162257

Comparator card

9
3
+

IN A

A1

OUT
A2

4
8
2

Key to operator facilities

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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IN B

IN B
S B1
H B1
S B2
H B2

D/E

IN A
S A1
H A1
S A2
H A2 B1

OUT
B2

6
2

CONTRAST

Power supply +24 V DC

Power supply 0 V
Input A: input voltage 0 10 V
Input B: input voltage 0 10 V
Output contacts A1, A2
Output contacts B1, B2
Adjusting knob
Selector switch
Display

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Design

This comparator card has two separate inputs (IN A, IN B), each of which acts on one
of two independent comparators. The outputs of these are designated OUT A1, A2
and OUT B1, B2. The activation of outputs is shown by LEDs.
The following values can be set on each comparator:
Setpoint voltage:
-10 V ... +10 V,
Hysteresis (switching difference):
0 V ... 5 V.
The switch-on and switch-off values are defined as follows:
Switch-on value = Setpoint + hysteresis,
Switch-off value = Setpoint hysteresis.
The setpoints and hysteresis values are selected by means of a selector switch. The
settings are made with the aid of an adjusting knob. The contrast of the LCD is
adjustable. The menu guidance system also offers a choice of German and English
language. The power supply for the comparator card is 24 V.

+24V

A1
IN A
A2

B1
IN B
B2

0V

Circuit diagram

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Function

A positive-switching comparator with switching difference has the following

characteristics:
The output is set when the input signal exceeds the switch-on value.
The output is reset when the input signal falls below the switch-off value.

Input signal
Switching difference

Signals

Switch-on value
Setpoint
Switch-off value

Time
Output signal
1

Time

Mode of operation of a positive comparator with switching difference

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Technical data

Electrical
Power supply

24 V DC 10 %

Input voltage inputs A and B

-10 +10 V

Input resistance inputs A and B

>10 k

Display accuracy

30 mV

Outputs A and B

Floating relay contacts, changeover contacts

Contact rating

24 V DC/2 A
120 V AC/1 A

Connection

for 4 mm safety connector plug

Electromagnetic compatibility
Emitted interference

tested to EN 500 81-1

Noise immunity

tested to EN 500 82-1

The inputs are short-circuit proof and surge-proof up to 24 V.

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