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Application note PD 640

Analogue input/output: 4 x (0-20mA / 4-20mA)

Feature overview:

The PD 640 contains 4 analogue channels, of which 2 channels can be configured for analogue input or analogue output, and 2 channels are permanent analogue inputs.

When a channel is used as an analogue output, the input channel reads back the actual current of the output.

All PROCES-DATA modules are based on the Channel concept. A channel is a functional object, consisting of functions and all function related data.

A PD 640 Module consists of 3 channel types:

An Analogue Input/Output channel in a PD 640 module is identical to an Analogue Input channel except for the addition of two output registers:

• Percentage output and Scaled output.

Also, the channel configuration enables the selection of input or output:

• Signal type.

Analogue Input channel description:

Input channels provided by PROCES-DATA contain much more than just the basic input function. The input channel functions and associated parameters are formed into a channel description. The module’s integrated controller handles all channel functions.

Functions need only to be configured for operation. No additional programming is required.

Analogue Input Channel monitors:

• Alarming
• Notification
• Signal out of range
• Wire broken (4-20mA mode only)

Analogue Input Channel functions:

• Input signal scaling to SI unit
• Analogue Input Filter
• Simulation

Analogue Input/Output Channel functions:

• Output percentage
• Output scaled
• Simulation

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