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Process, Strain Gauge &
 Potentiometer Follower Input
 4-20 mA Current Transmitter
Scalable for process, strain, pressure, level, flow ...
DIN Rail mounted, digitally programmable.

Features

  • Digital span adjust from 0 to ±99,999.
  • Digital zero adjust from -99,999 to +99,999.
  • 0.2, 2, 20, 200, 300V & 600V DC voltage ranges.
  • 2, 20, 200 mA and 5A DC current ranges.
  • All ranges factory calibrated.
  • 4-20 mA or 0-10V isolated transmitter outputs, selectable.
  • Output resolution: 0.025% of span (12 bits).
  • Output accuracy: ±0.05% of span.
  • Update rate: to 60/sec.
  • Powered by AC or DC.
  • Built-in 5V, 10V or 15V transducer excitation supply.
  • DIN rail mount package only 22.5 mm thick.
  • Detachable screw terminal connectors.
  • Easy setup using PC-based Instrument Setup Software.
  • Optional dual solid state relays for alarm or control.
  • Optional custom curve linearization (Extended main board).
4-20 mA Current Transmitter, Process, Strain Gauge or Potentiometer Follower Input

CE Mark       RoHS Mark

Description

Laureate 4-20 mA output, process input transmitters provide six DC voltage ranges and four DC current ranges for use with a wide range of industrial transducers whose output requires zero and span adjustment. All ranges are factory calibrated and jumper selectable. The two most sensitive voltage ranges, 200 mV and 2V, provide a high input impedance of 1 Gohm to minimize the load on the voltage signal.

With Laureate process transmitters as described in this web page, strain gauges with a 20 mV output can be internally scaled to display up to 10,000 counts, while outputs of 200 mV can be scaled to 99,999 counts. With Laureate load cell transmitters, strain gauges with a 20 mV output can be internally scaled to the full 99,999 counts.

Laureate process input transmitters duplicate the performance and programmable features of their Laureate process digital panel meter counterparts. Features include exceptional accuracy at high read rate, and optional dual solid state relays for local alarm or control. The transmitters are housed in a DIN rail case that is only 22.5 mm (0.89") thick. Signal connections are via detachable screw terminal connectors.

In addition to the 4-20 mA output that would typically be used for signal transmission in an industrial environment, a 0-10V analog output is selectable. Either output tracks an internal digital reading, which is accurate to within ±0.01% of full scale input and is scalable in software. Output resolution is set by a 12-bit (4096 step) ultralinear digital-to-analog converter (DAC). Overall process transmitter accuracy is set by the DAC to ±0.05% of output span.

Output isolation from signal and power grounds is provided by a separate on-board transmitter power supply, thereby eliminating potential problems caused by ground loops. The supply can an drive 20 mA into a 500 ohm (or lower) load for 10V compliance, or 10V into 5K ohm (or higher) load for 2 mA compliance.

Transmitter programming is via a three-terminal RS-232 port using Laurel's PC-based Instrument Setup Software. This software can be downloaded from this website at no charge. The required transmitter-to-PC interface cable is available from Laurel (P/N CBL03).

Specifications
Laureate 4-20 mA Transmitters
Process, Strain Gauge & Potentiometer Follower Input

Analog Input Range Input Ohms
Voltage
 
 
 
 
  200.00 mV 
2.0000 V
20.000 V
200.00 V
600.0 V
1 Gohm
1 Gohm
1 Mohm
1 Mohm
1 Mohm
Current
 
 
 
2.0000 mA
20.000 mA
200.00 mA
5.000 A
100 ohms
10 ohms
1 ohm
0.01 ohm
Input Resolution
Update Rate, Max
Max Applied Voltage
Over-current Protection

16 bits (65,536 steps)
50/sec at 50 Hz, 60/sec at 60 Hz.
600 Vac for 20, 200 & 600 V ranges, 125 Vac other ranges.
25x for 2 mA, 8x for 20 mA, 2.5x for 200 mA, 1x for 5A.

Analog Output
Output Levels
Compliance, 4-20 mA
Compliance, 0-10V
Output Resolution
Output Accuracy
Output Isolation
0-20 mA and  0-10 Vdc (selectable)
10V ( 0-500 ohm load )
2 mA ( 5 kOhm load )
12 bits (4,096 steps)
±0.05% of output span
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 minute test
Transducer Excitation Output (standard)
Jumper Selection 1
Jumper Selection 2
Jumper Selection 3
10V @ 60 mA, isolated to 50V from signal ground
5V @ 50 mA, isolated to 50V from signal ground
15V @ 60 mA, non-isolated
Dual Relay Output (optional)
Relay Type
Load rating
Two solid state relays, SPST, normally open, Form A
120 mA at 130 Vac or 170 Vdc, 28 ohms series resistance.
Power Input
Standard power
Low power option
Frequency
Power Isolation
95-240V AC ±10% or 90-300V DC
12-30V AC or 10-48V DC
DC or 47-63 Hz
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test.
Mechanical
Case Dimensions
Case Mounting
Electrical Connections
120 x 101 x 22.5 mm
35 mm rail per DIN EN 50022
Detachable screw terminal connectors
Environmental
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
0°C to 70°C
-40°C to 85°C
95% at 40°C, non-condensing

Pinouts
4-Wire Process, 2-Wire Process, Strain Gauge Transmitter
(shown with optional dual relay output)

Pinout, 4-20 mA Current Transmitter, Process, Strain Gauge or Potentiometer Follower Input

                                    Strain Gauge Transmitter

Pinout, 4-20 mA Current Transmitter, Process, Strain Gauge or Potentiometer Follower Input

Pinout, 4-20 mA Current Transmitter, Process, Strain Gauge or Potentiometer Follower Input

Externally Powered 4-Wire Process Transmitter

2-Wire Process Transmitter

Application Examples

Wiring a Laureate transmitter for a potentiometric pot follower application
Potentiometer Application

In potentiometric (or potentiometer follower) applications, the signal from a sliding contact voltage divider can be converted to engineering units such as position, level or percentage. By operating in a ratiometric mode, the transmitter will remove any effects caused by variations in the excitation supply.

For use with a 1 kohm potentiometer, the recommended applied excitation voltage is 10V, and a 2 kohm resistor should be placed in series with the excitation output and excitation return leads. This will allow the transmitter's 2V scale with a high input impedance of 1 Gohm to be used.

Custom curve linearization

Using a linearizing digital panel meter or transmitter

A Laureate process meter or transmitter with the Extended main board option allows exceptionally accurate custom curve linearization. For setup, up to 180 data points can be entered into a spreadsheet. The system then creates multiple non-linear spline-fit segments, which provide much better accuracy than linear segments. One application, as illustrated, is the readout of volume of irregularly shaped tanks based on measured liquid level or pressure. Altimeters and thermistors are further applications.

Ordering Guide
Laureate 4-20 mA Transmitters
Process, Strain or Potentiometer Follower Input

Create a model number in this format: TA202P. This is for a 4-20 mA output transmitter, standard main board, 95-240 Vac power, isolated dual solid state relays, and a process input signal with the factory default setting 0-200 mV in = 4-20 mA out. Includes plug-in screw terminal connectors.
  
Transmitter
Type
TA   Laureate 4-20 mA Transmitter. $235
Main Board Standard Main Board.
Extended Main Board.
Note:
Extended allows custom curve linearization and rate from successive readings. Not applicable to temperature.
NC
$40
Power 95-240 Vac & 90-300 Vdc
12-30 Vac & 10-48 Vdc.
NC
$30
Setpoint
Output
None.
Isolated Dual Solid State Relays.
NC
$30
Signal Input Process Signals (e.g., 4-20 mA, 0-5 V)
P    Default Scaling. 0-200 mV in = 4-20 mA out.
P1  Custom Scaling.
In the write-in field of your invoice, specify min input, min reading; max input, max reading.
 
NC
$10
Strain Gage, Potentiometer (4-wire ratio)
SG    Default Scaling. 0-200 mV = 0-100.00.
SG1  Custom Scaling.
In the write-in field of your invoice, specify min input, min reading; max input, max reading.
 
NC
$10
Note: The same DC signal conditioner can be user configured for process, strain or potentiometer follower signals, as well as DC Volts or DC Amps. It is precalibrated in EEPROM for all DC Volt and DC Amp ranges listed for DC transmitters.
Accessories CBL03  RS-232 cable, TA to computer.
CBL02
  USB to RS-232 cable adapter.
$19
$39
 
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