ES-1382 Rev.13

APU

Plug-in Signal Conditioners M-UNIT

DC/FREQUENCY CONVERTER

(field-configurable)
Functions & Features
• Providing a pulse rate output in proportion to DC input signal
• Frequency range adjustable with a front-mounted 16-position rotary switch and potentiometer
• Low-end cutout adjustable
• Isolation up to 2000 V AC
• High-density mounting
Typical Applications
• Totalizing applications in combination with a counter
 

MODEL: APU–[1][2]–[3][4]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: APU-[1][2]-[3][4]
Specify a code from below for each of [1] through [4].
  (e.g. APU-61-B/Q)
• Special input range (For codes Z & 0)
• Output frequency range (e.g. 0 – 500 Hz)
• Specify the specification for option code /Q
  (e.g. /C01/S01)

[1] INPUT

Current
A: 4 – 20 mA DC (Input resistance 250 Ω)
A1: 4 – 20 mA DC (Input resistance 50 Ω)
B: 2 – 10 mA DC (Input resistance 500 Ω)
C: 1 – 5 mA DC (Input resistance 1000 Ω)
D: 0 – 20 mA DC (Input resistance 50 Ω)
E: 0 – 16 mA DC (Input resistance 62.5 Ω)
F: 0 – 10 mA DC (Input resistance 100 Ω)
G: 0 – 1 mA DC (Input resistance 1000 Ω)
H: 10 – 50 mA DC (Input resistance 100 Ω)
Z: Specify current (See INPUT SPECIFICATIONS)
Voltage
1: 0 – 10 mV DC (Input resistance 10 kΩ min.)
15: 0 – 50 mV DC (Input resistance 10 kΩ min.)
16: 0 – 60 mV DC (Input resistance 10 kΩ min.)
2: 0 – 100 mV DC (Input resistance 100 kΩ min.)
3: 0 – 1 V DC (Input resistance 1 MΩ min.)
4: 0 – 10 V DC (Input resistance 1 MΩ min.)
5: 0 – 5 V DC (Input resistance 1 MΩ min.)
6: 1 – 5 V DC (Input resistance 1 MΩ min.)
4W: -10 – +10 V DC (Input resistance 1 MΩ min.)
0: Specify voltage (See INPUT SPECIFICATIONS)

[2] OUTPUT

1: Open collector (max. frequency 10 kHz)
2: 5 V pulse (max. frequency 10 kHz)
3: Relay contact (max. 130 pulses/min.)
4: Low frequency open collector (max. 130 pulses/min.)
5: Low frequency 5 V pulse (max. 130 pulses/min.)
6: 24 V pulse (max. 130 pulses/min.)
7: Middle range frequency open collector (max. 312 Hz)
8: Middle range frequency 5 V voltage pulse (max. 312 Hz)

[3] POWER INPUT

AC Power
B: 100 V AC
C: 110 V AC
D: 115 V AC
F: 120 V AC
G: 200 V AC
H: 220 V AC
J: 240 V AC
DC Power
S: 12 V DC
R: 24 V DC
V: 48 V DC

[4] OPTIONS

blank: none
/Q: With options (specify the specification)

SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTION: Q (multiple selections)

COATING (For the detail, refer to our web site.)
/C01: Silicone coating
/C02: Polyurethane coating
/C03: Rubber coating
TERMINAL SCREW MATERIAL
/S01: Stainless steel

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction: Plug-in
Connection: M3.5 screw terminals
Screw terminal: Chromated steel (standard) or stainless steel
Housing material: Flame-resistant resin (black)
Isolation: Input to output to power
Zero adjustment: 0 – 5 % (front)
Span adjustment: 50 – 100 % of  range (front)
Output frequency adjustment: Preselecting range 
 with a rotary switch and fine control
 with span adjustment (50 – 100 %)
Output pulse width adjustment:Three-turn screwdriver adjustment (front)
Low-end cutout: 0 to 10 % (front); a red LED assists in adjusting the cutout point; turns on during the cutout.

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

DC Current:
Shunt resistor attached to the input terminals (0.5 W)
Specify input resistance value for code Z.
DC Voltage: -300 – +300 V DC
Minimum span: 10 mV
Offset: Max. 1.5 times span
Input resistance
Span 10 – 100 mV : ≥ 10 kΩ
Span 0.1 – 1 V : ≥ 100 kΩ
Span ≥ 1 V : ≥ 1 MΩ

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Note: For factory setting, maximum frequency of the selected range is used to determine pulse width. Pulse width is adjusted until the duty ratio becomes 50 % of the maximum frequency. If this value lies outside of the adjustable range, either maximum or minimum selectable value will be used.
■ Open Collector:
50 V DC @ 50 mA (resistive load)
Frequency range: 0 – 10 kHz
ON pulse width: 40 μsec. – 0.8 msec. adjustable
Saturation voltage: 0.6 V DC
Low Frequency Open Collector:
50 V DC @ 50 mA (resistive load)
Frequency range: 0 – 130 pulses/min.
ON pulse width: 40 msec. – 0.8 sec. adjustable
Saturation voltage: 0.6 V DC
Middle Range Frequency Open Collector:
50 V DC @ 50 mA (resistive load)
Frequency range: 0 – 312 Hz
ON pulse width: 2 – 35 msec. adjustable
Saturation voltage: 0.6 V DC
Relay Contact: 120 V AC @ 200 mA (cos ø = 1)
240 V AC @ 100 mA (cos ø = 1)
24 V DC @ 200 mA (resistive load)
Maximum switching voltage: 380 V AC or 125V DC
Maximum switching power: 24 VA or 4.8 W
Minimum load: 5 V DC @ 10 mA
Frequency range: 0 – 130 pulses/min.
ON pulse width: 40 msec. – 0.8 sec. adjustable
Relay life:
≥ 5 × 107 cycles (mechanical)
≥ 105 cycles (electrical)
5 V Pulse
Frequency range: 0 – 10 kHz
Low pulse width: 40 μsec. – 0.8 msec. adjustable
High level: 5 V ± 10 %
Low level: ≤ 0.5 V
Load resistance: 600 Ω min.
Middle Range Frequency 5 V Pulse
Frequency range: 0 – 312 Hz
Low pulse width: 2 – 35 msec. adjustable
High level: 5 V ±10 %
Low level: ≤0.5 V
Load resistance: 600 Ω min.
Low Frequency 5 V Pulse
Frequency range: 0 – 130 pulses/min.
Low pulse width: 40 msec. – 0.8 sec. adjustable
High level: 5 V ± 10 %
Low level: ≤ 0.5 V
Load resistance: 600 Ω min.
24 V Pulse
Frequency range: 0 – 130 pulses/min.
High pulse width: 40 msec. – 0.8 sec. adjustable
High level: 24 V ±10%
Low level: ≤ 0.5 V
Load current: 30 mA max.
Load resistance: 800 Ω min.

INSTALLATION

Power input
AC: Operational voltage range: rating ±10 %,
50/60 ±2 Hz, approx. 2 VA
DC: operational voltage range: rating ±10 %
(ripple 10 %p-p max.)
approx. 2 W (70 mA at 24 V)
Operating temperature: -5 to +60°C (23 to 140°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Mounting: Surface or DIN rail
Weight: 350 g (0.77 lb)

PERFORMANCE in percentage of span

Accuracy: ±0.25 %
Temp. coefficient: ±0.05 %/°C (±0.03 %/°F)
Line voltage effect: ±0.1 % over voltage range
Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength: 2000 V AC @1 minute  (input to output to power to ground)

EXTERNAL VIEW

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit: mm [inch]

TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS unit: mm [inch]

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM

APPLICATION EXAMPLES