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- Page 1 Instruction Manual F2A1X Frequency to Analog Converter Module 15 Columbia Drive • Amherst, NH 03031 USA Phone: (603) 883-3390 • Fax: (603) 886-3300 E-mail: support@monarchinstrument.com Website: www.monarchinstrument.com...
- Page 2 SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS Read and follow all instructions in this manual carefully, and retain this manual for future reference. Do not use this instrument in any manner inconsistent with these operating instructions or under any conditions that exceed the environmental specifications stated.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.0 USER PROGRAMMABLE SOFTWARE SETTINGS ....6 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS ..............7 5.1 Compliance ..............7 6.0 SENSORS AND ACCESSORIES ..........8 7.0 APPENDIX A - SERIAL PROGRAMMING COMMANDS ..10 Monarch Instrument’s Limited Warranty applies. www.monarchinstrument.com for details. Warranty Registration and Extended Warranty Coverage information is available online at www.monarchinstrument.com. -
Page 4: Overview
The device is powered from 12 to 24 V dc and consumes less than 100 mA and can be operated freestanding or can be mounted to a panel using the fixing wings on either end of the device. The F2A1X accepts input signals from optical, infrared, laser or 3-wire proximity sensors, or direct TTL or external ac inputs. -
Page 5: Power
These terminals are polarity sensitive and are marked + and – accordingly. The F2A1X Frequency to Analog Module may be equipped with either a Current Output or a Voltage Output depending on how the unit was ordered. The Analog Out terminals are the source for the voltage or current output. -
Page 6: Current Output Option
The ANALOG OUT is an OUTPUT. DO NOT CONNECT THE DC POWER TO THESE TERMINALS. Note: The full scale output settings must have been specified when ordered or may be user programmed using the User Programming Cable. 2.2.1 Current Output Option The current output is 4 to 20 mA. - Page 7 Connections and their functions are as follows: +Vout Positive +5 or +10 V dc (user selectable) to provide power to optical, laser, infrared or amplified magnetic sensors. Maximum load is 75 mA dc. SIG IN Input signal from signal sources or speed sensor. Accepts TTL pulses or ac signals, unipolar and bipolar, from ±3 to ±12 Volts.
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Page 8: User Programmable Hardware Settings
Figure 3 AC Source Connection Detail 3.0 USER PROGRAMMABLE HARDWARE SETTINGS There are several settings relating to the sensor input that can be set by the user. The settings are done by moving jumpers on the circuit board inside the housing. -
Page 9: Sensor Power Voltage
Once the jumpers have been set, replace the base and the two screws. 4.0 USER PROGRAMMABLE SOFTWARE SETTINGS All the operational settings of the F2A1X Frequency to Analog Module can be set remotely using the PM Remote PC Software and the optional User Programming Cable (UPC). -
Page 10: Specifications
5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications* F2A1X Frequency to Analog Module Input Range 0.1 to 10 KHz, 5 to 600,000 RPM Accuracy 0.005% 4 to 20 mA out, 16-bit resolution 10 V dc compliance voltage; zero and full scale settings as specified when... -
Page 11: Sensors And Accessories
6.0 SENSORS AND ACCESSORIES For a complete list of accessories, see webpage. Sensors: PN: 6180-056 Remote optical LED sensor with tinned Remote Optical wire termination, 3-wire connection ROLS PN: 6180-030 Remote optical laser sensor with 8 ft. Remote Optical cable, 3 tinned leads Laser PN: 6180-080 Rugged laser sensor with removable 3... - Page 12 Accessories: USB Programming PN: 6180-031 Enables the user to connect the F2A1X Cable to a Windows® PC USB port to use PM Remote Software to program the unit. The software also allows remote monitoring of the RPM using a graphic display or an Excel™...
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Page 13: Appendix A - Serial Programming Commands
7.0 APPENDIX A - SERIAL PROGRAMMING COMMANDS Programming the unit requires the optional USB Programming Cable with associated PM Remote software and a PC running Windows XP or later with an available USB port. All serial commands are @ then two or more characters or words separated by a delimiter “/”. - Page 14 @CH_A/LOEND = 12 Sets low end time; allows a minimum (or 1_SEC, HALF) reading of 5 RPM, 60 RPM, or 120 RPM @CH_A/GATE Show Gate Speed (default is 12) @CH_A/GATE = STD Sets Gate Speed (default is 1/100) (1/100 Second) or FAST (1/1000 second) @DECPT Shows the number of decimal places...
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- Page 16 The Professional’s Choice Monarch Instrument is committed to excellence and quality in manufacturing, sales, and service. ™ Track-It Data Loggers Panel Tachometers Portable Tachometers Frequency Portable Strobes Fixed Mounted Converters Strobes ™ Speed Sensors DataChart Paperless Recorders 15 Columbia Drive, Amherst NH 03031 USA Tel.: (603) 883-3390 // Fax: (603) 886-3300...
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