ES-1769 Rev.4

18AS2

Rack-mounted DCS Signal Conditioners 18-RACK

DC ALARM

Functions & Features
• Providing relay contact closures at preset DC input levels
• Single or dual (Hi/Lo) trip
• Frontaccessed screwdriver setpoint adjustments
• Enclosed relays
Typical Applications
• Annunciator
• Various alarm applications

MODEL: 18AS2–[1][2]–R

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: 18AS2-[1][2]-R
Specify a code from below for each of [1] and [2].
  (e.g. 18AS2-62-R)
• Special input range (For code 0)
Use Ordering Information Sheet (No. ESU-1033) to specify alarm output code 0 specifications.

[1] INPUT

Current
A: 4 – 20 mA DC (Input resistance 250 Ω)
D: 0 – 20 mA DC (Input resistance 50 Ω)
G: 0 – 1 mA DC (Input resistance 1000 Ω)
H: 10 – 50 mA DC (Input resistance 100 Ω)
Voltage
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.)
0: Specify voltage (See INPUT SPECIFICATIONS)

[2] ALARM OUTPUT

1: Hi (coil energized at alarm)
2: Hi (coil de-energized at alarm)
3: Lo (coil energized at alarm)
4: Lo (coil de-energized at alarm)
5: Hi/Lo; N.O., OFF in power failure
(connector output not available)
6: Hi/Lo; N.C., OFF in power failure
(connector output not available)
0: Specify

POWER INPUT

DC Power
R: 24 V DC
(Operational voltage range 24 V ±10 %, ripple 10 %p-p max.)

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)
  Alarm output: 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 to power
Relay: Enclosed
Setpoint adjustments: Multi-turn screwdriver adjustments (front); -5 – +105 % independently
Hysteresis (deadband): Approx. 1 %
Front LEDs: Red LED turns on when the coil is energized.

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

DC Current: Input resistor incorporated
DC Voltage: 0 – 300 V DC
Minimum span: 1 V
Offset: Max. 1.5 times span
Input resistance: ≥ 1 MΩ

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Output: Enclosed SPST and SPDT relays
Rating:
  30 V DC @ 1 A (resistive load)
  0.2 A for the connector output
Maximum switching voltage: 30 V DC
Max. switching power: 30 W (6 W for the connector output)
Minimum load: 5 V DC @ 10m A
Mechanical life: 5 × 107 cycles

INSTALLATION

Current consumption: Approx. 80 mA
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

Trip point repeatability: ±0.1 %
Temp. coefficient: ±0.015 %/°C (±0.008 %/°F)
Response time: ≤ 0.5 sec. (0 – 100 % at 90 % setpoint)
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 or power)
500 V AC @ 1 minute (output to power)
1500 V AC @ 1 minute (input or output or power to ground)

EXTERNAL VIEW

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit: mm [inch]

TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM