F 6706 (0507)
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2 Current connection
2.1 Bipolar current connection
Figure 3: Bipolar current connection
The bipolar current connection serves the output of currents between -20 mA to +20 mA. The
following must be considered:
– The total current is the addition of the individual currents
I
G1
= I
11
- I
21
or I
G2
= I
12
- I
22
.
– The admissible burden resistance remains the same.
– Module 1 generates the positive part and module 2 the negative part of the total current.
– In reasons of accuracy, only one module may generate or consume current. This must be
regarded in the user program.
2.2 Current outputs
Resolution in the range 0/4 - 20 mA
Figure 4: Current outputs
Channels 1: Sink mode
Channels 2: Source mode
Special cable connector
Special cable connector
4095
3840
Resolution/digit
Current
20 mA
21.3 mA
4 mA
12 bit 4095 21.3 mA
768