ES-3115 Rev.10

BM

Space-saving Two-wire Signal Conditioners B-UNIT

POTENTIOMETER TRANSMITTER

Functions & Features
• Providing a 4 – 20 mA DC signal proportional to a potentiometer or slidewire position input
• Constant voltage excitation allows use with pots with total resistances from 100 Ω – 2 kΩ without affecting accuracy
• Minimal interaction between zero and span adjustments
• Monitor terminals
• High-density mounting
Typical Applications
• Tank levels
• Positions

MODEL: BM[1]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: BM[1]
Specify a code from below for [1].
  (e.g. BM/Q)
• Specify the specification for option code /Q
  (e.g. /C01/S01)

[1] OPTIONS

blank: none
/Q: With options (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
TERMINAL SCREW MATERIAL
/S01: Stainless steel

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction: Plug-in
Connection: M3.5 screw terminals (torque 0.8 N·m)
Screw terminal: Nickel-plated steel (standard) or stainless steel
Housing material: Flame-resistant resin (black)
Zero adjustment: 0 to 10 % of total resistance
Span adjustment: (of total resistance)
  135 Ω or above: 50 – 100 %  
  Below 135 Ω: 70 – 100 %

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Potentiometer: 100 Ω – 2 kΩ
Minimum span: 50 % of total resistance (≥ 135 Ω); ≥ 70 % of total resistance (< 135 Ω)
Excitation: Approx. 0.2 V DC

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Output: 4 – 20 mA DC
Load resistance vs. supply voltage:
Load Resistance (Ω) = (Supply Voltage (V) – 12 (V)) 
÷ 0.02 (A)     (including leadwire resistance)

INSTALLATION

Supply voltage: 12 – 60 V DC
Operating temperature: -5 to +60°C (23 to 140°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Mounting: Surface or DIN rail; Standard Rack Mounting Frame BX-16H available
Weight: 150 g (0.33 lb)

PERFORMANCE in percentage of span

Accuracy: ±0.2 %
Temp. coefficient: ±0.05 %/°C (±0.03 %/°F)
Response time: ≤ 0.5 sec. (0 – 90 %)

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS & TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS unit: mm [inch]

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM