Spectrum Controls 1746sc-NI8u User Manual
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Table of Contents
Preface
Who Should Use This Guide .................................................................................. i
What This Guide Covers ......................................................................................... i
Related Allen-Bradley Documents ......................................................................... i
Table A. Related Allen-Bradley documents .......................................................... ii
Terms & Abbreviations You Should Know ............................................................ ii
Module Overview
Chapter 1
General Description ................................................................................................ 1
System Overview .................................................................................................... 3
Compatibility with RTD and Resistance devices and cables ............................. 6
Block Diagram ......................................................................................................... 7
Installing And Wiring
Your Module
Chapter 2
Electrostatic Damage ............................................................................................. 9
Power Requirements .............................................................................................. 9
Shunt Configuration .............................................................................................. 10
JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6, JP7, and JP8 Setup ........................................ 11
Current Input ......................................................................................................... 11
Non-Current Input ................................................................................................. 11
JP11 Setup ............................................................................................................ 11
JP9, JP10, and JP12 Setup ................................................................................. 12
Setting For RTD or Resistance Inputs ............................................................... 12
Setting For Non-RTD or Resistance Inputs ....................................................... 12
Selecting A Rack Slot ........................................................................................... 13
Module Installation and Removal ........................................................................ 13
Wiring Your Module ............................................................................................... 15
Wiring RTD or Resistance Sensors to the NI8u Module.................................. 16
Preparing and Wiring the Cables ........................................................................ 18
Things To Consider
Before Using
Your Module
Chapter 3
Module ID Code .................................................................................................... 23
Module Addressing ............................................................................................... 23
Channel Filter Frequency Selection ................................................................... 25
Update Time .......................................................................................................... 29
Channel Turn-On, Turn-Off, and Reconfiguration Times .................................. 30
Auto-Calibration .................................................................................................... 30
Response to Slot Disabling ................................................................................. 32