Red Lion Converter Modules User Manual

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BLACK

OUTPUT LEADS: 6" (150mm) Long
22GA Stranded, 300V Insulation

INPUT LEADS: 6"(150mm) Long, 22GA. VCM
and TCM Leads have 600V Insulation. LCM has
3 Leads with 300V Insulation. (For color codes
see specific model.)

1.12 (28.5)

1.52 (38.5)

0.71
(18)

0.45

(11.5)

SELF STICK
ADHESIVE PAD

OUTPUT

INPUT

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CONVERTER MODULES

ADAPTS MANY RED LION CONTROLS’ COUNTERS AND ACCESSORIES

TO A WIDE RANGE OF SIGNAL SOURCES

Bulletin No. VCM-A
Drawing No. LP0646
Released 02/10

VCM - VOLTAGE CONVERTER MODULES

Converts AC/DC voltages to an acceptable signal input for many RLC counters
and accessories and provides input/output voltage isolation.

TCM - TRIAC CONVERTER MODULE

Accepts unloaded, high off-state leakage triac output from sensors and
programmable controllers.

LCM - LOGIC CONVERTER MODULE

Interfaces with CMOS, TTL, and other logic circuits up to +28 VDC, at speeds to
50 KHz. Allows Cub Counters to share sensor outputs with other series counters.

These miniature sized modules are completely encapsulated in PVC, which
provides protection against oil, water, dirt, and mechanical damage. They can be
quickly and easily mounted to most surfaces by using the self-stick adhesive pad.

VCM - VOLTAGE CONVERTER MODULES

These modules provide a convenient way to adapt RLC Counters to most any
machine control voltage signal. They also make it easy to upgrade electro­mechanical counter installations with RLC Counters.

VCM’s are available in two input voltage ranges that cover the spectrum
from 4-270 V. The non-polarized input of these modules will accept A.C. (50/60
Hz) or D.C. voltages at input cycles up to 30 Hz. The output uses MOSFET
technology that is compatible with either the L.S. Count or Remote Reset inputs
of RLC Counters. Electrical isolation between input and output is achieved by
means of an internal opto-isolator rated at 2300 VRMS.

DIMENSIONS FOR VCM, TCM, & LCM In inches (mm)

SPECIFICATIONS

1. INPUT: VCM1 = 4 to 50 VAC/DC, 50/60 Hz

2. OUTPUT: Solid state DC contact closure

3. FREQUENCY: Max output frequency 20 Hz

4. ENVIRONMENT: 0-50 ºC

VCM2 = 50 to 270 VAC/DC, 50/60 Hz

Output rating: 30 VDC at 100 mA max
Output Isolation: 2300 V
Off State Leakage: 1 A max

RMS

1

TCM - TRIAC CONVERTER MODULE

CUB CONTROLLER

COMMON

RST. EN.

REM. RST.

L.S. CNT.

H.S. CNT.

BLUE

OR

BLK

TO EXT. D.C.
SUPPLY +5 TO
28VDC, 8mA

INPUT COUNT
PULSE
V = 2.5 TO 28VDC
V = +1.0V

COMMON

IH

IL

WHITE

BLACK

ALTERNATE CONNECTION
FOR SWITCH CONTACT
INPUT (SEE TEXT)

INPUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

RELAY
COIL

EXISTING CONTACT
USED TO OPERATE
RELAY

MACHINE
CONTROL
VOLTAGE

RESET CONTACT

MACHINE
CONTROL
VOLTAGE

ORANGE

ORANGE

ORANGE

ORANGE

BLACK

BLACK

COUNT

VCM/TCM

VCM/TCM

RESET

REMOTE

RLC COUNTER

COUNT

RESET

COMMON

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The TCM is a specialized version of the VCM. It is specifically designed to
operate with photo-electric sensors and programmable controllers that have 115
VAC Triac outputs. Due to protective suppression circuits connected in parallel
with Triacs, these outputs have a high OFF-State Leakage current, which, if
unloaded, is sufficient to keep a VCM in the ON condition continuously.

The TCM incorporates a current bias that offsets output leakage currents
up to 4 mA and allows the application of RLC Counters to most unloaded
Triac outputs. These modules are available for operation with 115 VAC ±10%
50/60 Hz only. They operate at count rates up to 10 cps, and also provide
input/output electrical isolation. Connections for the TCM are the same as
those for the VCM.

Note: VCM’s can be used with Triac outputs that are also driving substantial

loads, since the load will shunt the leakage current away from the VCM input.

TYPICAL CONNECTION EXAMPLE FOR VCM & TCM

(Shown with optional VCM for Control Voltage Remote Reset)

Consult Connections and Configurations set up information in counter
instruction literature for wiring. Reference switch and contact input information.

SPECIFICATIONS

1. INPUT: 115 VAC  10% (50/60 Hz) 10 mA max current draw

2. FREQUENCY: 10 Hz max output

3. OUTPUT: Solid state DC contact closure

Output rating: 30 VDC at 100 mA
Output Isolation: 2300 V
Off State Leakage: 1 A max

4. ENVIRONMENT: 0-50 ºC

RMS

LCM - CONVERTER MODULE

The LCM adapts CUB* Counters to practically any type of logic and sensor
output, and to any count signal voltage from +3 to +28 VDC. The module
accepts input count pulses from NPN Open-Collector Transistor outputs,
Bi-Polar outputs, or sourcing outputs such as Emitter-Follower or PNP Open­Collector Transistors (Sourcing outputs must be externally loaded with a load of
10 Kohms or less). The LCM output is a Bi-Polar drive that is compatible with
either the Low-Speed or High-Speed Counter inputs as well as the Remote
Reset input** of the CUB Counters. The output is inverted with respect to the
input which causes the CUB Counter to increment on the leading (positive
going) edge of a count pulse. Power for operation of the LCM can be normally
obtained from the existing D.C. power supply used to operate the sensor or other
logic circuitry. When count pulse signals are generated by switch contacts the
LCM output can be applied to the L.S. input of the CUB to de-bounce these
pulses. Minimum pulse width when driving the L.S. input is 10 msec and
maximum count rate is 50 cps.

* LCM intended for use with CUB1,2,3,and 7.
** When used to operate Remote Reset input, the LCM will reset counter when

input to LCM goes high due to signal inversion.

SPECIFICATIONS

1. POWER: 5 to 28 VDC, 8 mA max

2. INPUT: V

3. OUTPUT: Bipolar 3 VDC with 1 mA sink/source (output should not be

connected to voltage levels above 3.5 VDC)

4. FREQUENCY: MAX input/output frequency = 50 KHz (see counter input

for frequency limitations)

5. ENVIRONMENT: 0-50 ºC

2

= +2.5 to 28 VDC, 500 A max source

IH

VIL = +1.0 VDC, 50 A max sink

INPUT

BLACK

BLUE

ORANGE

5 TO 28VDC

SUPPLY

LCM

LCM

INPUT

BLACK

SUPPLY

5 TO 28VDC

ORANGE

BLUE

+-

SENSOR
OR LOGIC
CIRCUIT

LCM

INPUT

BLACK

SUPPLY

5 TO 28VDC

ORANGE

BLUE

+-

SENSOR
OR LOGIC
CIRCUIT

10K

TYPICAL INPUTS TO LCM

CMOS OR TTL NPN OPEN COLLECTOR

(SINK OUTPUT)

PNP OPEN COLLECTOR

(SOURCE OUTPUT)

ORDERING INFORMATION

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION INPUT VOLTAGE

VCM Voltage Converter Module

4 - 50 V AC/DC yellow VCM10000

50 - 270 V AC/DC white VCM20000

OUTPUT WIRE

COLOR

TCM Triac Converter Module 115 VAC ±10% white/green trace TCM10000
LCM Logic Converter Module

+3 to +28 VDC (signal)

+5 to +28 VDC (supply)

white LCM10000

PART NUMBER

3

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