AHM 780 Frequency to Process Transmitter

• Suitable for frequency inputs and process outputs TERMINATION FRONT VIEW
• Supply voltage 21 to 30Vdc
• Amelec standard 10 year guarantee
• Suitable for SIL Level 1, 2, & 3 (IEC 61508-2) INPUT +

INPUT -
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SCN

FUNCTION O/P +

Frequency input to process output signal converter/isolator O/P -

SCN
INPUT

Option of sine, square or sawtooth wave form.

Minimum 25Hz, maximum 10KHz

OUTPUT
EARTH
DC current or voltage specified in the range of: L or +
Current up to 100mA max in Sink configuration (externally
powered) N or -
Current up 22mA max Source configuration (Internally
powered)
Voltage any from 0.4 to 20V max @ up to 20mA.
Typical output range: 4 - 20mA (Source)
FUNCTION BLOCK DIAGRAM
CONTROLS

Zero / Span: 15 turn potentiometers to calibrate Output.

INDICATOR

Amber Led: power ON indicator

PERFORMANCE

Response time: Typically < 400mS

Linearity : ±0.1% ENVIROMENTAL CONDITION
PROTECTION Storage temperature: - 40 to +70 °C
Operating Ambient: -15 to +55 °C
Isolation 1000V RMS*. Input/Output/Supply Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% RH
*500VDC if RFI option (K) is specified.
Internal Fuse. MOUNTING / DIMENSION
Fail safe on loss of power
Input over range typically at 300%. Card 3U high 4E wide
Output Saturation 125% Mounting 19” rack / 84E wide (See rack GA for details)
Card weight < 200g

ADD ON / OPTIONS

DI: Common LCD display for local monitoring

J : Input injection jack socket
P: Test point (Trip set point monitoring)
K: RFI protection to IEC801-3
Non standard Power supply ranges available

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Issue 1 2009
AH SERIES GENERAL SPECIFICATION
INPUT DATA ELECTRICAL STANDARDS
Input source Insulation Input-output-contacts-earth-channel
For details see individual specification. 1000V RMS continuous. 2000V for 2OuSec. Derate to 500Vdc for
Open circuit response option ‘K’ enclosures.
Fusing
For details see individual specification.
Power supply fused.
Input Impedance (Voltage input)
>1Mohm at amplifier input. This will be shunted by burnout drive WIRING AND MOUNTING
or input conditioning components. Terminals
SUPPLY DATA For conductors up to 2.5mm²
Power supplies Weight

AC models 115 / 230 Vac ± 20% <1kg per module.

DC models 24 Vdc ± 2.5V Position

2 wire 12 – 60 Vdc Any position is acceptable.

Consumption Mounting

Single Transmitter <3VA Standard units have a 3U by 4E front panel and up to 21 of these
may be mounted in a 19” rack. Some units are double width and a
Trip Amplifier <3VA 19” rack will accept up to 10 of these. Both types may be freely
Transmitter/Trip <5VA intermixed.
2 Wire Transmitter 250mW Additional protection

OUTPUT DATA Enclosures are available to NEMA 12 oiltight, NEMA 4 watertight

and IP54 for N-protection.
Output signals
PERFORMANCE
Standard units
Input/output linearity
Any constant current from 0-100uA to 0-20mA (at up to 20V
loop) or any constant voltage from 0-1V to 0-10V (at up to 20mA <±0.1% error, unless otherwise stated.
loading). Series mode rejection
2-wire units
<±01% error for 50Hz input at 5% of span amplitude.
4-20mA or 10-50mA as modulation of supply voltage.
Common mode rejection
Response time
<±01% error for 250V RMS.
<400mSec. Unless otherwise stated. Typical response time for
Temperature effect on zero
Trip with 4-20mA input; <150uS for 1% change and <100mS for
100% step change. <0.02% per °C.

Relay specification Temperature effect on span

DP/DT or SP/DT for each trip, unless otherwise stated. <0.01% of span per °C or <0.1°C per °C, whichever is the greater.
Contacts are rated at 250 VAC, 2A/3A, 100 VA (Resistive). Temperature effect on suppression/elevation
Relay function <0.02% of suppression/elevation per °C.
Selected by PC Link. Default is normally energised, relay to Supply voltage effect
de-energise on trip (fail safe operation). <0.01% per % input change.
Relay status Trip Adjustment
Indicated by a red LED for each trip, mounted on the front Infinitely variable by multi-turn potentiometers, which are
panel. Lit when relay is energised. accessible through the front panel.
Controls
Deadband
ZERO ± 25%
Standard 1%. Also available adjustable from 1 to 20% by multiturn
SPAN ± 50% potentiometer (To special order only).
TRIP (When fitted) 0-100%
RFI rejection
DEADBAND (When fitted) 1-20%
Standard units have some RFI rejection due to their design and
CONDITIONS construction. However, for extra protection to BS6667, specify
option ‘K’.
Ambient temperature
Permissible Input overload
Working -20°C to +60°C
mV Input 20V Resistance Input 6V
Storage -40°C to +70°C
AC voltage Input 200% DC voltage Input 200V
Humidity
From 5% to 95% RH. AC current Input 500% DC current Input 500%

Vibration: 1g at 15Hz to 150Hz.