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A16: Do you have a device that cross-references for JAQUET FTW 1613 AC 230, 47 - 63 Hz, 84 - 264 VAC. Pulse - Current signal conditioner?
The closest Acromag solution to the p/n specified would be Acromag's Model 841T-0500. It's a 3-way isolated Frequency/Pulse Xmitting Alarm unit. It's powered by 10-36V DC, however; Acromag offers a universal power supply for wide ranging AC, Model PS5R-B24. If you only need a frequency xmitter, Acromag also offers a 450T-FQ1 product that is AC powered.

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A17: Can I us a Cu RTD 10 ohm @ 25 DegC with the 658T transmitter?
Yes. The 658T is a 2-channel instrument. Both channels have dipswitches to select the type of RTD sensor and 10 ohm Cu is an option. Further, you can calibrate the channels within the range of the sensor type selected.

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A18: Does Acromag have a solution for a non-linear response curve or the monitoring of only a portion of an incoming analog input signal?
Yes, Acromag offers several products that can perform this function.

Second, the 89xM math modules have the ability to perform mathematical computations on up to 4 analog input signals and provide an isolated analog output response based on the programmed equation. Individual channel scaling for both inputs and outputs and up to a 200 character equation makes the math module very versatile for complex response curves or transfer functions.

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A20:  What is your new i2o feature for the Ethernet products?
i2o^TM technology enables direct input-to-output communication without a controller in between! more info

Ethernet i2o technology (PDF, 507KB)is the easiest way to link your inputs to your outputs without a PLC, PC or master CPU. Many BusWorks® 900EN I/O modules now have the ability to operate like a long-distance transmitter. Convert your sensor inputs at Point A to process control signals at Point B. Or, monitor a discrete device at one site by reproducing the discrete level with a relay output at another location.

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A21: What are Acromag’s quality control procedures?
Acromag is committed to provide products of quality that meet the initial and continuing needs and expectations of our customers. Please view this brief Flash video presentation for more information.

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A22: Does Acromag supply or recommend a supplier for metal samples that can be used with the Model 1101 Metal Tester product?
The Model 1101 Metal Tester is a "comparative device" and gives users the ability to create standards using their own "in-house" metal samples. Therefore, metal sample kits are not supplied as accessories for the instrument. However, a suggested source for the purchase of metal samples would be listed below:

Metal Samples Company
A division of Alabama Specialty Products, Inc.
PO Box 8
152 Munford, AL 36268
Phone 256-358-4202
Fax 256-358-4515
Email: msc@alspi.com

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A23:I have an application involving drum level signals at a power plant. Could one of your Intellipack modules take in three two-wire transmitter inputs and output the median value signal?
Yes, Acromag's Model 894M-0500 Quad Input Math Module should work fine. To pass thru the "Median" value, simply add all inputs together (ie; A+B+C) and subtract out the MAX and MIN inputs. Example: Output=A+B+C-(MAX(A,B,C))-(MIN(A,B,C)).

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A24: Does Acromag's Ethernet I/O products w/ Modbus TCP/IP protocol work NI's Labview 8.2 using NI's Modbus TCP/IP driver?
Yes. Here's a tip for Labview 8.2. When you're using NI's Modbus Driver for Labview 8.2 and reading Acromag's Analog Input Registers (ie; Acromag Register Map Address 30013), simply use the last two digits of the register map address and subtract one. For example, if you want to read the channel data at address 30013, type in starting address 30013 in Labview's Modbus Command module. See a picture here.

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A25: Do you know if National Instruments has a Modbus TCP/IP Driver for Labview 7.1 and 8.2? Will the drivers work with Acromag's Ethernet I/O using Modbus TCP/IP protocol?
Yes and Yes. Please see the link below for NI's Modbus TCP/IP driver downloads.
NI's Modbus TCP/IP Driver download for Labview 7.1 and 8.2: http://sine.ni.com/devzone/cda/epd/p/id/4756#1requirements

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A26: Do you have a "Low Signal Clamp" 4-20mA isolator that will hold the output at 4mA if the input drops below 4mA?  Our customer's existing isolator output tracks the input to zero, but our governor will fault whenever the input drops below 2 mA.  The isolator also needs to source the output current.  It cannot be powered off the output loop.  The customer has 115 VAC power available.
Yes, Acromag has two solutions.  They are:

1.  Use a Universal V or I Transmitter with a 3 breakpoint linearizer function:

IntelliPack Model 811T-0500, where:
Input= 0-20mA
Output= 0-20mA

Linearizer Setup as:
Input=0%, Output=20%
Input=20%, Output=20%
Input=100%, Output=100%

2.Use a Math Module with a "Max" Function. Also good for CL1Div2 ABCD Locations:

IntelliPack Model 892M-0500, where:
Input (A) = 4-20mA, Scaled 0 to 100%
Output = 4-20mA, Scaled 0 to 100%
Output Equation = MAX(A,0)

[This equation will pass thru Input A or 0% (ie; 4mA), whichever is higher]

Both solutions are 4-Wire DC Powered devices with sourced current outputs.  For AC power, use Acromag’s Universal PS5R-B24 power supply or others in the PS5R family.

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A27: I have an application involving drum level signals at a power plant.Could one of your Intellipack modules take in three two-wire transmitter inputs and output the median value signal?
Yes, Acromag’s Model 894M-0500 Quad Input Math Module should work fine.  To pass thru the "Median" value, simply add all inputs together (ie; A+B+C) and subtract out the MAX and MIN inputs.  Example:  Output=A+B+C-(MAX(A,B,C))-(MIN(A,B,C)).

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A28: Does Acromag have an amplifier that can interface with Delphi Manifold Air Temperature Sensors (Thermistor) # 12110446 or # 15326386 and can provide an accurate 4-20mA output? 

Yes.  The solution is to use Acromag’s Model 801T-0500-C Universal Temp/ohms/mV Xmitter with 16Bit Sigma Delta A/D’s and D/A’s along with a precision 500 ohm resistor (Acromag p/n 1100-274, 0.1%, 1/2W) for the input.  Order as shown below and be sure to specify upon order “Configure for Delphi Manifold Temperature Sensor p/n # 12110446 (or p/n # 15326386).  Input 0 to 100C, Output 4-20mA (for example)”.  When you receive the units, you’ll wire up to the sensor using a 2-wire Resistance Hook-up and place the 500 ohm resistor across the input +/- terminals (ie; so the resistor is in “parallel” with the sensor).

Order: 1pc, Model 801T-0500-C

            1pc, P/N 1100-274

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A29: Does Acromag have a 2ch, 4-20mA input, "Low Selector" Instrument with a broken input wire detection feature that will clamp the output to 4mA if I lose both inputs? I have a Thermal Oxidizer and need to monitor/control using the lowest of two 4-20mA signals coming from my temperature transmitters. If either loop breaks open, I need to pass thru the active loop. However, if both loops break open, I need the output to clamp at 4mA.

Yes. Acromag's Model 892M-0500 Dual Input Math Module and Model 800C-SIP Configuration Software Kit should work fine. See below for the ranging, scaling, equation, and explanation.

Configure and Scale the 892M I/O as follows:
Input A= 0 to 20mA, scaled 0 to 20.000
Input B= 0 to 20mA, scaled 0 to 20.000
Output = 0 to 20mA, scaled 0 to 20.000

OutputEquation=(((A<4)*(B<4))*4)+(((A<4)*(B>=4))*B)+(((A>=4)*(B<4))*A)+(((A>=4)*(B>=4))*MIN(A,B))

Note, the equation above uses conditional logic statements that translate to a mathematical number 1 when true and 0 when false.

The equation performs as follows:

1. When A<4mA and B<4mA, output goes to 4mA.
2. When A<4mA and B>=4mA, pass thru B to the output
3. When A>=4mA and B<4mA, pass thru A to the output
4. When A>=4mA and B>=4mA, pass thru Minimum of A or B to the output

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A30: Do you have a product with a 1-5V DC input, frequency output (0 to 10hz) and on-board programmable relay?  I’m replacing an old valve positioner system.  I have a 1-5V DC  "error correction signal" and need to convert it to 0 to 10hz in such a way that 3 to 5V DC or 3 to 1V DC equals 0 to 10Hz (ie; absolute value).  If possible, I need the frequency output to have a duty cycle less than 50% (ie; on-time is approximately 50mS to 100mS only).  Next, I need a relay output that will trip when I’m above 3V DC or below (ie; a direction signal output). I’d like a 2% deadband around 3V DC on both the relay and before updating the frequency output.

Yes, please review Acromag’s Model 895M-0800 Universal V/I to Freq/Relay Math Module that programs using "spreadsheet" style equations.  See below for input ranging, scaling, equations and brief explanation.

Input    A:  0 to 5Vdc, scaled -15Hz to +10Hz

Output B (Freq):  0 to 36000CPH w/ prog on-time of 50mS, scaled 0Hz to 10Hz

Output C (SS Switch):  Initial Condition=0 (ie; logic 0 = switch open/de-energized, non-zero=switch closed).

Output BEquation(FreqOut):   IF(AND(A>=-.2,A<=0.2)) THEN(0) ELSE(ABS(A))

Explanation:  If Input A is 0Hz +/-0.2Hz (ie; 3Vdc +/-2%), then output 0Hz, otherwise output the absolute value of input A

OutputC(SSSwitch): (A>0.2)+(AND(A<=0.2,A>=-0.2)*C)

Explanation:  If A is greater than 0.2Hz (ie; 3V+2% deadband) then always turn on output relay (C).  If A is 0Hz +/-0.2Hz (ie; in the deadband region) and the output relay (C) was on (ie; logic 1) previously, then keep the relay on.  If the A input is in the deadband region and output relay (C) was off previously, then keep the relay off (ie; logic 0).

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A31: Will a Hart Communicator work on a loop that simply has a Rosemount 3051 Smart Transmitter and the input of an Acromag
653T-0600 4-20mA isolator/splitter? I’m re-transmitting the 4-20mA signal thru the Acromag splitter but am having connection problems with my Hart Communicator on the input side.

Yes, however, you’ll probably need to add some external series resistance in the loop (ie; 250ohm resistor, 1/2W typical, in series with the Acromag input).  Most Hart Transmitters & Hart Communicators require 250ohms of minimum load resistance in the loop. However, most all Acromag 4-20mA isolators/splitters have much lower input impedances (ie; 10 to 150ohms depending on the model).  If this is the case, an external resistor in series with the Acromag input should work fine.

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A32: Do you have a “Peak Picker” transmitter/solution that can scan a 4-20mA input and provide a 4-20mA output that will hold the peak value if the input drops out?  I need a response time of around 160mS or less.  Lastly, I need 12Vdc power if available.

Yes, Acromag has a two module solutions to meet all of these requirements.  Actually, Acromag’s Model 895M-0800 (Universal V/I to Freq Math Module) will perform a complete peak picker function in approximately 70mS with a frequency output (ie; 0 to 10,000Hz or less is no problem).  To get a 4-20mA output, simply add 1pc of Model 841T-0500 (ie; Freq/Pulse Transmitter) to convert the Frequency output of the 895M back to a 4-20mA signal.  Both units work with 10-36Vdc power sources.  Click here for an example "peak picker" configuration on an 895M using a 0 to 1000Hz output.  The ranging, scaling, output equation, and a brief explanation are included.

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A33:  If you can’t view the Acromag website, try the following.

1) Does the Title Bar say “refresh to domain for dev”?
2) Type www.acromag.com/index.cfm in the address bar instead of just www.acromag.com.

If this works, you probably have the Meta Refresh function disabled. Here are the steps to enable it on Internet Explorer.

From the toolbar, go to Tools > Internet Options. Select the Security Tab and click the Custom Level button. Scroll down and enable Meta Refresh

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A34: How do I order an Acromag Model 4683-TTM-1F for a Johnson Controls system that requires a special UL864 approval?