uB32: Narrow Band DC Current Field Input Module

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Product short description:
  • Bluetooth® wireless configuration option
  • Narrow band DC current field input
  • Voltage host output

Field Input: 0-20mA or 4-20mA DC
Host Output: 0-5V or ±5V ranges

Click here to watch a short AcroMaggie video highlighting the features of the microBlox® Series.

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Field Input: 0-20mA or 4-20mA DC
Host Output: 0-5V or ±5V ranges

Acromag’s microBlox® uB Series I/O modules offer a compact, high-performance solution for interfacing sensors and field devices with data acquisition systems. uB signal conditioning modules are ideal to isolate, filter, convert and amplify a wide variety of signal types for test, measurement and control systems. Just plug uB modules into 4, 8, or 16-channel backpanels in any mix for a high-density analog I/O interface. Channel-to-channel isolation provides optimal noise and surge protection from ground loops, spikes, and high common mode voltages.

The uB32 model conditions and converts a DC process current field input signal to a scaled 0-5V or ±5V output. To convert AC current signals, Acromag offers the model 5020-350 toroid sensor which provides a 0 to 11.17mA output. For interfacing two-wire transmitters, please refer to the uB42 which is similar to the uB32 but provides field excitation for the loop-powered transmitter.

Bluetooth® wireless technology versions enable configuration using a smart phone or tablet. Acromag’s Agility™ app, available for Android™ and iOS® mobile devices, helps you vary input/output ranges and scaling to your specific application. The Agility app can also set an alarm output function with a setpoint limit and deadband. Other app functions include polling inputs, trending values in a shareable chart, updating calibration, and diagnostic troubleshooting.

For cost-sensitive projects, a commercial-grade version is available (-CG models). These units offer similar performance, but over a limited temperature range and lack hazloc approvals.

Backpanels provide power, I/O wiring terminals, and host access to an industry-standard analog signal bus. Modules are hot-swappable without screws. Data acquisition boards can access all host I/O signals on the DB25 bus connector.

Performance Specifications

See Backpanels for additional system specifications.

Field Range

Field Range:
Fixed ranges: 0-20mA or 4-20mA DC
User-configurable -B models: 0 to 20mA
Resolution:
16-bit ADC. 0-20mA 1/30399. 4-20mA: 1/24319
0-11.17mA: 1/16978
Resistance: 47.5Ω (input shunt to ground/return).
Input Sample Rate: 40sps
Normal Mode (Bandwidth): -3dB at 7Hz, typical
Common Mode Rejection: 130dB typical, 50-60Hz
Protection: TVS & diode clamps built-in plus additional protection on back-panel

Host Output

Host Range:
Fixed ranges: 0-5V
User-configurable -B models: ±5V
Resolution: 16-bit DAC. 0-5V: 1/26305. ±5VDC: 1/52610
Current Drive: 5V into 1KΩ minimum or 5mA maximum
Response Time: Output Step 0-98% in 150ms typical

General

Power Consumption: Up to 0.25W, or 50mA max. from 5V
I/O Resolution:
Effective resolution is the least of input (A/D) and output (D/A) resolution: uB32-01/uB32-02: 1/26305
uB32-03: 1/16978
Accuracy: Better than ±0.1%. 0.05% typical
Non-Linearity: Better than ±0.05%, typical
Noise: Less than 0.06% of span p-p, rms
Ambient Effect: Less than ±80ppm/°C
Dimensions:
Height: 1.380” with connectors, 0.970” without
Width: 0.425”
Length: 1.425”

Environmental

Operating Temperature: -40 to 80°C (-40° to 176°F)
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40° to 185°F)
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing
Power Requirement: 5V powered. 10-32V power optional (requires uBDC1 power module & backpanel)
Safety Isolation:
Field channels are individually isolated field channel-to-field channel and from the field to the host I/O bus (host group includes 5V power) for common-mode voltages up to 250V AC, or 354V DC off DC power ground, on a continuous basis (will withstand 1500VAC HIPOT/dielectric strength test for one minute without breakdown). This complies with test requirements of ANSI/ISA-82.01-1988 for voltage rating specified.
Shock and Vibration Immunity:
Conforms to:
IEC 60068-2-6: 10-500 Hz, 4G, 2 hours/axis, for sinusoidal vibration.
IEC 60068-2-64: 10-500 Hz, 4G-rms, 2 hours/axis , for random vibration.
EC 60068-2-27: 25G, 11ms half-sine, 18 shocks at 6 orientations, for mechanical shock.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance:
Minimum immunity per BS EN 61000-6-1 (2007):
CE marked, per EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
Electrostatic Discharge Immunity (ESD), per IEC 61000-4-2
Radiated Field Immunity (RFI), per IEC 61000-4-4
Electrical Fast Transient Immunity (EFT), per IEC 61000-4-4
Surge Immunity, per IEC 61000-4-5
Conducted RF Immunity (CRFI), per IEC 61000-4-6
Emissions:
Class B product with emissions per BS EN 61000-6-3 (2007+A1:2011): enclosure port, per CISPR 16
Low voltage AC mains port, per CISPR 16
Approvals:
CE compliant. RoHS Compliant
UL/cUL Class 1, Division 2, Groups ABCD
ATEX Zone 2

  • Wide variety of input and output ranges
  • Mixes with different I/O types on compact 4, 8, or 16 channel back panels
  • Select fixed I/O range models or Bluetooth wireless technology user-configurable models
  • Android® and iOS® apps simplify wireless configuration with a smartphone or tablet
  • Mobile app configures I/O ranges, sets scaling, calibrates and performs diagnostics
  • Optional alarm function with set-point and dead band control driving 0/5V host output
  • Poll and trend I/O values to shareable charts
  • High accuracy, noise immunity, and stability
  • Isolated field-to-host and channel-to-channel (1500Vac peak, 250Vac/354Vdc continuous)
  • Over-molded I/O circuits offer superior shock, vibration, moisture, and dust protection.
  • Wide operating temperature range
  • UL/cUL Class I, Div 2, ABCD and ATEX Zone 2 hazardous location approvals
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How to Reduce PLC Costs with Signal Conditioners Application Note
Defining the Problem: A small scale bottling operation will be controlled by PLCs. Multiple sensors including conveyor speed (frequency), bearings temperature (RTD), liquid level (4–20mA) and tank pressure (4–20mA) will connect to the PLCs. An affordable solution to convert these various signals to one common signal type will allow procurement of one type of PLC...

Specs & Catalogs

uB32 Data Sheet

microBlox Agility® App Data Sheet

microBlox® multiLogger Data Sheet

Manuals

uB32 User Manual (Log in to download the file)

microBlox Reconfiguration User Manual (Log in to download the file)

microBlox Series Overview User Manual (Log in to download the file)

Brochures

microBlox® Signal Conditioners Brochure

Agility™ Config Tool (Wireless) (Log in to download the file)
microBlox® multiLogger Data Log Mobile App (Log in to download the file)
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Additional information

Weight 16 oz
Dimensions 13 × 12 × 3 in
Part Number

uB32-B: Input: Configurable 0-20mA, 7Hz, Configurable ±5V, uB32-01: Input: 4-20mA, 7Hz, Output: 0-5V, uB32-02: Input: 0-20mA, 7Hz, Output: 0-5V, uB32-03: Input: 0-11.17mA, 7Hz, Output: 0-5V
Configuration

Agility Mobile App, Wireless Configuration
Product Series

microBlox Series

  • Description

    Field Input: 0-20mA or 4-20mA DC
    Host Output: 0-5V or ±5V ranges

    Acromag’s microBlox® uB Series I/O modules offer a compact, high-performance solution for interfacing sensors and field devices with data acquisition systems. uB signal conditioning modules are ideal to isolate, filter, convert and amplify a wide variety of signal types for test, measurement and control systems. Just plug uB modules into 4, 8, or 16-channel backpanels in any mix for a high-density analog I/O interface. Channel-to-channel isolation provides optimal noise and surge protection from ground loops, spikes, and high common mode voltages.

    The uB32 model conditions and converts a DC process current field input signal to a scaled 0-5V or ±5V output. To convert AC current signals, Acromag offers the model 5020-350 toroid sensor which provides a 0 to 11.17mA output. For interfacing two-wire transmitters, please refer to the uB42 which is similar to the uB32 but provides field excitation for the loop-powered transmitter.

    Bluetooth® wireless technology versions enable configuration using a smart phone or tablet. Acromag’s Agility™ app, available for Android™ and iOS® mobile devices, helps you vary input/output ranges and scaling to your specific application. The Agility app can also set an alarm output function with a setpoint limit and deadband. Other app functions include polling inputs, trending values in a shareable chart, updating calibration, and diagnostic troubleshooting.

    For cost-sensitive projects, a commercial-grade version is available (-CG models). These units offer similar performance, but over a limited temperature range and lack hazloc approvals.

    Backpanels provide power, I/O wiring terminals, and host access to an industry-standard analog signal bus. Modules are hot-swappable without screws. Data acquisition boards can access all host I/O signals on the DB25 bus connector.

    Performance Specifications

    See Backpanels for additional system specifications.

    Field Range

    Field Range:
    Fixed ranges: 0-20mA or 4-20mA DC
    User-configurable -B models: 0 to 20mA
    Resolution:
    16-bit ADC. 0-20mA 1/30399. 4-20mA: 1/24319
    0-11.17mA: 1/16978
    Resistance: 47.5Ω (input shunt to ground/return).
    Input Sample Rate: 40sps
    Normal Mode (Bandwidth): -3dB at 7Hz, typical
    Common Mode Rejection: 130dB typical, 50-60Hz
    Protection: TVS & diode clamps built-in plus additional protection on back-panel

    Host Output

    Host Range:
    Fixed ranges: 0-5V
    User-configurable -B models: ±5V
    Resolution:     16-bit DAC. 0-5V: 1/26305. ±5VDC: 1/52610
    Current Drive:     5V into 1KΩ minimum or 5mA maximum
    Response Time:     Output Step 0-98% in 150ms typical

    General

    Power Consumption: Up to 0.25W, or 50mA max. from 5V
    I/O Resolution:
    Effective resolution is the least of input (A/D) and output (D/A) resolution: uB32-01/uB32-02: 1/26305
    uB32-03: 1/16978
    Accuracy:     Better than ±0.1%. 0.05% typical
    Non-Linearity: Better than ±0.05%, typical
    Noise:     Less than 0.06% of span p-p, rms
    Ambient Effect:     Less than ±80ppm/°C
    Dimensions:
    Height: 1.380” with connectors, 0.970” without
    Width: 0.425”
    Length: 1.425”

    Environmental

    Operating Temperature: -40 to 80°C (-40° to 176°F)
    Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40° to 185°F)
    Relative Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing
    Power Requirement: 5V powered. 10-32V power optional (requires uBDC1 power module & backpanel)
    Safety Isolation:
    Field channels are individually isolated field channel-to-field channel and from the field to the host I/O bus (host group includes 5V power) for common-mode voltages up to 250V AC, or 354V DC off DC power ground, on a continuous basis (will withstand 1500VAC HIPOT/dielectric strength test for one minute without breakdown). This complies with test requirements of ANSI/ISA-82.01-1988 for voltage rating specified.
    Shock and Vibration Immunity:
    Conforms to:
    IEC 60068-2-6: 10-500 Hz, 4G, 2 hours/axis, for sinusoidal vibration.
    IEC 60068-2-64: 10-500 Hz, 4G-rms, 2 hours/axis , for random vibration.
    EC 60068-2-27: 25G, 11ms half-sine, 18 shocks at 6 orientations, for mechanical shock.
    Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance:
    Minimum immunity per BS EN 61000-6-1 (2007):
    CE marked, per EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
    Electrostatic Discharge Immunity (ESD), per IEC 61000-4-2
    Radiated Field Immunity (RFI), per IEC 61000-4-4
    Electrical Fast Transient Immunity (EFT), per IEC 61000-4-4
    Surge Immunity, per IEC 61000-4-5
    Conducted RF Immunity (CRFI), per IEC 61000-4-6
    Emissions:
    Class B product with emissions per BS EN 61000-6-3 (2007+A1:2011): enclosure port, per CISPR 16
    Low voltage AC mains port, per CISPR 16
    Approvals:
    CE compliant. RoHS Compliant
    UL/cUL Class 1, Division 2, Groups ABCD
    ATEX Zone 2

  • Features & Benefits

    • Wide variety of input and output ranges
    • Mixes with different I/O types on compact 4, 8, or 16 channel back panels
    • Select fixed I/O range models or Bluetooth wireless technology user-configurable models
    • Android® and iOS® apps simplify wireless configuration with a smartphone or tablet
    • Mobile app configures I/O ranges, sets scaling, calibrates and performs diagnostics
    • Optional alarm function with set-point and dead band control driving 0/5V host output
    • Poll and trend I/O values to shareable charts
    • High accuracy, noise immunity, and stability
    • Isolated field-to-host and channel-to-channel (1500Vac peak, 250Vac/354Vdc continuous)
    • Over-molded I/O circuits offer superior shock, vibration, moisture, and dust protection.
    • Wide operating temperature range
    • UL/cUL Class I, Div 2, ABCD and ATEX Zone 2 hazardous location approvals

  • Tech Papers

    How to Monitor Gensets in Standby Mode to Ensure Reliable Backup Power Application Note
    Defining the Problem: Gensets typically include control systems that monitor and control the engine functions. Primary functions are start/stop control, engine speed, operating parameters, and protection/shutdown. As back-up systems, gensets may operate less than 100 hours per year. While in the standby mode, it is critical to monitor and maintain the genset system to prevent...
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    How to Reduce PLC Costs with Signal Conditioners Application Note
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    Specs & Catalogs

    uB32 Data Sheet

    microBlox Agility® App Data Sheet

    microBlox® multiLogger Data Sheet

    Manuals

    uB32 User Manual (Log in to download the file)

    microBlox Reconfiguration User Manual (Log in to download the file)

    microBlox Series Overview User Manual (Log in to download the file)

    Brochures

    microBlox® Signal Conditioners Brochure

  • Software

    Agility™ Config Tool (Wireless) (Log in to download the file)
    microBlox® multiLogger Data Log Mobile App (Log in to download the file)

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      microBlox® multiLogger Data Logging Mobile App

      The Acromag microBlox® multiLogger collects data from one or more uB series data acquisition modules. With this data logger app, you can:
      • Log data from up to 14 microBlox signal conditioning devices simultaneously.
      • Scale inputs in custom engineering units to correspond with the native output range.
      • View real-time data or trend charts for quick field diagnostics and easy troubleshooting.
      • Save data logs and share via email or iCloud.
      • Download on iTunes or Google Play
      Watch this short video to learn more about how the multiLogger works.
      Read more
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  • Additional information

    Additional information

    Weight 16 oz
    Dimensions 13 × 12 × 3 in
    Part Number

    uB32-B: Input: Configurable 0-20mA, 7Hz, Configurable ±5V, uB32-01: Input: 4-20mA, 7Hz, Output: 0-5V, uB32-02: Input: 0-20mA, 7Hz, Output: 0-5V, uB32-03: Input: 0-11.17mA, 7Hz, Output: 0-5V
    Configuration

    Agility Mobile App, Wireless Configuration
    Product Series

    microBlox Series