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Technical Manual 3236 and 3237 16-Channel Analog Output Cards...
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The 16-Channel Analog Output card’s model number determines the channel output options as follows: 3236 Current Output Channels (4 to 20 mA) 3237 Voltage Output Channels (0 V to +10 V or –10 V to +10 V) Each channel consists of a digital-to-analog converter. Individual D/A converters generate the sixteen outputs.
Fixed 0.6 to 1.5 seconds Power Requirements: +5 VDC 300 mA +24 (±10%) VDC 350 mA (from RTP backplane external voltage) 3236: Output Signal Range: 4 mA to 20 mA Current Outputs Full Scale Value: 20 mA Analog output error: Maximum error at 25 °C:...
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3099/60-100 Single Termination Module 16 Channel AO Voltage (used with 3237 card) 3099/22-100 Single Termination Module - 16 Channel AO Current (used with 3236 card) Effect of Incorrect Field Wiring: Outputs can be shorted to ground indefinitely. Connections may be left open indefinitely. Reversed terminal connections results in reversed polarity output applied to load.
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Width Width Minimum Maximum Model # Description (") (cm) Single Termination Module - 16 channel isolated analog 3099/60-100 2.17 output - Voltage Single Termination Module - 16 channel isolated analog 3099/22-100 3.64 output - Current Module dimension values are ± 0.05 inches or ± 0.127 centimeters!
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 can cause 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).
Failure Rates in Accordance to IEC 61508 The 3236 and 3237 analog output cards cannot be used for safety-critical functions. However, the module is non-interfering with other safety-critical modules and therefore can be used for non- safety related functions.
This card includes a Watchdog Timer, which can disable the outputs if the processor fails to access the card within the allotted time. NOTE: Properties for the 3236 and 3237 cards are the same...
Card Properties Watchdog Timer When enabled, the Watchdog Timer will disable the outputs if the card is not accessed by the controller within 150 ms. When disabled, the Watchdog Timer has no effect on the card's operation. Integer Error Detection The Error Detection input is an Int Variable that can be used to detect an I/O card failure.
For the 3237 (voltage) card, this value represents the output voltage in V. For example, if the 3236 card is used, a value of “10” should generate a 10 mA output in current mode. The Type selection specifies the outputs high and low limits, so even if the value is greater than the maximum output or less than the minimum output, the output will be appropriately limited.
NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable when the card is added to the I/O configuration. Type For the 3236 (current) card, select a type of current 4-20mA. For the 3237 (voltage) card, select a type of voltage 0-10V, or voltage +/-10V. Comment Enter up to 255 characters for comments associated with the corresponding tag.
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 desirable.
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10. The disposal of any electronic products must be in accordance with local regulations (e.g. Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment). Some RTP Corporation products contain materials that may be detrimental to the environment. These materials may include, but are not limited to lead (in solder) and lithium (in batteries).
The modules are rated for the following environmental conditions: Specification Type Recommended Range Test Specification IEC 60068-2-30, Db Operating Temperature -20 ºC to 60 ºC RTP Type Testing Operating Temperature Change 10 ºC/minute IEC 60068-2-14 Test Nb Operating Humidity 10% to 95% non-condensing IEC 60068-2-30, Db...
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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