ES-4236 Rev.10

6AC

Field-mounted Two-wire Signal Conditioners 6-UNIT

AC TRANSMITTER

Functions & Features
• Converting an alternating current/voltage into an isolated 4 – 20 mA DC signal
• True RMS sensing
• Rugged enclosure
Typical Applications
• Converting a large AC current in combination with a shunt resistor, or a narrow span AC voltage
 

MODEL: 6AC–[1]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: 6DV-[1]
Specify a code from below for [1].
  (e.g. 6AC-A1)
• Special input range (For codes AZ & A8)
• 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

Current
AA: 0 – 10 mA AC (Input resistance 100 Ω)
AB: 0 – 50 mA AC (Input resistance 20 Ω)
AC: 0 – 100 mA AC (Input resistance 10 Ω)
AD: 0 – 500 mA AC (Input resistance 1 Ω)
AZ: Specify current (See INPUT SPECIFICATIONS)
(0 % input must be 0 mA.)
Voltage
A1: 0 – 100 mV AC  (Input resistance 10 kΩ min.)
A2: 0 – 500 mV AC  (Input resistance 10 kΩ min.)
A3: 0 – 1 V AC  (Input resistance 10 kΩ min.)
A4: 0 – 5 V AC  (Input resistance 200 kΩ min.)
A5: 0 – 10 V AC  (Input resistance 200 kΩ min.)
A6: 0 – 120 V AC  (Input resistance 200 kΩ min.)
A7: 0 – 150 V AC  (Input resistance 200 kΩ min.)
A8: Specify voltage (See INPUT SPECIFICATIONS)
(0 % input must be 0 V.)

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
Zero adjustment: -5 to +5 % (behind the access cover)
Span adjustment: 95 to 105 % (behind the access cover)

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency: 40 Hz min., 1 kHz max.
AC Current: 0 – 1 A AC; input resistor incorporated
Minimum span: 1 mA
Input resistance
Span 1 mA: 1 kΩ
Span ≤ 2 mA: 500 Ω
Span ≤ 5 mA: 200 Ω
Span ≤ 10 mA: 100 Ω
Span ≤ 20 mA: 50 Ω
Span ≤ 50 mA: 20 Ω
Span ≤ 100 mA: 10 Ω
Span ≤ 500 mA: 1 Ω
Span ≤ 1 A: 0.5 Ω
AC Voltage: 0 – 250 V AC
Minimum span: 50 mV
Input resistance: (Input Span: Input Resistance)
50 mV – 1.5 V : 10 k (Ω minimum)
≥ 1.5 V : 200 k

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: ±0.4 %
Temp. coefficient: ±0.02 %/°C (±0.01 %/°F)
Response time: ≤ 0.5 sec. (0 – 90 %)
Ripple: 0.5 %p-p max.
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