4-20 mA Current Output Transmitter for Position or Rate from Quadrature Encoders

Transmits accurate position or rate from shaft encoders & linear encoders.
DIN Rail mounted, digitally programmable.
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4-20 mA Current Transmitter, Quadrature or Shaft Encoder Input
Key Features
  • Accepts low-level differential or single-ended 5V logic level signals from a shaft encoder, linear encoder, incremental encoder or optical encoder.
  • Programmable for position, angle or rate
  • Quadrature count x1, x2 or x4, combined pulse rate to 250 kHz
  • Zero channel input
  • Isolated 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA or 0-10V transmitter outputs, selectable
  • DIN rail mount housing only 22.5 mm wide
  • Plug-in screw-clamp connectors
  • 5V, 10V or 24V dc sensor excitation output, isolated
  • Dual solid state relays for alarm or control, isolated
  • RS232 or RS485 serial communications, isolated
  • Universal AC power, 85-264 Vac
  • Optional low voltage power, 10-48 Vdc or 12-32 Vac
  • Easy setup with PC-based Instrument Setup Software
Application Examples of Laureate Quadrature Meters & Transmitters
Using Quadrature for Cutting to Length
Using quadrature panel meters or transmitters to cut material to length Controlling the repetitive cutting of material to length is an excellent application of a Laureate quadrature transmitter or Laureate quadrature meter.

The quadrature encoder shares the shaft of a sensing wheel, whose rotation corresponds to lineal displacement of material. The transmitter compares the displacement reading against setpoint information, and then uses its dual relays to first slow down and then cut the material.
   
Using Quadrature for X-Y Positioning
Using quadrature panel meters or transmitters for X-Y positioningAccurate X-Y position or rate can be obtained from two shaft encoders, which convert linear position to quadrature signals as a shaft turns. In addition to serving as a transmitter, each Laureate transmitter or meter can use its optional dual relay setpoint capability for closed loop control.
   
Using Quadrature to Monitor a Drilling Operation
Uswing quadrature meters or transmitters to monitor an oil drilling operationQuadrature can be used to track position and vertical drilling speed of the bit in an oil drilling operation. A shaft encoder is rotated by a cable that moves with the drilling shaft. In this application, the same encoder signal is applied to a Laureate quadrature transmitter for position, and to a second quadrature transmitter for rate. Both transmitters can send a 4-20 mA signal to a control room and be alarmed.

In this application, quadrature provides much higher immunity to noise and jitter than a magnetic pickup.

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