The Schneider Electric Eurotherm Dimension 8725 is a modular multi-loop PID controller engineered for precision temperature and process control in industrial automation systems. This DIN-rail mounted instrument delivers up to 8 independent PID control loops with configurable control modes (PID, PI, PD, P, I) and auto-tuning functionality. The unit integrates 18 analog inputs, 12 analog outputs, 32 digital I/O points, and 8 programmers to support complex sequential and event-driven control strategies across demanding process applications.
Technical Specifications
Control Architecture
• Multi-loop PID control with 8 independent loops
• Configurable control modes: PID, PI, PD, P, or I
• Auto-tuning for loop parameter optimization
• Sequential and digital control with setpoint ramping
• Multiple alarm strategies and math function processing I/O Configuration
• 18 analog inputs
• 12 analog outputs
• 32 digital I/O channels
• 8 programmers Communication & Interfaces
• EIA-232, EIA-422, and IEEE-488 ports on single unit
• Real-time clock and memory card data storage
• Eurotherm iTools configuration software
• Graphical operator interface with user-configurable display Electrical
• Supply: 24 V DC (bus and field power)
• Operating voltage range: 20.4 to 28.8 V DC
• Bus current: 32.4 mA typical
• Field current: 8.4 mA (minimum) to 210.1 mA (maximum)
• Maximum consumption: 1.43 W at 24 V DC
• Channel-to-bus isolation: 1500 V AC
• Channel-to-ground isolation: 1500 V AC Physical & Environmental
• Mounting: TH35-7.5 or TH35-15 DIN rail (IEC 60715)
• Dimensions: 121 mm H × 15 mm W × 80 mm D
• Weight: 0.077 kg
• IP20 rating
• Operating temperature: -20 to 60 °C
• Storage temperature: -40 to 85 °C
• Relative humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
• Operating altitude: 0 to 2000 m undeerated; 2000 to 5000 m deerated
• Vibration: 1 g without accessory, 2 g with accessory
• Shock: 15 g for 11 ms
• Pollution degree: 2 – Certifications CE, UKCA, CULus, RCM, EAC. Pending: ATEX Zone 2, IECEx Zone 2, CCC Ex Zone 2. Compliance: EN/IEC 61131-2, EN 61010-2-201, UL 61010-2-201, IACS E10, EN/IEC 61000-6-5, EN/IEC 61850-3, EN/IEC 60079-0, EN 50155, EN 50121-4, EN 50121-5. Directives: 2014/30/EU, 2014/34/EU.
