National Instruments SLSC-12251, SLSC-12252 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

SLSC-12251 and SLSC-12252

Fault Insertion Unit, 16 CH, 8 Amps and 8 CH, 30 Amps

SLSC-12251

16 Ch FIU

100 Vpk, 8 Arms MAX

J1: DUT (0-15) J2: LOAD (0-15)

SLSC-12252

8 Ch FIU

100 Vpk, 30 Arms MAX

J1: DUT (0-7) J2: LOAD (0-7)

Contents

Overview...................................................................................................................................2

Safety Guidelines...................................................................................................................... 3

Safety Voltages..................................................................................................................3

EMC Guidelines........................................................................................................................4

Environmental Characteristics.................................................................................................. 4

Installing the SLSC-12251/12252 and RTI-12306................................................................... 5

Getting Started with Software...................................................................................................6

I/O Organization........................................................................................................................6

Properties.................................................................................................................................. 8

Fault Monitoring and Identification........................................................................................ 11

Measuring the Current............................................................................................................ 12

Measuring the Temperature.....................................................................................................12

Switch Control........................................................................................................................ 13

Calibration...............................................................................................................................13

Driving Inductive Loads......................................................................................................... 14

Pinouts.....................................................................................................................................16

Accessories..............................................................................................................................18

RTI-12306....................................................................................................................... 18

Terminal Blocks.............................................................................................................. 19

Overview

This document contains information about the SLSC-12251 (16 channel, 8 amperes) and SLSC-12252 (8 channel, 30 amperes) Fault Insertion Units (FIU). The SLSC-12251 and SLSC-12252 are switch matrices with current monitoring, which allows for connections from each channel to any of the following: Bus A, Bus B, a load, or a paired channel. These devices also provide a voltage that is proportional to the current through the channel. This voltage can be measured with another device.

Driver Support

Earliest driver support version for the SLSC-12251 and SLSC-12252.

Table 1. SLSC-12251 and SLSC-12252 Driver Support

Driver Earliest Version Support

NI-SLSC 18.5

Cables and Accessories

The following table lists cables and accessories available for your SLSC device. For a complete list of accessories and ordering information, refer to ni.com.

Table 2. SLSC-12251 and SLSC-12252 Cables and Accessories

Cable/Accessory Compatibility Part Number

RTI-12306 SLSC-12251 and SLSC-12252 785378-01

TB-12396 SLSC-12251 786640-01

TB-12397 SLSC-12251 (<33 Vdc) 786639-01

TB-12398 SLSC-12252 786638-01

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Table 2. SLSC-12251 and SLSC-12252 Cables and Accessories (Continued)

Cable/Accessory Compatibility Part Number

TB-12399 SLSC-12252 (<33 Vdc) 786446-01

SP18M-SP18F Cable SLSC-12251 147945-01

SP8M-SP8F Cable SLSC-12252 148299-01

Safety Guidelines

Caution Observe all instructions and cautions in the user documentation. Using

the model in a manner not specified can damage the model and compromise the built-in safety protection. Return damaged models to NI for repair.

Safety Voltages

Connect only voltages that are below these limits.

Channel-to-channel isolation

Continuous working voltage

100 V peak

Channel-to-earth isolation

Continuous working voltage 100 V peak

Transient overvoltage

920 V peak

Caution If you are using the SLSC-12251/12252 with voltages greater than 60

Vdc, the SLSC chassis must be made touch safe by panel mounting it in a closed rack to prevent user access to the rear of the device.

These test and measurement circuits are rated for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS.

MAINS is a hazardous live electrical supply system to which equipment is designed to be connected to for the purpose of powering equipment. This product is rated for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics.

Working voltage rating is the highest RMS value of the AC or DC voltage across the insulation that

can continuously occur when the equipment is supplied at rated voltage.

The short duration overvoltage of a few milliseconds or less, oscillatory or non-oscillatory, usually

highly damped.

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EMC Guidelines

This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.

This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object, or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.

Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.

Notice To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with

shielded cables and accessories.

Notice To ensure the specified EMC performance, the length of all I/O cables must

be no longer than 3 m (10 ft).

Environmental Characteristics

Temperature and Humidity

Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C

Storage temperature range -40 °C to 85 °C

Operating relative humidity range 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Storage relative humidity range 5% to 95%, noncondensing

Pollution Degree 2

Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient)

Shock and Vibration

Operating shock 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse

Operating vibration, random 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 g

rms

Non-operating vibration, random 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 g

rms

The chassis internal ambient temperature may reach 85 °C with all slots at the maximum allowed power dissipation. In the SLSC-12001 chassis this corresponds to an external ambient of 40 °C.

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Installing the SLSC-12251/12252 and RTI-12306

Figure 1. Installing the RTI-12306 into the SLSC Chassis

Caution Do not touch the contacts or remove the I/O boards or cables while the

system is energized.

Note Install the SLSC-12251/12252 module and its corresponding RTI-12306 in

the chassis at the same time to ensure proper mating alignment. Complete the following procedure to ensure proper installation of the module and RTI-12306.

1. Power off the main DC power source or disconnect the power source from the chassis before installing any modules or RTIs.

2. Ensure that the chassis is powered off. The POWER LED should be off. If the POWER LED is not off, do not proceed until it is off.

Notice The SLSC chassis and the SLSC-12251/12252 do not support hot

plug-in. The entire chassis must be powered off when a module is inserted or removed.

3. Loosen the screws on the upper rear panel of the chassis.

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4. Position the RTI-12306 at the desired slot and insert the securing screws, but do not fully tighten them.

5. Insert an SLSC-12251/12252 module into the same slot as its corresponding RTI-12306 while firmly holding the RTI-12306 in place until the RTI-12306 is firmly connected to the module.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for all required RTIs.

7. Fully tighten the screws for all RTIs and the upper rear panel of the chassis.

Note Waiting until all RTIs and modules are installed to fully tighten the

screws ensures proper alignment for future connections between modules and RTIs.

8. Fully tighten the two module mounting screws on each newly installed module.

9. Power on the SLSC chassis.

Getting Started with Software

Use the following three examples to familiarize yourself with the NI-SLSC API. These examples can be found at file path <LabVIEW installation path>\examples\SLSC

\Example Modules\

or in Example Finder: Example Finder>>SLSC>>NI

Module Examples.

SLSC-12251 & 12252 FIU Module Configuration.vi

This VI demonstrates how to use the NI-SLSC API to configure the switches of the SLSC-12251 and SLSC-12252 FIU modules.

SLSC-12251 & 12252 FIU Module Fault Monitor.vi

This VI demonstrates how to use the NI-SLSC API to find specific fault locations on the SLSC-12251 and SLSC-12252 FIU modules when a fault occurs.

SLSC-12251 & 12252 FIU Module Current Sensing.vi

Use this conceptual example to integrate current sensing functionality into your own system.

Note To use this VI you must connect a voltage measurement device to the RTI

that is attached to the module.

I/O Organization

DUT connector J1 is the input connection to each channel. LOAD connector J2 is the output connection to each channel. Bus A and Bus B are common connections available to all channels through the RTI-12306.

A common installation path for the 32-bit version of LabVIEW is C:\Program Files

(x86)\National Instruments\LabVIEW xxxx\examples\SLSC\Example Modules \.

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Each switch is organized into two physical channels, Channel_n and ChannelPair_n, where the range of n is defined in the following table.

Table 3. Range of Channel Index n

Physical Channel Connections SLSC-12251 SLSC-12252

Channel_n DUTn to LOADn, Bus A, or Bus B 0:15 0:7

ChannelPair_n DUTn to DUTn+1, where n is even 0:7 0:3

Figure 2. Channel Connection Pairs

Current Sense (to RTI)

DUT n

(0, 2, 4, 6...)

Current Sense (to RTI)

DUT n + 1

(1, 3, 5, 7...)

LOAD n

LOAD n + 1

Bus BBus A

Note All switches are open during power-up and after the module is reset.

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Properties

Table 4. Fault Monitoring Properties

Property Name Data

Type

Property

Type

Description

NI.FIU.BoardFault Boolean Device True when there is any

fault on the board.

NI.FIU.BoardFault. BoardOverTemperature

UInt32 Device Starting with the LSB,

each bit represents one of the board's 4 quadrant digital temperature sensors, true when that sensor exceeds the high temperature digital setpoint.

NI.FIU.BoardFault. OverTemperatureOnChannel

UInt32 Device Starting with the LSB,

each bit represents a channel, true when that channel's analog temperature sensors exceed the high temperature analog transition range.

NI.FIU.BoardFault. OverTemperatureOnChannelToChannel

UInt32 Device Starting with the LSB,

each bit represents a channel pair, true when that channel pair's analog temperature sensor exceeds the high temperature analog transition range.

NI.FIU.BoardFault.OvercurrentOnBusA Boolean Device True when Bus A

exceeds the Bus High Current Limit for longer than its delay time.

NI.FIU.BoardFault.OvercurrentOnBusB Boolean Device True when Bus B

exceeds the Bus High Current Limit for longer than its delay time.

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Table 4. Fault Monitoring Properties (Continued)

Property Name Data

Type

Property

Type

Description

NI.FIU.BoardFault.OvercurrentHigh UInt32 Device Starting with the LSB,

each bit represents a DUT channel, true when that DUT channel exceeds the DUT High Current Limit for longer than its delay time.

NI.FIU.BoardFault.OvercurrentLow UInt32 Device Starting with the LSB,

each bit represents a DUT channel, true when that DUT channel exceeds the DUT Low Current Limit for longer than its delay time.

Table 5. Measurement Properties

Property Name Data

Type

Property

Type

Description

NI.FIU.Calibration.Date Double Device Time, in seconds elapsed

since 12:00 a.m., Friday, January 1, 1904, Universal Time, of the last calibration date of the device.

NI.FIU.Calibration.ExpirationDate Double Device Time, in seconds elapsed

since 12:00 a.m., Friday, January 1, 1904, Universal Time, the next recommended calibration date of the device.

NI.FIU.CurrentTransducer.Gain Double Physical

Channel: Channel_n

The gain used to calculate the current from the current transducer, based on the voltage input.

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Table 5. Measurement Properties (Continued)

Property Name Data

Type

Property

Type

Description

NI.FIU.CurrentTransducer.Offset Double Physical

Channel: Channel_n

The offset used to calculate the current from the current transducer, based on the voltage input.

NI.FIU.TemperatureSensorN Double Device Degrees Celsius of the

board's 4 quadrant digital temperature sensors (0:3).

Table 6. Switch Control Properties

Property Name Data

Type

Property

Type

Description

NI.FIU.Preset.BusSource Int32,

String

Physical Channel: Channel_n

Allows pre-setting DUT channel connectivity to Bus A, Bus B or none. An Update command is required for the change to take place. Enumeration:

0 : "NoBus" : Channel is not connected to any Bus

1 : "BusA" : Channel is connected to Bus A

2 : "BusB" : Channel is connected to Bus B

NI.FIU.Preset.InterChannel Int32,

String

Physical Channel: ChannelPair_n

Allows pre-setting DUT channel connection to its partner channel. An Update command is required for the change to take place. Enumeration:

0 : "IndependentChannels" : Channel n is not connected to n + 1

1 : "ConnectedChannels" : Channel n is connected to n + 1

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Table 6. Switch Control Properties (Continued)

Property Name Data

Type

Property

Type

Description

NI.FIU.Preset.Load Int32,

String

Physical Channel: Channel_n

Allows pre-setting DUT channel connectivity to its load. An Update command is required for the change to take place. Enumeration:

0 : "NoLoad" : Channel is not connected to its Load

1 : "Load" : Channel is connected to its Load

NI.FIU.Update N/A Command Executing this command allows the

channel to change to the preset values.

NI.FIU.State.BusSource Int32,

String

Physical Channel: Channel_n

Read-only property that represents the actual connection states for a channel. See Preset property for enumeration.

NI.FIU.State.InterChannel Int32,

String

Physical Channel: ChannelPair_n

Read-only property that represents the actual connection states for a channel pair. See Preset property for enumeration.

NI.FIU.State.Load Int32,

String

Physical Channel: Channel_n

Read-only property that represents the actual connection states for a channel. See Preset property for enumeration.

Table 7. Version Control Property

Property Name Data Type Property Type Description

NI.FIU.ModuleControllerVersion UInt32 Device Read only Module

Controller Version number.

Fault Monitoring and Identification

The module continuously senses the current and temperature throughout the channels of the board. If any current or temperature exceeds the specified limits, a fault is declared and the

NI.FIU.BoardFault Boolean property is set to true. When a fault is detected, all switches

are opened, which stops all current and prevents damage to the module. The module must be reset to clear the fault condition. Any attempt to change a switch's state after a fault will error out if the module is not reset first.

Poll the NI.FIU.BoardFault property during normal operation to check if a fault condition exists.

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After a fault condition occurs, when the NI.FIU.BoardFault property is true, you can identify the specific fault condition by reading the NI.FIU.BoardFault.* properties.

Note Values for fault currents, duration, and temperature limits can be found in the

SLSC-12251 Specifications and SLSC-12252 Specifications.

Measuring the Current

Uncalibrated differential voltage signals that are proportional to the DUT channel's current are available on the RTI-12306 connector, which allows the signals to be measured by another device. The external voltage measurement can be used with each channel's stored gain and offset coefficients to calculate the calibrated current as follows:

I(Amps) = NI.FIU.CurrentTransducer.Gain × V

measured

NI.FIU.CurrentTransducer.Offset

where NI.FIU.CurrentTransducer.Gain and

NI.FIU.CurrentTransducer.Offset are properties of Channel_n.

Note It is important to use the corresponding channel offset and gain for the

current sensors because the values are adjusted to meet the specified accuracy.

Measuring the Temperature

The module's four digital temperature sensors measure the temperature conditions in the board. For temperature measurement, read the NI.FIU.TemperatureSensorN property where N = 0,1,2,3.

The physical locations of the temperature sensors are as follows:

Figure 3. Temperature Sensor Locations on SLSC-12251 and SLSC-12252 Boards

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Switch Control

Change the state of a switch by completing the following steps:

1. Preset the new state of the switch by setting the NI.FIU.Preset* properties for each physical channel Channel_n and ChannelPair_n. There is no limit to the number of preset switch states that can be written, but subsequent writes to the same physical switch will overwrite any previous values.

2. After completing all preset writes, update the switch state with the NI.FIU.Update command.

3. The device will transition the switch states in the following sequence, starting at t = 0 ms upon execution of the NI.FIU.Update command.

t = 0.12 ms Connect LOADs to DUTs

t = 0.32 ms Disconnect DUTs from BusA/B and pair channels

t = 0.52 ms Connect DUTs to BusA/B and pair channels

t = 0.72 ms Disconnect LOADs from DUTs

4. The current state of the switch can be confirmed by reading the NI.FIU.State.* properties.

Modifying the NI.FIU.Preset* properties will not change the state of the switch. A switch transition on the pending preset values is only triggered upon execution of the

NI.FIU.Update command. This allows concurrent switch operations in different physical

channels.

Calibration

The factory calibration values for each channel's gain and offset coefficients may be overwritten by the user. NI recommends calibrating the board under the following conditions:

1. Power on the module for at least one hour. Ensure that normal air flow is unblocked around the SLSC chassis. Leave at least one switch closed during this time. Validate that the switch is closed by reading back the NI.FIU.State.* properties, which ensures the board is operating as expected.

2. Use one of the below paths to calibrate the device:

• DUTn to Bus A

• DUTn to Bus B

• DUTn to LOADn

3. Close the chosen channel and provide a known DC current through that path.

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4. Record the applied current value and the corresponding differential voltage output for that channel.

Note Averaging data in multiples of 0.1 seconds helps remove 50 Hz or 60 Hz

noise.

5. Repeat the previous step at five or more DC current points from ±8 A on the SLSC-12251 and ±30 A on the SLSC-12252.

6. Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 for all channels.

7. Use the data for a least squares fit to determine the gain and offset coefficients.

8. Read back and save the capabilities section of the Non-Volatile Memory (NVMEM).

9. Modify the saved data in the following ways:

a. Update the NI.FIU.CurrentTransducer.Offset and

NI.FIU.CurrentTransducer.Gain property values of each channel for which

the calibration values were measured.

b. Use the "Get Time/Date in Seconds" VI to generate the timestamp in double format

to write to the NI.FIU.Calibration.Date property.

c. Add the number of seconds of the calibration interval to the timestamp to generate

the value to write to the NI.FIU.Calibration.ExpirationDate property.

10. Write the modified data back to the capabilities section of the device's NVMEM. Use the device's serial number and the password ni to write this section.

Driving Inductive Loads

When a channel is providing current to an inductive load and the current is interrupted by opening the switch, the inductor voltage rapidly increases due to V

inductor

= L di/dt. This inductive kickback, or flyback voltage, is usually limited by placing a catch diode across the inductor. If a catch diode is not used, the FET switch will enter Avalanche breakdown. Avalanche breakdown occurs when the flyback voltage exceeds approximately 120% of its rated breakdown voltage V

(BR)DSS

When using an inductive load with no catch diode, it is possible to generate voltages on the LOAD terminals in excess of 120 V, even if a non-hazardous voltage level is driving the inductor.

In addition to the hazard of generating high voltages in a low voltage system, Avalanche breakdown operation is also limited by the energy dissipation available per switch event.

Note Refer to the SLSC-12251 Specifications and SLSC-12252 Specifications for

specific values related to Avalanche breakdown operation.

This energy is lower than the 25 °C specifications rating of the FET because the SLSC chassis can reach internal temperatures of up to 85 °C. Using this energy rating and the Avalanche test current IAV of 150 A from the FET datasheet, the test inductance used to determine the Avalanche characteristics can be found using the following equation:

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EAS=

1 2

L ×

where EAS = 300 mJ and IAS = 150 A, giving L = 0.0267 mH.

The temperature rise in the FET switch is given from the following equation:

ΔTM= F2× i 0

3 2

× L

1 2

where F2 is a constant, and i(0) is the initial inductor current.

Use this equation once for the datasheet test case where I = 150 A and L = 0.0267 mH. Use this equation again for the inductor and max current used on the actual load. By equating the temperature rise for these two use cases, the constant F2 cancels, and the maximum current for a given load inductance can be determined using the following equation:

MAX

= 150A ×

0.0267mH

Load

1 3

where L

LOAD

is in mH.

For example, IL

MAX

= 9.65 A with a 100 mH inductor. The FET switch will be damaged if

more than this current is actively interrupted while driving this inductor.

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Pinouts

Figure 4. SLSC-12251 Pinout

SLSC-12251

16 Ch FIU

100 Vpk, 8 Arms MAX

J1: DUT (0-15) J2: LOAD (0-15)

E4 E4

E4E4

E4 E4 E4 E4E5

Ch3_DUT

Ch2_DUT

Ch4_DUT Ch5_DUT

Ch1_DUT

Ch0_DUT

Ch6_DUT Ch7_DUTNC

Ch15_DUT

Ch14_DUT

Ch8_DUT Ch9_DUT Ch10_DUT Ch11_DUT Ch12_DUT Ch13_DUT

Ch12_LOAD

Ch13_LOAD

Ch11_LOAD Ch10_LOAD

Ch14_LOAD

Ch15_LOAD

Ch9_LOAD Ch8_LOADNC

Ch0_LOAD

Ch1_LOAD

Ch7_LOAD Ch6_LOAD Ch5_LOAD Ch4_LOAD Ch3_LOAD Ch2_LOAD

Note The input to each channel is Chx_DUT. The output to each channel is

Chx_LOAD. NC indicates not connected and should not be used.

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Figure 5. SLSC-12252 Pinout

SLSC-12252

8 Ch FIU

100 Vpk, 30 Arms MAX

J1: DUT (0-7) J2: LOAD (0-7)

Ch1_DUT

Ch3_DUT

Ch4_DUT

Ch6_DUT

Ch0_DUT

Ch2_DUT

Ch5_DUT

Ch7_DUT

Ch6_LOAD

Ch4_LOAD

Ch3_LOAD

Ch1_LOAD

Ch7_LOAD

Ch5_LOAD

Ch2_LOAD

Ch0_LOAD

4 4

C4 C4C3

2 2

3 3 1 1

3 31 1

C4 C3

Note The input to each channel is Chx_DUT. The output to each channel is

Chx_LOAD. NC indicates not connected and should not be used.

Accessories

RTI-12306

The RTI-12306 is the required rear transition interface for use with SLSC-12251 and SLSC-12252 devices. The RTI-12306 provides connections to Bus A, Bus B, and all current sensor outputs through the MDR connectors.

RTI-12306 Front View

Figure 6. RTI-12306 Front View

J4, Bus A

J5, Bus B

MDR J2 CH(0-7)

MDR J3 CH(8-15)

RTI-12306 Bus Connections

Wire gauge 6 AWG to 18 AWG (NI recommends using a

stranded wire with a ferrule or a solid core wire.)

Maximum voltage 100 V

peak

Maximum current 60 A

rms

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RTI-12306 MDR Pinout

Figure 7. RTI-12306 MDR Pinout

GND

CurrentCh [6]–

CurrentCh [6]+

GND

CurrentCh [4]–

CurrentCh [4]+

GND

CurrentCh [2]–

CurrentCh [2]+

GND

CurrentCh [0]–

CurrentCh [0]+

GND

CurrentCh [7]–

CurrentCh [7]+

GND

CurrentCh [5]–

CurrentCh [5]+

GND

CurrentCh [3]–

CurrentCh [3]+

GND

CurrentCh [1]–

CurrentCh [1]+

GND

CurrentCh [14]–

CurrentCh [14]+

GND

CurrentCh [12]–

CurrentCh [12]+

GND

CurrentCh [10]–

CurrentCh [10]+

GND

CurrentCh [8]–

CurrentCh [8]+

GND

CurrentCh [15]–

CurrentCh [15]+

GND

CurrentCh [13]–

CurrentCh [13]+

GND

CurrentCh [11]–

CurrentCh [11]+

GND

CurrentCh [9]–

CurrentCh [9]+

GND

J2 J3

Table 8. RTI-12306 MDR Pinout Signal Descriptions

Signal Description

CurrentCh[n]+ Voltage proportional to current on Channel_n, plus common mode voltage.

The full scale range is ±2 +2.5 V.

CurrentCh[n]– Common mode voltage of Channel_n (2.5 V).

GND Ground reference for all signals.

Terminal Blocks

The following terminal blocks connect to the LOAD connectors on the SLSC-12251/12252 through SPxM-SPxF cables and provide easy spring terminal connections to the LOAD channels. The low voltage (<33 V) terminal block options also provide an HD44 connection for routing low current sense LOAD signals to an SLSC-12201 module.

On all terminal blocks, terminal J5 can be used for Chassis Ground, which is tied to the metal case standoffs and connector jack-sockets. Terminal J6 is DGND, which is the GND reference of the signals on the HD44 connector.

TB-12396

The TB-12396 is a terminal block for use with SLSC-12251 devices.

Figure 8. TB-12396 Front View

CH15 CH14 CH12 CH9CH11CH13 CH10 CH8

CH5 CH6

CH0 CH1

CH3 CH7CH4

CH2

DGND

TB-12397

The TB-12397 is a terminal block for use with the SLSC-12251 when all signals are <33Vdc. The HD44 connector J4 allows for sense connections (low current only) of the channels to another device such as the SLSC-12201.

Figure 9. TB-12397 Front View

CH15 CH14 CH12 CH9CH11CH13 CH10 CH8

CH5 CH6

CH0 CH1

CH3 CH7CH4

CH2

DGND

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Figure 10. TB-12397 DSUB Pinout

CH14

CH13

CH12

CH10

CH9

CH8

CH6

CH5

CH4

CH2

CH1

CH0

CH15

GND

CH11

GND

CH7

GND

CH3

GND

Note NC indicates not connected and should not be used.

TB-12398

The TB-12398 is a terminal block for use with SLSC-12252 devices.

Figure 11. TB-12398 Front View

CH5 CH6

CH0 CH1

CH3 CH7

CH2

CH4

DGND

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TB-12399

The TB-12399 is a terminal block for use with the SLSC-12252 when all signals are <33Vdc. The HD44 connector J4 allows for sense connections (low current only) of the channels to another device such as the SLSC-12201.

Figure 12. TB-12399 Front View

CH5 CH6

CH0 CH1

CH3 CH7

CH2

CH4

DGND

2 8

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Figure 13. TB-12399 DSUB Pinout

CH6

CH5

CH4

CH2

CH1

CH0

GND

CH7

GND

CH3

GND

Note NC indicates not connected and should not be used.

Panel Mounting a Terminal Block

The TB-12396, TB-12397, TB-12398, and TB-12399 come pre-equipped with a removable DIN rail clip for mounting to a standard DIN rail. The terminal blocks can also be rear panel mounted using the provided pattern of M4 x 0.7 threaded holes.

Figure 14. Terminal Block with DIN Rail Clip

Figure 15. Terminal Block Rear Hole Pattern

4x M4 X 0.7 Threads

7.0 mm [0.276 in] Max Insertion

76.2 mm (3.00 in)

38.1 mm (1.50 in)

76.2 mm (3.00 in)

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