aci DRN3.1 Installation & Operation Instructions Download Page 1

Automation Components, Inc.

2305 Pleasant View Road  |  Middleton, WI 53562

Phone:

 1-888-967-5224  |  

Website:

 workaci.com

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Version: 6.0

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DIMENSIONS

INTERFACE SERIES

Installation & Operation Instructions

DRN3.1

Phone:

 1-888-967-5224

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.70” 

(17.78mm)

3.25” (82.55mm)

4.69”

(119.13mm)

BOARD

SNAP TRACK

GENERAL INFORMATION

The DRN3.1 is an interface device that allows 
microprocessor control of a variable resistance. The 
DRN3.1’s isolated resistor network can be 
controlled by several different DDC signal types. It 
directly replaces a variable resistance controller and 
simulates the action of a slide wire or rotary 
potentiometer. All connections of the simulated 
potentiometer, the wiper, and both ends of the 
resistance range are available on the terminal strip. 
The DRN3.1 must be ordered with a Resistance 
Network. The DRN3.1 accepts Analog, Pulse, or 
Floating Point input signals (including triac) and 
converts them into a proportional resistive output. 
The output resistance does not wrap around if the 
input signal exceeds the highest or lowest selected 
input value. Custom resistance ranges are available 
upon request. The DRN3.1 has on-board fail-back 
relays that lock out the original resistive signal 
during operation. However, if the supply power is 
lost, control of the circuit will revert back to the 
original controller signal. An easy local override can 
be made by placing a fixed (or variable) resistor 
between W and R Fail-safe terminals.  Jumper inputs 
can be specified to have the factory set them. This 
will speed up installation time for the end user. 

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Circuit board may be mounted in any position.  If circuit board slides out of snap track, a non-conductive 
“stop” may be required.  Use only fingers to remove board from snap track.  Slide out of snap track or push 
against side of snap track and lift that side of the circuit board to remove.  

Do not flex board or use tools.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS
•     Remove power before wiring. Never connect or disconnect wiring with power applied.
•    When using a shielded cable, ground the shield only at the controller end. Grounding both 
ends can cause a ground loop. 
•   It is recommended you use an isolated UL-listed class 2 transformer when powering the unit 
with 24 VAC. Failure to wire the devices with the correct polarity when sharing transformers may 
result in damage to any device powered by the shared transformer.
•    If the 24 VDC or 24VAC power is shared with devices that have coils such as relays, solenoids, or 
other inductors,  each coil must have an MOV, DC/AC Transorb, Transient Voltage Suppressor (ACI 
Part: 142583), or diode placed 

5.00” 

(127.00mm)

3.22”

(81.91mm)

Summary of Contents for DRN3.1

Page 1: ...al during operation However if the supply power is lost control of the circuit will revert back to the original controller signal An easy local override can be made by placing a fixed or variable resistor between W and R Fail safe terminals Jumper inputs can be specified to have the factory set them This will speed up installation time for the end user MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Circuit board may be mo...

Page 2: ... Point Signal Common To Failback Control Wiper Maximum Minumum Test Points for Resistance Card See Page 4 Wiper Maximum Minimum To Actuator Optional Offset Pots for Resistive Network High Low Wiper 24 VAC Power Supply or VDC Pulsed Dry Contact Figure 2 Non Isolated PWM Signal Input For switching common see wiring diagram on page 2 NOTE Please follow Minimum Maximum and Wiper designators as shown i...

Page 3: ...c Floating Pt 240 sec Floating Pt S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 JUMPER SETTINGS PULSE FLOATING POINT Version 2 Chip 0054y0b hex Input 0 1 10 sec pulse S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 JUMPER SETTINGS DUTY CYCLE PULSE Version 4 Chip 0305y1a hex RESISTOR NETWORK Each DRN3 1 requires a plug in resistor network card RN to operate properly This resistance card determines the simulated slide wire potentiometer values for the outp...

Page 4: ...ge is not present remove the or positive wire and measure from wire to 24V If no voltage is measured check the wiring from controller If voltage disappears or is reduced when connected to the DRN3 1 confirm input jumper is set to voltage mode and remove signal input wires and power from unit Measure the resistance from 24V to V I Resistance in the voltage modes will be around 10K If input is short...

Page 5: ...twork and will increase proportionally to the commanded input value To reverse the output signal measure resistance from Wiper to Maximum terminal blocks This will begin at the maximum signal as specified by your resistor network and will decrease proportionally to the commanded input value A clicking sound will occur when resistance is changed Resistance changes in steps and is divided into 256 e...

Page 6: ...120 240s 5 24 VDC VAC 750Ω nominal See Resistance Network Ordering Grid Form C Relays 256 Steps No wrap around 2A 24 VDC 0 5A 240 VAC 45 Captive screw Terminal Blocks 12 3 31 mm2 to 22 AWG 0 33 mm2 0 5 Nm Minimum 0 6 Nm Maximum 35 to 120 F 1 7 to 48 9 C 10 to 95 non condensing 20 to 150 F 28 9 to 65 5 C RoHS2 WEEE NON SPECIFIC INFORMATION Supply Voltage Supply Current Input Voltage Signal Range Im...

Page 7: ...NOTES Automation Components Inc 2305 Pleasant View Road Middleton WI 53562 Phone 1 888 967 5224 Website workaci com Page 7 Version 6 0 I0000475 ...

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