DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP !!WARNING!! For the ATEX weight indicator version it is COMPULSORY to read and understand the ATEX ATTACHMENT in the user manual (USER MAN.REF.) containing important warnings. 1. REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EFFECTIVE INSTALLATION To obtain the best results it is recommended to install the indicator and the platform (or transducer) in a place with the following conditions (for ATEX version refers to the corresponding attachment in user manual): •...
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 2. CONNECTION TO THE LOAD RECEIVER 2.1 DGT and DGT60 Models After having followed the instructions regarding the platform or the load receiver, the screened cable leading from the load cell(s) must be connected to the instrument terminal board(s) (from CELL1 up to CELL4, see paragraph 11 "CONNECTION SCHEME") through the relative input(s) ( see paragraph "INSTALLATION", USER MAN.
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 2.2 DGTQ Model After having followed the instructions regarding the platform or the load receiver, the screened cable leading from the load cell(s) must be connected to the instrument through the CELL1 terminal board or the C1, C2, C3, C4 connector see paragraph 11 "CONNECTION SCHEME", through the relative input(s) ( see paragraph "INSTALLATION", USER...
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 2.3 DGTP Model After having followed the instructions regarding the platform or the load receiver, the screened cable leading from the load cell(s) must be connected to the instrument through the CELL1 terminal board or the CELL1, CELL2, CELL3, CELL4 connector see paragraph 11 "CONNECTION SCHEME", through the relative input(s) ( see paragraph...
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 2.4 EARTHING SYSTEM For the right earthing and the optimal functioning of the system, it is necessary to ground the indicator, load cells, eventual junction box, and the weighing structure. INDICATOR Ground terminal 2 (GND) using a copper cable with a section not less than 16 mm...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP EARTHING EXAMPLE Non weighing structure (silo) U-bolt between plate under cell Weighing and weighing structure structure (not supplied) Load cell Ø 4,6 – 16 mm² earth cable section (not supplied) Ø 8 – 50 mm²...
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 3. SETUP ENVIRONMENT With "SETUP ENVIRONMENT" we intend a specific menu, inside which it’s possible to set all the functioning parameters of the indicator. To enter it, turn on the instrument and, while the firmware version is displayed , press the TARE key for an instant.
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 3.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE STEPS (*) tYPE TYPE OF APPLICATION (§) One selects the type of application which will be made: scale with independent channels, a scale with dependent channels (could be digitally equalized) or scale with independent channels simultaneously viewable on the PC.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP NOTES: For the functioning details, refer to section 8 "SELECTABLE FUNCTIONING MODES", USER MAN.REF. Once the functioning mode is selected, if there’s a printer, the standard printout relative to the printer selected in the SEtuP >>...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP • CLoCK DATE/TIME ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL) (§) In this step one sets the date and time of the indicator; by pressing PRINT one is asked to enter, in this order, the day, month, year, hour and minute.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP enables the 50 Hz filter Param. METRIC PARAMETERS o StAbiL FILTER INTEGRATION By pressing the PRINT key one accesses the selection of the type and degree of filter intervention for the stability of the weight indication: FLt 0 ÷...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP o diU.Stb DIVISIONS BY STABILITY(§) In this step one enters the number of divisions by which the instrument detects the weight stability; the higher the number of divisions, less is the sensitivity, and consequently the stability is more easily detected.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP COM2 The communication between the indicator and the PC takes place through the COM1 serial port while the transmission of the data to the printer takes place through the COM2 serial port or does not take place for the DGTQPB and DGTPPB.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP o Prn.CtS RTS/CTS STATUS CONFIGURATION (§) On the printer serial line the indicator has a CTS input (Clear To Send). A device (like a printer) that is slow in processing the data received, can interrupt the transmission temporarily using this signal.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP WEi.PoS REMOTE SCALE WEIGHT POSITION In this step one sets the position of the first character of the weight value, in the string transmitted by the remote scale, knowing that the first character on the left of the string has the 00 position.
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MODE it’s selected; when the chosen values is reached, one confirms with PRINT). (§) The parameter is displayed in the DGT and DGT60 models, if one has selected the rEPE functioning mode, FmodE >> FunCt parameter.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP • inPutS INPUT CONFIGURATION In this step one sets the function to link to each input (n°2). inP.1 INPUT 1 o nonE Disabled o ZEro ZERO Key TARA Key o tArE MODE Key...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP o EnAb.tM ENABLING TIME One enters the length of the output enabling in seconds (4 digits with a decimal). The output is disabled once the set time has passed, starting from the moment of the activation (see following parameter). By setting "000.0"...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP o AoMin MINIMUM VALUE Setting of the minimum value of the analogue output. o SiGn SIGN (§) Functioning with positive weight. PoSit nEGAt Functioning with negative weight. (§) The parameter is displayed only if one has selected the operating mode on the Net Weight.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP diSPLA DISPLAY TEST By pressing PRINT the instrument turns on all the display segments one at a time, after which it exits automatically from the step. KEYb. KEYBOARD TEST By pressing PRINT the instrument displays 0000; by pressing the keys one at a time, the relative codes are brought again to the display.
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP SEr.nuM SERIAL NUMBER Diagnostics check for use of the manufacturer. 4. CALIBRATION There are two possible types of calibration, depending on the type of application chosen for the instrument: for "IND.CH." type (independent channels) and for "DEP.CH." type (dependent channels, which could eventually be digitally equalized) (see section 3.2: tYPE –...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 3) Select the number of the connected cells Select number of scales (in other words, the number of channels, from 1 to 4) connected to the indicator: SEtuP >> ConFiG >> nChan >> 1..4 and press PRINT.
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP from 3) >> 16). 20) Saving the Calibration Once the calibration has been made of all the necessary points, press many times the C - ON/OFF key until the indicator shows "SAVE? in the display: confirm with PRINT to store and return to weighing.
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP If one does not want to carry out the equalization proceed with point 11). Cell Equalization procedure: 5) Select the "EquAL" step and press ENTER/PRINT: the display shows "rESEt?"; confirm with ENTER to clear the present equalization and proceed to the equalization of the cells;...
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 4.4 QUICK CALIBRATION OF ZERO Useful for calibrating just the ZERO point when a permanent TARE weight is added to the scale (for example a roller unit). 1) Enter in the SET-UP ENVIRONMENT of the scale (upon start-up, press for an instant the TARE key while the firmware version is displayed ).
SERIAL PORT It is bi-directional (half duplex) and uses an R485 for transmitting data for the DGT and DGT60, or one may use either an RS485 or an RS232 for the DGTP and DGTQ (depending on how the jumpers of the COM1 of the board have been set;...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP Connections in RS232 from LP542S, DP24, DP190 printer to the COM1 serial port of the DGTQ and DGTP indicator: DP24/LP542S DP190 INDICATOR INDICATOR CABLE 9pin (female) Terminal Board DGTQ DGTP STANDARD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grey...
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 6.2 RS232 or COM2 SERIAL PORT It is bi-directional (full duplex) and uses an RS232 for transmitting data; it is mainly used to connect to printers, computers and PLCs. The transmission speed may be selected in the SET UP among these: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,115200 Baud.
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 6.3 PROFIBUS PORT (DGT4PB, DGTQPB and DGTPPB version) It is bidirectional and it is mainly used for connections to the PLC. The transmission speed (baud rate) and the format of the serial word, in case of Profibus transmission, are not...
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 6.4.2 PC PORT Please find below the various selectable serial weight transmission modes of the PC serial port through the corresponding "PCModE" StEP of the SET-UP environment. TRANSMISSION REQUESTED FROM AN EXTERNAL DEVICE "ondE" parameter) In this case the indicator waits for a command before transmitting (see the section 6.5 "SERIAL COMMANDS...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP - TRANSMISSION IN MODBUS MODE ("ModbuS" parameter) → See the "MODBUS transmission" appendix, to be requested from the reseller. - TRANSMISSION IN PROFIBUS MODE ("ProFib" parameter) → See the "PROFIBUS (DGT4 PB, DGTQ PB, and DGTP PB) transmission" appendix, to be requested from the reseller.
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP NOTE: It is advisable to have a maximum number of receptions per second equal to 10. RECEPTION OF THE PR 1577 STRING ("Pr1577" parameter and FModE >> Func step set on rEPE) If an instrument is connected which transmits the data with "Pr1577" protocol, the indicator repeats the data of the display and the indication leds of the connected instrument.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP Reading command of the extended weight with Average Piece Weight (APW) [CC]REXTA<CR LF> Instrument response in the "IND.CH." or in the "DEP.CH" mode: EXTENDED STRING (see paragraph 6.6.2). Instrument response in the "TRANSM." mode: MULTISCALE STRING (see paragraph 6.6.3).
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP Zero command [CC]ZERO<CR LF> or [CC]Z<CR LF> (short command) Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the command has been RECEIVED; the instrument’s response does not mean necessarily that the instrument executes the zero. CLEAR command [CC]C<CR LF>;...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP display. Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF> With approved instrument: The minimum settable time is 1 millisecond (0001HEX), and maximum settable time is 5 seconds (5000 milliseconds, 1388 HEX). PC confirmation command [CC]PCOK<CR LF> The indicator shows on the display the "-PCOK-" message for about 2 seconds.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP Scale information reading: [CC]RALL<CR LF> Instrument answer: SS,B,NNNNNNNUM,LLLLLLLUM,YYTTTTTTTTUM,XXXXXXXUM,SSS,AAA,CCC,TTT,XXXXX-YYYYYY<CR LF>. in which: Underload Overload Stability of the display Unstability of the display Active inclination input Number of platform on which the totalisation has been made.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP NOTES: The negative response of the instrument (ERR 02), happens in the following cases: one of the two entered values is greater than the capacity. one of the two entered values has a minimum division that is inconsistent in comparison to the one set in the instrument.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP The active inputs are therefore IN 1 and, IN 2. NOTES: - The reading command of the inputs works also in the set-up environment - No input is ascribed to bits from 2 to 15 bits and these are fixed at zero.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP DGTQ model A bit is ascribed to each input: Expansion outputs Board (optional) outputs Bit not managed OUT6 OUT5 OUT4 OUT3 OUT2 OUT1 Therefore if the OUTS0002D string is received, the hexadecimal value, converted into binary, indicates that the...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP Enabling/disabling of the output command: Sintax Format <ESC><II> OUTPNVVVV <STX> Parameters - N = output number (expressed in hexadecimals) - 0 to activate simultaneously all the outputs - from 1 to 2 to identify the single output which one wants to enable (from 1 to 6 with the DGTQ model).
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP Expansion outputs Board (optional) outputs Bit not managed OUT6 OUT5 OUT4 OUT3 OUT2 OUT1 Which, in hexadecimals, corresponds to the number 002A; therefore the command will be OUTP0002A + CR + LF. NOTES: - The set point enabling command does not work neither in the set-up environment nor in the weighing phase;...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP LEGEND [CC] e <II>= instrument code, e.g.. 00 (only with RS485 protocol). <CR LF>= Carriage Return + Line Feed (ASCII characters 13 and 10). SERIAL ERRORS Upon each serial command received the instrument transmits a response which may be a response to a command (see the command description) or the indication of the command error: ERR01<CR LF>...
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 6.6 TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS The weight data transmission on the PC and PRN serial ports may take place in 3 formats: STANDARD STRING, EXTENDED STRING or MULTISCALE STRING. 6.6.1 STANDARD STRING STRING TRANSMITTED IN THE DEPENDENT CHANNEL AND INDEPENDENT CHANNEL MODE...
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 6.6.2 EXTENDED STRING Without APW (only in a mode other than counting or in response to the REXT command): [CC]B,hh,NNNNNNNNNN,YYTTTTTTTTTT,PPPPPPPPPP,uu,(dd/mm/yybbhh:mm:ss|"NO DATE TIME") + CR + LF With APW (only in piece counting mode or in response to the REXT command): [CC]B,hh,NNNNNNNNNN,YYTTTTTTTTTT,PPPPPPPPPP,AAAA.AAAAA,uu + CR + LF...
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 7. ANALOGUE OUTPUT (DGT4 AN, DGTQ AN and DGTP AN version) In all the functioning modes, through an optional interface, it is possible to use an analogue output configurable at 0 – 10V, 0 – 20 mA or 4 – 20 mA. The voltage and the output current from the interface are proportional to the gross weight or net weight present on the scale.
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP entered, the instrument emits a prolonged sound, after which it zeros the value just entered. Ao ZEr By entering this step, one sets the analogue output value when the scale displays zero weight (supplied when the scale is in under load).
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP IntES PRINTING OF HEADING no heading. Int no prints the heading; in the totalizer mode it is printed only upon the first totalisation (in other Int Si words if the partial total is zero).
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP tErM SETTING TERMINATOR When connecting a printer it is often necessary to transmit one of the following protocols in order to define the end of the print line. CR (for DP190, LP522/542P, TPR) CR LF (for EPSON LX300 and TMU295).
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP ***************************************************************************************************************************** DEFAuL PRINTOUT DEFAULT Through this StEP one enables the default printing relative to the selected functioning mode. The default sets, in each of the following steps, the value marked with the (!) symbol.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP THE FOLLOWING PARAMETERS ARE VISIBLE ONLY IF IN THE PREVIOUS STEP A PARAMETER DIFFERENT FROM "no" HAS BEEN SET. VdbAr SELECTING THE BAR CODE’S VERTICAL DISTANCE OF THE PRECEDING TEXTS: In lines with normal height font, programmable value: 0…9. (!) 0 GROSS 1.000kg...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP tot Mode and S tot mode: when the PRINT key is pressed there will be a selection menu with the following items: " TOT.1.0": simulates the printing of the first totalisation relative to storage zero.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP It is possible to select for each letter one of the following fonts: PARAMETER TYPE OF FONT (WIDTH X HEIGHT) Font. 1 x 1,5 mm Font. 1 x 3 mm Font. 1,5 x 2,5 mm Font.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP bArC: PRINTING THE BAR CODE (ONLY CODE 39 TYPE) does not print the bar code. prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just in the single totalisation. yes.tot prints the bar code;...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP dirECn: SETTING THE PRINT DIRECTION GROSS 1.000kg direct printing dirECt: TARE 0.000kg upside down printing rEvErSE: 1.000kg (!) direct Direct Upside down dWn.EHT: SETTING OF THE TYPE OF FORMAT FdFW: format created through the indicator FEHtn: format created with the programme or tool on PC doWnLd: TRANSMISSION &...
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP !! IMPORTANT !! 8.2 SAVING THE LABEL IN THE LABELLER’S PERMANENT MEMORY Once the programming of the label has made, one should: 1. Download the label created in the labeller press PRINT when the display shows the "doWnLd" step.
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 9. PRINTING THE HEADING It is possible to programme from the PC the 4 alphanumeric heading lines of 24 characters each, which will be printed in the manner which has been programmed until these are cancelled or substituted.
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 10. ERROR MESSAGES While using the indicator, it is possible to incur in the following errors: MESSAGE DESCRIPTION It is displayed if one tries to calibrate a point without first having confirmed the number of PREC.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP MEANING OF "DGT4" / DGT60 / "DGT4 AN" TERMINAL BOARDS AND MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS • VE 12 / 24 Vdc POWER SUPPLY 1 . +24Vdc +12 / 24 Vdc 0 Vdc (GND) 2 . GND •...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP • ANALOGUE OUTPUT (DGT4 AN version) On current: 9. I+ + 20 mA 10. I- 0 mA (GND) On voltage: 11. V+ + 10 V 12. V- 0 V (GND) Note: the maximum resistance applicable on the output current is 350 Ohm and the minimum resistance applicable on the output voltage is 10 kohm.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP MEANING OF "DGTQ" / "DGTQ AN" TERMINAL BOARDS AND BOARDS JUMPERS • VE 12 / 24 Vdc POWER SUPPLY 1 . +24Vdc +12 / 24 Vdc 2 . GND 0 Vdc (GND) • CELL LOAD RECEPTORS...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP • ANALOGUE OUTPUT (DGTQ AN version) On voltage: 13. V + + 10 V 12. COM - 0 V (GND) On current: + 20 mA 11. I + 0 mA (GND) 12. COM - Note: the maximum resistance applicable on the output current is 350 Ohm and the minimum resistance applicable on the output voltage is 10 kohm.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP • PHOTOMOSFET OUTPUTS (for all the versions) 60Vdc 0.15A max 48Vac 0.15A max The maximum power of the photomosfet outputs 48 Vac 0,15 A max (or 60 Vdc 0,12 A max),...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP MEANING OF "DGTQ PB" TERMINAL BOARDS AND BOARDS JUMPERS • VE 12 / 24 Vdc POWER SUPPLY 1 . +24Vdc +12 / 24 Vdc 2 . GND 0 Vdc (GND) • CELL LOAD RECEPTORS...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP • PRN SERIAL PORT COM 2 6. TX Transmission 7. RX Reception 8. GND • PROFIBUS FEMALE CONNECTOR (DGTQ PB version) 3. B-LINE 5. GND BUS 6. +5VBUS 8. A-LINE • INPUTS (OPTOISOLATOR PHOTOCOUPLERS) (for all the versions) The maximum voltage applicable to the inputs is between 12 ÷...
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP • PHOTOMOSFET OUTPUTS (for all the versions) 60Vdc 0.15A max 48Vac 0.15A max The maximum power of the photomosfet outputs 48 Vac 0,15 A max (or 60 Vdc 0,15 A max),...
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP • INPUTS (OPTOISOLATOR PHOTOCOUPLERS) AND PHOTOMOSFET OUTPUTS (for all the versions) The maximum power of the outputs 48 Vac 0,15 A max (or 60 Vdc 0,15 A max), the maximum voltage applicable to the inputs is between 12 ÷ 24 Vdc with current from minimum 5 mA to maximum 20 mA.
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DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 11.6 DGTP / DGTP AN EXPANSION BOARD MEANING OF DGTP / DGTP AN TERMINAL BOARDS AND EXPANSION BOARD JUMPERS • ANALOGUE OUTPUT (DGTP AN version) SLOT 1 ( I/O 1) 33. I+ + 20 mA 34.
DGT / DGT60 / DGTQ / DGTP 11.8 RS 485 SERIAL PORT On the same RS 485 line it’s possibile to connect up to 32 indicators. Figure 1: electrical diagram of the connections and the 2 termination resistances. On the RS485 network normally one connects 2 termination resistances of 120 ohm (shown with "R" in figure 1), ONLY on the 2 devices which are at the 2 ends of the cable.
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