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AP4300
DC Input, Isolation Signal Conditioner


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ( AP4300)
Input Voltage Input:  
Range: 0-10V
Current Input:  
Range: 4-20mA
Output Voltage Outpot:  
Range: 0-10V
  Current Output:    
Range: 4-20mA
Impedance      
Input Voltage Impedance >200K ohms
Input Current Impedance 10 ohms, 200mV shunt
Output Voltage Impedance: <10 ohms
Output Current Impedance: >100k ohms
Accuracy    
  +/-.1% of span typical
Response time  
  100 mSec typical
Linearity & Stability    
    +/-.05% of span typical
  +/-.025% / deg C typical
Output Drive    
Voltage 10mA, max 1k ohms
Current 15V compliance @ 20mA, 750 ohm maximum load
Common Mode Rejection  
  DC to 60Hz: 120dB
Isolation 600 VDC  or peak AC
Temperature Range
Operating: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Storage: -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F)
Power Consumption: 3W typical, 5W max
Standard: selectable 120/240VAC, ±10%, 50-60Hz
Optional: 9 to 30VDC, inverter isolated
Agency Approvals CSA certified per standard C22.2, No. M1982.

Operation
The DC input is amplified and filters before being fed to a comparator. The comparator, in conjunction with a precision-ramp generator, outputs a duty-cycle which in turn drives an optical isolator. The photo-isolator accurately reproduces the duty-cycle and provides an isolated signal. The isolated duty-cycle is then converted back to a DC level proportional to the input. The DC signal is then buffered by an output stage which allows zero and span adjustments. In  units having a current output (e.g. 4-20mA) the output is a constant current source, controlled by the output buffer stage. With voltage output units (e.g. 0-10V) the output is taken directly from the discrete driver transistor of the buffer stage. The internal power supplies for the input and output circuitry use independent transformer secondaries to maintain isolation.

Calibration
Top-accessed screwdriver adjustments provide typical +/- 10% zero and span adjustability. Calibration is referred to input in that adjustments are to correct for input/sensor variations. Zero is adjusted for the specified minimum output with the input at the desired minimum. Span is adjusted for the specified maximum . Repeat adjustments for maximum accuracy.