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Overview
Installation and Wiring
Table of Contents
Preface
Who Should Use This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preface-1
How to Use This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preface-1
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. This
preface covers the following topics:
Who should use this manual
How to use this manual
Related publications
Conventions used in this manual
Rockwell Automation support
Who Should Use This
Manual
How to Use This Manual
Use this manual if you are responsible for designing, installing, programming,
or troubleshooting control systems that use the Allen-Bradley Compact I/O
system.
As much as possible, we organized this manual to explain, in a task-by-task
manner, how to install, configure, program, operate and troubleshoot a control
system using the 1769 isolated analog I/O modules.
Manual Contents
ForSee
An overview of the analog input and output modulesChapter 1
Installation and wiring guidelinesChapter 2
Input module addressing, configuration, and status informationChapter 3
Output module addressing, configuration, and status informationChapter 4
Information on module diagnostics and troubleshootingChapter 5
Specifications for the input and output modulesAppendix A
Information on addressing and configuration using MicroLogix 1500 and
RSLogix 500 software
Information on configuring the module using CompactLogix and RSLogix
5000 software
Information on configuring the module using the 1769-ADN DeviceNet
adapter and RSNetWorx software
Information on understanding two’s complement binary numbersAppendix E
Definitions of terms used in this manualGlossary
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Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
2 Preface
Related Documentation
The table below provides a listing of publications that contain important
information about MicroLogix 1500 systems.
ForRead this documentDocument number
A user manual containing information on how to install,
use and program your MicroLogix 1500 controller.
A user manual containing information on how to install,
and use your 1769-ADN DeviceNet adapter.
A user manual containing information on how to install,
use and program your 1769-L20 and -L30 CompactLogix
controllers.
A user manual containing information on how to install,
use and program your 1769-L31, -L32C, -L32E, -L35CR
and -L35E CompactLogix controllers.
An overview of 1769 Compact I/O modules.Compact I/O Selection Guide1769-SG002
An overview of the MicroLogix 1500 System, including
the 1769 Compact I/O system.
In-depth information on grounding and wiring
Allen-Bradley programmable controllers.
MicroLogix 1500 User Manual1764-UM001
DeviceNet Adapter User Manual1769-UM001
CompactLogix User Manual1769-UM007
CompactLogix System User Manual1769-UM011
MicroLogix 1500 System Overview1764-SO001
Allen-Bradley Programmable Controller Grounding and
Wiring Guidelines
1770-4.1
If you would like a manual, you can:
download a free electronic version from the internet at
www.literature.rockwellautomation.com.
purchase a printed manual by contacting your local distributor or
Rockwell Automation representative.
Conventions Used in This
Manual
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The following conventions are used throughout this manual.
Bulleted lists (like this one) provide information, not procedural steps.
Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical information.
Bold type is used for emphasis.
Chapter
Controller
Analog I/O
Module
Valve
Level Sensor
Analog Input Wired
to Tank
Analog Output
Wired to Valve
1
Overview
This chapter explains how analog data is used, describes the 1769-IF4I isolated
analog input module, and describes the 1769-OF4CI and 1769-OF4VI isolated
analog output modules. Included is information about:
the use of analog I/O.
the modules’ hardware and diagnostic features.
an overview of the 1769 analog input system operation.
an overview of the 1769 analog output system operation.
How to Use Analog I/O Data
Analog refers to the representation of numerical quantities by the
measurement of continuous physical variables. Analog applications are present
in many forms. The following application shows a typical use of analog data.
In this application, the controller controls the amount of fluid in a holding
tank by adjusting the valve opening. The valve is initially open 100%. As the
fluid level in the tank approaches the preset point, the controller modifies the
output to close the valve 90%, 80%, and so on, continuously adjusting the
valve to maintain the fluid level.
Figure 1.1 Analog I/O Application Example
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General Description
The 1769-IF4I isolated analog input module converts and digitally stores
analog data for retrieval by controllers, such as the CompactLogix controller or
the MicroLogix 1500 controller. The module supports connections from any
combination of as many as four voltage or current analog sensors. The
1769-IF4I input module provides four, isolated-differential analog input
channels.
The 1769-OF4CI and -OF4VI isolated output modules each provide four,
isolated differential analog output channels.
The modules provide the following input/output types/ranges:
Table 1.1 Normal and Full Ranges
Normal Operating Input RangeFull Module Range
±10V dc± 10.5V dc
1…5V dc0.5…5.25V dc
0…5V dc-0.5…+5.25V dc
0…10V dc-0.5…+10.5V dc
0…20 mA0…21 mA
4…20 mA3.2…21 mA
The data can be configured on board each module as:
engineering Units.
scaled-for-PID.
percent.
raw/proportional data.
Hardware Features
The modules contain removable terminal blocks. The modules’ channels are
isolated from each other and are normally wired as differential inputs or
outputs. Single-ended applications can be supported by wiring the negative
terminal of each channel to the other channel’s negative terminals; however,
this eliminates the channel-to-channel isolation provided by the modules.
Module configuration is normally done via the controller’s programming
software. In addition, some controllers support configuration via the user
program. In either case, the module configuration is stored in the memory of
the controller. Refer to your controller’s user manual for more information.
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Figure 1.2 Isolated Analog Modules’ Hardware Features
10a
10b
4
10
2b
3
2a
1
5a
9
5b
6
7a
7b
8b
7b
8a
7a
1769-IF
4I
DANGER
Do Not Remove RTB Under Power
Unless Area is Non-Hazardous
Ensure Adjacent
Bus Lever is Unlatched/Latched
Before/After
Removing/Inserting Module
N/C
Ch3+
N/C
Ch3-
Ch1+
Ch1-
N/C
Ch3_iRtn
N/C
Ch0+
Ch0-
Ch2+
Ch2-
Ch0_iRtn
N/C
Ch2_iRtn
N/C
Ch1_iRtn
OK
Analog
OK
Analog
Overview 1-3
Table 1.2 Isolated Modules’ Feature Descriptions
ItemDescription
1Bus lever (with locking function)
2aUpper-panel mounting tab
2bLower-panel mounting tab
3Module status LEDs
4Module door with terminal identification label
5aMovable bus connector with female pins
5bStationary bus connector with male pins
6Nameplate label
7aUpper tongue-and-groove slots
7bLower tongue-and-groove slots
8aUpper DIN-rail latch
8bLower DIN-rail latch
9Write-on label for user identification tags
10Removable terminal block (RTB) with finger-safe cover
10aRTB upper retaining screw
10bRTB lower retaining screw
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1
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System Power Supply
Compact I/O
Compact I/O
Compact I/O
End Cap
CompactLogix Controller
or I/O Communication
Adapter
Compact I/O
Compact I/O
Compact I/O
or
Power Supply Distance
Compact I/O
Compact I/O
Compact I/O
Compact I/O
End Cap
MicroLogix 1500 Controller
with Integrated System
Power Supply
Power Supply Distance
General Diagnostic Features
The analog modules contain diagnostic features that can help you identify the
source of problems that may occur when cycling power or during normal
channel operation.
These power cycle and channel diagnostics are explained in chapter 5.
System Overview
The modules communicate to the controller through the bus interface. The
modules also receive 5 and 24V dc power through the bus interface.
You can install as many analog modules as your power supply can support.
However, the modules may not be located more than eight modules away from
the system power supply.
Figure 1.3 Determine Power Supply Distance
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System Operation
When you cycle power, the module performs a check of its internal circuits,
memory, and basic functions. During this time, the module status OK LED
remains off. If no faults are found during power-cycle diagnostics, the module
status OK LED is turned on.
After power-cycle checks are complete, the module waits for valid channel
configuration data. If an invalid configuration is detected, the module
generates a configuration error. Once a channel is properly configured and
enabled, it begins the analog-to-digital or digital-to-analog conversion process.
Input Modules
Each time a channel is read by the input module, that analog data value is
tested by the module for an over-range or under-range condition. If any of
these conditions are detected, unique bits are set in the channel status word.
The channel status word is described in the 1769-IF4I Input Data File on
page 3-3.
The controller reads the two’s complement binary converted analog data from
the modules. This typically occurs at the end of the program scan or when
commanded by the control program. If the controller and the modules
determine that the bus data transfer was made without error, the data is used
in your control program.
Output Modules
The output modules monitor channels for over-range and under-range
conditions and can also clamp the outputs at designated levels (if enabled by
the user program). If such conditions are detected, a unique bit is set in the
channel status word.
The channel status word is described in the 1769-OF4CI and -OF4VI Output
Data File on page 4-3.
The output modules receive two’s complement binary values from the bus
master. This typically occurs at the end of the program scan or when
commanded by the control program. If the controller and the module
determine that the bus transfer was completed without error, the output
module converts the data to an analog output signal.
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ADC
OPTO
LED
OPTO
DC / DC
Converter
High
Impendence
Ch0+
Ch0-
Ch0_iRtn
ADC
OPTO
OPTO
DC / DC
Converter
High
Impendence
Ch0+
Ch0-
Ch0_iRtn
CPU
ASICBUS
Module Operation
The following sections describe the input and output modules’ block diagrams.
Input Module Block Diagram
The input module’s input circuitry consists of four isolated-differential analog
inputs each with it’s own analog-to-digital (A/D) converter. The A/D
converter reads the selected input signal and converts it to a digital value that is
presented to the controller.
Figure 1.4 1769-IF4I Block Diagram
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DAC
0
OPTO
LED
OPTO
OPTO
OPTO
DC / DC
Converter
DC / DC
Converter
CPU
ASICBUS
0
Iout0+
Iout0-
+
_
DAC
3
3
Iout3+
Iout3-
+
_
Output Modules Block Diagram
The output modules use one digital-to-analog (D/A) converter per isolated
output channel to convert the digital output data from the controller to an
analog output signal.
Figure 1.5 1769-OF4CI Block Diagram
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DAC
0
OPTO
LED
OPTO
OPTO
OPTO
DC / DC
Converter
DC / DC
Converter
CPU
ASICBUS
DAC
3
3
Vout3+
Vout3-
+
_
0
Vout0+
Vout0-
+
_
Figure 1.6 1769-OF4VI Block Diagram
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Module Field Calibration
Each isolated analog modules’s calibration is guaranteed by its design. No field
calibration is required.
Installation and Wiring
This chapter tells you how to:
determine the power requirements for the modules.
avoid electrostatic damage.
install the module.
wire the module’s terminal block.
wire input devices.
wire output devices.
Chapter
2
Compliance to European
Union Directives
This product is approved for installation within the European Union and EEA
regions. It has been designed and tested to meet the following directives.
EMC Directive
The analog modules are tested to meet Council Directive 2004/108/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and the following standards, in whole
or in part, documented in a technical construction file:
EMC – Generic Immunity Standard, Part 6-2 - Industrial Environment
This product is intended for use in an industrial environment.
Low Voltage Directive
This product is tested to meet Council Directive 2006/95/ECLow Voltage, by
applying the safety requirements of EN 61131-2 Programmable Controllers,
Part 2 – Equipment Requirements and Tests.
For specific information required by EN61131-2, see the appropriate sections
in this publication, as well as the following Allen-Bradley publications:
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Industrial Automation, Wiring and Grounding Guidelines for Noise
Immunity, publication 1770-4.1
Automation Systems Catalog, publication B113
Power Requirements
General Considerations
The modules receive power through the bus interface from the +5V dc/+24V
dc system power supply.
Table 2.1 Maximum Current Draw
Module5V dc24V dc
1769-IF4I (Series A)145 mA125 mA
1769-OF4CI (Series A)145 mA140 mA
1769-OF4VI (Series A)145 mA75 mA
The Compact I/O system is suitable for use in an industrial environment
when installed in accordance with these instructions. Specifically, this
equipment is intended for use in clean, dry environments (Pollution degree
(1)
) and to circuits not exceeding Over Voltage Category II
2
60664-1).
(3)
(2)
(IEC
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Pollution Degree 2 is an environment where, normally, only non-conductive pollution occurs except that
occasionally a temporary conductivity caused by condensation shall be expected.
(2)
Over Voltage Category II is the load level section of the electrical distribution system. At this level transient
voltages are controlled and do not exceed the impulse voltage capability of the product’s insulation.
(3)
Pollution Degree 2 and Over Voltage Category II are International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
designations.
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ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Hazardous Location Considerations
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D or
non-hazardous locations only. The following attention statement applies to use
in hazardous locations.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Substitution of components may impair suitability for
Class I, Division 2.
Do not replace components or disconnect equipment
unless power has been switched off or the area is
known to be non-hazardous.
Do not connect or disconnect components unless
power has been switched off or the area is known to be
non-hazardous.
This product must be installed in an enclosure.
All wiring must comply with N.E.C. article 501-4(b).
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated circuits or
semiconductors if you touch analog I/O module bus
connector pins or the terminal block on the input module.
Follow these guidelines when you handle the module:
Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential.
Wear an approved wrist-strap grounding device.
Do not touch the bus connector or connector pins.
Do not touch circuit components inside the module.
Use a static-safe work station, if available.
When it is not in use, keep the module in its
static-shield box.
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ATTENTION
Remove Power
Remove power before removing or inserting this module.
When you remove or insert a module with power applied,
an electrical arc may occur. An electrical arc can cause
personal injury or property damage by:
sending an erroneous signal to your system’s field
devices, causing unintended machine motion.
causing an explosion in a hazardous environment.
Electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both
the module and its mating connector and may lead to
premature failure.
Reduce Noise
Most applications require installation in an industrial enclosure to reduce the
effects of electrical interference. Analog inputs and outputs are highly
susceptible to electrical noise. Electrical noise coupled to the analog inputs will
reduce the performance (accuracy) of the module.
Group your modules to minimize adverse effects from radiated electrical noise
and heat. Consider the following conditions when selecting a location for the
analog module. Position the module:
away from sources of electrical noise such as hard-contact switches,
relays, and ac motor drives.
away from modules which generate significant radiated heat, such as the
1769-IA16 module. Refer to the module’s heat dissipation specification.
In addition, route shielded, twisted-pair analog input and output wiring away
from any high-voltage I/O wiring.
Protect the Circuit Board from Contamination
The printed circuit boards of the analog modules must be protected from dirt,
oil, moisture, and other airborne contaminants. To protect these boards, the
system must be installed in an enclosure suitable for the environment. The
interior of the enclosure should be kept clean and the enclosure door should
be kept closed whenever possible.
System Assembly
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The module can be attached to the controller or an adjacent I/O module
before or after mounting.
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6
5
4
3
1
1
2
For mounting instructions, see Panel Mounting Using the Dimensional
Template on page 2-7, or DIN-rail Mount on page 2-8. To work with a system
that is already mounted, see Replace a Single Module Within a System on page
2-8.
Figure 2.1 Assemble the Compact I/O System
1. Disconnect power.
2. Check that the bus lever of the module to be installed is in the unlocked
(fully right) position.
3. Use the upper and lower tongue-and-groove slots (1) to secure the
modules together (or to a controller).
4. Move the module back along the tongue-and-groove slots until the bus
connectors (2) line up with each other.
5. Push the bus lever back slightly to clear the positioning tab (3). Use your
fingers or a small screwdriver.
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ATTENTION
IMPORTANT
ATTENTION
Host Controller
Compact I/O
Compact I/O
Compact I/O
Compact I/O
Compact I/O
End Cap
SideSide
Top
Bottom
6. To allow communication between the controller and module, move the
bus lever fully to the left (4) until it clicks. Ensure it is locked firmly in
place.
When attaching I/O modules, it is very important
that the bus connectors are securely locked together
to be sure of proper electrical connection.
7. Attach an end cap terminator (5) to the last module in the system by
using the tongue-and-groove slots as before.
8. Lock the end cap bus terminator (6).
A 1769-ECR or 1769-ECL right or left end cap must be
used to terminate the end of the bus.
Mount
During panel or DIN rail mounting of all devices, be sure
that all debris (that is, metal chips or wire strands) is kept
from falling into the module. Debris that falls into the
module could cause damage when you cycle power.
Minimum Spacing
Maintain spacing from enclosure walls, wireways, or adjacent equipment.
Allow 50 mm (2 in.) of space on all sides for adequate ventilation.
Figure 2.2 Space Requirements
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TIP
l Mounting
Host Controller
Refer to host controller documentation for this dimension.
Spacing for single-wide modules 35 mm (1.378 in.).
Overall hole spacing tolerance:
±0.4 mm (0.016 in.).
Spacing for one-and-a-half-wide modules 52.5 mm (2.067 in.).
Locate holes every 17.5 mm (0.689 in.) to allow for a
mix of single-wide and one-and-a-half-wide modules
(for example, the 1769-OA16 module).
Panel Mount
Mount the module to a panel using two screws per module. Use M4 or #8
panhead screws. Mounting screws are required on every module.
Figure 2.3 Panel Mounting Using the Dimensional Template
Panel Mounting Procedure Using Modules as a Template
The following procedure allows you to use the assembled modules as a
template for drilling holes in the panel. If you have sophisticated
panel-mounting equipment, you can use the dimensional template provided.
Due to module mounting hole tolerance, it is important to follow these
procedures.
1. On a clean work surface, assemble no more than three modules.
2. Using the assembled modules as a template, carefully mark the center of
all module-mounting holes on the panel.
3. Return the assembled modules to the clean work surface, including any
previously mounted modules.
4. Drill and tap the mounting holes for the recommended M4 or #8 screw.
5. Place the modules back on the panel, and check for proper hole
alignment.
6. Attach the modules to the panel using the mounting screws.
If mounting more modules, mount only the last one of this
group and put the others aside. This reduces remounting
time during drilling and tapping of the next group.
7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 for any remaining modules.
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TIP
DIN-rail Mount
The module can be mounted using the following DIN rails:
35 x 7.5 mm (EN 50 022 - 35 x 7.5) or 35 x 15 mm (EN 50 022 - 35 x 15).
Before mounting the module on a DIN rail, close the DIN rail latches. Press
the DIN rail mounting area of the module against the DIN rail. The latches
will momentarily open and lock into place.
Replace a Single Module
Within a System
The module can be replaced while the system is mounted to a panel (or DIN
rail). Follow these steps in order:
1. Remove power.
Remove power before removing or inserting this module.
When you remove or insert a module with power applied,
an electrical arc may occur. An electrical arc can cause
personal injury or property damage by:
sending an erroneous signal to your system’s field
devices, causing unintended machine motion.
causing an explosion in a hazardous environment.
Electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both
the module and its mating connector and may lead to
premature failure.
2. On the module to be removed, remove the upper and lower mounting
screws from the module (or open the DIN latches using a flat-blade or
Phillips screwdriver).
3. Move the bus lever to the right to disconnect (unlock) the bus.
4. On the right-side adjacent module, move its bus lever to the right
(unlock) to disconnect it from the module to be removed.
5. Gently slide the disconnected module forward. If you feel excessive
resistance, check that the module has been disconnected from the bus,
and that both mounting screws have been removed (or DIN latches
opened).
It may be necessary to rock the module slightly from front
to back to remove it, or, in a panel-mounted system, to
loosen the screws of adjacent modules.
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6. Before installing the replacement module, be sure that the bus lever on
the module to be installed and on the right-side adjacent module are in
the unlocked (fully right) position.
7. Slide the replacement module into the open slot.
8. Connect the modules together by locking (fully left) the bus levers on
the replacement module and the right-side adjacent module.
9. Replace the mounting screws (or snap the module onto the DIN rail).
Field Wiring Connections
Use the following information to properly make field wiring connections.
Ground
This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded mounting surface
such as a metal panel. Additional grounding connections from the module’s
mounting tabs or DIN rail (if used) are not required unless the mounting
surface cannot be grounded. Refer to Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation
Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1, for additional
information.
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System Wiring Guidelines
Consider the following when wiring your system.
General Guidelines
Channels are isolated from each other.
Do not use the analog module’s NC terminals as connection points.
To ensure optimum accuracy, limit overall cable impedance by keeping
your cable as short as possible. Locate the I/O system as close to your
sensors or actuators as your application will permit.
Use Belden 8761, or equivalent, shielded wire.
Keep shield connection to ground as short as possible.
Under normal conditions, the drain wire and shield junction must be
connected to earth ground via a panel or DIN rail mounting screw at
the analog I/O module end.
(1)
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(1)
In environments where high-frequency noise may be present, it may be necessary to directly ground cable
shields to earth at the module end and via a 0.1µF capacitor at the sensor end.
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V in
Vs
Ri
Rc
RcRs
+
-
1769-IF4I Input Module Guidelines
If multiple power supplies are used with analog inputs, the power supply
commons must be kept at potentials that do not result in the module’s
working voltage rating being exceeded.
The 1769-IF4I module does not provide loop power for analog inputs.
Use power supplies that match the input transmitter specifications.
Differential analog inputs are more immune to noise than single-ended
analog inputs.
Voltages on Ch+, Ch-, and Ch_IRtn for a single, isolated channel of the
1769-IF4I module must not exceed the module’s maximum overload
levels.
1769-IF4I channels used as current inputs require a jumper to be placed
between a channel’s CH_IRtn and Ch- terminals.
1769-OF4CI and -OF4VI Output Modules Guidelines
Voltage outputs (Vout 0+ to Vout 3+ for 1769-OF4VI) of the output
module are referenced to each channel’s Vout- terminal (channels are
isolated from each other). Load resistance for a voltage output channel
must be equal to or greater than 2 k.
Current outputs (Iout 0+ to Iout 3+ for 1769-OF4CI) of the output
module source current that returns to each channel’s Iout- terminal
(channels are isolated from each other). Load resistance for a current
output channel must remain between 0 and 500 .
Effect of Transducer/Sensor and Cable Length Impedance on Voltage Input
Accuracy
For voltage inputs, the length of the cable used between the transducer/sensor
and the 1769-IF4I module can affect the accuracy of the data provided by the
module.
Rc = DC resistance of the cable (each conductor) depending on
cable length
Rs = Source impedance of analog transducer/sensor input
Ri = Impedance of the voltage input (1 M for 1769-IF4I)
Vs = Voltage source (voltage at the transducer/sensor input device)
Vin = Measured potential at the module input
%Ai = Percent added inaccuracy in a voltage-based system due
to source and cable impedance.
For example, for Belden 8761 two conductor, shielded cable:
Rc = 16 /1000 ft
Rs = 0 (ideal source)
Table 2.2 Effect of Cable Length on Input Accuracy
Length of Cable,
m(ft)
50 (164)2.6250.000525%
100 (328)5.250.00105%
200 (656)10.500.0021%
300 (984)15.750.00315%
DC Resistance of the Cable,
Rc ()
Accuracy Impact at the
Input Module
As input source impedance (Rs) and/or resistance (dc) of the cable (Rc) get
larger, system accuracy decreases. If you determine that the inaccuracy error is
significant, implementing the following equation in the control program can
compensate for the added inaccuracy error due to the impedance of the source
and cable.
Publication 1769-UM014B-EN-P - May 2010
In a current loop system, source and cable impedance do
not impact system accuracy.