Signal Input..............................5 Signal Output and Power Supply ......................5 Ordering Information ..............................6 Component Layout ................................ 7 ChargeAmplifier for Wall Mounting (B00) ..................7 ChargeAmplifier with industrial Housing (B01)................9 ChargeAmplifier with DIN Rail (B02) ....................11 Technical Description Schematics ..................................
) only: Equipment for fixed installations where the installation is intended to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge. was certified within a complete IFTA measurement setup as shown in the chap- In order to get the best experience and measurement Measurement Chain Example.
A wide range of different sensitivities are available as shown in the chapter (others on request) Ordering Information ▪ Available for wall mounting, with DIN rail or with Ex-certified housing ▪ Optional Ex-certified housing for up to 8 amplifiers available (IFTA Enclosure CA8 Environmental Operating temperature: -20 … 75 °C Storage temperature: -40 …...
Supply voltage: 20 … 28 VDC Option with enhanced input range and different frequency range available, Ordering Information For the best performance the use of 12 mA is recommended. 005-B | Component Manual | IFTA ChargeAmplifier Product Description | 5...
With Ex certified industrial housing This chapter describes all three possibilities. ChargeAmplifier for Wall Mounting (B00) Dimensions Figure 1: Dimensions of the CA for wall mounting (figure similar, subject to modification) 005-B | Component Manual | IFTA ChargeAmplifier Product Description | 7...
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3-pin screw terminal (the exact pin assignment is shown in Figure 7 Figure 8 (4) Fixing Points Four fixing points for the mounting of the (for details regarding the mounting Installing the CA without Housing 005-B | Component Manual | IFTA ChargeAmplifier Product Description | 8...
ChargeAmplifier with industrial Housing (B01) Dimensions Figure 3: Dimensions of the industrial housing (figure similar, subject to modification) 005-B | Component Manual | IFTA ChargeAmplifier Product Description | 9...
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Four holes for the mounting of the industrial housing (for details regarding the mounting see chapter Installing the CA with industrial Housing (6) Stuffing Gland For the installation of the cables 005-B | Component Manual | IFTA ChargeAmplifier Product Description | 10...
Figure 5: Dimensions of the CA with DIN rail (figure similar, subject to modification) Layout Beside the four fixing points, the layout is comparable to the version for wall mounting (see Figure 2 005-B | Component Manual | IFTA ChargeAmplifier Product Description | 11...
Figure 7 Figure 8 Measurement Chain Example is best used in a measurement setup with an IFTA system like the ArgusOMDS . This chapter includes two example configurations for both differential and single ended mode and the use with an ArgusOMDS system.
For the softline cables coming from the sensor side Type B – Monitor Side Clamping range: 5 … 10 mm Tightening torque: 3 Nm For the outgoing cables to the monitor side 005-B | Component Manual | IFTA ChargeAmplifier Installation and Maintenance | 15...
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(2) Connect the cable to the corresponding pin of the two screw terminals (the exact pin assignment is shown in Figure 7 Figure 8 (3) Install the cover of the industrial housing again. 005-B | Component Manual | IFTA ChargeAmplifier Installation and Maintenance | 16...
When using the DIN rail variant, it is recommended to install spacer between the ampli- fiers as shown in the below. Figure 9 Spacer Figure 9: Recommended installation of the DIN rail ChargeAmplifier (figure similar, sub- ject to modification) ChargeAmplifier for Wall Mounting Use the four fixing points (see ) to mount the...
Especially the connectors need to be clean to avoid any signal distortions. It is also highly recommended to follow the calibration cycle mentioned in the chapter Recalibration at the IFTA laboratory can be offered - con- Product Description - General tact us for details.
Appendix IFTA GmbH is not liable for the content of this publication. The liability exclusion also refers to the economic use of this product and its suitability for this and other purposes. The user bears all risks which arise from the use of information contained in this publi- cation.
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