Acromag DT236-0600 User Manual

Acromag DT236-0600 User Manual

Usb programmable, din rail mount, dual isolated transmitter/signal splitter w/ passive dc current/voltage i/o and 2-wire 4-20ma outputs, dc current & low dc voltage inputs/dc +-1v/+-10v medium voltage inputs/dc +-15v/+-150v high voltage battery sources in

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USB Programmable, DIN Rail Mount,
Dual Isolated Transmitter/Signal Splitter w/ Passive DC
Current/Voltage I/O and 2-Wire 4-20mA Outputs
Model DT236-0600, DC Current & Low DC Voltage Inputs
Model DT237-0600, DC ±1V/±10V Medium Voltage Inputs
Model DT238-0600, DC ±15V/±150V High Voltage Battery
Sources Inputs
USER'S MANUAL
ACROMAG INCORPORATED
Tel: (248) 295-0880
30765 South Wixom Road
email: sales@acromag.com
Wixom, MI 48393-2417 U.S.A.
Copyright 2018, Acromag, Inc., Printed in the USA.
8501127D
Data and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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  • Page 1 USB Programmable, DIN Rail Mount, Dual Isolated Transmitter/Signal Splitter w/ Passive DC Current/Voltage I/O and 2-Wire 4-20mA Outputs Model DT236-0600, DC Current & Low DC Voltage Inputs Model DT237-0600, DC ±1V/±10V Medium Voltage Inputs Model DT238-0600, DC ±15V/±150V High Voltage Battery Sources Inputs USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TROUBLESHOOTING ..................26 Diagnostics Table ....................... 26 Service & Repair Assistance ....................28 ACCESSORIES ....................29 Software Interface Package ....................29 USB Isolator ........................29 USB A-B Cable ........................29 Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 2 - - 2 - https://www.acromag.com http://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 3 This is very important where property loss or human life is involved. It is important that you perform satisfactory overall system design and it is agreed between you and Acromag, that this is your responsibility.
  • Page 4: Getting Started Description

    2-wire current loops linearly proportional to their respective inputs. Means “Refer to User’s Manual The DT236-0600 is designed for DC Current (0-20mA/4-20mA) and Low Voltage DC (this manual) for additional signals (±0.5V/0-500mV). The DT237-0600 is designed for medium voltage DC information”...
  • Page 5: Application

    75VDC or 50VAC. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 5 - - 5 - https://www.acromag.com http://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 6: Din Rail Mounting & Removal

    DIN rail clip and use it as a lever to force the DIN rail spring clip down while pulling the bottom of the module outward until it disengages from the rail. Then simply lift it from the rail. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 6 - - 6 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 7: Electrical Connections

    Important – End Stops: For hazardous location installations (Class I, Division 2 or ATEX/IECEx Zone 2), it should utilize two end stops (see Acromag 1027-222) to help secure modules to the DIN rail (not shown).
  • Page 8 Model DT23x-0600 Dual Two-Wire DC I/V Input Transmitters Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 8 - - 8 - https://www.acromag.com http://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 9: Output/Power Connections

    The two- wire transmitter output varies off earth ground by the voltage drop in the load resistance and lead-wire of the loop. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 9 - - 9 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 10 Failure to adhere to sound wiring and grounding practices as instructed may compromise safety, performance, and possibly damage the unit. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 10 - - 10 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 11 (such as an I/P current-to-pressure transducer), this may reduce output stability for that output. In this case, place a 0.1uF capacitor directly across the inductive load(s) and this will typically help alleviate the problem. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 11 - - 11 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 12: Earth Ground Connections

    Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 12 - - 12 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 13: Usb Connections

    USB connection (See Output/Power Connections). • USB Signal Isolation is Required (See Below) - You may use Acromag model USB-ISOLATOR to isolate your USB port, or you can optionally use another USB signal isolator that supports USB Full Speed operation (12Mbps).
  • Page 14: Configuration Software

    Quick Overview – Android Reconfiguration This transmitter can be optionally setup & calibrated via the Acromag Agility™ Config Tool. This software APP can be downloaded free of charge from play.google.com. To connect to this transmitter, a USB OTG (On-The-Go) cable (5028-565) and USB A to Mini-B cable (4001-113) are required.
  • Page 15: Quick Overview - Windows

    Quick Overview – Windows In addition to the optional Android Agility mobile app, this transmitter can Click “Open” to connect to the DT236-0600 and be configured and calibrated via USB your screen will look like this: Configuration Software and a USB connection to a Windows PC or laptop.
  • Page 16 You can click the “Restore Factory” buttons if you ever misconfigure or improperly calibrate a transmitter such that its operation appears erratic, or for sanitation purposes when decommissioning a module. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 16 - - 16 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 17 Help message pertaining to the item you pointed to. The CCOMMUNICATION STATUS message bar at the bottom of the screen will display status messages relative to polling. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 17 - - 17 - https://www.acromag.com http://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 18: Operation Step-By-Step

    DT237Config.exe, or DT238Config.exe software per your transmitter model to begin configuration of your unit (compatible with Windows 7 or later versions of the Windows operating system), or you may start the Agility mobile app (Android only). Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 18 - - 18 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 19: Configuration

    Dual Two-Wire DC I/V Input Transmitters Configuration Communication Connection (Start Here) After executing the Acromag Configuration software for your specific model, a Communication Setup screen like that shown at left will appear if you have not already connected to your transmitter via USB (note fields are blank and a red status message appears).
  • Page 20 500mV. The first and third terminals of the DT237 & DT238 models (TB1/TB3-1 and TB1-3/TB3-3) each support different nominal DC voltage ranges. Signal return is wired to the middle terminal between them (TB1/TB3-2). Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 20 - - 20 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 21 “Status” field. Alternately, you may click “File” in the upper left corner to save your configuration settings to a file on your PC, for later reference. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 21 - - 21 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 22: Calibration (Optional)

    Once you input full-scale precisely, click the [OK] button of the prompt to calibrate full- scale and follow the on-screen prompts. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 22 - - 22 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 23 Conditions) and configuration settings. This does not restore calibration, only configuration. Alternately, this button can be used as a sanitation tool to restore the unit to its initial configuration. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 23 - - 23 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 24: Diagnostics

    Communication status field. Note that this page polls the input ADC readings of the unit’s input channels, which does not include output DAC error. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 24 - - 24 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 25: Block Diagram

    1 bias supply voltage inputs of different to ground, clipping the negative portion of the bipolar input 1 range. ranges. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 25 - - 25 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Verify that power is applied to the isolator. loop and that your loop power USB has not enumerated the Use the reset button on the Acromag USB supply voltages are sufficient to device. isolator to trigger renumeration of the supply over-scale current into the transmitter, or simply unplug and re-plug the loads (up to 0.024*Rl...
  • Page 27 Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 27 - - 27 - https://www.acromag.com http://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 28: Service & Repair Assistance

    Acromag has automated test equipment that thoroughly checks and calibrates the performance of each transmitter and can restore firmware. Please refer to the Acromag Service Policy and Warranty Bulletin, or you may contact Acromag for complete details on how to obtain repair or replacement.
  • Page 29: Accessories

    This is a 1 meter, USB A-miniB replacement cable for connection between the USB isolator and the TT/SP transmitter/splitter. It is normally included in TTC-SIP. Note that software for all TT/SP/DT Series models is available free of charge, online at www.acromag.com. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 29 - - 29 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 30: Accessories

    Two 1027-222 End Stops for 35 mm DIN Rail mounting For hazardous location installations (Class I, Division 2 or ATEX/IECEx Zone 2), you can use two end stops (Acromag 1027-222) to help secure modules to 35mm DIN rail (not shown).
  • Page 31: Specifications

    Note: An optional external sensor is required to monitor AC current signals for driving TB1/TB3-1 input A of the DT236 (see Acromag Model 5020-350). This toroidal sensor generates 0 to 11.17mA DC to drive the DC current input of this model with AC input current passing through its primary (see Table 2 of page 33 for scaling the AC current by number of primary turns).
  • Page 32 (DT237 & DT238 similar). See also Normal Mode Noise Rejection and Output Response Time. Bandwidth (-3dB) per Input Filter Setting MODEL None (dB) Low (dB) Med (dB) High (dB) DT236 16Hz 100mHz Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 32 - - 32 - https://www.acromag.com http://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 33 1-bit every time you halve the range. So be careful not to diminish resolution below 12-bits minimum (1 part in 4096) for rated performance. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 33 - - 33 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 34: Input

    AC Input Overload: The sensor will withstand overload conditions as follows: • 20 times full scale for 0.01 seconds. • 10 times full scale for 0.1 seconds. • 5 times full scale for 1.0 second. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 34 - - 34 - https://www.acromag.com http://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 35: Output

    (DT236 models optionally support AC current input at signal splitter. Channel 1 loop input path A when wired for use with Acromag AC Current Sensor 5020-350). power must be present in any Output Accuracy: Accuracy is typically better than 0.05% of span (0.1% Max) for mode.
  • Page 36: Output

    USB 2.0 compatible. Transient Protection: Adds transient voltage protection on USB power & data lines. Inrush Current Limiting: Includes series inrush current limiting at USB power. Cable Length/Connection Distance: 5.0meters maximum. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 36 - - 36 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 37: Usb Interface

    OFF is normal, blinks for fault, or blinks once if the loop power is lost or the loop is opened. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 37 - - 37 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 38: Environmental

    5) Conducted RF Immunity (CRFI), per IEC 61000-4-6. This is a Class B Product with Emissions per BS EN 61000-6-3: 1) Enclosure Port, per CISPR 16. 2) Low Voltage AC Mains Port, per CISPR 14, 16. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 38 - - 38 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 39: Agency Approvals

    OFF is normal and this LED will only blink one time if loop power is lost or the loop is opened. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 39 - - 39 - https://www.acromag.com...
  • Page 40: Revision History

    MTBF information and EMC Directive updated. 15 SEP 2020 CAP/APR Added cULus, ATEX, IECEx, and FCC approvals 28 JAN 2022 CAP/AMM Added Altitude: Up to 2000 meters (Environmental Section) Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880 - 40 - - 40 - https://www.acromag.com http://www.acromag.com...

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