ES-1814 Rev.7

18RS

Rack-mounted DCS Signal Conditioners 18-RACK

RTD CONVERTER

Functions & Features
• Accepting direct input from an RTD and providing two standard process signals
• Linearization
• Burnout protection
• Second channel output available at the front terminals and at the Standard Rack connector
Typical Applications
• Converting into standard signals
• Power plant
 

MODEL: 18RS–[1]6[2]–R[3]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: 18RS-[1]6[2]-R[3]
Specify a code from below for each of [1] through [3].
  (e.g. 18RS-166-R/BL)
• Temperature range (e.g. 0 – 100°C)

[1] INPUT RTD (2- or 3-wire)

1: JPt 100 (JIS'89)
(Usable range: -200 to +500°C, -328 to +932°F; min.span: 30°C, 54°F)
3: Pt 100 (JIS'89)
(Usable range: -200 to +650°C, -328 to +1202°F; min.span: 30°C, 54°F)
4: Pt 100 (JIS'97, IEC)
(Usable range: -200 to +650°C, -328 to +1202°F; min.span: 30°C, 54°F)
5: Pt 50 Ω (JIS'81)
(Usable range: -200 to +500°C, -328 to +932°F; min.span: 60°C, 108°F)
6: Ni 508.4 Ω
(Usable range: -50 to +200°C, -58 to +392°F; min.span: 20°C, 36°F)
0: Specify
Note: Consult us for 2-wire RTD

OUTPUT 1

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

[2] 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.)

[3] OPTIONS

Burnout
blank: Upscale burnout
/BL: Downscale burnout

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
Zero adjustment: -5 to +5 % (front)
Span adjustment: 95 to 105 % (front)
Linearization: Standard

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum leadwire resistance: 20 Ω per wire (3-wire)
Sensing current: 2 mA

INSTALLATION

Current consumption: Approx. 35 mA with voltage output
Approx. 65 mA with current output
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: ±0.2 %
Temp. coefficient: ±0.015 %/°C (±0.008 %/°F)
Response time: ≤ 0.5 sec. (0 – 90 %)
Burnout response: ≤ 10 sec.
Line voltage effect: ±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