FlxMod TCP A3 - Datasheet (108-En)
FlxMod TCP A3 - Datasheet (108-En)
FlxMod TCP A3 - Datasheet (108-En)
Description
Module for the acquisition of thermocouples, triple channel.
Main characteristics:
3 differential inputs for thermocouples
1 input for external LM335 sensor (cold junction)
internal cold junction compensation available
12 bit resolution
status and diagnostic LEDs
Environment data
Permissible operating temperature +5° to +55°C
Permissible storage and transport temperature -25° to +85°C
Permissible humidity 10% to 95%, not condensing
Permissible air pressure (operation) 80 to 106 kPa (up to 2000 m above sea level)
Permissible air pressure (storage and transport) 70 to 106 kPa (up to 3000 m above sea level)
Degree of protection (CE) IP20 according to IEC 60529
Degree of protection (UL) Open Type
Overvoltage category II
Pollution degree 2
Means of protection (UL) Class III SELV power supply
Power supply
Module power supply 5 VDC and 24 VDC from local bus
Power load from local bus at 5V DC Approx. 0,25W
Power load from local bus at 24V DC Approx. 0,65W
Total power dissipation Approx. 0,9W
Interface
Local bus Proprietary FLXIO™
Module address setting By rotary switch on front panel
Bus connections By TBUS connectors on DIN rail
Interface circuitry protections ESD protections
Level of ESD protection ±8 kV (IEC 61000-4-2, contact discharge)
The temperature of the cold junction is sensed with a dedicated LM335 semiconductor sensor,
sold by National Semiconductor and STMicroelectronics. Available in different precision
grades, it behaves like a Zener diode having a breakdown voltage proportional to the absolute
temperature of the chip. The ideal characteristic of the sensor is:
where k is the “gain” of the sensor (10 mV/K) and TABSOLUTE is the absolute temperature of the
chip, expressed in Kelvin. At 25°C, the breakdown voltage is 2.98 V. As any Zener diode, it
needs a bias current (usually about 1 mA) to work properly.
The absolute temperature is obtainable adding the temperature of the cold junction to the
differential temperature of the thermocouple.
Warning: Use a cable with cross-section suited to the current involved. A wire
smaller than necessary could cause risk of fire and unwanted voltage drops.
Input connector
Located on the upper side of the
module, this connector (see
illustration) permits the wiring of
the sensors.
Connection notes
In the figures on the following pages, you’ll find the recommended wiring for these sensors.
Due to harsh industrial environment and small signals involved, the use of shielded wire is
mandatory; the shield must be connected to the FE pin of the connector.
When using an external cold junction sensor, be careful to avoid any difference of
temperature between sensor and cold junction or between adjacent thermocouples. If you use
the internal cold junction sensor, connect the thermocouple wires directly on the connector.
Where accuracy is critical, use selected LM335 sensor (available with the “A” suffix) and/or
calibrate them using a 10k trimmer (see illustration); you should have 2.98 V at 25°C.
If thermocouple wires are shorter than necessary, purposely made extension cables are
available, realised with the same metals.
Warning: Avoid using a standard copper wire for carrying a thermocouple signal
before the cold junction box or the I/O connector (whenever you use the internal
cold junction sensor), or it will lead to unpredictable measuring errors.
Recommended connections for thermocouples, using external cold junction sensor and
junction box.
Using the TCP A3 module with standard inputs (not the high
impedance version) it is possible to detect a broken
thermocouple or broken wire by reading the relative input
value; when the reading reach the positive full scale value, the
thermocouple or its wire may be broken.
In the TCP A3 module with high impedance inputs, in case of
thermocouple or wire break, the relative input read value may
be random.
Module off
FLT=off - STS=off
Protocol HW faulty
Protocol HW functional
Module HW fault
FLT=on - STS=off
Waiting for master
recognition
FLT=off - STS=on
Recognized by master
Update successed
Waiting for configuration
or update by master
FLT=off - STS=off
Protocol FW needs update
Configuration by master
Updating by master
FLT=on - STS=blink 1Hz
Configurating by master
FLT=off - STS=blink 1Hz
Update failed
Configuration failed
Configuration successed
Regular operation
Protocol error
FLT=off - STS=on
FLT=off - STS=blink 2Hz
Communication
error