ES-4218 Rev.10

6VS

Field-mounted Two-wire Signal Conditioners 6-UNIT

SIGNAL TRANSMITTER

(field-selectable range)
Functions & Features
• Converting a DC input into an isolated 4 - 20 mA DC signal
• Field selectable input range
• Rugged enclosure
Typical Applications
• mV, voltage and current scaling

MODEL: 6VS–[1]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: 6VS-[1]
Specify a code from below for [1].
  (e.g. 6VS-U3)
• Input range (e.g. 1 – 5 V DC)
• Mounting adapter (e.g. surface mounting adapter plate, model: A-01)
Note: When a mounting adapter is required, specify mounting adapter. Not included without specifying.

[1] INPUT

U1: Range ±100 mV; 3 mV – 100 mV span;
 input resistance 20 kΩ minimum
U2: Range ±1 V; 100 mV – 1 V span;
 input resistance 200 kΩ minimum
U3: Range ±10 V; 1 V – 10 V span;
 input resistance 1 MΩ minimum

RELATED PRODUCTS

• Outdoor enclosure (model: 6BX-E)

PACKAGE INCLUDES...

• Mounting adapter
  surface mounting adapter plate (model: A-01)
  Spring clip (model: A-02)
  DIN rail mounting plate (model: A-31)

Note: When a mounting adapter is required, specify mounting adapter. Not included without specifying. 
When using in combination with outdoor enclosure (model: 6BX-E), use a spring clip (model: A-02).

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Connection: M3 screw terminals (torque 0.6 N·m)
Screw terminal: Nickel-plated steel
Housing material: Diecast aluminum
Isolation: Input to output
Output limit: Approx. 120 %
Zero adjustment: -3 – +15 % (behind the access cover)
Span adjustment: 90 to 110 % (behind the access cover)
DIP SW Setting: For input calibration
(Refer to the instruction manual)

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Input: -10 – +10 V DC
Span: Min. 3 mV, max. 10 V
Offset: Max. 2 times span

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Output: 4 – 20 mA DC
Load resistance vs. supply voltage: Load Resistance (Ω) = (Supply Voltage (V) – 13 (V)) ÷ 0.02 (A)
(including leadwire resistance)

INSTALLATION

Supply voltage: 13 – 28 V DC
Operating temperature: -5 to +70°C (23 to 158°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Mounting: DIN rail with mounting plate A-31; surface mounting with adapter plate A-01; spring clip A-02 for 3-inch hub
Weight: 220 g (0.49 lb)

PERFORMANCE in percentage of span

Accuracy: ±0.1 %
Temp. coefficient: ±0.015 %/°C (±0.008 %/°F)
±0.02 %/°C (±0.01 %/°F) at spans ≤ 10 mV
Response time: ≤ 0.5 sec. (0 – 90 %)
Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength: 500 V AC @ 1 minute
(input to output)
1500 V AC @ 1 minute
(input or output to ground)

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS & TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS unit: mm [inch]

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM