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Introduction The 3159, 32-Channel Digital Output Card provides the user with the means to switch up to 32 points of DC voltage under program control. It can support a range of source voltages from 10 VDC to 30 VDC. Output switching is performed by optically isolated power MOSFET drivers. The 32 output channels are factory configured as sourcing outputs.
Module Safety Integrity Level: SIL- 3 Card Address: Determined by the slot of the controller backplane Number of channels: Isolation: 500 VAC/DC Channel to RTP System Type of protection: Digital isolators (galvanic and optical) Maximum permanent allowed voltage (no damage): 30 VDC Maximum Closed Circuit Current: 0.5 Amp, current limited to 0.6 Amps...
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Field Power to Termination: +10 VDC to +30 VDC at 8.2 Amps maximum Termination Module Connectors: 37 pin D-Sub connector for use with the 3055/00 Power Digital Cables. These cables have a diameter of 0.5 inches (1.27 centimeters) with a minimum bend radius of 4.6 inches (11.69 centimeters).
Failure Mode and Diagnostic Effects in accordance to standard IEC 61508. The information can be used in calculating probability of dangerous failures using Reliability Block Modeling or Markov Modeling. Such modeling should consider redundant 3159 digital output modules in a 2oo2 or 3oo3 configuration.
Cabling Adhere to the specified insulation strip length of 0.26 inches (6.5 mm) when you connect field wiring to the terminal modules; excessive insulation strip lengths causes an electrical hazard. Do not exceed the specified torque when you secure the wires into the terminal module; maximum torque is 2.2 inch-pounds (0.25 N-m).
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3299-11S Termination Module terminal block connections are the same pin designations as for the 3159 - 32 Channel Digital Output Card J2 Connector. For example, the signal for the field device connected to Channel 23 of the card would be connected to Pin 3 of the 3299-11S termination module.
Software Configuration NetArrays Configuration Each output point is controlled by a Bool Variable object with the corresponding Tag. An integer readback status can be read to compare the output register contents with the values written to the card. This card includes a Watchdog Timer, which can disable the outputs if the processor fails to access the card within the allotted time.
Card Properties Redundant Card ID If the outputs of two or three of these cards are connected in a parallel redundant output configuration, a unique Redundant Card ID must be assigned to the cards to identify them as being part of the same parallel redundant group.
Bit 0 Card Timeout Error This bit indicates that there was no response from the I/O card. The card is not returning a ready test signal, is offline, or has been removed from the chassis. This bit sets the Card Error Latch (Bit 14). Integer Card Revision The card revision is an integer value, which equals to the revision number of the PLD code.
Integer Safety Switch Status 01 The Safety Switch Status returns the results of the tests on the safety switches connected to the 3159 card on channels 16 through 23. A 1 indicates a failed switch condition. NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable when the card is added to the I/O configuration.
Note! All unused un-terminated I/O points must be disabled in I/O Configuration. Comment Enter up to 255 characters for comments associated with the corresponding tag. The comments are informational only and are not required by any RTP NetSuite application.
Compliance with CE Mark This section describes how to install and operate RTP equipment for use in the European Union (EU) to comply with the requirements of the CE Mark and its referenced standards. The procedures in this section apply also to other environments where provisions of the EU’s EMC and Low Voltage Directives are either required or...
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Referenced Companies Corcom Inc.; Libertyville, Illinois, USA; 708-680-7400 Hoffman; Anoka, Minnesota, USA; 763-422-2178 Definitions OPERATOR is any personnel other than SERVICE PERSONNEL. Requirements assume that the OPERATOR is oblivious to electrical hazards, but does not act intentionally in creating a hazard. SERVICE PERSONNEL are assumed reasonably careful in dealing with obvious hazards.
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