Impulse SCM7B36 User Manual

Scm7b36, Isolated potentiometer input modules, Scm7b

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SCM7B36

Isolated Potentiometer Input Modules

Description

Each SCM7B36 Potentiometer input module provides a single channel of

resistance input which is filtered, isolated, amplified, and converted to a high level

analog voltage output.
The SCM7B36 module interfaces to slidewires and potentiometers in both two

or three wire configuration and incorporates a five-pole filtering approach to

maximize both time and frequency response by taking advantage of both Bessel

and Butterworth characteristics. One pole of the filter is on the field side of the

isolation barrier; four are on the process control system side. In the 3-Wire

configuration, lead resistance compensation is provided if the resistance of the

“x” lead is closely equivalent to that of the “+” lead. Internal to the module,

measurement error due to lead resistance is canceled.
In response to the low level current excitation, and after initial field-side filtering,

the input signal is chopped by a proprietary chopper circuit and transferred

across the transformer isolation barrier, suppressing transmission of common

mode spikes and surges. The signal is then reconstructed and filtered for

process control system output.
Six standard input resistance ranges are offered, from 100

to 10k

, with three

output ranges available: 0-5V, 1-5V, and 0-10V. Modules accept a wide 14-

35VDC power supply range (+24VDC nominal). Their compact packages

(2.13" x 1.705" x 0.605" max.) save space and are ideal for high channel

density applications. They are designed for easy DIN rail mounting using any

of Dataforth’s “-DIN” backpanels.

Figure 1: SCM7B36 Block Diagram

Features

• Industry’s First 7B Potentiometer Input

Module

• Interfaces 100

to 10k

Potentiometers

• High Level Voltage Outputs
• 1500Vrms Transformer Isolation
• Accuracy, ±0.03% of Span Typical,

±0.1% Max

• ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1 Transient Protection
• Input Protected to 120Vrms Continuous
• CSA Certified, FM Approved
• CE and ATEX Compliant

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