
3RS17 Interface Converters
Normalized signal and universal converters
Interface converters are mainly used to electri-
cally isolate and convert analog signals. Sen-
sors/actuators and controls generally have dif-
ferent power supply units, and therefore require
electrical isolation in the signal circuit. This is ei-
ther integrated in the control or is implemented
using an interface converter.
A signal must be converted into another signal
if, for instance, a voltage signal needs to be
transmitted over a long distance as current sig-
nal – or if the output of a sensor and the input of
a control system are not compatible with one
another.
Frequency outputs can be used for an addition-
al application. In this case, the input signal is
converted into a proportional frequency. This
means that analog signals can be processed
with digital inputs. This is important if the con-
trol does not have provision for an analog input
or if all of its analog inputs are already assigned.
This can occur, for example, when devices are
retrofitted.
Your advantages:
• Space-saving design
• Easy-to-set universal converter
• Converters with frequency output
• All ranges are fully calibrated
• Unified family of devices – the ideal solution for
every application
• Integrated manual-automatic switch with
adjustable setpoint
• Outputs are short-circuit-proof
• Up to 30 V – protected against damage caused by
faulty wiring
Applications:
• Electrically isolating analog signals
• Converting analog signals
• Converting analog signals into a frequency
• Converting non-normalized into normalized signals
• Overvoltage protection for analog inputs
Engineering information:
Passive converters draw the power they require from
the analog signal. They do not require their own
power supply.
For 2-way isolation, the input is electrically isolated
from the output and from the power supply, output
and power supply are at the same potential. For
3-way isolation, all of the three circuits are isolated
from one another.
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