Product Details
The Emerson CON011/916-120, also cataloged as the CON011/916-120 Eddy Current Signal Converter, operates as a dedicated hardware component for processing sensor displacement signals within turbomachinery monitoring systems.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | CON011/916-120 |
| Brand | Emerson |
| Base Model | CON011/916-120 |
| Origin | Germany |
| Weight | Approx 600 g (21.16 oz) |
| Dimensions | Standard enclosure form factor |
| Operating Temp | -30 to +100 deg C (-22 to +212 deg F) |
| Power Consumption | -23 VDC to -32 VDC supply requirement |
| Input Sensor Compatibility | PR6422, PR6423, PR6424, PR6425, PR6426 sensors |
| Frequency Range | 0 to 20,000 Hz (-3 dB) |
| Voltage Output Range | -4 VDC to -20 VDC or -2 VDC to -18 VDC |
| Current Output Range | 4-20 mA |
| Linearity Error | <= 1.5% for standard range |
| Enclosure Rating | IP65 |
| Housing Material | GD-AlSi9Cu3 die-cast aluminum |
4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol and Channel-to-Channel Isolation
The CON011/916-120 signal converter interfaces directly with non-contact eddy current probes, conditioning raw sensor high-frequency oscillations into stable analog signals. Featuring a dual output interface, the unit drives voltage outputs alongside a dedicated 4-20 mA current loop. Internal signal processing circuits provide electrical decoupling and channel isolation, allowing clean loop integration with DCS process interfaces and 4-20 mA HART monitoring networks without signal attenuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which eddy current probes are compatible with the CON011/916-120 signal converter?
A: The converter is electrically matched for use with PR6422, PR6423, PR6424, PR6425, and PR6426 series eddy current sensors.
Q: What power supply range is required for proper operation of the converter?
A: The unit operates on a negative DC supply voltage ranging from -23 VDC to -32 VDC.
Q: What are the output voltage levels available from the unit?
A: Depending on the applied supply voltage, the converter provides proportional voltage outputs of either -4 VDC to -20 VDC or -2 VDC to -18 VDC, along with a 4-20 mA output.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Mount the IP65 GD-AlSi9Cu3 die-cast housing securely to a structural panel or mounting plate using appropriate hardware.
- Ensure the negative DC power supply (-23 VDC to -32 VDC) is de-energized before making wiring connections.
- Connect compatible PR642X series sensor cables to the input terminals, maintaining proper shielding to suppress noise.
- Wire the -4 VDC to -20 VDC voltage output or 4-20 mA current output to the DCS or monitoring system instrumentation terminals.
- Ground the cable shields at a single point to prevent ground loops and preserve continuous IP65 sealing at cable entry glands.
Additional Information
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