Isolated, Thermocouple Input
7B37
FEATURES
Interfaces, amplifies, and filters input voltages from a J, K, T,
E, R, S, or B-type thermocouple.
Module provides a precision output of either +1 V to +5 V or
0 V to +10 V, linear with temperature.
High accuracy internal cold junction compensation.
All 7B37 series modules are mix-and-match and Hot
Swappable.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
APPLICATIONS
Industrial signal conditioning
Industrial signal isolation
Industrial signal filtering
Figure 1. 7B37 Functional Block Diagram
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The 7B Series of signal conditioners feature small size, low cost
and a wide output voltage range for a variety of applications
including process control and factory-floor environments. The
single-channel 7B modules accept inputs from a range of
transducers and are fully rated over the extended -40
o
C to
+85
o
C industrial temperature range. All 7B Series modules are
rated for a nominal power supply input of +24 VDC; and, for
maximum flexibility, they will accept supply voltages in the +14
VDC to +35 VDC range. The input modules, with the exception
of the 7B21, provide a high-level output voltage that is factory
configured for either the +1 V to +5 V or 0 V to +10 V range.
The 7B21 is a unity gain, isolated input module with an
input/output range of +10V. Output modules are available that
provide either isolated process current or isolated bipolar
voltage output. Model 7B39 converts either a +1 V to +5 V input
to a 4 to 20 mA output or a 0 V to +10 V input to a 0-20 mA
output. The input/output ranges of the 7B39 are factory
configured. The 7B22 is a unity gain module that provides an
isolated +10V output signal. All modules have a universal pin-
out and may be readily hot-swapped under full power without
disrupting field wiring. Each module accepts analog transducer
signals and transfers them to a process control or factory data
collection system without the inherent noise, non-linearity, drift
and extraneous voltages which frequently accompany the
signals.
The modules feature a maximum nonlinearity of +0.02% and
are factory calibrated to guarantee a maximum accuracy
specification of +0.1%.
The 7B Series offers up to 1500 V rms continuous common
mode voltage isolation and 120 V rms of field wiring input
protection. The power supplies necessary to drive each of the
individual module’s input circuitry are internally isolated,
enabling the 7B Series modules to offer true channel-to-channel
isolation of the input signals.
The modules directly accept analog signals from
thermocouples, RTDs, current loop powered transmitters, and
other process control signals. The 7B Series modules amplify,
linearize, isolate, protect and convert the transducer output
signals to standardized analog inputs for high-level analog I/O
subsystems. The 7B Series Subsystem consists of 19-inch rack-
compatible hardware (model AC 1363), with universal
mounting backplane and a family of plug-in (up to 16 per
backplane) input and output signal conditioning modules. Four-
, eight-, and sixteen-channel backplanes are available. Each
backplane incorporates screw terminals for easy power
connections and field wiring, and includes a 25-pin D-type
connector for interfacing the high-level single-ended voltage
outputs to the user’s equipment. Gold-plated sockets are
provided on each channel of the backplane to ensure the
reliability of each module’s electrical connection.
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7B37
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 7B37 is a single-channel signal conditioning module that
interfaces, amplifies and filters input voltages from a J, K, T, E, R,
S, or B-type thermocouple and provides an isolated and
protected precision output of either +1 V to +5 V or 0 V to +10
V, linear with input voltage. High accuracy internal cold
junction compensation and a predictable upscale open circuit
indication provide a complete signal conditioning solution. To
accurately measure low level signals in electrically noisy
environments, 1500 V rms of galvanic transformer-based
isolation with a common mode rejection (CMR) of 160 dB @
50/60 Hz and a normal mode rejection (NMR) of 60 dB @
50/60 Hz are provided. Rated to operate with a nominal +24
VDC supply, Model 7B37 is mix-and-match and hot-swappable
with other 7B Series input modules, so it can be inserted or
removed from any socket in the same backplane without
disturbing system power.
The three input pins of Model 7b37 are fully protected up to
120 V rms line voltages. A one-pole 3 Hz filter preconditions
the thermocouple signal prior to amplification, provided by a
low drift input amplifier. Cold junction compensation (CJC) is
implemented using a thermistor temperature sensor embedded
under the input screw terminal block on a 7B Series backplane.
A voltage reference source acts to offset the thermocouple
signal in accordance with the specified lower bound on the
input temperature range. A current source provides the upscale
open circuit indication. Amplitude modulation is used to
implement transformer isolation (1500 V rms input-to-output
and power). Isolated front-end circuitry power is supplied by a
DC/DC converter. The output section contains a demodulator, a
two-pole low pass filter (-3 dB @ 3Hz), a buffer amplifier and a
power oscillator. The two-pole output filter and subsequent
buffer ensures that a low noise, low impedance (<1Ω) signal is
available at the output to drive loads to 2kΩ minimum.
Figure 2
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7B37
7B37 Models Available
Model
7B37-J-01-1
7B37-J-01-2
7B37-J-10-1
7B37-J-10-2
7B37-J-11-1
7B37-J-11-2
7B37-J-12-1
7B37-J-12-2
7B37-J-13-1
7B37-J-13-2
7B37-K-02-1
7B37-K-02-2
7B37-K-20-1
7B37-K-20-2
7B37-K-21-1
7B37-K-21-2
7B37-K-22-1
7B37-K-22-2
7B37-K-23-1
7B37-K-23-2
7B37-T-03-1
7B37-T-03-1
7B37-E-04-1
7B37-E-04-2
7B37-R-05-1
7B37-R-05-2
7B37-S-06-1
7B37-S-06-2
7B37-B-07-1
7B37-B-07-2
Input Type
Type J
Type J
Type J
Type J
Type J
Type J
Type J
Type J
Type J
Type J
Type K
Type K
Type K
Type K
Type K
Type K
Type K
Type K
Type K
Type K
Type T
Type T
Type E
Type E
Type R
Type R
Type S
Type S
Type B
Type B
Input Range
-100°C to +100°C (-148°F to +1400°F)
-100°C to +100°C (-148°F to +1400°F)
0°C to +200°C (+32°F to +392°F)
0°C to +200°C (+32°F to +392°F)
0°C to +400°C (+32°F to +752°F)
0°C to +400°C (+32°F to +752°F)
0°C to +600°C (+32°F to +1112°F)
0°C to +600°C (+32°F to +1112°F)
+300°C to +600°C (+572°F to +1112°F)
+300°C to +600°C (+572°F to +1112°F)
-100°C to +1350°C (-148°F to +2462°F)
-100°C to +1350°C (-148°F to +2462°F)
0°C to +300°C (+32°F to +572°F)
0°C to +300°C (+32°F to +572°F)
0°C to +600°C (+32°F to +1112°F)
0°C to +600°C (+32°F to +1112°F)
0°C to +1200°C (+32°F to +2192°F)
0°C to +1200°C (+32°F to +2192°F)
+600°C to +1200°C (-148°F to +1400°F)
+600°C to +1200°C (-148°F to +1400°F)
-100°C to +400°C (-148°F to +752°F)
-100°C to +400°C (-148°F to +752°F)
0°C to +900°C (+32°F to +1652°F)
0°C to +900°C (+32°F to +1652°F)
0°C to +1750°C (+32°F to +3182°F)
0°C to +1750°C (+32°F to +3182°F)
0°C to +1750°C (+32°F to +3182°F)
0°C to +1750°C (+32°F to +3182°F)
0°C to +1800°C (+32°F to +3272°F)
0°C to +1800°C (+32°F to +3272°F)
Output Range
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
+1 V to +5 V
0 V to +10 V
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7B37
7B37 Specifications
(typical @ +23°C ±5°C and Vs = +24 V dc)
Description
Input Range1
Thermocouple Types
Standard Temperature Ranges
Custom Ranges
Output Range Options (R
L
> 2 kΩ)
J, K, T, E, R, S, B
Refer to Model Table
Not Available*
+1 V to +5 V or 0 V to +10 V
Accuracy
1
Initial @ +25°C
Nonlinearity
2
Input Offset vs. Temperature
Zero Suppression vs. Temperature
Span vs. Temperature
Output Offset vs. Temperature
±0.01% Span (±0.1% Span, maximum)
±0.02% Span, maximum
±0.5 µV/°C
±0.005% (V
z
)
3
/°C
±35 ppm/°C
±0.002% Span/°C
Cold Junction Compensation
Accuracy
4
, over +5°C to +45°C ambient
Input Bias Current
±1.0°C
+25 nA
Input Resistance
Power ON
Power OFF
10 MΩ
30 kΩ, minimum
Output Noise
5 MHz Bandwidth
10 Hz to 100 kHz Bandwidth
0.1 Hz to 10 Hz Bandwidth
Bandwidth, -3 dB
Output Rise Time, 10% to 90% Span
6 mV peak
0.4 mV rms
0.6 µV peak
3 Hz
150 ms
Common-Mode Voltage (CMV)
Input-to-Output and Power
1500 V rms, continuous
Common Mode Rejection (CMR)
Input-to-Output and Power @ 50/60 Hz
Normal Mode Rejection @ 50/60 Hz
Input Protection
Input Transient Protection
160 dB
60 dB
120 V rms, continuous
±35 V dc, continuous
ANSI/IEEE C376.90.1-1989
IEEE-STD 472
IEC 255-4, Class II
<1
Ω
Continuous Short to Ground
Model 7B37
Output Resistance
Voltage Output Protection
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7B37
Power Supply
Voltage Range, Operating
Current
Sensitivity
Mechanical Dimensions
Weight
+14 V dc to +35 V dc
+25 mA, maximum
±0.0001%/% of Vs
1.663" x 2.11" x 0.563"
(42.24 mm x 53.6 mm x 14.3 mm)
60 grams
Environmental
Temperature Range
Operating
Storage
Relative Humidity, 24 hours
ESD Sensitivity
RFI Susceptibility
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
0 to 90% @ +60°C non-condensing
IEC 801-2, Level 2
±0.5% Span error @ 400 MHz, 5 Watt, 3 ft
Warm-up time required to meet specifications is approximately 10 minutes.
* Contact factory for OEM requirements.
1Includes the combined effects of repeatability, hysteresis, and nonlinearity.
2Nonlinearity is calculated using best-fit straight line method.
3Vz is the nominal input voltage that results in a 0 V output.
4When used with the CJC temperature sensor provided on each channel of 7B Series backplanes.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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