2-Wire XTR Products NOT FOR 3-Wire XTR Applications

4 to 20mA Current Loop

Needs only 2 Wires
(normally loosely twisted, sometimes shielded) for all of these functions:

1. Sensor Excitation 2. Signal Conditioning 3. Signal Transmission

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4 to 20mA Current Loop

XTR

XTR
Sensor
Sensor Signal Conditioning Signal Converter and Supply

Supply Voltage VS

Signal Receivers: VS=I*R

RCV1

Signal Current Output

RCV2
RCV n
3

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4 to 20mA Current Loop Supply Voltage

Supply Voltage nominal 24V
Min: +12V (sometimes as low as +7V) Max: +36V (short time over-voltage +40V)

XTR

Power supply for the XTR and the Sensor is derived from the minimum current <4mA (<3.4mA) and the sub-regulated supply voltage.
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4 to 20mA Current Loop Standard Specification

Signal Current Range: 4.0 to 20.0mA

XTR

Error Signaling Range: 3.4 to 4mA and 20 to 24mA These under and over ranges are used to indicate error conditions of the sensor: wire break, short, over-load, excitation failure. There is a NAMUR specification, which specifies these special ranges.

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4 to 20mA Current Loop Power Dissipation

XTR

Power dissipation of the XTR is calculated from the voltage across the XTR and the current flowing. Examples: 24Vsupply (20mA*500W) = 14V
P = 14V * 20mA = 280mW 36Vsupply (20mA*50W) = 35V P = 35V * 20mA = 700mW

We use an external power transistor to get the heat out of the IC.
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4 to 20mA Current Loop Circuit Protection Protection against harsh industrial environment:
+ Supply XTR Signal Out

XTR

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4 to 20mA Current Loop Why Current

Insensitive to wire resistance Insensitive to multiple receivers (shunts) Insensitive to conducted noise Easy signal filtering Low cost wiring ( just 2 wires) Used in Industry since many years

XTR

Constant current generates a constant voltage across a Shunt resistor

It will remain STANDARD for many years, because:

Lower cost than digital signal transmission Better noise immunity Longer distance ( >1km)
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4 to 20mA Current Loop HART Protocol

XTR

HART is a digital protocol which can be modulated onto the 4 to 20mA signal wires. It is used where remote sensor programming is required (Smart Sensor) HART puts several restrictions to the wiring, wire length, shunt resistance and supply voltage.
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3-Wire Connection

XTR
Sensor Sensor Signal Conditioning Signal Converter (and Supply)

Supply Voltage Signal

Signal Receiver

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Current or Voltage Transmitter

XTR

Many sensors are connected via 3 Wires: +Supply, GND, Signal

Do not mix with the 2-wire 4 to 20mA current loop !

Popular signals for these active sensors are: V 0 to +10V, 0 to +5V I 0 to +20mA ( 24mA ), 4 to 20mA ( 3.4 to 24mA ) The current signal is compatible to the 4 to 20mA current loop signals.

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3-Wire Current Transmitter

XTR110 (old product) XTR111 ( New Product in planning !)
+24V
Output Disable

XTR

Reg. Out

DRV

I-Mirror

Output Failure

SENSE

+ VREF

Signal Input

I1

IOUT
0 to 20mA (4 to 20mA)

GND

IOUT = VIN/RSET * 10 RSET IOUT = 10*I1

External Resistor R1 allows flexible setup to a wide range of output currents. Supply max : 44V, nominal: 24V. Supply min: < 9V Current compliance stretches well below GND ( external transistor) I1 defined by ext. R1. I2 = 10 * I1 Regulator output: <5mA Package: DFN-10 [3x3mm] Internet Price: $1.45 (@1kpcs) RTM: Q2 2006
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3-Wire Voltage Transmitter Discrete solution

Supply Voltage

XTR

(PGA309 ...)
Sensor
Sensor Signal Conditioning
+ OPA -

Signal

Signal Receiver Driver Op Amp (and Supply)

R2 1k R1 1k

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3-wire Transmitter Current or Voltage Output

digitally selectable Supply Voltage

XTR

(PGA309 ...)
Sensor
Sensor Signal Conditioning

Signal XTR300 Signal Receiver XTR300 and Supply

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Normal 2-Wire Operation of XTR115

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Input Signals & Feedback Voltage, VR2, referenced to Iret Feedback Voltage, VR2 is negative with reference to Iret Op Amp Circuit Loop Gain forces A1+ = A1- = Iret = 0V IIN = VIN / RIN + Vref / Roffset IR1 = IIN IIN * R1 = VR2 VR2 = Iout / R2, Op Amp Loop Controls Iout to Create VR2 Iout = VR2 /R2

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3-Wire 4-20mA NOT for XTR115 (or any 2-Wire XTR!)

Current cannot flow through R2 in the right direction to create 0V at A1+ (Need VR2 to be negative referenced to Iret) T1 drives current into ground at Iout over-current limit of 41mA tg-Sept 05 though RL !! No current

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4-20mA Transmitter Design Solutions

2-Wire General Purpose 3-Wire General Purpose 4-20mA Current Loop Receiver 2-Wire RTD Conditioners with Linearization 2-Wire Bridge Sensor Conditioners with Linearization 2-Wire RTD Conditioner with Digital Cal (Linearization, Span, Offset)

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2-Wire General Purpose

Device XTR101 Description IA + Current Excitation IIN to IOUT Converter. External Resistor Scales VIN to IIN. Sensor Excitation Two 1 mA Loop Voltage (V) 11.6 to 40 7.5 to 36 7.5 to 36 Full-Scale Input Range 5mV to 1V 40A to 200A 40A to 200A Output Range (mA) 4-20 Additional Power Available --Package DIP-14 SOIC-16 Price 1k $USD 7.34

XTR115

VREF=2.5V

4-20

5V@4mA

SOIC-8

0.95

XTR116

IIN to IOUT Converter. External Resistor Scales VIN to IIN.

VREF=4.096V

4-20

5V@4mA

SOIC-8

0.95

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XTR115 / XTR116

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3-Wire General Purpose

Device Description Sensor Excitation Loop Voltage (V) FullScale Input Range 0V to 5V 0V to 10V Output Range (mA) Additiona l Power Available Package Price 1k $USD

XTR110

Selectable Input/Output Ranges

VREF=10V

13.5 to 40

4-20, 0-20, 5-25

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DIP-16

6.35

XTR110

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4-20mA Current Loop Receiver

Device Description Sensor Excitation Loop Voltage (V) +11.5/-5 to +/-18 Full-Scale InputRange (mA) Output Range (V) Additional Power Available Package Price 1k $USD

RCV420

4-20mA input, 0-5V Output, 1.5V Loop Drop

VREF=10V

4-20

0-5V

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DIP-16

3.34

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2-Wire RTD Conditioner with Linearization

Device XTR105 XTR112 XTR114 Description 100 RTD Conditioner Sensor Excitation Two 800A Two 250A Two 100A Loop Voltage (V) 7.5 to 36 Full-Scale Input Range 5mV to 1V 5mV to 1V 5mV to 1V Output Range (mA) 4-20 4-20 4-20 Additional Power Available 5.1V@1mA 5.1V@1mA 5.1V@1mA Package DIP-14 SOIC-14 Price 1k $USD 3.75 3.75 3.75

1k RTD Conditioner
10k RTD Conditioner

7.5 to 36
7.5 to 36

DIP-14 SOIC-14
DIP-14 SOIC-14

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2-Wire Bridge Sensor Conditioner with Linearization

Device XTR106 Description Bridge Conditioner Sensor Excitation 5V and 2.5V Loop Voltage (V) 7.5 to 36 Full-Scale Input Range 5mV to 1V Output Range (mA) 4-20 Additional Power Available 5.1V@1mA Package DIP-14 SOIC-14 Price 1k $USD 3.75

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2-Wire RTD Conditioner with Digital Cal for Linearization, Span, Offset
Device Description 100 to 1k RTD Conditioner w/6-Channel Input Mux. Extra Op Amp can convert to Voltage Sensor Excitation. Sensor Excitation Loop Voltage (V) Full-Scale Input Range Output Range (mA) Additional Power Available Package Price 1k $USD

XTR108

Two 500A Programmable

7.5 to 24

5mV to 320mV

4-20

5.1V @ 2.1mA

SSOP-24

3.75

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RTD IN & 4-20mA OUT w/Digital Calibration

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XTR108 Key Features

10 to 10k RTD Conditioner RTD Compensation Offset, Span, NonLinearity 0.1% Post-Calibration Accuracy -40C to +85C Range Loop Voltage: 7.5V to 40V SPI Interface Digital Calibration/Configuration 6 Channel Input Mux Allows for up to 5 different Zero set points Internal/External VREF Undedicated Spare Op Amp Uses Standard External SPI 1k EEPROM (8-SOIC Package) Can be used in 3-Wire 4-20mA systems (Voltage Out Mode) 5.1V Sub-Regulated Output SSOP-24 Package $3.35 @1k

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XTR108EVM & Development Tools

XTR108EVM Control/Program Software XTR108 Resistor Selection Tool

XTR108EVM Users uide XTR108 QuickStart Guide

Detailed, Step-by-Step System Calibration Definition by Example
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New & Improved XTR108EVM

4-20mA Loop

Isolation from Ground to Iret

Programming Board

Transmitter Board

Evaluate XTR108 with your RTD Software Calibration/Control for XTR108 Available NOW!
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XTR108 Modification for 3-Wire Voltage (or Current) Output

XTR108: PTC [PT10 PT10000] Sensor Front-End

VOUT
See NEW data sheet for details (page25)
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XTR117, 4-20mA Transmitter

High Accuracy: Low Span & Offset Errors Easily interfaced with sensors or circuitry Simple Over-Scale signaling Regulated 5V power for External Circuitry Minimal power consumption: 250A Wide Operating Voltage range: +7.5V to +40V Tolerant of power supply surges up to +50V Gain of 100x to reduce noise sensitivity Miniature MSOP-8 package $0.90USD @ 1k Qty Accuracy without calibration Noise resistant signaling Robust in harsh electrical environments A generous 3.75mA available for sensor circuitry Requires minimal board space Unbeatable: Cost/Size/Performance benefits

VREG

XTR117

Pressure Transducers Temperature Transducers Humidity Transducers Industrial Process Monitors PGA309 4-20mA Output Converter (Convert Voltage-Out to Current-Out)
V+

+5V

Linear SubReg

Sensor Sensor Condition Circuit VIN

RIN

IIN A1

VLOOP 7.5V to 40V

RL
IRET IOUT

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Complete 4-20mA Sensor Conditioner

Digital Calibration of Sensor Linearity, Span, Offset, Tempcos PGA308
VS
T

&
VREG

XTR117
XTR117
+5V Linear SubReg V+

P
psi

Non-Linear
50

PGA309

VEXC -

Linearization Linearization Ckt Ckt

Ref Ref

Bridge Transducer
Fault Fault Monitor Monitor

Analog Sensor Linearization

Auto - Zero PGIA +

Linearization DAC

RIN

IIN A1

VLOOP 7.5V to 40V

Over/Under Over/Under Scale Scale Limiter Limiter

Linear VOUT

VIN RL
IRET

Analog Signal Conditioning DIGITAL CAL Control Register Interface Circuitry

EEPROM (SOT23-5) (SOT23-5)

Digital Temperature Compensation

Ext Temp

Int Int Temp Temp Temp ADC

IOUT

IOUT = 100 * VIN/RIN

Ext Temp

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