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DMS-20PC-4/20 Series
Subminiature 4-20mA Loop-Powered
3½ Digit LED Process Monitors
FEATURES
Industry's first loop-powered meter with a large,
easy-to-read, LED display!
Self-powered, no external supply required
Unipolar, Bipolar and Positive Reading Models
Large, 0.37"/9.4mm digits
Excellent display intensity
High-quality, 20-turn, span (gain) and zero (offset)
adjustments
DIP-switch selectable range and decimal points
Hundreds of input/readout combinations
Vibration-resistant package; Reliable screw-terminal
input connections
The DMS-20PC-4/20 Series are the world's first loop-powered digital panel meters
with a large, easy-to-read, bright red, LED display. All operating power is derived
directly from the loop current itself —no external power supply is required! The large,
0.37"/9.4mm digits exhibit uniform intensity over the entire 4-20mA operating range.
Additionally, the total maximum loop voltage drop is only 5V! Users no longer have to settle
for difficult-to-read LCD displays in loop-powered applications.
Both gain (span) and offset (zero) adjustments are performed with on-board, precision,
20-turn potentiometers. All decimal-point and range-change selections are made on a six-
position DIP switch featuring vibration-resistant, gold-plated contacts. Unlike competitive
meters, there are no jumpers or solder gaps to open or close. Connections to the current
loop are made via a reliable, two-position, screw-type terminal block.
The DMS-20PC-4/20's DIP switch and adjustment potentiometers accommodate
hundreds of different input-current/output-reading combinations. This versatility practically
eliminates the need to order more costly, long-lead-time, factory-customized "specials" in
applications in which several different-range meters are required. An optional bezel assem-
bly, featuring screw fasteners and a rubber seal, simplifies panel mounting and provides
excellent resistance to environmental dust and moisture. All these outstanding features
combine to make the DMS-20PC-4/20 Series the perfect meters for prototype and OEM
4-20mA current-loop instrumentation.
SIMPLIFIED SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
3½ DIGIT A/D
CONVERTER
DATA
R3
R7
1
2
3
DP1
DP2
DP3
ZERO
ADJUST
GAIN
ADJUST
BAND-GAP
REFERENCE
CIRCUIT
ON
DIP SWITCHES
1
2
3
4
5
6
+5V
–5V
CURRENT TO
VOLTAGE
CONVERTER
TB1
+
–
DC/DC
CONVERTER
+
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DMS-20PC-4/20 Series
Subminiature 4-20mA Loop-Powered
3½ Digit LED Process Monitors
Performance/Functional Specifications
Typical at T
A
= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Current Loop Input
Full Scale Input Range:
➀
Input Impedance:
➁
Voltage Drop
➁
Overcurrent Protection
➀
Performance
Sampling Rate
Accuracy (1 minute warm-up):
Temperature Drift
(0 to +60°C)
Display
Display Type and Size
Polarity Indication
Overrange Indication
Physical/Environmental
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity (non-condensing)
Case Material
Weight
0
–40
0
–
–
–
+60
+75
95
°C
°C
%
3½ digit, 0.37"/9.4mm high red LED
"–" for negative reading
"–1____" for negative Vin
"1____" for positive Vin
–
2.5 reading per second
±0.05%FS ±1 Count
±0.15
±0.3
Cnts/°C
Min.
+4
–
–
–
Typ.
–
250
4.5
–
5.0
±40
Max.
+20
Units
mA
Ω
Volts
mA
OPERATING AND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
DMS-20PC-4/20S (Unipolar Reading Model)
As shipped, the DMS-20PC-4/20S is factory calibrated to read "000"
for a 4mA input and "1000" for a 20mA input. The following worst-case
procedure assumes the DMS-20PC-4/20S is completely mis-adjusted,
i.e., both potentiometers and the DIP switches are randomly set. When
performing DIP-switch settings, be sure the DIP switch's small actuators
are firmly engaged in their fully-ON or fully-OFF positions.
1.
Set R7 (full scale span/gain adjust) and R3 (zero/offset adjust) fully
clockwise, roughly 22 turns, and place SW1-SW6 to OFF.
2.
Select DIP switch setting #2.
3.
Apply a precision 4mA input, with proper polarity, and adjust R3 until
the meter's display reads "000".
4.
Apply a precision 20mA input and adjust R7 until the meter's display
reads "1000". Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make sure the adjustments do
not affect one another.
5.
Select the appropriate decimal point by setting SW4, SW5 or SW6 to
ON (DP1, DP2 or DP3 respectively).
NOTE: If a display reading other than "000" to "1000" is desired,
refer to DIP–Switch Settings Table 1 for SW1–SW3 settings.
Polycarbonate
0.6 ounces (17 grams)
Table 1. DMS-20PC-4/20S (Unipolar Model) DIP-Switch Settings
Display Reading
4mA
20mA
Off
On
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
On
Off
On
Off
Off
Off
On
On
SW1
SW2
SW3
➀
The DMS-20PC-4/20, using any of the DIP-switch settings described above, can
withstand overcurrents, including those resulting from accidental reverse-polarity
connections, up to ±40mA without sustaining any damage.
➁
Because Murata Power Solutions' DMS-4/20 loop-powered meters employ active
circuitry to convert the loop current into a voltage, the meters' effective series
impedance varies in a manner that maintains the loop voltage drop constant
over the full 4-to-20mA current range. Listed impedance specification applies at
20mA.
➂
When looking up DIP-switch settings in the Tables and the desired display
readings can be achieved with either of two different settings, using the higher
setting # will produce less sensitive offset (R3) and span (R7) adjustments.
Please keep in mind that the DMS-20PC standard meter (from which the DMS-
20PC-4/20 is derived) has an accuracy specification of ±2 counts (max.). Thus,
it may not always be possible to obtain the exact desired display reading.
1.
000 to 1050-1999
2.
000 to 650-1350
3.
000 to 450-800
4.
000 to 300-500
5.
000 to 200-300
Examples (DMS-20PC-4/20S-Unipolar Model)
1.
Desired display readings are:
4mA ="0.00"
20mA = "6.00"
1
2
3
ON
4
5
6
Ordering Information
DMS-20PC-4/20S-C
DMS-20PC-4/20B-C
DMS-20PC-4/20P-C
DMS-BZL3-C
DMS-BZL4-C
DMS-20-CP
Unipolar reading, loop-powered LED meter
Bipolar reading, loop-powered LED meter
Positive reading, loop-powered LED meter
Bezel assembly
Bezel assembly with sealing gasket
Panel cutout punch
Use DIP-switch setting #3 in Table 1 and enable decimal point DP2 via
SW5. Apply 4mA and adjust R3 so the display reads "0.00". Apply
20mA and adjust R7 so the display reads "6.00".
2.
Desired display readings are:
4mA = "000"
20mA = "800"
1
2
3
ON
4
5
6
A panel-mount retaining clip is supplied with each model.
Use DIP-switch setting #2 in Table 1. Apply 4mA and adjust R3 so the
display reads "000". Apply 20mA and adjust R7 so the display reads
"800". For these display readings, no decimal points are used. Set
SW4, SW5 and SW6 to OFF.
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3½ Digit LED Process Monitors
3.
Desired display readings are:
4mA = ".000"
12mA = ".250"
1
2
3
ON
Examples
(DMS-20PC-4/20B-Bipolar Model)
1.
Desired display readings are:
4
5
6
ON
This example is not as straightforward as the previous two. Notice that
12mA is exactly halfway between 4mA and 20mA. If we assume that
the input could go up to 20mA, the display reading would then be: 2
x .250 or ".500". From Table 1 we can now select DIP-switch setting
#4 and enable DP1 via SW4. Apply 4mA and adjust R3 so the display
reads ".000". Apply 12mA and adjust R7 so the display
reads ".250".
DMS–20PC–4/20B (Bipolar Reading Model)
The DMS-20PC-4/20B's zero-offset circuit differs from the unipolar 'S'
model described above in that with the 'B' model, a half-scale 12mA input
is normally set to display "000". Therefore, all of the of the DIP-switch
settings in Table 2 assume a reading of "000" is desired with a 12mA input.
Display readings other than those shown in Table 2 are possible, contact
Murata Power Solutions for more information.
When configuring the DMS-20PC-4/20B for the first time, or when select-
ing a new range, set both R3 and R7 fully clockwise (roughly 22 turns) to
their minimum offset/minimum-span positions, respectively. Then select
the desired readings from Table 2 and configure DIP-switches SW1, SW2,
and SW3 accordingly.
The procedure below illustrates how to calibrate the DMS-20PC-4/20B
to its factory-calibrated readings of "–1000" with a 4mA input and "1000"
with a 20mA input. When performing DIP-switch settings, be sure the DIP-
switch's small actuators are firmly engaged in their fully-ON or fully-OFF
positions.
1.
Set both R3 and R7 fully clockwise.
2.
Select DIP-switch setting #1 from Table 2.
3.
Apply a precision 12mA input and adjust R3 until the meter's display
reads "000".
4.
Apply a precision 20mA input and adjust R7 until the meter's display
reads "1000".
5.
Apply a precision 4mA input and the display should read "–1000".
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make sure the two adjustments did not affect
one another.
4mA = "–1.00"
20mA = "1.00"
1
2
3
4
5
6
Use DIP-switch setting #5 in Table 2 and enable decimal point DP2 via
SW5. Apply 12mA and adjust R3 so the display reads "0.00". Apply
20mA and adjust R7 so the display reads "1.00". Apply 4mA and verify
that the display reads "–1.00", readjust R3 and R7 if necessary.
2.
Desired display readings are:
4mA = "–450"
20mA = "450"
1
2
3
ON
4
5
6
Use DIP-switch setting #2 in Table 2. Apply 12mA and adjust R3 so the
display reads "000". Apply 20mA and adjust R7 so the display reads
"450". Apply 4mA and verify that the display reads "–450". Repeat
adjustment procedure if necessary. For these display readings, no
decimal points are used. Set SW4, SW5 and SW6 to OFF.
3.
Desired display readings are:
4mA = "–650"
20mA = "650"
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
Notice that these readings can be obtained using either DIP-switch
setting #1 or DIP-switch setting #2 in Table 2. In situations like this
where DIP-switch settings overlap, less-sensitive R3/R7 adjustments
can be achieved if the higher DIP-setting # is selected (setting #2 in
this example). Apply 12mA and adjust R3 so the display reads "000".
Apply 20mA and adjust R7 so the display reads "650". Apply 4mA and
verify that the display reads "–650". Repeat adjustment procedure if
necessary.
DMS-20PC-4/20P (Positive Reading Model)
The DMS-20PC-4/20P’s Zero-Offset circuit is optimized to produce posi-
tive readings at both 4mA and 20mA input levels. As shown in Table 3’s
first three columns, a 4mA input can be typically adjusted (using R3, Zero/
Offset Adjust) to display any positive reading between “000” and “800”.
The corresponding 20mA-input reading is then added to the 4mA offset
as a differential whose magnitude is varied by adjusting R7 (Gain/Span
Adjust).
The ‘Differential Range’ column in Table 3 lists the nominal differential
display-readings which can be obtained with R7 at, or very close to, its
full-clockwise, minimum span position. The Differential Range column can
be used as a guide when configuring the meter for the majority of user
applications. Higher differential ranges are obtainable; however, the use of
higher differential readings results in correspondingly-lower positive read-
ings with 4mA inputs, that is, R3’s clockwise adjustment-range is reduced.
Example #3 below illustrates this concept. Please contact Murata Power
Solutions if there is any doubt as to whether or not the DMS-20PC-4/20P
can be configured for your display readings requirements.
The first step when configuring the DMS-20PC-4/20P for the first time, or
when selecting a new range, is to set R3 fully counterclockwise and R7
Table 2. DMS-20PC-4/20B (Bipolar Model) DIP-Switch Settings
Display Reading
4mA
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
–600 to –1000
–350 to –650
–250 to –400
–150 to –250
–100 to –150
12mA
000
000
000
000
000
20mA
600 to 1000
350 to 650
250 to 400
150 to 250
100 to 150
Off
On
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
On
Off
On
Off
Off
Off
On
On
SW1
SW2
SW3
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3½ Digit LED Process Monitors
fully clockwise (roughly 22 turns) to their minimum offset/minimum span
positions, respectively.
The next step is to calculate the required display differential-reading; this
is accomplished by subtracting the desired 4mA display reading from
the desired 20mA display reading, disregarding decimal points. Then,
using the calculated differential display-reading to select the appropriate
DIP-switch setting # from Table 3, configure DIP-switches SW1, SW2, and
SW3 accordingly. Make certain that the DIP-switch’s small actuators are
firmly engaged in their fully-ON or fully-OFF positions.
The procedure below describes how to calibrate the meter for an applica-
tion which the DMS-20PC-4/20P easily accommodates: displaying the
output of a 4-20mA transmitter, that is, “04.0” with a 4mA input and “20.0”
with a 20mA input.
1.
Set R3 fully counterclockwise (minimum offset position) and R7 fully
clockwise (minimum differential span position), roughly 22 turns.
2.
Subtract 040 from 200 to yield a differential value of 160; use this value
to select DIP-switch setting #5 in Table 3. Enable decimal point DP3 by
placing SW6 to the ON position.
3.
Set the transmitter’s output to 4.0mA and carefully adjust R3 clockwise
until the meter’s display reads “000”.
4.
Set the transmitter’s output to 20.0mA and adjust R7 counterclock-
wise until the meter’s display reads “16.0”.
5.
Set the transmitter back to 4.0mA and slowly adjust R3 clockwise until
the display reads “04.0”. Reapply 20.0mA and the display should now
read “20.0”. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 to make sure the adjustments did
not affect one another.
Table 4. Decimal Point Settings
SW4
DP1
SW5
DP2
SW6
DP3
Examples (DMS-20PC-4/20P-Positive Model)
1.
Desired display readings are:
4mA = “650”
20mA = “950”
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
Use DIP-switch setting #4 in Table 3 since subtracting 650 from 950
yields a differential value of 300. Apply 4mA and adjust R3 until the
display reads “000”. Apply 20mA and adjust R7 until the display reads
“300” (the differential value previously calculated). Apply 4mA and
adjust R3 until the display reads “650”. Apply 20mA and verify that the
display reads “950”.
2.
Desired display readings are:
4mA = “4.00”
20mA = “19.99”
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
This example illustrates the DMS-20PC-4/20P’s capability to display
higher differential readings than those indicated in Table 3. This
example also illustrates how the DMS-20PC-4/20P can be used to
display the output levels of a 4-20mA loop transmitter with higher preci-
sion (0.01mA versus 0.1mA) than described above.
Subtracting 400 from 1999 yields a differential of 1599, a value not
listed in Table 3. However, use DIP-switch setting #1 in Table 3 since
this setting has the highest overall offset/span adjustment capabilities.
Enable DP2 via SW5 then apply 4mA and adjust R3 so the display
reads “0.00”. Apply 20mA and adjust R7 so the display reads “15.99”.
Apply 4mA and adjust R3 until the display reads “4.00”. Apply 20mA
and check to see that the display reads “19.99” or just overranges
(“1—“). Repeat adjustment procedure if necessary.
Table 3. DMS-20PC-4/20P (Positive Reading Model)
DIP-Switch Settings
Display Reading
Differential Range
1.
800-1400
2.
500-800
3.
350-500
4.
250-350
5.
150-250
4mA Input
900
850
800
750
750
20mA Input
1700
1350
1150
1000
900
Off
On
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
On
Off
On
Off
Off
Off
On
On
SW1 SW2
SW3
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DMS-20PC-4/20 Series
Subminiature 4-20mA Loop-Powered
3½ Digit LED Process Monitors
PROGRAMMABLE
➀
LOGIC CONTROLLER
TRANSMITTER &
SIGNAL CONDITIONER
DMS-20PC-4/20
+
+
TRANSDUCER
INPUT
4-20mA
–
GAIN
(TB1-1)
+
+
Vsig
A/D
R7
R3
–
4-20mA
(TB1-2)
–
–
ZERO
+
85-264Vac
+24Vdc
SUPPLY
+24V
➀
Shown for illustrative purposes only, may not be present in all applications
–
Figure 2. Typical DMS-20PC-4/20 Connection Diagram
BEZEL INSTALLATION AND RECOMMENDED DRILL AND PANEL CUTOUT
0.093 (2.362) DIAMETER (4 REQUIRED)
ONLY WHEN USING SUPPLIED BEZEL ASSEMBLY
INTERNAL CORNER RADII:
0.032 (0.81) MAX.
0.116 (2.95)
#2-56 INSERT
0.156 (3.96) DEEP
FRONT VIEW
0.187
(4.75)
DMS-BZL4 BEZEL
1.280
(32.51)
1.07
(27.18)
0.838
(21.29)
1.336 (33.93)
0.145 (3.68)
1.826 (46.38)
1.626 (41.30)
RETAINING CLIP INSTALLATION
PANEL
PANEL
BEZEL
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