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PDW90 Point to Mulit-Point Wireless System

Consists of field units (up to 32) that accept 4-20 mA signals and transmits them wirelessly to a base station

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$898.50CAD
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In its most basic form, the PDW90 consists of field units (up to 32) that accept 4-20 mA signals and transmits them wirelessly to a base station. The primary advantage of this system is how simple and economical it is to get multiple signals (not just 4-20 mA, also discrete (digital) and Modbus) from where you have them to where you need them – all without having to run wires!
 
The wireless communication between the field units and the base station is bi-directional. That means you can send 4-20 mA, discrete and Modbus signals from the field units to the base station and also send completely different 4-20 mA, discrete and Modbus signals from the base station to the field units. For instance, the field unit could send a 4-20 mA signal to the base station corresponding to the level in a tank and the base station could send a 4-20 mA sig-nal to the field unit to control a valve.
 
Field units are also equipped with four digital I/O that can each be independently programmed as an input or an output. A Loss of Signal warning is also available by connecting devices to the G and LS screw terminals.
 
To indicate alarm situations in the field, the field unit can be equipped with an optional, field installable, two relays module. These relays are rated Form A (SPST) 5A and are controlled by the digital outputs on the base station.
 
The base stations are available in configurations for 2, 6, or 16 I/O slots for a variety of field installable I/O modules. The available I/O modules are:
 
Dual Analog Input
Dual Analog Output
Dual Relay Output
Four Digital I/O
The specified range between the base station and field units is 1 mile line-of-sight outdoor and 500 feet indoor and repeaters are available to extend the range. A low-cost wireless survey tool, Model PDA10, is available to test the signal strength of your application before you buy.
• Signal Wire Replacement System Consisting of Wireless Base Station and Field Units
• Wireless Point to Multi-Point Signal Wire Replacement for up to 32 4-20 mA Signals
• Range: 1 Mile Line-of-Sight Outdoor, 500 Feet Indoor; Repeaters Available to Extend Range
• Wireless Transmission Between Base Station and any Field Unit of
◦ 4-20 mA (Separate Signals to and from Base Station))
◦ Discrete (4 digital I/O Signals to and from Base Station))
◦ RS-485 Modbus
• Inputs: (Wired to Field Units) 4-20 mA or 0-10 V (1), Discrete/Digital (up to 4), Modbus
• Outputs: (Wired to Field Units) 4-20 mA (1), Discrete/Digital (up to 4), Relays (2, opt), Modbus
• Base Station I/O Modules for 4-20 mA Inputs, 4-20 mA Outputs, Relay Outputs, Digital I/O
• Base Stations with slots for 2, 6, or 16 Field Installable I/O Modules and Modbus
• Loss of Signal (LoS) Digital Output
• PDA10 Signal Strength Survey Tool to "Try Before You Buy"
• Simple to Configure Using PDW Manager Programming Software and On-Board USB
• Device Communication Secured by Enabling 128-bit AES Encryption
• Password Protection
• Remote Yagi Directional Antennas Available
• Base Stations Housed in Plastic NEMA 4X Field Enclosures
• Field Units Available in IP68, NEMA 4X Aluminum & Stainless Steel Enclosures
• Field Unit Operating Temperature Range: -55 to 75°C (-67 to 167°F)
• PCBs are Conformal Coated for Dust & Humidity Protection
• Power: 9-30 VDC, Base Station & Field Units
• 3-Year Warranty
Sink Current1.5 mA minimum input current
Source Current10 mA maximum output current
Signal LossDigital output goes to logic high
Temperature Drift0.4 µA/°C max from 0 to 65°C ambient,
0.8 µA/°C max from -40 to 0°C ambient
Isolation500 V
Accuracy± 0.1% of span ± 0.004 mA
CalibrationFactory calibrated: 4.000 to 20.000 = 4-20 mA output
Output SourceAnalog input from connected wireless unit
Dual 4-20 mA Output Module
HART TransparencyAnalog input will not interfere with existing HART communications on the wired 4-20 mA signal
Signal LossInputs will remain off (open circuit) until wireless units are reconnected.
Digital Input Logic Low0 to 1.1 VDC
Input ImpedanceVoltage ranges: greater than 110 kΩ; Current ranges: < 220 Ω
Digital Output Logic Low0 to 0.4 VDC
Digital Output Logic High3 to 5 VDC
Digital Input Logic High3 to 5 VDC
ChannelsFour (4) digital connections, independently field selectable as either inputs or outputs
Digital Input / Output Module
Signal LossAfter approximately 25 seconds of trying to reconnect, mA output will become 3.2 mA
Output Loop ResistancePower supply: 24 VDC
Minimum: 10Ω
Maximum: 900 Ω
Loop Power SupplyInternally powered; no external supply needed
Temperature Drift0.005% of calibrated span/°C max from 0 to 65°C ambient,
0.01% of calibrated span/°C max from -40 to 0°C ambient
RecalibrationAll ranges are calibrated at the factory. Recalibration is recommended at least every 12 months.
Isolation500 V
Accuracy±0.03% of calibrated span ±1 count
InputsField selectable: 4-20 mA, 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V
Dual Analog Input Module

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    Data Sheet - PDW90 Point to Mulit-Point Wireless System

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  • Thumbnail of document Manual - PDW90 Point to Mulit-Point Wireless System
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    Manual - PDW90 Point to Mulit-Point Wireless System

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