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Dimensions

1.78" W x 4.62" H x 4.81" D   
45 mm W x 117 mm H x 122 mm D  
Height includes connectors

Sink or Source  

mA Output for  

Each Channel

Output LoopTracker 

LED for Each 

Channel

Adjustable Output 

Test Function for  

Each Channel

Zero and Span for 

Each Channel

Built-in Excitation 

Voltage for Strain 

Gauge Input

Custom I/O Ranges

Description

The APD 2015 DuoPak accepts one RTD input and one strain 
gauge input and provides two optically isolated DC voltage or 
current outputs that are linearly related to the inputs.
The input ranges and the output ranges for each channel are 
independent and can be specified as required. This provides an 
economical two channel solution in one device.
Typical applications include signal conversion, isolation, and 
redundancy (i.e. to prevent failure of the entire loop if one 
device fails), or a combination of these.
Each input signal is filtered, amplified, and then passed 
through an opto-coupler to the output stages. Full 5-way 
isolation (input 1, input 2, output 1, output 2, power) make 
this module useful for ground loop elimination, common mode 
signal rejection, and noise pickup reduction.

Output Sink/Source Versatility

Standard on the APD 2015 are 20 VDC loop excitation sup-
plies for each output channel. These power supplies can be 
selectively wired for sinking or sourcing allowing use with any 
combination of powered or unpowered milliamp I/O devices.

LoopTracker 

API exclusive features include four LoopTracker LEDs (green 
for each input, red for each output) that vary in intensity with 
changes in the process input and output signals. 
These provide a quick visual picture of your process loop at all 
times and can greatly aid in saving time during initial startup 
and troubleshooting. 

Output Test 

An API exclusive feature includes output test buttons for each 
channel to provide a fixed output (independent of the input) 
when held depressed. 
Terminals are also provided to operate the test functions 
remotely for each channel. This also allows use as a remote 
manual override to provide a temporary fixed output if desired.
The test output level for each channel is potentiometer adjust-
able from 0 to 100% of the output span. The output test greatly 
aids in saving time during initial startup and/or troubleshooting. 

Universal 

Power

Input LoopTracker 

LED for Each 

Channel

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  Two Channel Signal Converter/Isolator/Transmitter, Factory Ranged 

APD 2015

Channel 1: RTD Temperature to DC

 

O

Two Independent Channels with Full Isolation

 

O

Zero and Span for Each Output

 

O

Input and Output LoopTracker

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 LEDs

 

O

Output Test/Manual Override for Each Channel

 

O

Built-In I/O Power Supplies 

 

Q

Monitor Temperature and Weight or Pressure

 

Q

Convert/Isolate Dual Output Transmitters

Applications

Channel 1 RTD Input Range 

Factory configured, please provide complete sensor specifica-
tions and temperature range. 100°F (55°C) minimum span.
RTD input: 

Resistance at 0°C 

 

Curve (385, 3916, 392 etc.) 

 

Temperature range in °F or °C

RTD resistance:  Typically 10 

 to 2000 

Ω,

 2 or 3 wire

Excitation current:  Typically 10

 Ω

: 10 mA, 100

 Ω

: 2 mA,  

 1000

 Ω

: 0.5 mA, 2000

 Ω

: 0.2 mA

Leadwire comp.:  < ±0.05% of span per 1 

 change in  

 

leadwire resistance, 3 wire sensor

Channel 2 Bridge Input Range

Factory configured, please specify sensor mV/V and mV range
Sensor range: 

0-1 mV to 0-2000 mV

Millivolt output range is determined by the sensitivity of the 
sensor (mV/V) and the excitation voltage applied. 

mV/V sensitivity  X  excitation voltage  =  total mV range

Input impedance: 

1 M

 minimum

 

Input com. mode rejection:  100 dB minimum

Channel 2 Excitation Voltage

Range: 

4 to 10 VDC factory set, please specify 

Adjustment: 

±10% via front potentiometer 

Maximum output: 10 VDC maximum at 30 mA 
Stability: 

±0.01% per °C 

Designed for one 350 

 (or greater) sensor

LoopTracker

Variable brightness LEDs indicate I/O levels for each channel

Channel 1 and Channel 2 Output Ranges

Factory configured, please specify for each output channel
Voltage: 

0-1 VDC to 0-10 VDC, 10 mA max

 

up to 20 VDC with M19, M29, M39 

Bipolar voltage:  ±1 VDC to ±10 VDC 
Current: 

0-1 mADC to 0-20 mADC, 4-20 mADC 

 

20 V compliance, 1000 

 at 20 mA

Output Calibration

Multi-turn zero and span potentiometers for each output channel  
±15% of span adjustment range typical

Output Characteristics

Linearity:  

±0.1% of span 

Temperature stability: 

Better than 0.04% span/°C 

Output ripple and noise: 

Less than 10 mV

RMS

Isolation

Full 5-way, 1200 V

RMS

 minimum

Response Time

70 milliseconds nominal

Output Loop Power Supplies

20 VDC nominal, regulated, 25 mADC for each output channel 
May be selectively wired for sinking or sourcing mA output

Output Test

Front buttons set each output to test level when pressed 
Each test level potentiometer adjustable 0-100% of span

Installation Environment

Mount vertically to a 35 mm DIN rail 
For use in Pollution Degree 2 Environment 
IP 40 housing, requires installation inside an enclosure 
–10°C to +60°C operating ambient

Connectors

Eight 4-terminal removable connectors, 14 AWG max wire size

Power

85-265 VAC, 50/60 Hz or 60-300 VDC, 6 W maximum 
D versions: 9-30 VDC or 10-32 VAC 50/60 Hz, 6 W maximum

Channel 2: Bridge/Strain Gauge/Load Cell to DC

Options—add to end of model number
R1

  Channel 1 I/O reversal (i.e. 20-4 mA out) 

R2 

Channel 2 I/O reversal (i.e. 20-4 mA out) 

R3 

Channel 1 and channel 2 I/O reversal 

M19

  Channel 1 high voltage output >10 V up to 20 V  

M29 

Channel 2  high voltage output >10 V up to 20 V 

M39 

Channel 1 and channel 2 high voltage output 

U

 

Conformal coating for moisture resistance

Accessory—order as separate line item

API BP4

  Spare removable 4 terminal plug, black

How to Order

Models are factory ranged. See I/O ranges above left. 
Ranges and options for each channel must be specified on order

Channel 1 input range 

Channel 2 input range, excitation voltage 

Channel 1 output range 

Channel 2 output range

Model

Description

Power

APD 2015

DuoPak 2 channel 

RTD-DC, Strain-DC 

converter/isolator/

transmitter

85-265 VAC, 50/60 Hz or 

60-300 VDC

APD 2015 D

9-30 VDC or 10-32 VAC

Options and Accessories

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