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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TA500-EIP is a Tension Amplifier with Quik-Cal™ push-button zero and calibration. In addition, this tension
amplifier provides a tension transducer interface with an EtherNet/IP™ connection. It can be used with any
DFE tension transducer (load cell) to monitor tension in any zone on web or filament processing machinery.
This device accepts commands and allows tension monitoring over an Ethernet connection using the Ether-
Net/IP™ protocol.
Legacy push button calibration is supported to allow fast commissioning. With this method machine builders
will find the TA500-EIP very familiar to existing DFE tension amplifiers. Once calibrated, the amplifier will pro-
vide a simultaneous tension signal out in the format of 0-10V and 4-20mA. Optionally an EtherNet/IP™ con-
nection can be established and the tension data will be available through the EtherNet/IP™ connection. For
the more advanced users, commands such as calibration, push-button lockout and additional diagnostics are
available to facilitate sophisticated machine integration for next generation tension control or monitoring tasks.
1.1 FEATURES
• Quik-Cal™ push-button zero and calibration eliminates pot adjustments to make calibrating simple and
fast.
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10% or 25% Calibration Ratio: Full scale output when tension is at 10 or 4 times the calibration weight.
• DIN Rail Clip compatible with 35mm DIN rail.
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Dual Tension Outputs: Simultaneous 0-10 VDC and 4-20 mA proportionate outputs for connection to a
PLC, drive, display meter or data logging device.
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Tension data provided over EtherNet/IP™ connection.
• Calibration / Button lockout commands via EtherNet/IP™ connection.
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Web interface for configuration and calibration options / functions.
• Integral two port Ethernet switch simplifies network cabling.
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DLR interface eliminates single point failures in EtherNet/IP™ environments.
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Integration and remote troubleshooting capability reduce total system and support costs.
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
Power Input: Voltage:
24 VDC +/- 10%, Current: 0.15 Amps DC typical, internal fusing PTC resettable
Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C
Network Interface:
10/100baseT. Two switched ports. Supports EtherNet/IP™, EtherNet/IP™-DLR
Network Connectors: Shielded RJ45
Status LEDs: 3 Bicolored LEDs - See Status LEDs section
Tension Amplifier Accuracy: +/- 1/2% drift at ambient maximum
Tension Outputs:
Output 1: 0-10 VDC isolated from 24 VDC input GND
Output 2: 4-20 mA isolated from 24 VDC input GND
Calibration Range: Up to 50:1
Host Processor: 32 Bit
Resolutions: ADC – 24 Bit (16 Bit effective), DAC - 4,096 (12 Bit)
Weight: .25 lbs (114g)
Physical Dimensions: 3.71" (94.22mm) x 1.01" (25.76mm) x 3.70" (94.10mm)
Certifications:
ODVA, CE