Instructions for Use
– SCHMIDT
®
Flow Sensor SS 20.700
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This pulse output is protected by means of different mechanisms:
Current limiting:
The current is limited to approx. 100 mA (analog).
If the resistance value is too low, the length of the interconnection
phases are limited to 100 µs (period duration: 1 s).
The maximum load capacitance C
L
is 10 nF. A higher capacitance re-
duces the limit of the current limiter.
In case of a high capacitive load C
L
, the inrush current peak
may trigger the quick-reacting short-circuit protection (perma-
nently) although the static current requirement is below the
maximum current I
S,max
. An additional resistor connected in se-
ries to C
L
can eliminate the problem.
Protection against overvoltage.
The pulse output is protected against short-term overvoltage peaks
(e.g. due to ESD or surge) of both polarities by means of a TVS diode
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.
Long-term overvoltage destroys the electronics.
Overvoltage can destroy the pulse output.
Wiring of pulse output 2 (relay)
This output is realized by a semiconductor relay (SSR):
Maximum leakage current I
Off,max
: 2 µA
Maximum resistance R
ON
:
16
Ω (typ. 8
)
Maximum switching current I
S
:
50 mA
Maximum switching voltage U
S
:
30 V
DC
/ 21 V
AC,eff
Wiring:
Figure 4-5
The relay output is only protected against short-term overvoltage peaks
(e.g. due to ESD or surge) of both polarities by means of a TVS diode.
The output has no protective measures, exceeding the specified
electrical operating values leads to irreversible damage.
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Transient Voltage Suppressor Diode, breakdown voltage approx. 30 V