IO-PT400, IO-PT4K I/O Expansion Modules 4 RTD Inputs

IO-PT400 and IO-PT4K are I/O Expansion

Modules that can be used in conjunction
with specific Unitronics OPLC controllers. 5
This module is offered in two models.
Each module offers 4 RTD inputs for
temperature measurement:
Part No. RTD Type
1 4
I/O-PT400 PT100, NI100, NI1201
I/O-PT4K PT1000, NI1000
The interface between the module and the
OPLC is provided by an adapter.
The module may either be snap-mounted on 2
a DIN rail, or screw-mounted onto a
mounting plate.
Component identification* 3
1 Module-to-module connector
2 Status indicators
3 Input connection points, CH2 & CH3
4 Module-to-module connector port
5 Input connection points, CH0 & CH1
*Note that the model shown represents all models.

Before using this product, it is the responsibility of the user to read and understand this document and
any accompanying documentation.
All examples and diagrams shown herein are intended to aid understanding, and do not guarantee
operation. Unitronics accepts no responsibility for actual use of this product based on these examples.
Please dispose of this product in accordance with local and national standards and regulations.
Only qualified service personnel should open this device or carry out repairs.

User safety and equipment protection guidelines

This document is intended to aid trained and competent personnel in the installation of this equipment as
defined by the European directives for machinery, low voltage, and EMC. Only a technician or engineer trained
in the local and national electrical standards should perform tasks associated with the device’s electrical wiring.

Symbol Meaning Description

Symbols are used to highlight
information relating to the user’s The identified danger causes physical
Danger
personal safety and equipment and property damage.
protection throughout this document. The identified danger can cause
When these symbols appear, the Warning
physical and property damage.
associated information must be read
carefully and understood fully. Caution Caution Use caution.

Failure to comply with appropriate safety guidelines can result in severe personal injury or
property damage. Always exercise proper caution when working with electrical equipment.

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Note that the temperature range for NI120 is not standard: -50° to 172°C (-58° to 341°F).
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Check the user program before running it.

Do not attempt to use this device with parameters that exceed permissible levels.
Install an external circuit breaker and take appropriate safety measures against short-circuiting
in external wiring.
To avoid damaging the system, do not connect / disconnect the device when the power is on.

Environmental Considerations

Do not install in areas with: excessive or conductive dust, corrosive or flammable gas,
moisture or rain, excessive heat, regular impact shocks or excessive vibration.

Leave a minimum of 10mm space for ventilation between the top and bottom edges of the
device and the enclosure walls.
Do not place in water or let water leak onto the unit.
Do not allow debris to fall inside the unit during installation.

Mounting the Module

DIN-rail mounting
Snap the device onto the DIN rail as shown below; the module will be squarely situated on the DIN rail.

(3.66")
93mm
44.5mm
(1.75")

3.5mm
(0.137")

80mm
14mm (3.15")
(0.55") 60mm
(2.362")

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Screw-Mounting
The figure below is not drawn to scale. It may be used as a guide for screw-mounting the module.
Mounting screw type: either M3 or NC6-32.

80mm
(3.15")
5.8mm 68.4mm
(0.228") (2.693")
4mm
(0.16")
(3.346")
(3.66")
93mm

85mm

4mm (x2)
(0.16")

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Connecting Expansion Modules

An adapter provides the interface between the OPLC and an expansion module. To connect the I/O module to
the adapter or to another module:
1. Push the module-to-module connector into the port located on the right side of the device.
Note that there is a protective cap provided with the adapter. This cap covers the port of the final
I/O module in the system.

To avoid damaging the system, do not connect or disconnect the device when the
power is on.

1 2
Component identification
1 Module-to-module
connector
2 Protective cap

Wiring

Do not touch live wires.

Unused pins should not be connected. Ignoring this directive may damage the device.
Double-check all wiring before turning on the power supply.

Wiring Procedures
Use crimp terminals for wiring; use 26-14 AWG wire (0.13 mm 2–3.31 mm2) for all wiring purposes.
1. Strip the wire to a length of 7±0.5mm (0.250–0.300 inches).
2. Unscrew the terminal to its widest position before inserting a wire.
3. Insert the wire completely into the terminal to ensure that a proper connection can be made.
4. Tighten enough to keep the wire from pulling free.

To avoid damaging the wire, do not exceed a maximum torque of 0.5 N·m (5 kgf·cm).
Do not use tin, solder, or any other substance on stripped wire that might cause the wire strand to break.
Install at maximum distance from high-voltage cables and power equipment.

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I/O Wiring—General
Input or output cables should not be run through the same multi-core cable or share the same wire.
Allow for voltage drop and noise interference with input lines used over an extended distance. Use wire
that is properly sized for the load.

Analog Inputs

Shields should be connected at the signal source.

2 wire connection
3 wire connection

RTD RTD

RTD
PT1000/NI1000*

4 wire connection

* RTD input types PT1000/NI1000 support a two-wire connection, because the high resistance (1000 ohm)
of the sensor element compensates for voltage drop.

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IO-PT400, IO-PT4K Technical Specifications

Max. current consumption 35mA maximum from the adapter’s 5VDC
Typical power consumption 0.09W @ 5VDC
Status indicator
(RUN) Green LED:
—Lit when a communication link is established between module and OPLC.
—Blinks when the communication link fails.
Analog Inputs
Number of inputs 4
Model number I/O-PT400 I/O-PT4K
RTD type PT100, NI100, NI120 PT1000, NI1000
Temperature coefficient PT: 385/392, NI100: 618, NI120: 672 PT: 385/392, NI: 618 See Note 1

Temperature unit °C and °F

Temperature range
PT100/1000 -50° to 460°C (-58° to 860°F)
NI100/1000 -50° to 232°C (-58° to 449°F)
NI120 -50° to 172°C (-58° to 341°F)
Isolation None
Resolution 12-bit (4096 units)
Measurement resolution ±0.1°C (0.1°F). See Note 2.
Conversion method Successive approximation
Conversion time 40msec
Input impedance 10MM minimum
Auxiliary current
PT100/NI100/NI120 1.9mA
PT1000/NI1000 0.19mA
Linearity error I/O-PT400 I/O-PT4K
±0.3°C (0.6°F) (±0.05%) ±0.4°C (0.8°F) (±0.06%)

Temperature accuracy ±0.4°C (0.8°F)

Status indicators
(OUT OF RANGE) Red LEDs—Lit when the corresponding input measures an analog value
(temperature) outside of the permissible range. See Note 3.
Connection options 2, 3 or 4 wires
Environmental IP20 / NEMA1
Operating temperature 0° to 50°C (32 to 122° F)
Storage temperature -20° to 60°C (-4 to 140° F)
Relative Humidity (RH) 10% to 95% (non-condensing)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 80 x 93 x 60mm (3.15 x 3.66 x 2.362”)
Weight 140.3g (4.94oz.)
Mounting Either onto a 35mm DIN-rail or screw-mounted.

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Notes:
1. Alpha ( ) type is selected in software. The PT default setting is 385.
2. The input analog value represents the temperature value as follows:
Analog value-262 Actual measured temperature: 26.2°C
3. The temperature values can also indicate certain faults as shown in the following table.

Value Possible Cause

-10000 (-1000°) Input temperature is out of the permissible range
(under -50°C)
-I signal is not connected
Sensor is short-circuited
10000 (1000°) Input temperature is out of the permissible range
(PT: over 460°C) (NI: over 232° C) (NI120: over 172°C)
Sensor is not connected to input
+I or +V signals are not connected
-I and –V signals are not connected

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Addressing I/Os on Expansion Modules

Inputs and outputs located on I/O expansion modules that are connected to an OPLC are assigned
addresses that comprise a letter and a number. The letter indicates whether the I/O is an input (I) or an
output (O). The number indicates the I/O’s location in the system. This number relates to both the position
of the expansion module in the system, and to the position of the I/O on that module.
Expansion modules are numbered from 0-72 as shown in the figure below.

Adapter
Expansion module
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
identification number

The formula below is used to assign addresses for I/O modules used in conjunction with the OPLC.
X is the number representing a specific module’s location (0-7). Y is the number of the input or output on
that specific module (0-15).
The number that represents the I/O’s location is equal to:
32 + x • 16 + y
Examples
Input #3, located on expansion module #2 in the system, will be addressed as I 67,
67 = 32 + 2 • 16 + 3
Output #4, located on expansion module #3 in the system, will be addressed as O 84,
84 = 32 + 3 • 16 + 4.

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The maximum number of I/Os varies according to the types of I/O modules linked to the PLC.
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