uB32: Narrow Band DC Current Field Input Module
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
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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
Specs & Catalogs
Manuals
Brochures
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5020-350: Toroidal AC Current Sensor
- AC Current Sensor to precondition an AC current input signal
- Highly accurate toroidal instrument transformer that converts an AC current signal to a safe, low level, DC milliampere signal (0 to 11.17mA).
$50Select options -
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. (Android version coming soon)
Read more -
uB04, uB08, uB16: Back Panels
- uB module carriers
- 4, 8, or 16 channel versions
- DIN-rail option
- CJC sensor
$160 – $450Select options -
uBDC1: DC Power Module
- Wide-Range DC Voltage Input
- 5V/1A DC Output to Backpanel
- Supports Redundant Power
$55Select options
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
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| Dimensions | N/A |
| Part Number | uBDC1: microBlox uB Non-Isolated Power Supply |
| Product Series | microBlox Series |
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Description
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 uBDC1 power module allows a backpanel populated with I/O modules to operate off DC power voltage levels other than 5V. This optional module plugs into a special socket on the backpanel to convert a power supply voltage from 10-32V DC to 5V/1A which will drive up to 16 I/O modules. uBDC1 modules include over-voltage, reverse-voltage and short-circuit protection (current limiting).
With the uBDC1 power module, users can also implement redundant power methods for the backpanel. In redundant applications, the uBDC1 becomes the primary power source.
Performance Specifications
See Backpanels for additional system specifications.
General
Dimensions:
Height: 1.380” with connectors. 0.970” without
Width: 0.425”
Length: 1.425”
Input: 10-32V DC
Output Voltage: 5V DC ±5% (4.7V to 5.3V range)
Output Current: 1A (1.25A absolute maximum)
Efficiency: 90% typical
Output Ripple: Less than 150mVp-p, typical
Response Time: Less than 15ms typical
Over-Voltage Protection: TVS in module plus additional TVS protection provided on backpanel
Current-Limiting: Built-In, plus additional limiting provided on backpanel
Reverse-Voltage Protection: Built-In, plus additional protection provided on backpanel
Filtering: Transient voltage suppression, capacitors, & common-mode I/O filtering
Line Regulation: Less than 0.005% 10-32V, 1A, typical
Load Regulation: Less than 4%, 0.05A to 1A, typicalEnvironmental
Operating Temperature: -40 to 80°C (-40° to 176°F)
Ambient Operating Temperature: -40°C to +80°C, no deration
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40° to 185°F)
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing
Isolation:
Non-isolated
Power is common to host-side of I/O
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
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Specs & Data Sheets
Specs & Catalogs
Manuals
Brochures
-
Software
-
Accessories
-
5020-350: Toroidal AC Current Sensor
- AC Current Sensor to precondition an AC current input signal
- Highly accurate toroidal instrument transformer that converts an AC current signal to a safe, low level, DC milliampere signal (0 to 11.17mA).
$50Select options -
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. (Android version coming soon)
Read more -
uB04, uB08, uB16: Back Panels
- uB module carriers
- 4, 8, or 16 channel versions
- DIN-rail option
- CJC sensor
$160 – $450Select options -
uBDC1: DC Power Module
- Wide-Range DC Voltage Input
- 5V/1A DC Output to Backpanel
- Supports Redundant Power
$55Select options
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-
Additional information
Additional information
Weight N/A Dimensions N/A Part Number uBDC1: microBlox uB Non-Isolated Power Supply
Product Series microBlox Series
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