ES-3117 Rev.9

BV

Space-saving Two-wire Signal Conditioners B-UNIT

SIGNAL TRANSMITTER

(non-isolated)
Functions & Features
• Converts a DC input into a standard 4 – 20 mA DC signal
• Monitor terminals
• High-density mounting
Typical Applications
• mV, voltage and current scaling

MODEL: BV–[1][2]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: BV-[1][2]
Specify a code from below for each of [1] and [2].
  (e.g. BV-6/Q)
• Special input range (For codes Z & 0)
• Specify the specification for option code /Q
  (e.g. /C01/S01)

[1] INPUT

Current
A: 4 – 20 mA DC (Input resistance 250 Ω)
B: 2 – 10 mA DC (Input resistance 500 Ω)
C: 1 – 5 mA DC (Input resistance 1000 Ω)
D: 0 – 20 mA DC (Input resistance 50 Ω)
E: 0 – 16 mA DC (Input resistance 62.5 Ω)
F: 0 – 10 mA DC (Input resistance 100 Ω)
G: 0 – 1 mA DC (Input resistance 1000 Ω)
H: 10 – 50 mA DC (Input resistance 100 Ω)
Z: Specify current (See INPUT SPECIFICATIONS)
Voltage
2: 0 – 100 mV DC (Input resistance approx. 100 kΩ)
3: 0 – 1 V DC (Input resistance approx. 1 MΩ)
4: 0 – 10 V DC (Input resistance approx. 2 MΩ)
5: 0 – 5 V DC (Input resistance approx. 1 MΩ)
6: 1 – 5 V DC (Input resistance approx. 1 MΩ)
0: Specify voltage (See INPUT SPECIFICATIONS)

[2] 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: -5 to +5 % (front)
Span adjustment: 95 to 105 % (front)

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

DC Current:
Shunt resistor attached to the input terminals (0.5 W)
Specify input resistance value for code Z.
DC Voltage: 0 – 300 V DC
Minimum span: 0.1 V
Offset: Max. 0.25 times span
Input resistance
Span 0.1 – 1 V: Approx. 100 kΩ
Span 1 – 10 V: Approx. 1 MΩ
Span ≥ 10 V: Approx. 2 MΩ

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: ±0.1 %
Temp. coefficient: ±0.05 %/°C (±0.03 %/°F)
Response time: ≤ 0.5 sec. (0 – 90 %)

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit: mm [inch]

TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS unit: mm [inch]

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM