SIGNAL CONDITIONING &

ISO 9001:2008 ISOLATION

Certified THERMOCOUPLE- LINEARIZED O/P

Sensor signal conditioner

(THERMOCOUPLE TO MA CONVERTER (LINEARIZED))
MODEL NO.4.0-LTCI-XX

Salient Features

Programmable Thermocouple (TC) Amplifier unit with Diagnostic & Alarm

Programmable TC type selection ( J, K, B, E, R, S, T, N)
Programmable temperature range selection for 4-20mA O/P.
Software linearization algorithm achieves accuracy better than +/- 0.2%.
In-built Cold-Junction compensation (CJC) with Enable/Disable option.
Sensor FAULT (SF) detection with Digital Alarm Signal O/P.
DIP-Switch setting of 4-20mA O/P signal value on SF condition.
(Under Range / Over Range / Hold Last Process Value)
Output Wire Break (WB) indications.
Dual 4-20mA O/P with individual setting of O/P value on SF

Address: #2 & 3, Vishwas, Karnik Road, Off. Murbad Road, Kalyan (W) 421 301, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Tel: +91-251-2322576 / 2203389 Telfax: +91-251- 2325849.
Email: [email protected] Website: www.canopusinstruments.com
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Product Overview

The Sensor Signal Conditioner type 4.0-LTCI-XX is a Programmable Thermocouple (TC)

Interface Unit with Diagnostic and Alarm capability. The unit can be programmed to interface
to standard Thermocouple types J, K, B, E, R, S, T, & N. Thermocouple Temperature ranges
for Full Scale output signal are selectable to obtain maximum resolution of the analog output
signals.

This unit performs the function of converting a TC signal into Single or Dual Isolated and
Linerarized 4-20mA output signals. Complex software algorithms ensure very good stability
and linearity levels of 0.1% of FS are achieved over the entire input range.

In-built Cold Junction Compensation (CJC) facility is provided. The user has the option to
ENABLE/DISABLE the CJC function in the analog output of the module.

The unit incorporates an additional Diagnostic feature of SENSOR FAULT (SF) detection and
ALARM output. The in-built unique sensor checking circuit performs a periodic Health Check
operation to detect sensor fault. When a fault condition is detected it activates the SF
indication (Red LED) on the front panel on the module. A logic output signal (24VDC) is also
provided by the module which is used as an Alarm signal to warn an external control system
about Sensor Fault condition.

Additionally a DIP switch is provided to allow the user to select the output signal value set by
the module in case of a Sensor Fault condition. The following options are selectable,

a. UPSCALE on Sensor Fault i.e. O/P > 22mA.

b. DOWNSCALE on Sensor Fault i.e. O/P< 3.6mA.
c. HOLD LAST VALUE on Sensor Fault.
d. Do nothing. i.e. Output will follow Input (0mA on Sensor Fault.)

In a Dual output type unit, both the outputs can be individually set by the user to be set to
any of the above values in case of SENSOR FAULT condition.

Output Wire Break (WB) indications are also provided on the unit. This will indicate 4-20mA
Output Open Circuit condition or load resistance >1KOhm across output. Other LED
indications provided on the unit are, Input UNDERRANGE (UR), OVERRANGE (OR), & SYSTEM
HEALTH (SH).

Address: #2 & 3, Vishwas, Karnik Road, Off. Murbad Road, Kalyan (W) 421 301, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Tel: +91-251-2322576 / 2203389 Telfax: +91-251- 2325849.
Email: [email protected] Website: www.canopusinstruments.com
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The unit is offered with factory programmed TC type selection, CJC ENABLE/DISABLE &
Temp. Range setting. The user can configure the DIP switch settings to set output response in
Sensor Fault condition.
Technical Specifications
Thermocouple Input Options:
Input Signal J Type(-210 to +1200C)* Factory Set
K Type(-270 to +1372C)*
E Type(-270 to +1000C)*
B Type(0 to +1820C)*
R Type(-50 to +1768C)*
S Type(-50 to +1768C)*
T Type(-270 to +400C)*
N Type(-270 to +1300C)*
(*: Max. Measurement Range)
Cold Junction Compensation(CJC) Provided In built
CJC ENABLE/DISABLE
Output Signal Output Options:
4-20mA.
No of Outputs Two (Max)
Load Resistance For Output Current 1KOhm Max.

Performance Accuracy 0.2% of Span

Linearity TC Input (mV)v/sOutput:0.1%
Linearization TC non-linearity is compensated by the
unit.
Temperature Drift <0.01% / C
Response Time < 500mSec
Alarm Output Active on SENSOR FAULT
condition.24VDC, 50mA (Max.)
Dip Switch Setting Allow the user to select the output signal
value set by the module.
Calibration Span (Trimpot )

General Specifications
Isolation 2KV - 3 Port.
Leakage Current <5mA.
Power Supply Voltage 24VDC(nominal)
Operating Range 18 to 36 VDC
Ripple < 100 mVpp
Power Supply Current 200mA.Max
Enclosure Single Output W - 45mm
ABS Plastic, 35 mm DIN Rail H - 75mm
Mounted. IP40 Protection class. D - 115mm

Termination Screw type terminals suitable for 1.5mmsq. Wire

Operating temp. range 0 60C

Storage temp. range 0 80C
Address: #2 & 3, Vishwas, Karnik Road, Off. Murbad Road, Kalyan (W) 421 301, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Relative Humidity 0 90%
Tel: +91-251-2322576 / 2203389 Telfax: +91-251-
RH 2325849.
Non-Condensing
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3000 mts above MSL
Max. Altitude
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Mechanical Details:

PIN Details
1 + I/P (TC Input)
2 - I/P (TC Input)
3 SHLD (TC Input)
4 + 24V DC (Supply)
5 GND(Supply)
6 Alarm O/P
7 - (O/P)Output2
8 +(O/P)Output2
9 - (O/P)Output1
10 +(O/P)Output1

In case of a sensor fault condition.(Refer Table 1.1)

LED Indications System Health : SH (Green/red)
Under range UR (Red)
Over range OR (Red)
Sensor Fault Both UR & OR (Red).
O/P 1 Open WB1 (Red)
O/P 2 Open WB2 (Red)

Switch No. Switch Position Function Description

1 2 OFF OFF CH1: UPSCALE on Sensor Fault i.e. O/P > 22mA
1 2 OFF ON CH1: DOWNSCALE on Sensor Fault i.e. O/P< 3.6mA
1 2 ON OFF CH1: HOLD LAST VALUE on Sensor Fault
1 2 ON ON CH1: Do nothing
i.e. Output will follow Input (0mA on Sensor Fault.)
3 4 OFF OFF CH2: UPSCALE on Sensor Fault i.e. O/P > 22mA
3 4 OFF ON CH2: DOWNSCALE on Sensor Fault i.e. O/P< 3.6mA
3 4 ON OFF CH2: HOLD LAST VALUE on Sensor Fault

3 4 ON ON CH2: Do nothing i.e. Output will follow Input (0mA on Sensor

Fault.)

Ordering Information:
Model Numbers
Single Channel Dual Channel
(4-20mA) Output with Alarm (4.0 LTCI A1) (4-20mA) Output with Alarm (4.0 LTCI - A2)
O/P O/P
Single#2
Address: Channel DualKalyan
& 3, Vishwas, Karnik Road, Off. Murbad Road, Channel
(W) 421 301, Maharashtra, INDIA.
(4-20mA) Output without (4.0 LTCI - 1) (4-20mA) Output without (4.0 LTCI - 2)
Alarm O/P Tel: +91-251-2322576 / 2203389 Telfax:
Alarm O/P 2325849.
+91-251-
Email: [email protected] Website: www.canopusinstruments.com
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Address: #2 & 3, Vishwas, Karnik Road, Off. Murbad Road, Kalyan (W) 421 301, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Tel: +91-251-2322576 / 2203389 Telfax: +91-251- 2325849.
Email: [email protected] Website: www.canopusinstruments.com