The DMS-20PC-4/20 Series are the world's fi rst loop-powered digital panel meters
with a large, easy-to-read, bright red, LED display. All operating power is derived
directly from the loop current itself—no external power supply is required! The large,
0.37"/9.4mm digits exhibit uniform intensity over the entire 4-20mA operating range.
Additionally, the total maximum loop voltage drop is only 5V! Users no longer have to settle
for diffi cult-to-read LCD displays in loop-powered applications.
Both gain (span) and offset (zero) adjustments are performed with on-board, precision,
20-turn potentiometers. All decimal-point and range-change selections are made on a sixposition DIP switch featuring vibration-resistant, gold-plated contacts. Unlike competitive
meters, there are no jumpers or solder gaps to open or close. Connections to the current
loop are made via a reliable, two-position, screw-type terminal block.
The DMS-20PC-4/20's DIP switch and adjustment potentiometers accommodate
hundreds of different input-current/output-reading combinations. This versatility practically
eliminates the need to order more costly, long-lead-time, factory-customized "specials" in
applications in which several different-range meters are required. An optional bezel assembly, featuring screw fasteners and a rubber seal, simplifi es panel mounting and provides
excellent resistance to environmental dust and moisture. All these outstanding features
combine to make the DMS-20PC-4/20 Series the perfect meters for prototype and OEM
4-20mA current-loop instrumentation.
3½ DIGIT A/D
CONVERTER
2
1
3
DATA
DP3DP2DP1
ZERO
ADJUST
BAND-GAP
REFERENCE
CIRCUIT
+5V–5V
DC/DC
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CONVERTER
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GAIN
ADJUST
ON
12345
CURRENT TO
VOLTAGE
CONVERTER
DIP SWITCHES
6
TB1
+–
–+
LOOP INPUT
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Performance/Functional Specifi cations
Typical at TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Current Loop InputMin.Typ.Max.Units
Full Scale Input Range: ➀
Input Impedance: ➁
Voltage Drop ➁
Overcurrent Protection ➀
Performance
Sampling Rate2.5 reading per second
Accuracy (1 minute warm-up):±0.05%FS ±1 Count
Temperature Drift (0 to +60°C)
Display
Display Type and Size3½ digit, 0.37"/9.4mm high red LED
Polarity Indication"–" for negative reading
Overrange Indication"–1____" for negative Vin
Physical/Environmental
Operating Temperature0–+60°C
Storage Temperature–40–+75°C
Humidity (non-condensing)0–95%
Case MaterialPolycarbonate
Weight0.6 ounces (17 grams)
➀ The DMS-20PC-4/20, using any of the DIP-switch settings described above, can
withstand overcurrents, including those resulting from accidental reverse-polarity
connections, up to ±40mA without sustaining any damage.
➁ Because Murata Power Solutions' DMS-4/20 loop-powered meters employ active
circuitry to convert the loop current into a voltage, the meters' effective series
impedance varies in a manner that maintains the loop voltage drop constant
over the full 4-to-20mA current range. Listed impedance specifi cation applies at
20mA.
➂ When looking up DIP-switch settings in the Tables and the desired display
readings can be achieved with either of two different settings, using the higher
setting # will produce less sensitive offset (R3) and span (R7) adjustments.
Please keep in mind that the DMS-20PC standard meter (from which the DMS20PC-4/20 is derived) has an accuracy specifi cation of ±2 counts (max.). Thus,
it may not always be possible to obtain the exact desired display reading.
+4–+20mA
–250
–4.55.0Volts
––
–±0.15±0.3Cnts/°C
"1____" for positive Vin
±40
mA
Ω
Ordering Information
DMS-20PC-4/20S-C Unipolar reading, loop-powered LED meter
DMS-20PC-4/20B-C Bipolar reading, loop-powered LED meter
DMS-20PC-4/20P-C Positive reading, loop-powered LED meter
BEZEL INSTALLATION AND RECOMMENDED DRILL AND PANEL CUTOUT
0.093 (2.362) DIAMETER (4 REQUIRED)
ONLY WHEN USING SUPPLIED BEZEL ASSEMBLY
1.07
(27.18)
FRONT VIEW
#2-56 INSERT
0.156 (3.96) DEEP
DMS-BZL4 BEZEL
1.826 (46.38)
BEZEL
0.187
(4.75)
1.280
(32.51)
PANEL
INTERNAL CORNER RADII:
0.032 (0.81) MAX.
1.336 (33.93)
1.626 (41.30)
RETAINING CLIP INSTALLATION
0.116 (2.95)
0.838
(21.29)
0.145 (3.68)
PANEL
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS: Inches (mm)
TOLERANCES: 2 PL DEC ±0.02 (±0.51)
3 PL DEC ±0.010 (±0.254)
WIRE SIZE: 18 to 26 AWG
(Solid or stranded)
STRIPPING LENGTH: 0.20" (5.08mm)
MADE IN USA
DMS-20PC-4/20 Series
Subminiature 4-20mA Loop-Powered
3½ Digit LED Process Monitors
0.95
0.040
(1.02)
DMS-20PC-4/20S
(24.1)
Zero/Offset
Adjust
Gain/Span
Adjust
+-
Loop
Input
Back View
DIP
Switches
1
2
3
4
6
1.30
(33.0)
1.38
(35.1)
DP1
(SW4)
DP2
(SW5)
Front View
0.80
(20.3)
0.88
(22.4)
DP3
(SW6)
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11 Cabot Boulevard, Mansfi eld, MA 02048-1151 U.S.A.
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This product is subject to the following operating requirements
and the Life and Safety Critical Application Sales Policy:
Refer to: http://www.murata-ps.com/requirements/