AKCP 4-20mAmp Converter (VC00)

The 4-20 mAmp signal converter is used to integrate the sensorProbe with a 4-20 mAmp transmitter. 4-20 mAmp technology is used to communicate analog signals over long distances where electrical interference is a problem. This solution is often used in the process control industry to collect the analog values from a wide array of remote sensors.
Current signals are much less susceptible to noise than voltage signals. A voltage signal can be converted to current and then broadcast over a long distance before it is converted back to voltage and read by the sensorProbe.
4-20 mAmp transmitters are common in the industry for use with high quality sensors. With the 4-20 mAmp converter these sensors can now be integrated into the sensorProbe enhancing their value with the addition of graphing, web interface, email interface, thresholds, and limits


Typical third party sensors with 4-20mAmp output are :-

• CO2 sensors
• PH meters
• Air Particle Sensors
• Precision Airflow Sensors

Specifications

Measuring Specifications


Input

2 pin Phoenix connector : 4-20mA Iin(+) and Iin(-) for current loop


Output Voltage Range

+0.4 V to +2.0 V


Linearity

± 0.09 % Full Scale, Maximum


Accuracy

± 0.15% Full Scale (± 0.3% Full Scale, Maximum)


Status Indication

LED indication for current detection
LED indication for power


Electrical

no galvanic isolation


Components

Manufactured using highly integrated, low power surface mount technology to ensure long term reliability.


Operating Environment

Temperature : Min. -35° C ? Max.80° C
Humidity: Min. 20% ? Max. 80% (Non-Condensing)



Interface


Communications cable

RJ-45 jack to sensor using UTP CAT5e/6 cable


Power source

Powered by the controller unit. No additional power needed


Power Consumption

Typical 120 mWatt, 24mA


Maximum Cable Length

The 4-20mA sensor Adaptor can be extended from the RJ-45 Intelligent Sensor ports on the base units up to 50 feet, or 15 meters using standard CAT5/6 LAN cable


Dimensions

65(W) x 62(H) x 15(D) mm


Mounting

DIN rail mounting
Screw mounting


Sensor count

1

Product Code:
VC00



Ordering Information

Product Model	Order Number	Description
4-20mA Converter
VC00	940057	5ft cable 4-20mAmp Converter
VC15		15ft cable 4-20mAmp Converter
VC40		40ft cable 4-20mAmp Converter
VC60		60ft cable 4-20mAmp Converter
VC100		100ft cable 4-20mAmp Converter