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

Specifications

Laureate 4-20 mA Transmitter & Totalizer for 0-1 mA, 4-20 mA or 0-10V Signals

Quadrature Inputs
Type Transitions Monitored Max Pulse Rate Internal Counts Position Error	Differential or single-ended quadrature x1, x2 or x4 250 kHz at x1, 125 kHz at x2, 62.5 kHz at x4 -999999 to +999999 No error contributed by transmitter
Quadrature Position Mode
Zero Adjust Span Adjust	-999999 to +999999 0 to ±999999
Quadrature Rate Mode
Conversion Technique Output Update Rate Gate time Time Before Zero Output Time Base Accuracy Zero Adjust Span Adjust	Inverse period 30 ms + 0-2 signal periods Selectable 10 ms to 199.99 s Selectable 10 ms to 199.99 s Calibrated to ±2 ppm -999999 to +999999 0 to ±999999
Analog Output
Output Levels Compliance, 4-20 mA Compliance, 0-10V Output Resolution Output Accuracy Output Update Rate Output Isolation	4-20 mA and 0-10 Vdc (selectable) 10V ( 0-500 ohm load ) 2 mA ( 5 kOhm load ) 16 bits (65,536 steps) ±0.05% of output span 25/sec max 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 minute test
Sensor Excitation Output (standard)
Output Levels Output Isolation	5V@100 mA, 10V@120 mA, 24V@50 mA (jumper selectable) 50V from signal ground
Dual Relay Output (standard)
Relay Type Load Rating	Two solid state relays, SPST, normally open, Form A 130 mA at 140 Vac or 180 Vdc
Serial Communications (standard)
Signal Types Data Rates Output Isolation Serial Protocols Modbus Modes Modbus Compliance Digital Addressing	RS232 or RS485 (half or full duplex) 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 baud 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, Laurel ASCII RTU or ASCII Modbus over Serial Line Specification V1.0 (2002) 247 Modbus addresses. Up to 32 devices on an RS485 line w/o a repeater.
Power Input
Standard Power Low Power Option Power Frequency Power Isolation Power Consumption	85-264 Vac or 90-300 Vdc (DC operation not UL approved) 10-48 Vdc or 12-32 Vac DC or 47-63 Hz 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test 2W typical, 3W with max excitation output
Mechanical
Dimensions Mounting Electrical Connections	129 x 104 x 22.5 mm case 35 mm rail per DIN EN 50022 Plug-in screw-clamp connectors
Environmental
Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity Cooling Required	0°C to 55°C -40°C to 85°C 95% at 40°C, non-condensing Mount transmitters with ventilation holes at top and bottom. Leave 6 mm (1/4") between transmitters, or force air with a fan.