
DRP-8500 Series Low Cost Analog 
to Frequency Modules 
for Micro PLC Digital Inputs
 DRP-8500 Series Connect 
to Micro PLCs High Speed 
Counter Inputs
 DRP-8600 Series Connect 
to Micro PLCs 24 VDC 
Logic Inputs
 Voltage, Current, RTD,
Thermocouple and 
Strain Gage Inputs
 DIN Rail Mountable
The DRP-8500 Series modules offer 
a low cost analog I/O solution for 
micro PLCs. The series is ideal for 
discrete automation applications 
requiring one or two analog I/O 
channels. All models in the series 
interface with the PLC high speed 
counter inputs or pulse outputs. 
Digital signal pulse-width is fixed at 
50 µsec. They will accept a variety 
of analog inputs, such as 
thermocouple, RTD, strain gage, 
voltage, and current. Some DRP8500 models can be connected 
to pulse outputs from a PLC, and 
will then provide an analog output. 
The DRP-8500 series modules have 
an isolated floating optocoupler 
transistor which provides DC 
isolation from the input, output and 
DC power. The output transistor is 
fully floating allowing either source 
or sink connection to the PLC. The 
DRP-8500 resolution is 12 bits.
The DRP-8600 Series modules are 
designed to interface with the lowspeed 24 Vdc logic inputs of a PLC 
for applications requiring additional 
analog inputs. The DRP-8600 
modules output a square wave up to 
500 Hz with a 50-50 duty cycle, 
allowing the PLC to count the 
frequency producing better than 8bit resolution, 1 part in 500. The 
DRP-8600 module has an isolated 
floating optocoupler transistor which 
provides DC isolation from the input, 
output and DC power. The output 
transistor is fully floating allowing 
either source or sink connection to 
the PLC.
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All modules are housed in a 
plastic case with a built-in Ufoot for mounting on standard 
DIN rails. Connections are 
made to screw clamp terminals 
that accept wire sizes 22 AWG 
to 16 AWG.
Connections:
Screw terminals, 
22 to 16 AWG
Power:
24 volts nominal
Size:
42 H x 27 W x 96 mmL 
(1.65 x 1.06 x 3.78")
Common Specifications
(contact engineering for
Weight:
85 g (3 oz)
detailed specifications)
DRP-8500 Series 
shown smaller 
than actual size
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Model Number Input Output 
Analog to Frequency (High Speed Counter Input)
DRP-8505 4 mA to 20 mA 1,000 to 5,000 Hz from floating 
DRP-8506 0 to 5Vdc 0 to 5,000 Hz from floating optocoupler 
DRP-8507 0 to 10Vdc 0 to 5,000 Hz from floating optocoupler
optocoupler
Frequency to Analog (High Speed Counter Input)
DRP-8508 1000 to 5000 Hz optocoupler diode  4 to 20 mA
DRP-8509 0 to 5000 Hz optocoupler diode  0.1 to 5 Vdc
DRP-8510 0 to 2000 Hz optocoupler diode  0.05 to 5 Vdc
DRP-8513 400 to 2000 Hz optocoupler diode  20 mA
DRP-8514 0 to 2000 Hz optocoupler diode  10 Vdc
(7 mA into 3.3 KΩ, 20µS pulse width min)
(7 mA into 3.3 KΩ, 20µS pulse width min)
(7 mA into 3.3 KΩ, 20µS pulse width min)
(7 mA into 3.3 KΩ, 20µS pulse width min)
(7 mA into 3.3 KΩ, 20µS pulse width min)
Thermocouple to Frequency (High Speed Counter Input) 
DRP-8511 Type J T/C 0 to 500°C 100 to 5100 Hz from floating optocoupler 
DRP-8512 Type K T/C 0 to 500°C 100 to 5100 Hz from floating optocoupler
RTD to Frequency (High Speed Counter Input)
DRP-8540 Platinum RTD -100 to +400°C  100 to 5100 Hz from floating optocoupler
100 ohm α= 0.00385 
2 or 3 Wire Connection
Strain Gage to Frequency (High Speed Counter Input)
DRP-8555 0 to 50 mV Differential Signal  0 to 5 KHz from floating optocoupler
from full bridge Strain Gage, 
10 V excitation provided
Analog to Frequency (Low Speed Pulse Input)
DRP-8605 4-20 mA 100-500 Hz from floating optocoupler 
DRP-8606 0-5 Vdc 
DRP-8607 0-10 Vdc 0-500 Hz from floating optocoupler
Type J T/C to Frequency Converters(Low Speed Pulse Input)
DRP-8611 Type J T/C 0 to 1000°C 10-1100 Hz from floating optocoupler 
DRP-8612 Type K T/C 0 to 1250°C 5 Hz to 630 Hz from floating optocoupler
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