B&B Electronics Zlinx 485 manual Digital Outputs, Analog Inputs, Analog Outputs, DI Wiring

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Hardware

Digital Outputs

Digital outputs send on/off signals (low or high logic levels) to drive external devices such as indicators, relay coils or the inputs of other equipment such as PLC’s, SCADA, etc. Modules with digital outputs are available with sourcing or sinking drivers.

Sourcing (PNP transistor) drivers provide up to 240 mA per output at output voltages up to 30 VDC to connected loads.

Sinking (NPN transistor) drivers can sink up to 40 mA per output at voltages up to 48 VDC.

Analog Inputs

Analog inputs accept voltage, current signals, or RTD temperature signals. When configured as voltage inputs the full range is 0 to 10 VDC. When configured as current inputs the full range is 0 to 20 mA and the input resistance is 240 ohms. When configured as RTD input the allowable sensor types are PT100, PT1000 for CU10.

Analog Outputs

Analog outputs produce voltage or current output signals. When configured as voltage outputs the full range is 0 to 10 VDC at 1 mA maximum. When configured as current outputs the full range is 0 to 20 mA with a maximum load resistance of 375 Ω at 20 mA and 10 VDC supply voltage.

0 to 20 mA AI’s and AO’s accommodate standard 4 to 20 mA instrumentation current loop signals.

I/O Wiring

DI Wiring

DI is programmable to be either NPN or PNP. The following diagram shows typical connection wiring for various digital inputs:

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Contents Zlinx International Headquarters ZlinxTable of Contents Introduction About this ManualSupport Zlinx Product Family Package Checklist FeaturesZlinx 485 Modules HardwareExpansion Modules Base ModulesBase and Expansion Modules Connected Together Programming the Base Module using the RS232 connectorIndicators, Connectors and Accessories LED IndicatorsConnectors Power Supply Connector Local Bus Connector Location RS-422/485 ConnectorRS-422/485 Two-Wire Mode RS-422/485 Four-Wire ModeRS-232 Connection Power Supply RequirementsDigital Inputs Types and CharacteristicsAnalog Outputs DI WiringDigital Outputs Analog InputsDo Wiring AI Wiring RTD Wiring Relay Wiring Type Modbus Memory Address Peer-to-Peer Mode Modbus ModeZlinx 485 Modes of Operation Connecting the Hardware Zlinx Base Module 2 wire RS-485 Connections Getting Started Zlinx 485 InstallationConnecting Zlinx 485 to a PC If the device is found, the Zlinx 485 Manager window opens Zlinx 485 Manager Information TabInput/Output Tab Configuration TabConfiguring Zlinx Configuration & OperationTesting Modbus Mode Operation Peer-to-Peer Master Configuration Peer-to-Peer Mode SettingsInput/Output Settings Digital Input Configuration Analog Input Configuration Saving the Configuration Updating Zlinx 485 Firmware Firmware Updater Caution Dialog BoxModbus Basics Modbus ASCII/RTU Basics Modbus HelpHints and Tips Appendix a Product Specifications Frequency Input Accuracy @ 25ºC Dimensional Diagram of a Zlinx 485 Base Module Appendix B Dimensional DiagramsRS-232 Pinouts Appendix C Serial ConnectionsRS-422/485 4 Wire Pinouts Serial Connections Discrete Digital Outputs Appendix D Modbus I/O AssignmentsModbus I/O Assignments Modbus I/O Assignments Zlinx 485 Base Modules Model Number Module Type Appendix E Zlinx 485 Models and FeaturesProblem Causes Appendix F Zlinx 485 TroubleshootingTerm Definition Appendix G Terms and Definitions

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