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WIRING CONNECTIONS

All conductors should meet 

voltage and current ratings for 
each terminal. Also, cabling 
should conform to appropriate 
standards of good installation, 
local codes and regulations. It 
is recommended that power 
supplied to the unit be 
protected by a fuse or circuit 
breaker. When wiring the unit, 
use the numbers on the label 
to identify the position 
number with the proper 
function. Strip the wire, 
leaving approximately 1/4" (6 
mm) of bare wire exposed 
(stranded wire should be 
tinned with solder). Insert the 
wire into the terminal, and 
tighten the screw until the 
wire is clamped tightly.

INPUT AND POWER/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

INPUT

When connecting the RTD or resistance device, be certain that the 

connections are clean and tight. Attach the device to terminals #8 and #9. Install 
a copper sense lead of the same gauge as those used to connect the device. 
Attach one end of the wire at the probe where the lead connected to terminal #8 
is attached and the other end to terminal #7. This configuration will provide 
complete lead wire compensation. If a sense wire is not utilized, then Terminal 
#7 should be shorted to terminal #8. To avoid errors due to lead wire resistance, 
field calibration should be performed with a series resistance equal to the total 
lead resistance in the system. Always refer to the probe manufacturer’s 
recommendations for mounting, temperature range, shielding, etc. 

OUTPUT 

Connect the output signal wires to the desired output terminals. For voltage 

output, use terminals #4 and #6; for current output, use terminals #1 and #3 
observing proper polarity. Only one output may be used at a time. The unit is 
factory set for a 4 to 20 mA output. The voltage output will track the current 
output linearly within ±2.5% deviation of range endpoints.

To select 0 to 20 mA, output you must open the case and cut the wire jumper. 

The jumper is located to the left side of the board as shown in the drawing.

POWER 

Connect DC power to terminals #10 and #12 observing proper polarity. Be 

certain DC power is within the 9 to 32 VDC specifications.

POWER LED

The IRMA has a green LED located on the front to indicate that power is 

applied to the unit.

DIP SWITCH SETTING DESCRIPTIONS

Range switch settings (ON = 1  OFF = 0)  

FACTORY SETTINGS

The unit is shipped from the factory calibrated for a 4 to 20 mA output using 

a type 385 RTD in range 0. The IRMA should be Field calibrated by the 
operator for the application environment it will be used in. If the unit is not 
recalibrated by the operator, the following table lists the temperature ranges for 
each RTD type.

TROUBLESHOOTING

For further technical assistance, contact technical support at the appropriate 

company numbers listed.

Remove this 
side of the 
unit case.

WIRE JUMPER

ERROR

POWER

VDC+

10

RTD(S)

7

V+

4

I+

1

VDC-

RTD(+)

12

11

9

8

6

5

V-

3

2

I-

POWER SUPPLY

9 to 32 VDC

VOLTAGE METER

OR

CURRENT METER

MONITORING INSTRUMENT

RTD(-)

8

7

9

RTD

S

-

+

-

RTD

+

7

S

8

9

RTD

7

S

8

+

9

-

3-WIRE RTD

4-WIRE RTD

N.C.

2-WIRE RTD

SWITCH

LABEL

DESCRIPTION

1

OUTPUT CAL

Output Calibration

2

FIELD CAL

Field Calibration

3

BASIC CAL

Basic Calibration

4

385/392

RTD Type

5

OPEN SEN UP/DN

Open Sensor Detection - 
Upscale (ON) / Downscale (OFF)

6

RTD/OHMS

Select Input Type -
Ohms (ON) / RTD (OFF)

7

8

RANGE

Sensor Range - 2 switch 
combination setting

DIP SWITCH

RANGE

7

8

0

0

0

1

0

1

2

1

0

3

1

1

TYPE

385

RANGE

0

NOMINAL FACTORY FIELD CALIBRATION

TEMPERATURE RANGE

150°C to 606°C

392

0

150°C to 595°C

Summary of Contents for IRMA DC

Page 1: ...er the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired SPECIFICATIONS 1 POWER 9 to 32 VDC 1 75 W 200 mA max current The power supply must have 400 mA for 200 msec surge capacity 2 INPUT RTD 2 3 o...

Page 2: ...nstallation Listed below are some EMC guidelines for successful installation in an industrial environment 1 Use shielded screened cables for all Signal and Control inputs The shield screen pigtail con...

Page 3: ...used at a time The unit is factory set for a 4 to 20 mA output The voltage output will track the current output linearly within 2 5 deviation of range endpoints To select 0 to 20 mA output you must o...

Page 4: ...I VDC RTD S POWER RTD RTD VDC 9 ERROR 7 8 12 10 11 6 3 4 1 5 2 V I 5 1 4 3 2 8 7 6 RANGE RANGE OHMS RTD FIELD CAL BASIC CAL OUTPUT CAL 392 SEN UP DN MODEL IRMA ERROR POWER VDC 10 RTD S 7 V 4 I 1 VDC R...

Page 5: ...s using a third sense wire Set the RANGE 7 8 TYPE 4 OUTPUT CAL 1 and FIELD CAL 2 switches OFF Set the BASIC CAL switch 3 ON 2 2 Apply operating power and allow a 45 minute warm up period Current goes...

Page 6: ...ail Installation To install the IRMA on a G style DIN rail angle the module so that the upper groove of the foot catches under the lip of the top rail Push the module toward the rail until it snaps in...

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Page 8: ...yer its employees or sub contractors are or may be to any extent liable including without limitation penalties imposed by the Consumer Product Safety Act P L 92 573 and liability imposed upon any pers...

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