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Instructions 

APD 41393

api-usa.com

1220 American Way Libertyville, IL 60048 
Phone: 

800-942-0315

 

Fax: 800-949-7502

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NSTRUMENTS

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 * Do not make connections 

to unused terminals!

Voltage 

Output 1

– 

+

Voltage 

Device 1

6

5

7

8

– 

+ 20V

mA 

Device 1

R

i

6

5

7

8

Current 

Sourcing 

Output 1

C

urrent 

Sinking 

Output 1

– 

+

mA 

Device 1

R

i

Loop 

Power 

Source 1

6

5

7

8

+

 –

Precautions

WARNING! All wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician or 

instrumentation engineer. See diagram for terminal designations and 

wiring examples. Consult factory for assistance. 
WARNING! Avoid shock hazards! Turn signal input, output, and 

power off before connecting or disconnecting wiring, or removing 

or installing module.

Précautions

ATTENTION! Tout le câblage doit être effectué par un électricien 

ou ingénieur en instrumentation qualifié. Voir le diagramme pour 

désignations des bornes et des exemples de câblage. Consulter 

l'usine pour assistance.
ATTENTION! Éviter les risques de choc! Fermez le signal d'entrée, 

le signal de sortie et l'alimentation électrique avant de connecter ou 

de déconnecter le câblage, ou de retirer ou d'installer le module. 

Electrical Connections

This module is factory configured. See the model/serial number 

label for T/C input type, range, output types & ranges, and options. 

*

 Do not make any connections to unused terminals or use them 

as wiring junctions for external devices. This may cause permanent 

damage to the module!
See wiring diagram at right. The T/C input must match the type 

indicated on the model/serial number label. Use thermocouple 

extension wire that matches your T/C type as needed.
Channel 1 and 2 output types and ranges are indicated on the 

model/serial number label. Milliamp outputs may be wired for sink-

ing or sourcing. Sourcing provides 20 VDC power to your device. 

Module Power

See model/serial number label to make sure available power 

matches module operating voltage. The power supply is fuse 

protected and the unit may be returned to us for fuse replacement.
For DC power, either polarity is acceptable, but for consistency, 

wire positive (+) to terminal 25 and negative (–) to terminal 28.

Calibration

Input and output ranges are factory pre-configured (at 24°C ±1°C). 

Zero and Span potentiometers can be used to calibrate each output 

channel as required.
1.  It will be necessary to simulate or create a low and a high tem-

perature input to the module and use an accurate measurement 

device to calibrate each output.

2.  Apply power to the module. Allow 20 minutes for warm up time and 

ensure the module is at a stable temperature during calibration.

3.  Set the input to your minimum value for the Zero calibration.  
4.  Using an accurate measurement device for each output, adjust 

the Zero potentiometers for the exact minimum outputs desired. 

This will produce the corresponding minimum output signals. 

For example: 4 mA for a 4-20 mA output or –10 V for a ±10 

V output. The Zero controls should only be adjusted when the 

input signal is at its minimum.

5.  Next, set the input at maximum, then adjust the Span pots 

for the exact maximum outputs desired. This will produce the 

corresponding maximum output signals. Example: for 4-20 mA 

output, the Span control will provide adjustment for the 20 mA 

or high end of the signal. The Span controls should only be 

adjusted when the input signal is at its maximum.

6.  Repeat adjustments for maximum accuracy. You may also be 

able to fine-tune the outputs by adjusting the calibration of the 

devices you have connected to the module outputs.

Optional Alarm Relay

See model/serial number label for the factory configured relay 

option codes, if equipped. A red/green bi-color LED indicates the 

alarm state. It will be green during a non-alarm condition and red 

during an alarm condition. 
High Alarm (H): The alarm relay changes state when the temperature 

exceeds the trip point. The relay resets when the temperature drops below 

the reset point. For a high alarm, the trip point is above the reset point.
Low Alarm (L): The alarm relay changes state when the temperature goes 

below the trip point. The relay resets when the temperature exceeds the 

reset point. For a low alarm the trip point is below the reset point.
HT: Latching alarm with push button reset.
HP: Latching alarm with power-off reset. Module power must be 

turned off to reset alarm.
RA: Reverse-acting alarm. Relay coils energized in an alarm condi-

tion. No alarm condition with module power off.

Relay Terminals

See diagram for alarm contact wiring. The module does not provide 

power to the relay contacts. Use an appropriate RC snubber for 

inductive loads (motors, solenoids, contactors) to ensure good 

relay contact life.
The dual DPST contact sets are in a Form A (NO) and a Form B (NC) 

configuration and operate in unison with a single setpoint. They 

may be field wired for Form C operation as required.

Set Point Adjustment

This multi-turn potentiometer allows adjustment of the alarm trip 

point. This control is adjustable from 0 to 100% of the input range.

Reset Point Adjustment

This multi-turn potentiometer allows adjustment of the alarm reset 

point. This control is adjustable from 0 to 100% of the input range.
Sufficient deadband (difference between trip and reset point) should 

be used to prevent chattering of the relays or false trips when the 

input is unstable or changes rapidly.

Alarm Adjustments

Set the input signal to a level that represents the desired set point. 
Adjust the Set Point potentiometer to the point at which the relay 

changes state from a non-alarm to an alarm condition. 
Set the input signal to a level that represents the desired reset point.
Adjust the Reset Point potentiometer to the point at which the relay 

changes state from an alarm to an non-alarm condition. 
Operate the signal source through the set and reset points to con-

firm desired operation and adjust if necessary. 

Relay Test Function

This can be used as a diagnostic aid during initial start-up or 

troubleshooting, or as a manual over-ride function. When the front 

Relay Test button is depressed or terminals 11 and 12 closed, it 

will drive the relay and the bi-color alarm LED to their opposite 

states. When released, the relay and LED will return to their prior 

states. The Relay Test button also resets the relay on models with 

the HT option.

Output Test 1, Output Test 2

This can be used as a diagnostic aid during initial start-up or 

troubleshooting, or as a manual over-ride function. When the Test 1 

or Test 2 buttons are depressed or terminals 9 & 12 or 10 & 12 are 

closed, it will drive the DC output for that channel to 75% of span or 

a customer-specified value set at the factory. When released or the 

contact(s) opened, the output(s) will return to their normal levels. 

Operation

The module accepts a thermocouple input and provides two DC 

outputs that are linearized to thermocouple input temperature. 
The green LoopTracker

®

 LED varies in intensity as the input is 

sensed by the module. The red LoopTracker LEDs vary in intensity 

with changes in the DC output signals. If any LED fails to illuminate, 

or fails to change in intensity as the process changes, check the 

module power or signal wiring. Note that it may be difficult to see 

the LEDs under bright lighting conditions.

Yellow LED Functions

The yellow status LED provides a visual indication of operational modes. 
Normal operation: 

Off 

Output Push-to-Test:  On for Test 1 or Test 2 

Operational error: 

Blinking 2 digit code

If an error occurs during operation, the yellow Status LED blinks an 

error code. Check sensor, wiring, or consult factory.
1 1  Analog-digital converter out-of-range
1 2  Sensor under range
1 3  Sensor over range
1 4  CJC sensor abnormal range
1 5  CJC failure
1 6  Hard ADC out-of-range
1 7  Sensor hard fault, open circuit,  

 

hard ADC fault, or hard CJC fault

API maintains a constant effort to upgrade and improve its products. 

Specifications are subject to change without notice. See api-usa.com for 

latest product information. Consult factory for your specific requirements.

WARNING:

 This product can expose you to chemicals includ-

ing nickel, which are known to the State of California to cause 

cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more 

information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

 * Do not make 

connections to 

unused terminals!

Mounting to a DIN Rail

Install module vertically on a 35 mm DIN rail in a protective enclo-

sure away from heat sources. Do not block air flow. Allow 1" (25 

mm) above and below housing vents for air circulation.
1.  Tilt front of module down and position the 

lower spring clips against the bottom edge of 

DIN rail.

2.  Push front of module upward until upper 

mount snaps into place.

Removal

Avoid shock hazards! Turn signal input, out-

puts, and power off.
1.  Push up on bottom back of module.
2.  Tilt front of module downward to release 

upper mount from top edge of DIN rail. 

3.  Remove module from the DIN rail.

Spring Clips

Upper Mount

To maintain full isolation avoid combining power supplies 

in common with inputs, outputs, or unit power.

Cu 60/75°C 

conductors 

14 AWG 

max.

Input

Optional alarm contacts

2

1

3

4

Form A

NO

Form B

NC

25 26

25 26 

27

 28

28

11   2   3   4

2   3   4

5

  6   7   8

6   7   8

17 18

 19 

19 20

20

9 10 11 12

9 10 11 12 13 14 

13 14 15 16

21 22 23 

 23 24

24

29 30 31

 32

Power

Thermocouple Input  

ANSI/ASTM T/Cs use  

red

 for 

negative

 

18

17

19 20

Power 

AC or 

DC –

26

25

27

28

Power 

AC or 

DC +

Earth 

Ground

Output 2

Output 2

Output 1

Output 1

Optional 

alarm 

contacts

Output test & 

optional alarm 

test/reset

Not used

Shown 

with 

alarm 

option

Not used

14

13

15 16

Not used for this version

22

21

23 24

Not used for this version

30

29

31 32

Voltage 

Output 2

+

 –

Voltage 

Device 2

*

C

urrent 

Sinking 

Output 2

+

 –

mA 

Device 2

R

i

Loop 

Power 

Source 2

30

29

31

32

– 

+

*

Current 

Sourcing 

Output 2

+20V

 –

mA 

Device 2

R

i

30

29

31 32

10

9

11 12

11 Optional relay test/reset

12 Common

10 Output test ch. 2

9 Output test ch. 1

Customer-supplied external switches

Wire terminal 

torque 

0.5 to 0.6 Nm 

or 

4.4 to 5.3 in-lbs

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