ES-3251 Rev.3

DS-824

Plug-in Signal Conditioners M-UNIT

8-CH. CURRENT LOOP SUPPLY

Functions & Features
• Powering eight 4 – 20 mA DC current loops
• Supplying 24 V DC
• Space-saving 8-channel capacity
• Shortcircuit protection
• Smart transmitter applicable
Typical Applications
• Various two-wire transmitters

MODEL: DS–824–R

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: (e.g. DS-824-R)

NO. OF CHANNELS

8: 8 points

SUPPLY OUTPUT

24: 24 V DC

POWER INPUT

DC Power
R: 24 V DC

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction: Wall-mounted terminal block
Connection: M3.5 screw terminals
Number of loops: 8

SUPPLY OUTPUT

Output voltage: 15 – 21 V DC
= power input – [internal voltage drop + loss at the receiving resistor]
Current rating: ≤ 22 mA DC
Shortcircuit Protection
Current limited
: 30 mA max.
Protected time duration: No limit

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

DC Current: 4 – 20 mA DC
Input resistance: 250 Ω resistor incorporated

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

DC voltage: 1 – 5 V DC
Load resistance: ≥ 250 kΩ

INSTALLATION

Power input
DC: 24 V DC ±10 % (ripple 10 % p-p max.)
[loop current + approx. 4 mA] per channel
Operating temperature: -5 to +60°C (23 to 140°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Mounting: Surface
Weight: 380 g (0.84 lb)

PERFORMANCE in percentage of span

Accuracy: ±0.1 % (accuracy of the receiving resistor)
Temp. coefficient: ±0.003 %/°C (±0.002 %/°F) (temp. coefficient of the receiving resistor)
Line voltage effect to supply output: ±3 % over voltage range

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS & TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS unit: mm [inch]

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM