ML-x17 DATA LOGGER MANUAL
Manufacturers of low power instruments
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4.38 Digital inputs
The ML-x17 is equipped with 3 digital input(s). These inputs are interrupt-driven what means that they
activate the data logger to wake up when sleeping, and that a signal-change on the input is never missed.
So, these inputs are ideal to use for counting events (like the pulses from an energy-meter or a rain
gage), or to set an Alarm state (e.g. level or float switch). The signal level needs to be zero volts and 3.6
volts (“0” level and “1” level). The inputs are “5 Volts tolerant” So standard 5 Volts signals are also OK.
Any other voltage needs to be adapted to the right range, before connecting. The user can select whether
the input has to be “pull-up” or “pull down”
4.38.1 Pull up type
The pull up type of input means that there is an internal resistor (40 K) mounted between the input and
the Vcc Power supply. So, when NO signal is connected, the input will be logical high. This type of inputs
is very convenient for use with “
” systems or “NPN outputs”
4.38.2 Pull down type
The pull up type of input means that there is an internal resistor (40K) mounted between the input and the
ground. So, when NO signal is connected, the input will be logical low. This type of inputs is very
convenient for use with “active output” systems or “PNP outputs”
4.38.3 Electrical specifications Digital inputs
Below table give an overview of the Electrical specifications of the Digital inputs
Vil is logical low level
Vih is logical high level
Pull up/ down resistors are 40 k typical.
lect
Parameter
Min
Max
Vil
0V
1.25V
Vih
1.67V
5 V
Impedance
30K
50K