Alpha 634A Isolated Digital and Analogue I/P Processor
€ - POA
Description
What is the Alpha 634A Isolated Digital and Analogue I/P Processor?
The Alpha 634A module provided six digital inputs for counter, frequency or status measurements. Counting and frequency measurements on these channels support inputs to 15KHz. The first four channels can also be configured as two quadrature phase decoder channels each with two phase inputs.
Four independently isolated analogue channels are included, with input range options. Each of these analogue channels has it’s own ADC running continuously. The technique used is continuous integration, which offers the best noise performance in real world conditions by using all the available signal instead of sampling the signal at discrete intervals. The primary integration period is 3.3mS.
Typically, three measurements are averaged to present 100 samples per second per channel for example. Other integration times can be programmed enabling measurements to be made with 50 or 60Hz mains rejection. These measurements then derive from a continuous integrating over one mains period offering fast update rates but high mains based noise rejection. Different integration times can be programmed for each analogue channel.
Each Analogue channel is fully independently isolated from all digital inputs and other analogue channels using solid-state transformer isolation. This eliminates ground loop effects and provides protection to the equipment in the event of faults or incorrect wiring of input connections it also makes a fault on one channel much less likely to affect other channels.
Ten additional op-to-isolated channels for medium speed counting, low frequency, period, interval, RPM and digital status measurement are included. These channels support counting and frequency measurements to 1KHz. Four fused relay outputs are provided as general purpose auxiliary outputs.
Complete measurement scans of all channels are typically completed at 100 scans per second. To maintain exact measurement intervals and to allow a host computer some variability in communication times, the measurements are efficiently packed into a First In First Out (FIFO) measurement buffer within each 636 module.
The 634A standard firmware supports normal use of the I/O facilities returning measurements efficiently to a host computer using a RS485 communications port. The firmware has also been designed to be easily customized to specific application requirements.
Features
- Analogue and digital measurements in compact DIN rail module.
- Frequency and period measurements.
- Quadrature phase decoder channel pairs.
- Isolated 15/16 bit analogue channels.
- Relay output auxiliary channels.
- Second local diagnostic serial interface.
- High speed comms 230KB (460KB)
Specifications
Frequency Counter Status Channels
Number of channels: 6V
Input threshold: 3.5V
Isolation: Each channel is individually isolated.
Input operating range: 3.5 – 12V
Input count rate: 15KHz
Auxillary Relay Output Channels
Number of relay outputs: 4
Relay output rating: 48V 2A Fused
Minimum output load(wetting): 12V/10mA
Isolation: One channel is an isolated contact pair. Three have common connections.
Phase Decoder Channels
Number of phase decoder inputs: 2 pairs (using the 4 freq channels)
Input threshold: 3.5V
Input operating range: 3.5V – 12V
Resolution: Two pairs offer discrimination of each edge resolving 4 counts per pulse pair.
Input count rate: 15KHz
Minimum pulse width/gap: 10uS
Isolation: Each channel is individually isolated.
Time based accuracy: Typically 0.02%
Status LED’s
Colour: Red
Functions:
Power
RS485 Communications
RS232 Communiactions
Channel 1-6.11-14 status level
Status of output channels:
Analog Output Channels
Number of status channels per unit: 4
Input ranges: 0 – 2V(Standard), 4-20mA(build option), 0-10V(build option)
Each channel can be specified separately:
Isolation: Each channel is individually isolated.
Resolution: 15bits (300/sec) – 16 bits (slower rates)
Programmable measurement rates: 300, 150, 100, 50-60, 10/sec for each channel individually.
Base integration time – each measurement: 3.3mS
Selectable true integration times: 3mS, 10mS,, 16.67-20mS, 100mS
Mains rejection – can be achieved by averaging consecutive measurements:
50Hz: 6 Measurements – 20 mS integration time.
60Hz: 5 Measurements – 16.667mS integration time.
Accuracy: 2V range +/- 0.02% reading +/- 0.02% of range at 23°C
Temperature coefficient: Typically 25ppm/°C
Module Dimensions
Dimensions: 180 x 120 x 65 mm DIN rail mounting.
Weight: 0.6Kg
Connectors
2 part high quality rising cafe clap screw terminal.
Calibration
Software: No internet access required.
Enviromental
-20 to 60°C ambient 0-90% RH
Power Requirements
12-36V DC or 24V AC
634A – Power < 4W
Communications
RS485 Communications Interface: Baud rates to 230KB supported (460KB is available for applications)
Measurement throughput of link: 10,000/sec (depends on application), 2000-4000 module type.
Local RS232 Interface: Baud rates to 38K4 supported.
Status, Counter, Low Frequency, Period Channels
Number of status channels per module: 10
Number of period measuring channels: 6 or above
Measuring functions: Status, counting, frequency period, interval, RPM
Max count rate: 100/sec each channel (4 channels)
Input threshold: 4V
Input operating range: 4-24V
Isolation: Each channel is individually isolated.
Update rate – counters or status function: 1000/sec 4 channels. 100,sec 6 channels.
Period resolution: 1mS – Single period
Multiple period measurements: Up to 100 periods (60 sec total)
Effective resolution: Down to 10uS
Downloads
Alpha Server Brochure: [Brochure]
Alpha OPC Brochure: [OPC Brochure]
Alpha 634A Datasheet: [Datasheet]
