ES-8273 Rev.1

R3-RT8A

Remote I/O R3 Series

THERMISTOR INPUT MODULE

(8 points, isolated)

MODEL: R3-RT8A[1][2]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: R3-RT8A[1][2]
Specify a code from below for each of [1] and [2].
  (e.g. R3-RT8AS/CE/Q)
• Specify the specification for option code /Q
  (e.g. /C01/SET)

NO. OF CHANNELS

8: 8

THERMISTOR

A: PB7-43 (Shibaura Electronics)

[1] COMMUNICATION MODE

S: Single
W: Dual

[2] OPTIONS (multiple selections)

Standards & Approvals
blank: Without CE
/CE: CE marking
Other Options
blank: none
/Q: Option other than the above (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
EX-FACTORY SETTING
/SET: Preset according to the Ordering Information Sheet
 (No. ESU-8273)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Connection
 Internal bus: Via the Installation Base (model: R3-BSx)
 Input: M3 separable screw terminal (torque 0.5 N·m)
 Internal power: Via the Installation Base
 (model: R3-BSx)
Screw terminal: Nickel-plated steel
Isolation: Input 1 to input 2 to input 3 to input 4 to input 5 to input 6 to input 7 to input 8 to internal bus or internal power
Temperature unit: °C, °F or absolute temperature (K) are selectable with the side DIP SW
Conversion rate: Selectable with the side DIP SW
Burnout detection: Upscale or downscale selectable with the side DIP SW
Linearization: Standard
RUN indicator: Bi-color (red/green) LED;
Red when the bus A operates normally;
Green when the bus B operates normally;
Amber when both buses operate normally.
ERR indicator: Bi-color (red/green) LED;
Red with burnout; Green in normal operating conditions.

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Thermistor: PB7-43 (Shibaura Electronics)
Standard voltage: approx. 4.5 V DC (standard resistance 15.8 kΩ)
Measurement range: -20 - +160 °C
Conformance range: -10 - +150 °C
Max. (upscale) or min. (downscale) value of the usable range when a burnout is detected.

INSTALLATION

Operating temperature: -10 to +55°C (14 to 131°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Atmosphere: No corrosive gas or heavy dust
Mounting: Installation Base (model: R3-BSx)
Weight: 220 g (0.49 lb)

PERFORMANCE

Conversion accuracy: ±0.5°C (±0.9°F) (except leadwire resistance)
Conversion rate: 250 msec. or 1 sec. selectable
Data range
°C
: Engineering unit value × 100 (integer)
°F, K: Engineering unit value × 10 (integer)
Data allocation: 8
Current consumption: 60 mA
Temp. coefficient: ±0.15 %/°C (±0.08 %/°F)
Burnout response time: ≤ 2 sec.
Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength: 1000 V AC @ 1 minute (input 1 to input 2 to input 3 to input 4 to input 5 to input 6 to input 7 to input 8 to internal bus or internal power)
2000 V AC @ 1 minute (power input to FG; isolated on the power supply module)

STANDARDS & APPROVALS

EU conformity:
EMC Directive 
  EMI EN 61000-6-4
  EMS EN 61000-6-2
RoHS Directive

EXTERNAL VIEW

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS & TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS unit: mm [inch]

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM