Laureate™ DC Voltage & Current
Panel Meters
High accuracy, high read rate, control outputs

Features

• 0.2, 2, 20, 200, 300V & 600V ranges.
• 2, 20, 200 mA and 5A ranges.
• All ranges factory calibrated.
• 99.99% full scale accuracy.
• 4 1/2 digit resolution to ±19,999 for direct readout in mV, V, mA or A.
• 1 Gohm input impedance on 200 mV and 2 V scales.
• Field scalable from front panel to ±99,999 for use with external current shunts.
• Up to 60 conversions per second.
• Peak value display.
• Selectable adaptive digital filter.
• Selectable fixed zero or active least significant digit.
• 5, 10 or 24 Vdc excitation supply.
• External controls for reset, meter hold and decimal points.
• NEMA 4X, 1/8 DIN case
• Dual relay option
• Analog output option
• Serial communication options
• Low voltage AC & DC power
• Certified to UL 61010C-1 (UL mark), EN 61010-1 (CE mark), and RoHS.

Laureate™ DC voltage and current panel meters with a DC signal conditioner board combine high accuracy with high read rate and a wide range of isolated output options for computer interface and control. Accuracy is 99.99% of full scale ±1 count.

Used as a direct-reading DC voltmeter, the Laureate provides a full-scale readout of ±20,000 counts and six full-scale voltage ranges from 200.00 mV with 10 mV resolution to 600.0 V with 100 mV resolution. The 200.00 mV and 2.000 V ranges provide a high input impedance of 1 Gohm so as to minimize the load on the voltage signal. The maximum voltage which can be applied on the 20, 200 and 300 Vdc ranges is 600 Vac.

Used as a DC ammeter, the Laureate provides a full-scale readout of ±20,000 counts and four full-scale direct-reading current ranges from 2.0000 mA with 0.1 mA resolution to 5.000 A with 1 mA resolution. The 5.000 A range measures the IR drop across a built-in 10 mW current shunt.

Use with External Current Shunts

The Laureate can be used with external current shunts, which typically produce 50 mV or 100 mV at their rated maximum current. Scaling from millivolts to amperes for a specific shunt value is easily accomplished from the front panel of the meter. The scalable readout is five full digits up to ±99,999 counts. Since the voltage signal from a current shunt can be noisy, the Laureate provides a selectable, adaptive moving-average digital filter, as explained below.

All Ranges Precalibrated

All voltage and current ranges are calibrated at the factory, with calibration factors for each range stored in an internal EEPROM. This allows ranges to be changed without recalibrating the meter.

High Read Rate and Peak Capture

All Laureate voltmeters use Concurrent Slope (US Pat 5,262,780) analog-to-digital conversion, which allows up to 60 or 50 conversions per second while integrating the signal over a full power cycle. High read rate is ideal for peak capture, real-time computer interface, and control.

The peak value of the input signal is automatically captured and may be displayed via a front panel pushbutton command or a control signal at the rear connector since the last meter reset. Other controls at the rear connector include meter hold, meter reset, and decimal point selection

Selectable Signal Filtering

The displayed readings and the data outputs can be separately selected to be either unfiltered or filtered.

• An unfiltered selection updates after each conversion for fastest response.
• A batch average filter selection averages each 16 conversions for an update every 1/4 sec.
• An adaptive moving average filter selection provides a choice of 8 time constants from 80 ms to 9.6 s. When a significant change in signal level occurs, the filter adapts by briefly switching to the shortest time to follow the change, then reverts back to its selected time constant. Another choice is Auto, which provides an automatic time constant selection based on the signal noise characteristics.

Isolated Excitation Supply

5, 10 and 24 Vdc isolated excitation outputs are standard to power external devices, such as transducers or transmitters. In many cases, these outputs can eliminate the need for an external supply.

Interface Options

Plug-in isolated analog output, dual setpoint controller, or RS-232/485 communications boards can upgrade the Laureate from a simple monitor to system interface and control.

Built-in Flexibility & Safety

Laureates may be powered from 95-240 Vac ±10% or 90-300 Vdc, or optionally from 12-30 Vac or 10-48 Vdc. They are available with red or green LEDs. They are housed in a 1/8 DIN case that meets NEMA 4X (IP65) specifications from the front when panel mounted. Any setup functions and front panel keys may be locked out for simplified usage and security.

Specifications

DC Voltage

DC Voltage Range	Resolution	Input Ohms	Error at 25°C ±2 counts
200.00 mV 2.000 V 20.000 V 200.00 V   600.0 V * 300.0 V	10 µV 100 µV 1 mV 10 mV 100 mV 100 mV	1 G 1 G 10 M 10 M 10 M 10 M	0.01% FS 0.01% FS 0.01% FS 0.01% FS 0.02% FS 0.02% FS

* Range does not include U/L certification.

DC Current

DC Current Range	Resolution	Input Ohms	Error at 25°C ±2 counts
2.0000 mA 20.000 mA 200.00 mA 5.000 A	0.1 µA 1.0 µA 10 µA 1.0 mA	100 10 1 0.01	0.01% FS 0.01% FS 0.01% FS 0.04% FS

DC Voltage & Current

Display
Readout Range Indicators	5 LED digits, 7-segment, 14.2 mm (.56"), red or green. -99999 to 99999 or -99990 to 99990 (count by 10 with rounding) Minus sign, 2 red LED lamps
A-to-D Conversion
Technique A-to-D Rate Output Update Display Update	Concurrent Slope™ (Pat 5,262,780) 60/s at 60 Hz, 50/s at 50 Hz 56/s at 60 Hz, 47/s at 50 Hz 3.5/s at 60 Hz, 3/s at 50 Hz
Accuracy
Span Tempco Zero Tempco	0.003% of reading/°C 0.1 count/°C
Noise Rejection
CMR, DC to 60 Hz NMR at 50/60 Hz	130 dB 90 dB with min filtering
Maximum Signal
Max applied voltage Over-current protection	600 Vac for 20, 200 and 300 V ranges, 125 Vac for other ranges 25x for 2 mA, 8x for 20 mA, 2.5x for 200 mA, 1x for 5 A
Power
Voltage, standard Voltage, optional Frequency Power Isolation	95-240 Vac ±10% or 90-300 Vdc 12-30 Vac or 10-48 Vdc DC or 47-63 Hz 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test
Excitation Output
5 Vdc 10 Vdc 24 Vdc Output Isolation	5 Vdc ±5%, 100 mA 10 Vdc ±5%, 120 mA 24 Vdc ±5%, 50 mA 50 Vdc to meter ground
Analog Output (optional)
Output levels Compliance Scaling Resolution Isolation	0-10V, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA (jumper selectable) 2 mA at 10V (5 kOhm load), 12V at 20 mA (0-60 ohm load) Zero and full scale adjustable from -99999 to +99999 12 bits (0.025% of full scale) Safety-rated to 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test
Dual Contact Relay Outputs (optional)
Relay Type Load Rating Isolation	Form C 8A at 250 Vac or 24 Vdc 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test
Dual Solid State Relay Outputs (optional)
Relay Type Load Rating Isolation	SPST, normally open, Form A 120 mA at 130 Vac or 170 Vdc, 28 ohms series resistance. 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test
Serial Data I/O (optional)
Board Selections Protocols Data Rates Digital Addresses Isolation	RS232, RS485, Modbus RS485 Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, simpler Laurel ASCII 300 to 19200 bps 247 (Modbus), 31 (Laurel ASCII), 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test
Signal Connections
Environmental
Operating Temp. Storage Temp. Relative Humidity Protection	0°C to 60°C -40°C to 85°C 95% at 40°C, non-condensing NEMA-4X (IP-65) when panel mounted