Balluff LRP800 User Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

LRP830-Series

Long-Range Passive

Reader/Writers

Manual Revision 3, July, ‘00

Publication #17-1271

Escort Memory Systems Warranty

Escort Memory Systems warrants that all products of its own manufacture conform to Es cort Memory Systems specifications and arefreefromdefects in material and workmanship when used under normal operating conditions and within the service conditions for which they were furnished. The obligation of Escort Memory Systems hereunder shall expire one (1) yearafter delivery, unlessotherwisespecified,andis limited to repairing, or at its option, replacing without charge, any such product which in Escort Memory System's sole opinion proves to be defective within the scope of this Warranty. In the event Escort Memory Sys tems is not able to repair or replace defective products or components within a reasonable time after receipt thereof, Buyers shall be credited for their value at the original purchase price. Escort Memory Systems must be notified in writing of the defect or nonconformity within the warranty period and the affected product returned to Escort Memory Systems factory or to an authorized service center within thirty (30) days after discovery of such de fect or nonconformity. Shipment shall not be made without prior authorization by Escort Memory Systems.

This is Escort Memory Systems' sole warranty with respect to the products delivered here under. No statement, representation, agreement orunderstandingoral or written, made by an agent, distributor, representative, or employee of Escort Memory Systems which is not contained in this warranty, will be binding upon Escort Memory Systems, unless made in writing andexecutedby an authorized Escort Memory Systems employee. Escort Memory Systems makes no other warranty of any kindwhatsoever,expressedorimplied, and all im plied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular use which exceed the aforestated obligation are hereby disclaimed by Escort Memory Systems and excluded from this agreement. Under no circumstances shall Escort Memory Systems be liable to Buyer, in contract or in tort, for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, expenses, losses or delay however caused.

Equipment or parts which have been subject to abuse, misuse, accident, alteration, neglect, unauthorized repair or installation are not covered by warranty. Escort Memory Systems shall make the final determination as to the existence andcauseofanyalleged defect. No liability is assumed for expendable items such as lamps andfuses. No warranty is made with respecttocustom equipment or products produced to Buyer's specifications except as specifically stated in writing by Escort Memory Systems in the contract for such custom equipment.

This warranty is the only warranty made by Escort Memory Systems with respect to the goods delivered hereunder, and may be modified or amended only by a written instrument signed by a duly authorizedofficerofEscort Memory Systems andacceptedbythe Buyer.

Extended warranties of up to four years are available for purchase for most EMS products. Contact EMS or your distributor for more information.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1GETTING STARTED 1

1.1 Introduction.........................1

1.2 Unpacking and Inspection .................3

2MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4

2.1 Dimensions .........................4

2.2 RF Range and Orientation .................7

2.3 Mounting Guidelines ...................12

Guidelines .........................13

3POWER AND ELECTRICAL INTERFACE 14

3.1 Connector Panel ......................14

3.2 Power Connector .....................15

3.3 COM1/COM2 Connector .................15

Serial Communications Cabling .............16

3.4 DeviceNet Connector ...................16

3.5 Input Connector ......................17

3.6 Output Connector .....................17

3.7 Digital I/O Wiring.....................18

Inputs ...........................18

Outputs ..........................18

3.8 Power Requirement ....................23

Power Options.......................23

Power from the DeviceNet Bus ..............24

Power via the external supply connector .........24

Power from the DeviceNet bus and from an external power

supply ...........................26

3.9 LED Indicators ......................27

4SERIAL AND BUS COMMUNICATIONS 29

4.1 Serial Interfaces ......................29

Digital Board DIP Switch .................30

4.2 Bus Interfaces .......................32

DeviceNet Interface Board DIP Switch .........33

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5MENU CONFIGURATION 35

5.1 How to Enter Menu Configuration ............35

5.2 Set-up Operating Parameters ...............36

Set COM1 Parameters...................37

Set COM2 Parameters...................37

Set Operating Mode ....................37

Set RF Communication ..................39

Restore Factory Defaults .................39

Return to Main Menu ...................40

5.3 Download New Program .................40

5.4 Downloading DSP Firmware ...............40

5.5 Exit to Operating Mode ..................41

6 RFID INTERFACE 42

6.1 Introduction ........................42

Command Timeout ....................42

DeviceNet and Anticollision ABx Limitations ......44

6.2 ABx Error Codes .....................45

Non-Anticollision Error Codes ..............45

ABx Standard .......................45

ABx Fast .........................46

Anticollision Status Byte .................47

6.3 Anticollision Commands .................48

Family Interrogation ...................48

Family ID .........................48

Anticollision Index ....................49

6.4 ABx Standard Protocol ..................51

ABxS Command 4 (04H): Fill Tag ............51

ABxS Command 5 (05H): Block Read ..........53

ABxS Command 6 (06H): Block Write..........55

ABxS Command 7 (07H): Read Tag Serial Number . . . 57

ABxS Command 8 (08H): Tag Search ..........58

ABxS Command D (0DH): Continuous Block Read . . . 59

ABxS Command 10 (10H): Set Output ..........62

ABxS Command 11 (11H): Input Status .........64

ABxS Command 84 (84H): Fill Tag All .........66

ABxS Command 85 (85H): Block Read All .......68

ABxS Command 86 (86H): Block Write All .......70

ABxS Command 87 (87H): Read Tag SN All ......72

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ABxS Command 88 (88H): Tag Search All .......74

ABxS Command 89 (89H): EAS Set/Reset All......75

ABxS Command 8A (8AH): EAS Start/Stop .......76

ABxS Command 8D (8DH): Continuous Read All ....78

ABxS Command 8E (8EH): Memory Lock All......80

ABxS Command 94 (94H): SN Fill............82

ABxS Command 95 (95H): SN Block Read ......84

ABxS Command 96 (96H): SN Block Write .......86

ABxS Command 97 (97H): SN Block Read All .....88

6.5 ABx Fast Protocol.....................90

ABx Command Packet Structure: .............90

Command/Response Size .................91

Checksum .........................92

ABxF Command 4 (04H): Fill Tag ............93

ABxF Command 5 (05H): Block Read ..........95

ABxF Command 6 (06H): Block Write..........97

ABxF Command 7 (07H): Read Tag Serial Number . . . 99

ABxF Command 8 (08H): Tag Search .........101

ABxF Command D (0DH): Continuous Block Read . . 102

ABxF Command 10 (10H): Set Output .........105

ABxF Command 11 (11H): Input Status ........107

ABxF Command 84 (84H): Fill All ...........109

ABxF Command 85 (85H): Block Read All.......111

ABxF Command 86 (86H): Block Write All ......113

ABxF Command 87 (87H): Read Tag SN All......115

ABxF Command 88 (88H): Tag Search All .......117

ABxF Command 89 (89H): EAS Set/Reset All .....119

ABxF Command 8A (8AH): EAS Start/Stop ......121

ABxF Command 8D (8DH): Continuous Read All . . . 124

ABxF Command 8E (8EH): Memory Lock All .....127

ABxF Command 94 (94H): SN Fill ...........130

ABxF Command 95 (95H): SN Block Read ......132

ABxF Command 96 (96H): SN Block Write ......134

ABxF Command 97 (97H): SN Block Read All.....136

6.6 ABx ASCII Protocol ...................140

Command Packet Structure: ...............140

Command/Response Size ................141

Checksum ........................142

Example ASCII Command ...............142

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7 LRP830 DEVICENET INTERFACE 144

7.1 Introduction .......................144

Scan Rates ........................144

COM1 LED Indicator ..................145

DeviceNet Interface ...................145

7.2 Interface Board Monitor Mode .............145

Enter Interface Board Monitor..............145

7.2.1 Downloading Firmware to the Interface Board .....147

7.2.2 Downloading with the EC Emulation Program .....148

7.2.3 Display Interface Board Configuration Parameters . . . 148

7.2.4 Interface Board Configuration Editor ..........150

7.2.5 Edit Configuration Command. ..............151

7.2.6 Configuration Parameter Validation ...........153

7.2.7 Standard DeviceNet Parameters .............154

Produce and Consume Sizes ...............154

Produce size — ABx Standard, 8 Byte Read ......154

Produce size — ABx Fast, 8 Byte Read ........155

Consume size — ABx Standard, 8 Byte Read .....155

Consume size — ABx Fast, 8 Byte Read ........156

LRP830 Transmit Message Size .............156

LRP830 Receive Message Size .............157

Protocol: Poll or Strobe .................157

DeviceNet Serial Number ................157

7.2.8 LRP830 Specific Parameters ..............158

Device Type .......................158

ABx separation......................158

ABx Non-separation ...................158

Polled Commands in ABx Non-separation Mode ....159

Error Management ....................159

Trigger Feature .....................160

Buf Flush Enable.....................161

Buf Flush Delay .....................161

7.2.9 Device Type Protocols. .................162

Generic Device Type Protocol..............162

Header Device Type Protocol ..............163

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ASPECIFICATIONS 165

BMODELS AND ACCESSORIES 166

C ASCII CHART 168

D LRP830 DEMONSTRATION 170

Before You Begin ....................170

Using DNSW32 or DNSW16 ..............171

EDEVICENET PROTOCOL EXAMPLES 178

Header Device Type Protocol ..............179

Header Format ......................179

Header Device Type Command Protocol ........182

Calculating Message Size ................183

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NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate ra

dio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the in structions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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ceiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

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from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

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help.

CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Escort Memory Systems could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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1 GETTING STARTED

1.1 Introduction

Escort Memory Systems' passive read/write system is a complete family of field-proven read/write Radio-Frequency Identification products. The sys tem consists of RFID tags, reader/writers, antennas, controllers, bus inter faces, and ancillary equipment. Tags can be attached to a product or its carrier and act as an electronic identifier, job sheet, portable database, or manifest. Tags are read and updated via an Escort Memory Systems Reader/Writer, through any nonconductive material, while moving or stand ing still.

Escort Memory Systems' LRP-Series long-range passive RFID system is the latest in our line of high performance, industrial RFID equipment. The passive design of the LRP read/write system uses the RF field from the antenna to power the tag, eliminating the need for tag batteries. The LRP passive read/write system is designed to provide cost effective RFID data collection and control solutions to automation and material handling applications.

The LRP system uses the internationally recognized ISM frequency of 13.56 MHZ to both power the tag, and to establish a radio link to transfer the information.

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The LRP830 is specifically designed to work with LRP-Series passive tags, which provide 48 bytes of reprogrammable memory.

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The LRP830 supports the industrial bus protocol DeviceNet. The LRP830 is encased in a NEMA4 enclosure and features two serial ports, 4 optoisolated inputs, 4 opto-isolated outputs. The LRP830-04 is equipped with an antenna designed for conveyor mounting and the LRP830-08 features a rectangular plate antenna.

The COM1 serial port is used to receive commands from the host and to send the data back. The LRP830 COM1 can be configured either as a DeviceNet, RS232, or RS422 interface.

COM2 is an RS232 serial port used to download new software releases and to setup the configuration parameters.

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1.2 Unpacking and Inspection

Unpack the LRP830 and documentation and retain the original shipping carton and packing material in case any items need to be returned. Inspect each item carefully for evidence of damage. If any item appears to be dam aged, notify your distributor immediately. The LRP830 is delivered with the following components:

LRP830 (-04, -08) Reader/Writer

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LRP830 to Antenna Cable

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LRP830 Operator's Manual

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The following components are required for configuring a complete system:

LRP-Series Passive Read/Write Tags

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User supplied LRP830-to-host cable

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DeviceNet host

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18 - 30 Vdc, 36 W (1.5 A @ 24 Vdc) power supply

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Mating connectors. Please see Appendix B for more

information.

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2 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Dimensions

Figure 1 gives the dimensions for the LRP830. Figures 2-3 show the dimen sions of the 04 and 08 remote antennas.

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Figure 1 — LRP830 Dimensions

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Figure 2 — LRP-04 Conveyor-Mount Antenna

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Figure 3 — LRP-08 Antenna Dimensions

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2.2 RF Range and Orientation

Figure 4 shows the correct tag orientation as it passes the antenna. Figures 5-7 show the RF fields of the LRP830-04 and LRP830-08 antennas. Tables 1- 3 give the typical and guaranteed ranges of the LRP series tags.

Figure 4 — LRP-08 to Tag Orientation

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Table 1 — Antenna to Tag Ranges, LRP-04 Antenna with Metal*

Tag Typical Range (Z)

inches/mm

LRP125(HT) 2.50/64 2.00/51

LRP250(HT) 6.75/171 6.00/152

LRP250HT-FLX 6.75/171 6.00/152

LRP-L5555 6.75/171 6.00/152

LRP-L2666 5.75/146 5.00/127

LRP-L4982 8.00/203 7.00/178

LRP-L90140 9.00/229 8.00/203

LRP-P125 2.50/64 2.00/51

LRP-P3858 6.00/152 5.00/127

LRP-P5050 7.00/178 6.00/152

*These ranges are determined with metal near the -04 antenna as it would be in most conveyor mountings. The actual tuning and testing of the -04 antenna is done with the antenna mounted be tween two metal rollers on metal rails. The metal rollers are mounted 1/4” from the antenna.

NOTE: Proximity to metal, CRT devices, and other sources of electromagnetic radiation may affect the range of the antenna.

Guaranteed Range

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Figure 5 — Side View of RF Field, LRP-04 Antenna, Metal

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Figure 6 — End View of RF Field, LRP-04 Antenna, Metal

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Table 2 — Antenna to Tag Ranges, LRP-40 Antenna, No Metal*

Tag Typical Range (Z)

inches/mm

LRP125(HT) 3.00/76 2.25/57

LRP250(HT) 8.50/216 7.50/191

LRP250HT-FLX 8.50/216 7.50/191

LRP-L5555 8.50/216 7.50/191

LRP-L2666 7.00/178 6.00/152

LRP-L4982 10.00/254 9.00/229

LRP-L90140 12.00/305 11.00/279

LRP-P125 3.00/76 2.25/57

LRP-P33858 7.50/190 6.50/165

LRP-P5050 8.50/216 7.50/191

*These ranges calculated with no metal near the antenna. NOTE: Proximity to metal, CRT devices, and other sources of electromagnetic radiation may affect

the range of the antenna.

Guaranteed Range

inches/mm

Figure 7 — End View of RF Field, LRP-08 Antenna, No Metal

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Figure 8 — Side View of RF Field, LRP-08 Antenna, No Metal

Table 3 — Antenna to Tag Ranges, LRP-08 Antenna, No Metal

Tag Typical Range (Z)

inches/mm

LRP125(HT) 8.00/203 7.00/178

LRP250(HT) 17.00/432 15.00/381

LRP250HT-FLX 17.00/432 15.00/381

LRP-L5555 17.00/432 15.00/381

LRP-L2666 16.00/406 13.00/330

LRP-L4982 20.00/508 18.00/457

LRP-L90140 25.00/635 22.00/559

LRP-P125 8.00/203 7.00/178

LRP-P3858 16.00/406 14.00/355

LRP-5050 17.00/432 15.00/381

*These ranges calculated with no metal near the antenna. NOTE: Proximity to metal, CRT devices, and other sources of electromagnetic radiation may affect

the range of the antenna.

Guaranteed Range

inches/mm

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2.3 Mounting Guidelines

Electromagnetic radiation and metal affect the range of the LRP830. Mount the LRP830 and antenna to minimize the impact of these factors. The RF field of the antenna can also cause errors when antennas are spaced too closely together. Do not position adjacent antennas closer than 2 meters from each other.

The remote antennas for the LRP830 have a cable length 2 meters. Sur rounding the antenna with metal will greatly reduce the reading range of the antenna. As rule of thumb, keep any metal structure away from the antenna at least more than the reading range along the axis, and a third of such dis tance on the side. The mounting holes are accessed through the inside of the LRP830 Reader/Writer. Refer to Figure 9 for locations and dimensions.

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Figure 9 — LRP830 Mounting Holes

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Special mounting instructions must be followed to get optimal read/write performance from the LRP830-08 antenna. Mount the antenna with a mini mum 5.90" (150mm) spacing from any metal to the back or sides of the an tenna, as shown in Figure 10.

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Figure 10 — LRP830-08 Antenna Mounting

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Isolate the LRP830 and antenna from electromagnetic

radiation.

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Avoid surrounding LRP830 and remote antenna with metal.

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Maintain at least 2 meters minimum spacing between adjacent

LRP830s or antennas.

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Stay within the guaranteed range for the tag to be used.

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Conform with EIA RS232, RS422 and RS485 standards.

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3 POWER AND ELECTRICAL INTERFACE

3.1 Connector Panel

Figure 11 shows the LRP connectors, LEDs and connector panel. Unused connectors can be sealed with optional connector caps. Please see Appendix B for ordering information.

Figure 11 — Connector Panel

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3.2 Power Connector

Figure 12 shows the power connector pin designations.

Figure 12 — Power Connector

3.3 COM1/COM2 Connector

Figure 13 shows the connector pin designations for the COM port connections.

Figure 13 — COM1/COM2 Connector

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Serial Communications Cabling

Escort Memory Systems recommends that you use Belden cables 3082A (trunkline) or 3084A (dropline) for RS485/RS422 communications. Use Belden cable 9941 for RS232 communications. More information on Belden cables can be found on their web site at www.belden.com.

3.4 DeviceNet Connector

Figure 14 shows the connections for the DeviceNet connector.

Figure 14 — DeviceNet Connector Pinouts

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3.5 Input Connector

Figure 15 shows the Input Connector pin designations.

Figure 15 — Input Connector Pinouts

3.6 Output Connector

Figure 16 shows the Output Connector pin designations.

Figure 16 — Output Connector Pinouts

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3.7 Digital I/O Wiring

Both the Digital Inputs and Digital Outputs are optically isolated circuits with no common path between any channel terminal and another channel, or between any channel and the LRP830 power. Because they are independent and floating, the external wiring controls their use. The inputs can be config ured for sensors with a PNP or NPN output. The outputs can be configured in a Sourcing or Sinking configuration. The examples in Figures 17 through 24 show different connections for common input and output devices.

Inputs

The +IN terminal must be at a higher positive potential than the -IN terminal for current to be sensed correctly. The voltage range is 4.5 to 30V between the +IN and the -IN inputs and the maximum current is 25 mA.

Outputs

The output is limited to 30Vdc when off and 500 mA. These are maximum ratings. A device that operates at 200 mA may destroy the output due to inrush current if that current exceeds 500 mA (e.g. an incandescent light). The inductive "kick" (back EMF from a collapsing magnetic field) when a relay is released can impose a voltage higher than 30V and destroy the output transistor (use a backwards diode to clamp the back EMF).

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Figure 17 — Input from Sourcing Contact

Figure 17 shows the switch on the high side with the low side grounded. As this is a "Dry" contact (the current is limited to 15 mA) a high quality sealed switch should be used.

Figure 18 — Input from Sinking Contact

Figure 18 shows a switch connected on the low side with the high side con nected to the positive supply. This also requires a high quality sealed contact.

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Figure 19 — Input from NPN Sensor

Figure 19 shows an Open Collector NPN output from a photosensor switch ing to ground. It can be wired as a sinking or low-side contact.

Figure 20 — Input from PNP Sensor

Figure 20 shows an Open Collector PNP output from a photosensor switches to the positive supply. It can be wired as a sourcing or high-side contact.

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Figure 21 — Sourcing Output "Contact"

Figure 21 shows a relay connected as a current sourcing "Contact." The re lay is grounded and the +OUT terminal goes to the positive supply. The di ode across the relay coil is essential to protect the output circuit and reduce noise along the wiring. It should be connected at the relay to minimize the length of wiring that could radiate noise. A 1N4001 or similar diode may be used.

Figure 22 — Sinking Output "Contact"

Figure 22 shows a "Contact" sinking current from a relay, the -OUT terminal is grounded and the relay goes to the positive supply. This configuration must also have a diode across the relay coil to protect the circuit and reduce noise.

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Figure 23 — Sinking Output LED Driver

In Figure 23, the LED and current limiting resistor are in series between the positive supply and the +OUT terminal. The -OUT terminal is grounded. The resistor in series with the LED sets the forward current. 1.2K will provide 20 mA LED current when run from 24 Vdc.

Figure 24 — Output to TTL or CMOS

In Figure 24 the output acts as an Open Collector. This will provide a TTL or CMOS compatible signal when a 1K to 10K pull-up to +5 Vdc (the logic supply) is used.

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