ATM Module

Absolute TTL Module (ATM)

 

TTL/RS422 Differential Quadrature is one of the most commonly used methods of communication between Linear Displacement Transducers and Control or Data Acquisition systems. Its simplicity of interfacing with programmable systems also makes it one of the most cost effective. The Solartron ATM module is coupled to Solartron Absolute Position Transducers and converts the output to a digital signal. The transducer signal conditioning is designed such that unlike incremental TTL systems, it will not suffer from "over speeding" or lose position during a power down.
 
 

 

 
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BICM Inline Analogue Conditioner - Specification

BICM Inline Conditioner
  Standard BICM IP 67 BICM
Power Requirements Bipolar Supply Unipolar Supply Bipolar Supply
Voltage ± 15 VDC ± 1.5 VDC 24 VDC ± 2.4 VDC ± 15 VDC ± 1.5 VDC
Current (mA) ± 15 nominal 30 nominal ± 15 nominal
 
Sensor Excitation
Primary Voltage1 (Vrms) 2 nominal
Primary Frequency2 (kHz) 5 typical
Primary Current (mA) 10 nominal
1For other input voltages, please contact Solartron.
2For other output frequencies, please contact Solartron.
Signal Input (Sensor Sensitivity Range)
Input Range Up too 2.5 Vrms
Input Load Resistance (kΩ) 100
 
Signal Output
Voltage Output (VDC) Up to ± 10
Maximum Current Output (mA) 11
Output Ripple < 40 mVrms
Output Offset 100%
Temperature Coefficient Gain < 0.03% FRO/°C
Temperature Coefficient Offset < 0.025% FRO/°C
Warm Up Time 15 Minutes (recommended)
Linearity < 0.1% FRO
Bandwidth-3db (Hz) 250 typical
 
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range (°C) 0 to +70
Storage Temperature Range (°C) -20 to +85
IP Rating IP 40 IP 65
 
Mechanical and Connections
Connections Solder Pad or Factory Fit Factory Fit only
Enclosure Dimensions without Connectors (mm) 98.5 x 30.5 x 13.0 73.0 x 20.6
Weight (g) 30 75
Material ABS 400 Series Stainless Steel

Cable Lengths

 

All specification limits assume a nominal 3 m cable length between transducer and BICM. The BICM can be mounted up to 10 m from the sensor, but this may result in reduced performance. Not all transducers can cope with long cable lengths.
(Cable from the BICM to the processing or display unit should be limited to 100 m).
 
 

 
 
 

LVDT Sensor | Voltage Output LVDT Contact Sensor

 

Analogue probes can be ordered with an In-line Conditioning Module that is calibrated at the Solartron factory, providing ease of setup.
The BICM provides a simple low cost in line conditioning unit. This is ideal when the transducer set up is unlikly to require adjustment. For use inharsh environments a sealed version is available.
 
 
BICM In Line Module
  •  DC signal conditioning mounted in line on cable
  •  Outputs ±5V, ±10V, 0-5V, 0-10V
  •  Inputs ±15V, 12V or 24V
 
 

 

 
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DRC Range Inline Analogue Conditioner - Specification

DRC Inline Conditioner
Power Requirements Bipolar Supply
Voltage (VDC) 10 to 30
Current Range 160 mA @ 10 V to 70 mA @ 30 V
 
Sensor Excitation
Primary Voltage (Vrms) 3 nominal
Primary Frequency (kHz) 5, 10 or 13 (Link Selectable)
 
Signal Input
Input Range (mV) 55 to 5000 (LVDT Full Range)
Input Load Resistance (kΩ) 100, 2
Options (See note1)

1No inputs are offered. As connection is by screw terminal, additional internal configuration methods are not required.
By changing connections and use of external components, the user can perform:

Change of Input Polarity

Half Bridge Connection

Grounding on one side of the input

Phase Correction

Quad Resistors
Signal Output
Voltage Output (VDC) Up to ± 10
Current Output (mA) Up to ± 20 into 150 Ω load
Output Ripple < 1 mVrms
Output Offset 100% (Coarse and fine adjustment2)
Temperature Coefficient Gain < 0.01% FRO/°C
Temperature Coefficient Offset < 0.01% FRO/°C
Warm Up Time 15 Minutes (recommended)
Linearity < 0.1% FRO
Bandwith-3db (Hz) 500, 1 kHz Link Settable
2Fine adjustment via the front panel.
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range (°C) 0 to +60
Storage Temperature Range (°C) -20 to +85
 
Mechanical and Connections
Transducer Screw Terminals
Power Supply Screw Terminals
Output Signal Screw Terminals
Material Green Polyamide
Enclosure Dimensions without Connectors (mm) 114.5 x 99 x 22.5
Weight (g) 120
 
 

 

 
 
DRC DIN Rail LVDT Signal Conditioner main

Signal Conditioning - DIN rail conditioning Module (DRC)

 

The DIN Rail Conditioning Module (DRC) is a DC powered conditioning module that can accept a wide range of analogue inductive transducer types due to its wide input gain. The signal polarity, span and offset are adjustable providing ± 10 VDC output or ±20 mA current output.

Range selectable to ±10 VDC

Range selectable to ±20 mA (example: 0-20 mA 4-20 mA)

DC powered (10 to 30 VDC)

LVDT and Half Bridge variants
 
 

 

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