Status unveils universal signal conditioner

Status Instruments have introduced the DIN rail SEM1700 universal signal conditioner.

This high-accuracy smart transmitter/trip amplifier is expected to find applications in a wide range of process and OEM installations across a broad range of industries, from food to petrochemical.

In addition to standard 13-thermocouple and 8-RTD inputs, process inputs can include voltage, current and potentiometric slide wire, which all have user programmable ranges.

The current input can be programmed to any value between -30 to 30mA and the voltage input for any value between -10 to 10V DC.

Signal inversion is also possible.

The output includes standard 0-10V or 4-20mA ranges and 0-20 mA, and user- programmable mA of any value between 0 and 22mA and any voltage range between 0 and 12V.

The outputs are further enhanced with user-programmable damping, which allows the user to control the rate of change of the output signal.

In addition to the analogue output, there are two change-over relays, which can be programmed in four different alarm states and have programmable on and off delays.

The SEM1700 can be powered from any DC or AC source in the range 20 to 240V, and will excite both input and output current loops, further extending its flexibility.

The unit incorporates Status mandatory opto-isolation protection, together with reverse polarity and over-voltage security.

A key advantage of the SEM1700 over competitive units is that there is only one universal model, which can then be configured for specific applications.

This feature simplifies product availability and stockholding for both the user and supplier.

Setup is carried out via the Status USB configuration software, which allows the user to carry out a simple, yet comprehensive setup routine for the instruments via the internal menu options.

The unit is simply connected via the USB port to a PC or laptop: the USB connection powers the transmitter during configuration, thereby removing the need for an external power supply.

The software reads the product part number and its configuration automatically.

To change the configuration takes just seconds; the user simply types in the requirements and clicks the download icon.

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