ES-0426 Rev.8

18KDY

Rack-mounted DCS Signal Conditioners 18K-RACK

CURRENT LOOP SUPPLY

Functions & Features
• Powering a 4 – 20 mA DC current loop
• Shortcircuit protection
• Applicable to smart transmitters
• Usable as Isolator for 4 – 20 mA DC signals
• Module can be retracted without removing wiring for an insulation test
• Power switch optional
Typical Applications
• Various 2-wire transmitters

MODEL: 18KDY–A6[1]–R[2]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: 18KDY-A6[1]-R[2]
Specify a code from below for each of [1] and [2].
  (e.g. 18KDY-A66-R/SL)

INPUT

Current
A: 4 – 20 mA DC (Input resistance 276 Ω)

OUTPUT 1

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

[1] OUTPUT 2

Current
A: 4 – 20 mA DC (Load resistance 600 Ω max.)
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.)

[2] OPTIONS

Power Switch
blank: None
/S: With power switch
/SL: With power switch (with green LED)

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)
 and connector
  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
Zero adjustment: -5 to +5 % (front)
Span adjustment: 95 to 105 % (front)

SUPPLY OUTPUT

Output voltage: 24 – 28 V DC with no load
Current rating: ≤ 22 mA DC
Shortcircuit Protection
Current limited
: 35 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.

INSTALLATION

Current consumption:
  Approx. 65 mA with voltage output
  (approx. 70 mA with /SL)
  Approx. 95 mA with current output
  (approx. 100 mA with /SL)
Operating temperature: -5 to +55°C (23 to 131°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Mounting: Standard Rack 18KBXx
Weight: 150 g (0.33 lb)

PERFORMANCE in percentage of span

Accuracy: ±0.1 %
Temp. coefficient: ±0.015 %/°C (±0.008 %/°F)
Response time: ≤ 0.5 sec. (0 – 90 %)
Line voltage effect
  Supply output: ±3 % over voltage range
  Output signal: ±0.1 % over voltage range
Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength: 500 V AC @ 1 minute (input to output 1 to output 2 to power to ground)

EXTERNAL VIEW

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit: mm [inch]

TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM