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MODEL 5B36
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Analog Devices, Inc., 1997
Potentiometer
Input Module
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Model 5B36 converts the input from a variety of potentiometers
and variable resistors to a high level output of 0 V to +5 V. The
module provides transformer isolation, potentiometer excitation,
signal filtering and input protection against line voltage connec-
tion. The series output switch eliminates the need for external
multiplexing. The industry standard 5B Series encapsulated
plug-in modular package is compatible with all 5B backplanes.
Modules are powered by +5 V dc,
±
5%.
Signal isolation is provided by transformer coupling using a
proprietary technique for linear, stable performance. A demodu-
lator on the output side of the signal transformer recovers the
input signal, which is filtered and buffered to provide an accu-
rate, low impedance, low noise output.
True three-port isolation includes common-mode voltage of:
1500 V rms between input and output, and between input and
power; 250 V rms between output and power.
The modules provide potentiometer excitation from a precision
current source. A low drift, chopper stabilized, differential
amplifier design allows for the use of very low excitation currents
to minimize accuracy losses from self-heating of the potentiom-
eter. The low gain drift of
±
30 ppm/
°
C and low offset drift
assure that accuracy is maintained over a wide operating tem-
perature range.
The 5B36 supplies equal excitation currents to three-wire
potentiometers to cancel the effects of lead resistance.
An optimized five-pole Butterworth filter (with 4 Hz bandwidth)
provides 116 dB of normal-mode rejection at 60 Hz and 108 dB
FEATURES
Accepts Potentiometers up to 10,000
V
High Level 0 V to +5 V Output
1500 V rms Input/Output and Input/Power Isolation
250 V rms Output/Power Isolation
240 V rms Field Wiring Protection
170 dB CMRR
116 dB NMR @ 60 Hz, 108 dB @ 50 Hz
Low Gain Drift:
6
30 ppm/
8
C
Low Output Noise:
0.3 mV p-p @ 100 kHz BW
6 mV p-p @ 5 MHz BW
Low Power Consumption: +5 V dc @ 15 mA
ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1–1989 Transient Protection
CSA, FM and CE Approvals
at 50 Hz. Output noise is an exceptionally low 0.3 mV p-p at
100 kHz bandwidth and 6 mV p-p at 5 MHz bandwidth.
The input circuit is protected against accidental application of
voltages, such as an ac power line, up to 240 V rms continuous.
A series output switch is included to eliminate the need for
external multiplexing in many applications. This switch has a
low output resistance and is controlled by an active-low enable
input. When the output switch is not used, ground the enable
input to I/O common to turn on the switch.
4
3
2
1
SIGNAL
ISOLATION
CHOPPER
DIF AMP
4-POLE
ACTIVE
LPF
P.S.
POWER
ISOLATION
RECT.
AND
FILTER
POWER
OSC.
V
OUT
I/O
COM
READ
EN (0)
1
5V
PWR
COM
NC
PROT
NC
5B
BACKPLANE
5B36
–
1
PROT.
&
FILTER
NC
1
–
NC = NO CONNECT