MCR-VDC-UI-B-DC

Voltage Transducer for DC Voltages

INTERFACE
Data Sheet
100260_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT - 11/2007

1 Description 1.2 Method of Operation

The input circuit divides the DC voltage at terminal blocks 1
The MCR voltage transducer measures DC voltages in
to 7. The resulting signal is electrically isolated and
several signal ranges from 0 ... 20 V DC to 0 ... 660 V DC
transmitted to the output circuit and is available at the output
and converts them to standardized analog signals.
as a standardized analog signal.
DC voltages can be processed with both positive and
negative polarity.
1.3 Field of Application
The input voltage ranges listed at input terminal blocks 1 to
7 can be varied by 20% using a calibration potentiometer. When using the voltage transducer, please ensure that the
potential difference between terminal blocks 1 to 7 to
The voltage transducer is calibrated by default to 0 ... 24 V ground potential PE or terminal block 8 to ground potential
input and 0 ... 10 V output and is ready for operation when PE U does not exceed 660 V (this condition applies to
delivered. To use the device with other input or output circuits that are not grounded).
variables, carry out a ZERO/SPAN adjustment using the
potentiometer on the front. In DC voltage networks, this potential difference must not
exceed U = 100 V (this condition applies to circuits that are
1.1 Features grounded).
When these conditions are met, safe isolation is ensured
3-way electrical isolation
between input, output, and supply.
True r.m.s. value measurement
Adjustable voltage ranges
ZERO/SPAN adjustment 20%

Make sure you always use the latest documentation.

It can be downloaded at www.download.phoenixcontact.com.
A conversion table is available on the Internet at
www.download.phoenixcontact.com/general/7000_en_00.pdf.

This data sheet is valid for all products listed on the following page:
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2 Ordering Data
Description Type Order No. Pcs./Pck.
MCR voltage transducer, for DC voltages from 0 ... 20 V DC to MCR-VDC-UI-B-DC 2811116 1
0 ... 660 V DC, output signal 10 V/20 mA

3 Technical Data
Voltage Measuring Input
Input voltage range (input resistance) 550 V DC (550 k)
370 V DC (370 k)
250 V DC (250 k)
170 V DC (170 k)
120 V DC (120 k)
80 V DC (80 k)
54 V DC (54 k)
36 V DC (36 k)
24 V DC (24 k)
Maximum input voltage 660 V DC (not grounded)
Maximum input voltage 100 V DC (to ground)

When these values are observed, safe isolation (EN 50178/DIN EN 50178/VDE 0160) is ensured between input, output, and supply.

Voltage Output
Voltage output signal -10 V ... 10 V
Maximum voltage output signal 15 V
Load/output load voltage output > 10 k
Ripple < 50 mVPP

Current Output
Current output signal -20 mA ... 20 mA
Maximum current output signal 30 mA
Load/output load voltage output < 500
Ripple < 50 mVPP

Power Supply
Supply voltage range 18.5 V DC ... 30.2 V DC
Maximum current consumption < 50 mA

General Data
Limit frequency (3 dB) 40 Hz
Measuring principle True r.m.s. value measurement
Maximum transmission error < 1% (of final value)
Maximum temperature coefficient < 0.015%/K
Zero adjustment 20%
Span adjustment 20%
Step response (10 - 90%) 12 ms
Degree of protection IP20

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General Data (Continued)

Pollution degree 2
Width x height x length 22.5 mm x 99 mm x 114.5 mm
Housing version Polyamide PA, non-reinforced, green

Connection Data
Conductor cross-section, solid 0.2 mm2 ... 2.5 mm2
Conductor cross-section, stranded 0.2 mm2 ... 2.5 mm2
Stripping length 8 mm

Safe Isolation
Safe isolation According to EN 50178
Test voltage input/output 1.5 kV (50 Hz, 1 min.)
Surge voltage category II

Ambient Conditions
Ambient temperature (operation) -25C ... +50C

Conformance/Approvals
Conformance CE-compliant
UL, USA/Canada u

Conformance With EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

Noise Immunity According to EN 61000-6-2
Electrostatic discharge EN 61000-4-2 8 kV air discharge
Electromagnetic HF field EN 61000-4-3
Amplitude modulation 10 V/m
Pulse modulation 10 V/m
Fast transients (burst) EN 61000-4-4 Input/output/supply:
2 kV/5 kHz
Surge current loads (surge) EN 61000-4-5 Input/output: 2 kV/42
Supply: 0.5 kV/2
Conducted interference EN 61000-4-6 Input/output/supply: 10 V

Noise Emission According to EN 61000-6-4

Noise emission according to EN 61000-6-4 EN 55011 Class A

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4 Block Diagram 6 Structure

2
IN OUT 3
9 OUT I

+2
4
V

P 24V UT ND
O G
+ O G
1

W N
550V 1 10 OUT U

E D2 ND2
R G
U
C

N
-D

D
2

2
370V 2

G
I-B
11 GND2

Z
U

E
C-

R
O
VD

S
R-

PA
250V 3 12 GND2

N
MC

P
O
W
E
R
170V 4

U
1
U

IN
5

2
13 + 24VDC

U
6

3
U

U
7

4
G
N
5 14 + 24VDC

D
120V 4

1
1
2 DC
80V 6 15 GND3 3 B- 6
UI- 11
C- 1
J 4 VD 1
54V
U
R-r.: 28
O
9 OU
16 GND3
C
Mt.-N 0 GN
J
36V
T
7
Ar OU ! GN
"
J
24V 5
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GND 1 8 6
7
IN %
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8 1
V
50 2
V
70 3
V
50 4 9
5 70
V

J1 T
I 10
5 J1 OU U 11
5 Safety Notes 6
7
J1

V
O U

GN 2
D
D
T
2

C
12
13
14
8 50 GN 4VD
5 V
70 +2 VDC 15
1 3 V 4
2 250 +2 D 3 16
V GN 3
3 170
CAUTION 4
20
V V
GN
D
LS
24 VA
1 V / O
5 80 36V PR
AP
Installation, operation, and maintenance may 6
7
4V
5 1
N D
/

NE
N
/

G IO
AT
only be carried out by qualified electricians. When 8
AP
PR
O B

installing and operating the device, the applicable

safety directives (including national safety
directives), accident prevention regulations, as 5
well as general technical regulations, must be
observed. 1 Supply voltage
2 Output
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge
3 Potentiometer for adjustment
The module contains components that can be
4 Inputs
damaged or destroyed by electrostatic discharge.
When handling the module, observe the 5 Upper part of the housing can be removed to set the
necessary safety precautions against jumpers
electrostatic discharge (ESD) according to 6 Universal snap-on foot for EN DIN rails
EN 61340-5-1 and EN 61340-5-2.

7 Installation

The assignment of the connection terminal blocks is shown

A B B2
in the block diagram. The module can be snapped onto all
35 mm DIN rails according to EN 60715.
Install the module in suitable housing to meet the
requirements for the protection class.

Screw Connection
Insert the wires in the corresponding connection terminal
block.
Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw in the opening above
the connection terminal block.

B1

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8 Configuration 8.2 Opening the Module

U
1
Using a screwdriver, release the locked upper part of

IN
5

2
U

U
6
the housing on both sides 1. The upper part of the

3
U

U
7

4
G
N
D
housing and the electronics can now be pulled out

1
1
2 approximately 3 cm 2.
3
4
8.3 Jumper Settings
Place the jumper (J) in the desired setting for the input
5
2 voltage.
6 IN
7 Close the housing again until it engages with a click.
8 1
V
50 2
V
70 3 Carry out a ZERO/SPAN adjustment each time
1 50
V
V
4
70 the input or output range is changed.
5
6
7
8

1
2

WARNING: Risk of electric shock

Never carry out work when voltage is present.

ATTENTION: Module damage due to excess J

voltage 1 54V
2 36V HYBRID TV1
3 24V
If the voltage signal exceeds the voltage range PHOENIX
J
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specified at the input signal terminal block by 1 54V
more than 15% (for 0 ... 660 V more than 5%), 2 36V
3 24V
the input circuit may be damaged.

8.1 Selecting the Input Voltage Range

Input Adjustment Input Jumper/
Voltage Range Terminal Setting
(20%) Block
[V DC]
0 ... 550 V (440 ... 660) 1
0 ... 370 V (296 ... 444) 2
0 ... 250 V (200 ... 300) 3
0 ... 170 V (136 ... 204) 4
0 ... 120 V (96 ... 144) 5
0 ... 80 V (64 ... 96) 6
0 ... 54 V (43 ... 65) 7 J1/setting 1
0 ... 36 V (28 ... 43) 7 J1/setting 2
0 ... 24 V (19 ... 29) 7 J1/setting 3
(default setting)

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9 ZERO/SPAN Adjustment

Potentiometer Allow the module to warm up for 4 minutes before

+2
4V

P 24V UT ND
O G
+ O G
starting the adjustment procedure.
I

W N
E D2 ND2
R G
U
C

N
-D

D
2

2
G
-B The module is calibrated by default to 0 ... 24 V input and
UI
Z
E

-
R

DC
O

V 0 ... 10 V output.
S

R-
PA
N

MC
There are two potentiometers on the front of the module for
P
O
W
E
R

the adjustment:
U
1
U

IN
5

ZERO: Zero point adjustment

U

U
6

3
U

U
7

4
G

SPAN: Final value adjustment

N
D
1

1
2 -D
C
3 I-B 6 9.1 Zero Point Adjustment (ZERO)
C -U1 11
4 VD 1 U
R-r.: 28
O
9 OU
MC t.-
N 0 GN Connect a calibration device to the input terminal blocks
r U T
A O ! GN
" (U(1 - 7) and GND1) and specify a voltage of 0 mV.
Set the output signal value using the ZERO
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potentiometer:
Voltage output (0 10 V): UOUT = 0 V
Current output (0 20 mA): IOUT = 0 mA

9.2 Final Value Adjustment (SPAN)

Use the calibration device to specify the maximum
voltage used within the input voltage range
(see "Selecting the Input Voltage Range" on page 5).
Set the output signal value (UOUT = 10 V or
IOUT = 20 mA) using the SPAN potentiometer.

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