Interface Specifications > I/O Cards

Multifunction

The DeltaV system supports the Multifunction card and the Series 2 Multifunction card in Simplex mode.

The Multifunction card uses the 32-channel terminal block to provide terminations for wiring. The following table lists the cable pin out connections for the Multifunction card.

Table: 32-Channel Terminal Block used with Multifunction Card
Terminal on Termination Block Channel Nomenclature Terminal on Termination Block Channel Nomenclature
Terminal 1 Reserved for future use Terminal 17 DI or PIN (pulse input), Ch1+
Terminal 2 Reserved for future use Terminal 18 DI or PIN (pulse input), Ch1-
Terminal 3 Reserved for future use Terminal 19 Reserved for future use
Terminal 4 Reserved for future use Terminal 20 Reserved for future use
Terminal 5 Reserved for future use Terminal 21 DI or PIN (pulse input), Ch2+
Terminal 6 Reserved for future use Terminal 22 DI or PIN (pulse input), Ch2-
Terminal 7 Reserved for future use Terminal 23 Reserved for future use
Terminal 8 Reserved for future use Terminal 24 Reserved for future use
Terminal 9 Reserved for future use Terminal 25 DI or PIN (pulse input), Ch3+
Terminal 10 Reserved for future use Terminal 26 DI or PIN (pulse input), Ch3-
Terminal 11 +24 VDC Terminal 27 Reserved for future use
Terminal 12 - 24 VDC (return) Terminal 28 Reserved for future use
Terminal 13 Reserved for future use Terminal 29 DI or PIN (pulse input), Ch4+
Terminal 14 Reserved for future use Terminal 30 DI or PIN (pulse input), Ch4-
Terminal 15 +24 VDC Terminal 31 Reserved for future use
Terminal 16 - 24 VDC (return) Terminal 32 Reserved for future use

The Multifunction I/O Card discrete input channel has a switching hysteresis of 80 mV. Noise signals above this amplitude are detected by the input channel.

Specifications

Table: Multifunction Specifications
Item Specification
Number of channels Four
Isolation Each channel is optically isolated from the system and from each other and factory tested to 1500 VDC.
Detection level for ON 4.8 VDC (minimum)
Detection level for OFF 1.0 VDC (maximum)
Input impedance 3 to 25 mA at 5 to 24 VDC
Input accuracy 0.1% reading (over 10 Hz - 50 kHz signals)(1)
Input frequency
  • Sine wave - 10 Hz to 50 kHz
  • Square wave - 0.1 Hz to 50kHz
Resolution 1 pulse
Minimum pulse width 10 µS
Maximum input voltage 26.4 VDC
Resolution counter 32 bits
LocalBus current

250 mA maximum

Series 2: 150 mA maximum

Mounting Assigned slot of I/O carrier
(1) For a pulse input channel, filtering may be required to meet the accuracy specification.

Wiring Diagram

Figure: Wiring Diagram for Multifunction 24 VDC