ABUS ATxBlock User Manual
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ATxBlock
Universal Temperature Transmitter
User Manual
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Contents Page No.
1. Introduction 4
2. Presentation
Technical Parameters
3. Dimensions 5
4. Ordering Details 5
5. Connections
1. Connector Specification
2.
Wiring
6. Installation
1. Recommendation
2. Input Sensors
7. Configuration 7
8. Maintenance
Calibration of Instruments
9. Safety Precautions 11
10. Warranty 11
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1. INTRODUCTION
The ATxBlock is a 2-wire in-head temperature transmitter, microprocessor
based designed for the flexibility of accepting mV, Pt100 and a variety of
thermocouples as the input sensor. The ATxBlock delivers a scalable linear 4-20mA or
0-10V output signal proportional to the sensor temperature. User-friendly configuration
software is provided for parameter setup, including sensor type, temperature range,
filter, etc.
2. PRESENTATION
Technical Parameters
Sensor input: User defined. The supported sensors are listed in table 6.2 ATxBlock
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Input Sensors, along with their maximum ranges and minimum span.
Thermocouples: Types J, K, R, S, T, N, B and E, according to IEC 60584 (ITS-90).
Impedance >> 1 M
Pt100: Excitation: 180 A.
2 or 3-wire connection (for 2-wire sensors, tie terminals 2 and 3
together).
= 0.00385, according to IEC 60751(ITS-90).
Voltage: 0 ~ 50mV dc.
Impedance: 1 M
Total accuracy: Better than 0.25% of the maximum range for thermocouples and 0,15%
for Pt100 and voltage;
Response Time: < 100 ms;
Output: 2-wire 4-20 mA, linear with respect to the measured temperature.
Resolution: 0.004 mA (12 bits).
Power supply: 12 to 35 Vdc, across the transmitter;
Maximum load (RL): RL (max.)= (Vdc – 12) / 0,02 []
Where: Vdc= Power supply voltage
Operating Temperature: -40 to 85 °C
Humidity: 0 to 90% RH
Electromagnetic compatibility: EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2
Polarity inversion protection: Internal
No isolation
Cold junction compensation for thermocouples.
between the sensor and the 4-20mA loop.
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