Interface Specifications > Intrinsically Safe I/O Cards

I.S. AO, 8-Channel, 4-20 mA

The DeltaV system supports the I.S. AO, 8-channel, 4-20 mA card and the I.S. AO, 8-channel, 4-20 mA, HART card.

Installation Notes

The I.S. 8-channel terminal block is recommended to provide screw terminations for field wiring for the HART and non-HART versions of the I.S. AO, 8-channel, 4-20 mA card. An optional block is the I.S. loop disconnect 8-channel terminal block.

Specifications

Table: I.S. AO, 8-Channel, 4-20 mA (includes HART)
Item Specification
Number of channels Eight
Isolation LocalBus to any channel: 60 VAC

Between channels: None

I.S. channel to non-I.S. rail: 250 VAC

Nominal signal range (span) 4 to 20 mA
Full scale signal range 1 to 22 mA
Voltage to load 13 V minimum @ 20 mA
Load resistance 450 Ω maximum 650 Ω maximum with HART
LocalBus current (12 VDC nominal), per card 630 mA
Open circuit detection threshold 0.7 mA ±0.2 mA
Accuracy (@ 25 °C) ±20 µA
Accuracy over temperature range ±0.006% of span per °C
Accuracy over EMC conditions 0.5% of span
Resolution 12 bits
Output compliance 20 mA stored into 450 Ω load; independent of supply (non-HART) 20 mA stored into 650 Ω load; independent of supply (HART)
Optional loop disconnect Yes
Calibration Stored on card
Mounting Assigned slot of I/O carrier
WARNING!

Before substituting an I.S. AO, 4-20 mA card with an I.S. AO, 4-20 mA, HART card, you must perform a loop analysis or reassess the field parameters. Refer to the following documents for valid field parameters:

  • 12P1892, DeltaVTM Scalable Process System Class I Div.2 with Class I, II, III, Div. 1 Field Circuit Installation Instructions
  • 12P2524, DeltaVTM I.S. I/O Code of Practice for Installation and Maintenance in Zone 2 Hazardous Areas
  • 12P1990, DeltaVTM Scalable Process System with Zone 0 Field Circuits, Installation Instructions

Wiring Diagrams

Figure: Wiring Diagram for I.S. AO, 8-Channel, 4-20 mA


Figure: Wiring Diagram for I.S. AO, 8-Channel, 4-20 mA, HART