The Laureate pulse to 4-20 mA converter and RS232/RS485 transmitter accepts two independently scalable input channels from a wide range of pulse sources, such as NPN or PNP proximity switches, contact closures, digital logic, magnetic pickups down to 12 mV, or AC voltages to 250 Vac. Input frequencies can range from 0.005 Hz to 1 MHz. Applications include the measurement of AC line frequency, RPM, speed or rate from proximity switch inputs, and flow rate from turbine flow meter inputs.
Exceptional Accuracy and Stability. Laureate pulse input frequency and rate transmitters determine frequency by taking the inverse of period as measured with a calibrated quartz crystal time base. This results in extremely accurate and stable 6-digit internal readings (±999,999 counts), which are then processed in software. The analog output is generated by an ultra-linear 16-bit (65,536 step) digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for 0.02% output accuracy.
The update rate of the transmitter output is a programmed gate time + 30 ms + 0-2 signal periods. For a 60 Hz signal, the update rate would be 20 per second. Such fast update rates are ideal for alarm and control.
Standard features of Laureate LT transmitters include:
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).
Signal Input | |
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Types | AC, pulses from NPN, PNP transistors, contact closures, magnetic pickups |
Grounding | Common ground for channels A & B |
Chan. A Frequency | 0.005 Hz to 1 MHz |
Chan. B Frequency | 0.005 Hz to 250 kHz |
Minimum Signal | Nine ranges from (-12 to +12 mV) to (+1.25 to +2.1V) |
Maximum Signal | 250 Vac |
Noise Filter | 1 MHz, 30 kHz, 250 Hz (selectable) |
Contact Debounce | 0, 3, 50 ms (selectable) |
Time Base Accuracy | Quartz crystal calibrated to ±2 ppm |
Analog Output (standard) | |
Output Levels | 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10 Vdc, -10 to +10Vdc (user selectable) |
Compliance, 4-20 mA | 10V (0-500Ω load) |
Compliance, 0-10V | 2 mA (5 kΩ load) |
Output Resolution | 16 bits (65,536 steps) |
Output Accuracy | 0.02% of output span |
Output Update Rate | Programmed gate time + 30 ms + 0-2 signal periods |
Output Isolation | 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 minute test |
Serial Data Output (standard) | |
Signal Types | RS232 or RS485 (half or full duplex), jumper selectable |
Data Rates | 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 baud |
Output Isolation | 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test |
Serial Protocols | Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, Custom ASCII |
Modbus Compliance | Modbus over Serial Line Specification V1.0 (2002) |
Ethernet Connector | RJ45 jack for 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable |
RS232/485 Connector | Screw terminals for easy daisy chaining |
Digital Addresses | 247 for Modbus, 31 for Custom ASCII |
Dual Relay Output (standard) | |
Relay Type | Two solid state relays, SPST, normally open, Form A |
Load Rating | 120 mA at 140 Vac or 180 Vdc |
Sensor Excitation Output (standard) | |
Output Levels | 5V@100 mA, 10V@120 mA, 24V@50 mA (jumper selectable) |
Output Isolation | 50V from signal ground |
Power Input | |
Standard Power | 85-264 Vac or 90-300 Vdc |
Low Power Option | 10-48 Vdc or 12-32 Vac |
Power Frequency | DC or 47-63 Hz |
Power Isolation | 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test |
Power Consumption at 24V | 1.5W typical, 3W with max excitation output |
Mechanical | |
Dimensions | 129 x 104 x 22.5 mm case |
Mounting | 35 mm rail per DIN EN 50022 |
Electrical Connections | Plug-in screw-clamp connectors |
Environmental | |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Relative Humidity | 95% at 40°C, non-condensing |
Cooling Required | Mount transmitters with ventilation holes at top and bottom. Leave 6 mm (1/4") between transmitters, or force air with a fan. |
AC Line Frequency | |
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Laureate frequency meters and transmitters accept line voltages up to 250 Vac and output line frequency to 6-digit accuracy (50.0000 or 60.0000) in a few line cycles. Fast low frequency response is achieved by timing the period and taking its inverse. |
RPM and Speed | |
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Laureate frequency meters and transmitters can sense low-level signals from magnetic pickups or the NPN or PNP transistor output of active sensors. These can be powered directly by the meter or transmitter. Output in RPM or units of speed is achieved by mathematical scaling. |
Simultaneneous Flow Rate and Total | |
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Laureate frequency meters and transmitters are compatible with all flow meters which generate pulses at a frequency proportional to flow rate. The Extended version can display scaled rate or total for the same input at the push of a button, and alarm from both the rate and total. |
Combining Two Rates | |
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Extended Laureate frequency meters and transmitters offer A+B, A-B and A/B arithmetic functions. A+B allows two input flows to be summed for total flow, while A-B allows outflow to be subtracted from inflow for net flow. Flow ratios aid in the proper mixing of ingredients. |
Custom Curve Linearization | |
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Extended Laureate frequency meters and transmitters can linearize the output turbine flow meters, which tend to be nonlinear on the low end. Linearizing improves the dynamic range and accuracy of turbine flow meters. |
System-level Capabilities | |
Laureate dual-channel rate meters and transmitters can independently scale, display and alarm two pulse input channels. All signal or alarm data can further be transmitted via RS232 or RS485, including peak readings and arithmetic combinations of the two rates. | ![]() |