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G418
RTD Input Field Configurable Isolator


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION (G418)
Input Sensor Types: Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000 (a: 0.00385W/W/°C or 0.00392W/W/°C); Cu10, Cu25, Cu100.
Sensor Connection: 3-wire.
Common Mode(Input to Ground): 1800VDC, max.
Zero Turn-Up: 50% of full scale range
Span Turn-Down: 50% of full scale range
Excitation Current <2mA for Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000;
<5mA for Cu100;<10mA for Cu10, Cu25.
Leadwire Resistance 40% of base sensor resistance or 100W(whichever is less), max per lead.
Leadwire Effect Less than 1% of the maximum input temperature span
Output Voltage Output
Output: 0-5V, 0-10V
Source Impedance: <10W
Drive: 10mA, max. (1KW, min @10V)
Current Output Output: 0-1mA, 0-20mA, 4-20mA
Source Impedance: >100KW
Compliance: 0-1mA; 7.5V, max.(7.5KW)
0-20mA; 12V, max.(600W)
4-20mA; 12V, max.(600W)
LED Diagnostics Solid Green: power on
Flashing Green: 0.5Hz input under range (<-10%)
1.0Hz input over range (110%)
4Hz input open circuit (terminal 41)
8Hz input open circuit (terminal 42 or 43)
Yellow ON: = CAL OK
Accuracy Including Linearity, Hysteresis ±0.1% typical, ±0.2% max. of the maximum input temperature range configurable for the RTD type; @ 25°C ambient and 0W lead resistance.
Stability ±0.015% of the max. input temperature range for the RTD type per °C change in ambient temperature, max.
Response Time (10 to 90%) 200mSec., typical.
Common Mode Rejection DC to 60Hz: 120dB
Isolation 1800VDC between input, output and power.
ESD Susceptibility Meets IEC801-2, Level 2 (4kV)
Humidity (Non-Condensing)
Operating: 15 to 95%( @ 45°C)
Soak: 90% for 24 hours( @ 65°C)
Temperature Range
Operating: 0 to 55°C ( 32 to 131°F)
Storage: -25 to 70°C (-13 to 158°F)
Wire Terminations Screw terminals for 12-22 AWG
Power Consumption: 1.5W typical, 2.5 W Max.
Range: 9-30VDC
Weight 0.54 lbs
Agency Approvals CSA certified per standard C22.2, No. 0-M91 and 142-M1987 (File No. LR42272) UL recognized per standard UL508 (File No.E99775) CE Conformance per EMC directive 89/336/EEC and low voltage 73/23/EEC.

Diagnostic LED
The G418 is equipped with a dual function LED signal monitor. The green, front mounted LED indicates both DC power and input signal status. Active DC power is indicated by an illuminated LED. If the input signal is more than 110% of the full scale range, the LED will flash at 1Hz. Below -10%, the flash rate is 0.5Hz. If the LED flashes very fast, then the RTD input wires are open circuit. An 8Hz flash indicates that RTD input (+), terminal 41, is open circuit, or a 4Hz flash indicates that either RTD (-) or RTD Return, terminal 42 or 43, are open. The CAL LED is on under normal operating conditions. If the CAL LED is off when the unit is powered, consult the factory for assistance

Configuration
A major advantage of the G418 is its wide ranging capabilities and ease of configuration. The G418 has 16 input temperature range settings, six RTD type settings and five output range settings. Trim potentiometers allow 50% input zero and span adjustability within each of the 16 full scale input ranges.

Unless otherwise specified, the factory presets the Model G418 as follows:

Input: Pt100W
Range: -200 to 600°C
Output: 4-20mA

The DC power input accepts any DC source between 9 and 30V; typically a 12V or 24VDC source is used (see Accessories).

Calibration
  1. After configuring the dip switches, connect the input to a calibrated RTD source or decade resistance box. Connect the output to the actual device load (or a load approximately equivalent to the actual device load value) and apply power.
  2. Set the calibrator to the desired minimum temperature and adjust the zero potentiometer for the desired minimum output.
  3. Set the calibrator to the desired maximum temperature and adjust the span potentiometer for the desired maximum output.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3, as necessary for best accuracy.