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Comparator card

1 1

3
+ OUT
IN A
A1 A2

7 5
4 IN B
D/E
IN A
S B1 S A1
8 IN B
H B1
S B2
H A1
S A2 OUT
H B2 H A2 B1 B2

CONTRAST 6
2 2

Key to operator facilities 1 Power supply +24 V DC

2 Power supply 0 V
3 Input A: input voltage 0 – ±10 V
4 Input B: input voltage 0 – ±10 V
5 Output contacts A1, A2
6 Output contacts B1, B2
7 Adjusting knob
8 Selector switch
9 Display

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Design This comparator card has two separate inputs (IN A, IN B), each of which acts on one
of two independent comparators. The outputs of these are designated OUT A1, A2
and OUT B1, B2. The activation of outputs is shown by LEDs.

The following values can be set on each comparator:

Setpoint voltage: -10 V ... +10 V,
Hysteresis (switching difference): 0 V ... 5 V.

The switch-on and switch-off values are defined as follows:

Switch-on value = Setpoint + ½ hysteresis,
Switch-off value = Setpoint – ½ hysteresis.

The setpoints and hysteresis values are selected by means of a selector switch. The
settings are made with the aid of an adjusting knob. The contrast of the LCD is
adjustable. The menu guidance system also offers a choice of German and English
language. The power supply for the comparator card is 24 V.

+24V

A1

IN A

A2

B1

IN B

B2

0V

Circuit diagram

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Function A positive-switching comparator with switching difference has the following

characteristics:
· The output is set when the input signal exceeds the switch-on value.
· The output is reset when the input signal falls below the switch-off value.

Input signal
Signals Switching difference

Switch-on value
Setpoint
Switch-off value

Time

Output signal

Time

Mode of operation of a positive comparator with switching difference

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Technical data Electrical

Power supply 24 V DC ±10 %

Input voltage inputs A and B -10 – +10 V

Input resistance inputs A and B >10 kΩ

Display accuracy ±30 mV

Outputs A and B Floating relay contacts, changeover contacts

Contact rating 24 V DC/2 A

120 V AC/1 A

Connection for 4 mm safety connector plug

Electromagnetic compatibility

Emitted interference tested to EN 500 81-1

Noise immunity tested to EN 500 82-1

The inputs are short-circuit proof and surge-proof up to 24 V.

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