Red Lion AFCM User Manual
Model afcm - analog to frequency converter module, Description, Safety summary

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VOLTAGE/CURRENT TO FREQUENCY CONVERTER
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3-WAY ISOLATION OF INPUT / OUTPUT SIGNALS
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UNIVERSAL CONVERSION MODULE - INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
SELECTED VIA DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
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ULTRA SLIM DESIGN – ONLY 0.244" WIDE
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19 to 30 VDC POWER
MODEL AFCM - ANALOG TO FREQUENCY CONVERTER MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The configurable analog to frequency converter is used to convert analog
standard signals to frequency signals or pulse width modulated (PWM) signals.
Input signal ranges are 0 - 20 mA, 4 - 20 mA, 0 - 10 mA, 2 - 10 mA,
0 - 10 V, 2 - 10 V, 0 - 5 V, or 1 - 5 V.
The DIP switches are accessible on the side of the housing and allow the
following parameters to be configured:
– Input signal
– Output values
– Output type (frequency or PWM)
– Filter type (for smoothing interferences on the input signal)
– Input over/under range fault detection
SAFETY SUMMARY
The device may only be installed and put into operation by qualified personnel.
The corresponding national regulations must be observed.
SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT
1. INPUT SIGNAL RANGE (Configurable): 0 - 20 mA, 4 - 20 mA,
0 - 10 mA, 2 - 10 mA, 0 - 10 V, 2 - 10 V, 0 - 5 V, 1 - 5 V
2. MAX. INPUT SIGNAL:
Current inputs: 100 mA
Voltage inputs: 30 VDC
3. INPUT RESISTANCE:
Current inputs: 50
Ω, approx.
Voltage inputs: 110 K
Ω, approx.
OUTPUT
1. OUTPUT SIGNAL RANGE (Configurable):
Frequencies: 0 - 10 kHz, 0 - 5 kHz, 0 – 2.5 kHz, 0 - 1 kHz, 0 - 500 Hz 0 -
250 Hz, 0 - 100 Hz, 0 - 50 Hz
PWM: 7.8 kHz, 3.9 kHz, 1.9 kHz, 977 Hz, 488 Hz, 244 Hz, 122 Hz, 61 Hz
2. MIN. LOAD:
Frequency: 6 K
Ω
PWM: 2 K
Ω
3. MAX. LOAD CURRENT: 20 mA
4. OUTPUT: NPN open collector transistor
5. MAX. SWITCHING VOLTAGE: 30 V
6. OVER-RANGE/UNDER-RANGE FAULT DETECTION: Configurable
7. OUTPUT PROTECTION: Short circuit and polarity protection
GENERAL DATA
1. SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 19.2 - 30 VDC
2. NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24 VDC
3. CURRENT CONSUMPTION: < 10 mA
4. POWER CONSUMPTION: < 200 mW
5. TRANSMISSION ERROR: < 0.1%
6. TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT (MAX.): < 0.02%/K
7. STEP RESPONSE:
0% to 99%: < 15 msec + (1/T)
With Largest Filter: < 1 sec + (1/T)
8. TEST VOLTAGE (INPUT / OUTPUT / SUPPLY): 1.5 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min
9. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE:
Operation: -20 t +65°C (-4 to 148°F)
Storage: -40 to +85°C (-4 to 183°F)
10. FAULT DETECTION: Red LED under clear cover top
DIMENSIONS In inches (mm)
ORDERING INFORMATION
Analog to Frequency Converter Module
AFCM
DESCRIPTION
MODEL NO.
AFCM0000
PART NUMBER
Bulletin No. AFCM-A
Drawing No. LP0665
Released 7/07
Tel +1 (717) 767-6511
Fax +1 (717) 764-0839
www.redlion.net
CAUTION: Risk of Danger.
Read complete instructions prior to
installationand operation of the unit.
CAUTION: Risk of electric shock.
UL Recognized Component,
File # E257265