ES-1874 Rev.14

18JDL

Rack-mounted DCS Signal Conditioners 18-RACK

CURRENT LOOP SUPPLY

(linearizing; field-programmable)
Functions & Features
• Powering a 4 – 20 mA DC current loop
• Microprocessor based
• Shortcircuit protection
• Applicable to smart transmitters
• Field-programmable linearization data
• Loop testing via hand-held programmer PU-2x
• Usable as Linearizer for 4 – 20 mA DC signals
• Second channel output available at the front terminals and at the Standard Rack connector
Typical Applications
• Various 2-wire transmitters
• Providing isolation and linearization for a 2-wire temperature transmitter
• Linearizing weir flowmeter output to provide a linear-to-volume signal
 

MODEL: 18JDL–A[1]66–R

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: 18JDL-A[1]66-R
Specify a code from below for [1].
  (e.g. 18JDL-A366-R)
Default setting (table next) will be used if not otherwise specified.
No linearization data will be programmed if you don't specify type of linearization and required data.
• Linearization data
Code 1 segment data: Use Ordering Information Sheet (No. ESU-1669) to specify linearization data.
Code 3 T/C, Code 4 RTD: Specify input sensor type and temperature range.

INPUT

Current
A: 4 – 20 mA DC (Input resistance 250 Ω)

[1] LINEARIZATION

0: None
1: Segment data
2: Square root extraction
3: Thermocouple
4: RTD

OUTPUT 1

Voltage
6: 1 – 5 V DC (Load resistance 2000 Ω min.)

OUTPUT 2

Voltage
6: 1 – 5 V DC (Load resistance 2000 Ω min.)

POWER INPUT

DC Power
R: 24 V DC
(Operational voltage range 24 V ±10 %, ripple 10 %p-p max.)

RELATED PRODUCTS

• Programming Unit (model: PU-2x)
• PC configurator software (model: JXCON)
Downloadable at our web site.
A dedicated cable is required to connect the module to the PC.  Please refer to the internet software download site or the users manual for the PC configurator for applicable cable types.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction: Rack-mounted; terminal access via screw terminals on the front and connector on the rear; terminal cover provided
Connection
  Input
: M3.5 screw terminals (torque 0.8 N·m)
  Output 1: Connector
  Output 2: M3.5 screw terminals (torque 0.8 N·m)
  and connector
  Power input: Supplied from connector
Screw terminal: Nickel-plated steel
Isolation: Input to output 1 to output 2 to power
Overrange output: Approx. -10 to +120 % at 1 – 5 V
Linearization: 16 points max. represented as percentage of full-scale
Adjustments: Programming Unit (model: PU-2x); linearization data, zero and span, simulating output, etc.
(Refer to the users manual of JXCON for the adjustments configurable with JXCON.)

SUPPLY OUTPUT

Output voltage: 24 – 28 V DC with no load
Current rating: ≤ 22 mA DC
Shortcircuit Protection
Current limited
: 30 mA max.
Protected time duration: No limit

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

DC Current: Input resistor incorporated

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

The output goes below 0 % when the input is open.

LINEARIZATION

No linearization: The output is proportional to the input.
Segment data: 16 points (15 segments) max. within the range of -15.00 to +115.00 % input or output represented as percentage of fullscale
Square root extraction
Low-end cutout
: 5 % (output); curve characteristics as in the figure below

INSTALLATION

Current consumption: Approx. 85 mA
Operating temperature: -5 to +55°C (23 to 131°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Mounting: Standard Rack 18BXx or 18KBXx
Weight: 150 g (0.33 lb)

PERFORMANCE in percentage of span

Accuracy: ±0.1 % with segment gain ≤ 1 [±0.1 % × gain] with segment gain > 1
Temp. coefficient: ±0.015 %/°C (±0.008 %/°F)
Response time: ≤ 0.5 sec. (0 – 90 %)
Line voltage effect
  Output signal: ±0.1 % over voltage range
Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength: 1500 V AC @ 1 minute
(input to output 1 or output 2 or power)
500 V AC @ 1 minute
(output 1 to output 2 to power)
1500 V AC @ 1 minute
(input or output or power to ground)

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit: mm [inch]

TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM