Laurel Electronics provides digital panel meters / controllers, totalizers, counters, loop-powered meters, temperature meters, for all types of transducers or process indication & control.

 

 

 

 


Time Interval of Periodic Events 4-20 mA Current Transmitter


Serial ASCII or Modbus Transmitter, Time Interval of Periodic Events
  From from 1 µs to 199.999 s.  Resolution to 0.2 µs. 
DIN Rail mounted, digitally programmable.


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Features

Isolated 4-20 mA or 0-10V transmitter outputs, selectable. Output resolution: 0.025% of span (12 bits).
For periodic events with width from 1 µs to 199.999 s. Transmitted 6-digit decimal reading.
Resolution to 0.2 µs. Rep rated to 250 kHz.
Inputs from NPN or PNP proximity switches, contact closures, digital logic, magnetic pickups down to 12 mV, or AC inputs up to 250 Vac. Trigger on positive or negative pulse edges.
 5V, 10V or 15V dc excitation output to power transducers. DIN rail mount package only 22.5 mm thick.
Easy setup using Laurel's PC-based Instrument Setup Software. Optional dual solid state relays for alarm or control.

Description

 

The Laureate 4-20 mA transmitter for periodic time events can transmit pulse width or time delay between individual pulses to a resolution of 0.2 µs. It can also display average pulse width or average time delay between multiple pulses. Selectable full-scale ranges go from 0.099999 sec with 0.2 µs resolution (after averaging) to 199.999 sec with 1 ms resolution.

Time interval is measured between inputs on channels A and B. Timing starts when a pulse is applied to Channel A (selectable positive or negative edge), and ends when a pulse is applied to Channel B (selectable positive or negative edge). In case of a single pulsed signal, the A and B inputs can be tied together. A positive or negative slope may be selected to start timing, and the opposite slope must be selected to stop timing. Timing is achieved by counting 5.5 MHz clock pulses. Multiple integral time intervals are averaged over a gate time which is selectable from 10 ms to 199.99 s and also controls the maximum output rate.

Signal Conditioner Board for Laureate Digital Timer Interval TransmitterUniversal Signal Conditioner

The dual-channel signal conditioner used for pulse detection accepts inputs from proximity switches with PNP or NPN output, TTL or CMOS logic, magnetic pickups, contact closures, and other signals from 12 mV to 250 Vac. Jumper selections provide optimum operation for different sensor types and noise conditions. A built-in isolated 5V, 10V or 15V dc excitation supply can power proximity switches and other sensors, and eliminate the need for an external power supply.

Transmitter Output

The analog transmitters output can be selected as 4-20 mA or 0-10V, and is isolated to avoid ground loops. The output is generated by an ultra-linear 12-bit (4096 step) digital-to-analog convert (DAC), whose span can be adjusted from 0 to ±999,999 internal counts and zero can be adjusted from -999,999 to +999,999 internal counts. The analog output has a rated accuracy of ±0.05% of output span.

Transmitter programming is via the unit's three-terminal serial port using Laurel's PC-based Instrument Setup Software. This software can be downloaded from this website at no charge. The required transmitter-to-PC interface cable is available from Laurel (P/N CBL03). Laurel's serial output transmitters and meters can also be part of PC-based data logging systems using Laurel's Datalogging Software, which operates under the Laurel ASCII Protocol. A single software command switches between the Modbus and Laurel ASCII Protocols.


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General Specifications

Pulse Input
Types

Signal Ground
Minimum Signal
Maximum Signal
Maximum Frequency
Contact Debounce
Time Base Accuracy
Span Tempco
Long-term Drift

AC, pulses from NPN, PNP transistors, contact closures, magnetic pickups.

Common ground for channels A & B.
Nine ranges from (-12 to +12 mV) to (+1.25 to +2.1V).
250 Vac
1 MHz, 30 kHz,  250 Hz (selectable).
0, 3, 50 ms (selectable).
Quartz crystal calibrated to ±2 ppm.
±1 ppm/°C (typ)
±5 ppm/year

Time Interval Mode
Timing Start
Timing Stop
Periodic Timing Interval
Gate Time
Time Before Zero Output
Channel A pulse, + or - edges
Channel B pulse, + or - edges
Gate time + 30 ms + 0-2 time intervals
Selectable 10 ms to 199.99 s
Selectable 10 ms to 199.99 s
Resolution
0 - 199.999 s
0 - 99.9999 s
0 - 9.99999 s
0 - .999999 s
0 - .099999 s
1 ms
100 µs
10 µs
1 µs
0.2 µs (after averaging)
Transducer Excitation Output (standard)
Jumper Selection 1
Jumper Selection 2
Jumper Selection 3
10V @ 60 mA, isolated to 50V from signal ground
5V @ 50 mA, isolated to 50V from signal ground
15V @ 60 mA, non-isolated
Dual Relay Output (optional)
Relay Type
Load rating
Two solid state relays, SPST, normally open, Form A
120 mA at 130 Vac or 170 Vdc, 28 ohms series resistance.
Analog Output (optional)  
Output Levels
Compliance, 4-20 mA
Compliance, 0-10V
Output Resolution
Output Accuracy
Output Isolation
0-20 mA, 4-20 mA or  0-10 Vdc (selectable)
10V ( 0-500 ohm load )
2 mA ( 5 kOhm load )
12 bits (4,096 steps)
±0.05% of output span
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 minute test
Power Input  
Standard power
Low power option
Frequency
Power Isolation
95-240V AC ±10% or 90-300V DC
12-30V AC or 10-48V DC
DC or 47-63 Hz
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test.
Mechanical  
Case Dimensions
Case Mounting
Electrical Connections
120 x 101 x 22.5 mm
35 mm rail per DIN EN 50022
Detachable screw clamp plug connectors
Environmental  
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
0°C to 70°C
-40°C to 85°C
95% at 40°C, non-condensing
 

Application Example

Time Interval Mode for Time Delay

Time Interval Mode for Time Delay For periodic pulses applied to A and B channels, time delays can be measured down to 0.2 µs resolution from the rising or falling edge of A to the rising or falling edge of B (selectable).

Time Interval Mode for Pulse Width

Time Interval Mode for Pulse Width The width of periodic pulses (t1 or t2) can be measured by tying the A and B channels together. As for time delay, readings are averaged over a user-selectable gate time.

Timing Process Dynamics with a Panel Meter and Time Interval Meter

Timing Process Dynamics with a Panel Meter or Transmitter The start and stop pulses used for timing can be generated by the dual relay board in a Laureate panel meter or digital counter. For instance, the start and stop pulse edges can be created as temperature passes two alarm setpoints, or temperature cycles in a hysteresis control mode.

Replacing an Oscilloscope with a Laureate Time Interval Meter

Replacing an Oscilloscope with Laureate Time Interval Meters or Transmitters

An oscilloscope is great for viewing and timing pulses in a lab. However, in fixed installations where digital timing accuracy and control outputs are required, a low-cost Laureate time interval meter will be the instrument of choice. Resolution to 0.2 µs is feasible.

Instrumenting a Pulsed Laser System

Instrumenting a laser system using Laureate timing meters or transmitter

Some of the many possibilities in instrumenting a pulsed laser system with Laureate dual-channel counters and transmitters: elapsed time, number of pulses, pulse width, pulse separation, duty cycle, and pulse rep rate.


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Pinout
Laureate Serial Output Transmitters
Pulse Input for Frequency, Rate or Period
(shown with optional analog output and dual relay output)

Pinout, 4-20 mA Transmitter Duty Cycle Input

Transmitter Powering a Single Sensor

Pinout, Pinout, 4-20 mA Transmitter Duty Cycle Input

Pinout, Pinout, 4-20 mA Transmitter Duty Cycle Input
Transmitter Powering Two Sensors Transmitter with Active or Passive Sensors

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