Modbus & Serial Output Transmitter
for Duty Cycle Input

 Transmits ON or OFF period in percent of total period.
DIN Rail mounted, digitally programmable.

Standard Features

  • Selectable Modbus or Laurel ASCII protocol
  • Modbus RTU or ASCII modes, 2-wire connection, up to 247 digital addresses
  • Transmits ON or OFF period as a percentage of total period
  • Resolution of 1%, 0.1% or 0.01%
  • Frequencies from .005 Hz to 10 kHz
  • Inputs from NPN or PNP proximity switches, contact closures, digital logic, magnetic pickups down to 12 mV, or AC inputs up to 250 Vac.
  • Triggers on positive or negative pulse edges
  • DIN rail mount package only 22.5 mm thick
  • Plug-in screw-clamp connectors
  • Easy setup with PC-based Instrument Setup Software
  • Optional dual solid state relays for alarm or control
  • 5V, 10V or 24V dc sensor excitation output, isolated
  • Dual solid state relays for alarm or control, isolated
  • 0-10V, 4-20 mA  or 0-20 mA  transmitter output, isolated
  • Universal AC power, 85-264 Vac
  • Priced at only $275 (basic duty cycle transmitter)
    Options:
  • Low voltage power, 10-48 Vdc or 12-32 Vac

Serial ASCII or Modbus Transmitter, Duty Cycle Input

RoHS Mark
Made in California

Description
  

The Laureate Modbus & serial output, duty cycle input transmitter tracks ON or OFF period as a percentage from 0% to 100% of total period of repetitive pulse trains. In the illustration, duty cycle is 100 x t/P. The transmitter determines duty cycle by averaging an integral number of periods over a gate time, which is selectable from 10 ms to 199.99 s. The same signal is applied to Channels A and B. The unit divides the average pulse width by the period between pulses and expresses this ratio in percent. A resolution of 1%, 0.1% or 0.01% is selectable. By selecting leading or falling pulse edges, the ON or OFF duty cycle can be transmitted.

Clock diagram, 4-20 mA duty cycle transmitter

 
The dual-channel signal conditioner ccepts inputs from proximity switches with PNP or NPN output, TTL or CMOS logic, magnetic pickups, contact closures, and AC signals from 12 mV to 250 Vac. Jumper selections provide optimum operation for different sensor types and noise conditions.

Signal conditioner board, 4-20 mA duty cycle transmitter

 
LTM Series serial output transmitters
send data via an isolated serial port, which is user configurable for RS232 or RS485 and full or half duplex operation. Three protocols are user selectable: Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, or Laurel ASCII. Modbus operation is fully compliant with Modbus Over Serial Line Specification V1.0 (2002). The Laurel ASCII protocol allows up to 31 Laureate devices to be addressed on the same RS485 data line. It is simpler than the Modbus protocol and is recommended when all devices are Laureates. It also allows use of Laurel Datalogging Software.

Standard features of Laureate transmitters include:

  • Serial data output, isolated. User selectable RS232 or RS485, half or full duplex, Modbus or Laurel ASCII protocol.
  • Dual solid state relays for control or alarm, isolated. Rated 120 mA at 130 Vac or 170 Vdc.
  • Transducer excitation output, isolated. User selectable 5V@100 mA, 10V@120 mA or 24V@50 mA.
  • Analog transmitter output, 16-bit, user scalable and isolated. User selectable 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA or 0-10V levels.
  • Universal AC power supply for 85-264 Vac.

Easy Transmitter programming is via Laurel's Instrument Setup Software, which runs on a PC under MS Windows. This software can be downloaded from this website at no charge. The required transmitter-to-PC interface cable is available from Laurel (P/N CBL04).

Specifications
Laureate Modbus & Serial Output Transmitter for Duty Cycle Input

Pulse Input

Types

Signal Ground
Minimum Signal
Maximum Signal
Maximum Frequency
Contact Debounce

AC, pulses from NPN, PNP transistors, contact closures,
magnetic pickups.
Common ground for channels A & B
Nine ranges from (-12 to +12 mV) to (+1.25 to +2.1V)
250 Vac
1 MHz, 30 kHz,  250 Hz (selectable)
0, 3, 50 ms (selectable)

Duty Cycle Mode

Item Displayed
Display Units
Frequency Range
Input Accuracy
Maximum Timing Interval

ON or OFF duty cycle of periodic pulse waveshape
1%, 0.1%, 0.01%
0.005 Hz to 50 kHz
0.01%, 0.005 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.1% at 5 kHz, 1% at 50 kHz
199.99 s

Update Rate

Conversion Interval
Gate Time
Time Before Zero Output

Gate time + 30 ms + 0-2 signal periods
Selectable 10 ms to 199.99 s
Selectable 10 ms to 199.99 s

Serial Data I/O (standard)

Signal levels
Data Rates
Output Isolation
Serial Protocols
Devices on RS-485 Line
Modbus Addresses
Modbus Modes
Modbus Compliance

RS232 or RS485 (half 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 (selectable)
32 max without a repeater.
247 max
RTU or ASCII, 2-wire.
Modbus over Serial Line Specification V1.0 (2002).

Transducer Excitation Output (standard)

Output Levels
Output Isolation

5V@100 mA, 10 @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

Analog Output (standard)

Output Levels
Compliance, 4-20 mA
Compliance, 0-10V
Output Resolution
Output Accuracy
Output Isolation

4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10 Vdc (jumper selectable)
10V ( 0-500 ohm load )
2 mA ( 5 kOhm load or higher)
16 bits (65,536 steps)
0.02% of output span plus conversion accuracy
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 minute test

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

120 x 101 x 22.5 mm
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.

Mechanical

Dimensions
Mounting
Electrical Connections

120 x 101 x 22.5 mm
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.

Application Example

Duty Cycle and Elapsed Time of a Laser

Measuring Duty Cycle and Elapsed Time of a Laser Using Laureate Meters or Transmitters Duty cycle can be used to indicate the ON time of a pulsed laser in relation to total time. Laureate counters and transmitters can also measure elapsed time, the number of pulses, average width in µs, the number of pulses, and total energy applied.

Pinout
Laureate Modbus & Serial Output Transmitter for Duty Cycle Input

Ordering Guide
Laureate Modbus & Serial Output Transmitter for Duty Cycle Input
 Click on the radio buttons to build a model number with pricing (shown below the Ordering Guide).

  Quantity
Transmitter
Type
LTM Laureate Transmitter, Modbus or Laurel ASCII Protocol. $235
Main Board Extended Main Board (required or duty cycle) $40
 

Note: Extended allows custom curve linearization and rate from successive readings. Not applicable to temperature.

 
Power Isolated 85-264 Vac
Isolated 12-32 Vac or 10-48 Vdc
NC
$30
Relay
Output
None
Isolated Dual Solid State Relays
NC
NC
Analog Output None.
Isolated 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA or 0-10V Analog Output
NC
NC
Input Type FR  Dual-Channel Frequency  NC
Accessories CBL04  RS-232 cable, LTM to computer or USB adapter
CBL02  USB to RS-232 cable adapter
$19
$39
 

Configured model number

LTM8000FR

Configured price per model

$275

Quantity

1

Extended price

$275

 

 

  

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