Manual

20 • Introduction

1.7 Overview of NuDAM-6018

What is NuDAM-6018 ?

NuDAM-6018 is a thermocouple input module with 8 input channels.

Six of the eight channels are differential type and the other two are

single ended type.

Features of NuDAM-6018

• 8 analog input channels

• 6 differential inputs and 2 single ended inputs

• Programmable input voltage range

• Programmable host watchdog timer for host failure protection

• On board CJC for temperature measurement

• 2500 Vrms isolation voltage

• Internal watchdog timer for device failure protection

• Easy programming by software

• Easy installation and wiring

• Wiring open detection

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Specifications of NuDAM-6018

 Interface

• Interface: RS-485, 2 wires

• Speed (bps): 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K ,115.2K

(115.2K only for firmware reversion above A4.00)

 Analog Input

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• Input type: Differential input

• Channels Numbers: 8

• Resolution: 16 bits

• Unit Conversion: Thermocouple, mV, V or mA

• Thermocouple Type: J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, C

J: 0°C~760°C K: 0°C~1370°C

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T: -100°C~400°C E: 0°C~1000°C

R: 500°C~1750°C S: 500°C~1750°C

B: 500°C~1800°C N: -270°C~1300°C

C: 0°C~2320°C

• Voltage Range: Programmable 6 levels ±2.5V, ±1V, ±500mV,

±100mV, ±50mV, ±15mV

• Current Measurement: ±20mA (with external 125Ω resistor)

 Power

• Power supply: +10V to +30V

• Current consumption: 0.9 W

Note

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: For H/W version B4.0 or above and F/W version B1.31 or above.