 8000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.6 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37.8 x 23.2 x 1.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturing Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety Rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIL 2 Compliant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Deployments and Safety Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE 8811-IO-DC is an essential component for distributed control systems (DCS) where process safety is the primary concern. Its common industrial applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency Shutdown Systems (ESD):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eActing as the primary interface for safety switches and valves in oil, gas, and chemical refineries to initiate rapid shutdowns during hazardous events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Counting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-121 citation-end-121\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUtilizing its 30 Hz pulse capability to monitor flow rates or rotational speeds in safety-critical pumping and transport systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire and Gas Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntegrating with field detectors to provide reliable, isolated digital inputs for monitoring combustible or toxic gas levels in hazardous areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurner Management Systems (BMS):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProviding the discrete logic control necessary for the safe startup and monitoring of industrial furnaces and boilers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete Process Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eImplementing safety interlocks on large-scale manufacturing equipment where electrical isolation is required to protect the system from field-side transients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45519076786349,"sku":"8811-IO-DC","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/general-electric-8811-io-dc-pac8000-i-o-modules-q55bjwqqrkc.jpg?v=1766986371","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/general-electric-8811-io-dc-pac8000-safety-discrete-i-o-module","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}