Optically-Isolated AC/DC Change-

of-State Digital Input Card

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
n 24 optically-isolated AC or DC input points
n Voltage source or contact sense inputs
n On-card LED indicators
n Programmable data polarity
n Programmable input filter characteristics
n Choice of input voltage
n Hot swappable
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The RTP8437/85, 24-Channel Isolated Change-of-
State Digital Input card provides the means to read
the states of 24 single-ended AC or DC digital or
discrete field signals. All input channels are isolated
from the RTP system ground with optical isolators.
Each group of four input channels is isolated from
the other groups. The card also contains change-of-
state circuitry that generates an RTP interrupt
whenever any input channel changes state for
sequence-of-events (SOE) processing.
This card can be ordered with one of six input
voltage levels; all 24 channels are configured for the
same input voltage. Available input voltage levels are:
5V, 12V, 24V, 48V, 125V, and 220V. Input voltage
thresholds for the various ranges are set to approxi-
mately 50% of the nominal input voltage. LED
indicators display the logic state of each input.
Each group of four channels can be operated in
either voltage sense mode or contact sense mode
without making any configuration adjustments. The
input circuitry is not sensitive to voltage or current
polarity. In voltage sense mode, the user connects
the return of an external power source to the card,
and each field input must source current to the
card input channel from the output of the external
power source. This is also known as voltage source
mode or wetted contact mode.
In contact sense mode, the user connects an external
power source to the card and each field input must
sink current from the card input to the return of
the power source. This is also known as current
sink mode, grounded contact mode, or dry contact
mode.
Software-programmed input filtering can be applied
to all input signals. Available input filter selections
range from 6.2 microseconds to 838 milliseconds.
This input filter is intended for use with mechanical
RTP 8437/85
RTP 8437/85 Optically Isolated AC/DC COS Digital Input Card
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THE RTP COMMITMENT
Superior Reliability
RTP products have been engineered to provide high
reliability in the field. The RTP 8437/85 Optically-
Isolated AC/DC COS Digital Input Card is designed
to the same standards as other RTP products which
have been qualified under the demanding Class 1E
Nuclear Safety guidelines established by the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission. RTPs exacting product
standards result in minimal system downtime, worry
free maintenance, and a high return on investment.
Engineering Support
RTP provides off-the-shelf delivery as well as
custom-engineered solutions. RTP also backs each
of its products with full technical support and
complete documentation. Call your RTP
representative for additional information,
specifications, and prices.
Non-Obsolescence Policy
In addition to an outstanding 3-Year Warranty, it is
the policy of RTP Corp. to support its products
through the normal life span of the plant or
equipment. Only RTP offers this level of support for
its products.
field contacts that are prone to bouncing, or to
remove AC signal components to provide stable
signal detection.
Field termination to the card is provided by plugable
terminal block connectors. Simple screw terminals
allow quick installation and the plugable design
permits fast and easy card changes without the need
to reattach individual leads. No need for additional
cables or termination modules result in an additional
cost benefit.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements
+5 VDC @ 660 mA
External power source determined by version
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range: 20C to +60C
Storage Temperature Range: 20C to +85C
Relative Humidity Range: 20% to 80%, non-condensing
Trademark acknowledgments:
RTP is a registered trademark of RTP Corp. All other product or service names mentioned herein are trademarks of their
respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice. 2001-2002 RTP Corp. Printed in USA. RTP 04/02
Model Variations
Terminals
Wire Size: 16 AWG max
Terminal Block Plug
Screws (Torque): 0.25 Nm max
Functional Characteristics
Input Points: 24
Input Filter: Programmable, 6.2 s to 838 ms
Data Polarity: Programmable, ON True or OFF True
Electrical Specifications
Input Isolation: 10
9
Ohms to RTP ground, min
10 pF / point to RTP ground, typ
Common Mode
Voltage: 500V max to RTP ground
500V max between channel groups
Switching
Characteristics: 9 s filter (5 - 48V input)
16 s typ, 200 s max
5 ms filter (5 - 48V input)
4.8 ms typ, 5 ms max
82 ms filter
82 ms, 1.3 ms
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