Operation
Depending on the rotary switch settings, the input is either ampli-
fied or attenuated, then filtered and processed by a precision full-
wave rectification circuit. The result is passed thru a low pass active
filter that provides a DC voltage representing the average value of
the input. This DC voltage is passed through an optical isolation
circuit to the output stage.
Test Button – Drives a device on the output side of the loop (a
panel meter, chart recorder, etc.) with a known good signal that can
be used as a system diagnostic aid during initial start-up or during
troubleshooting. When released, the output will return to normal.
GREEN LoopTracker®Input LED – Provides a visual indication that
a signal is being sensed by the input circuitry of the module. It also
indicates the input signal strength by changing in intensity as the
process changes from minimum to maximum. If the LED fails to illu-
minate, or fails to change in intensity as the process changes, this
may indicate a problem with module power or signal input wiring.
RED LoopTracker output LED – Provides a visual indication that the
output signal is functioning. It becomes brighter as the input and the
corresponding output change from minimum to maximum. For cur-
rent outputs, the LED will only light if the output loop current path is
complete. For either current or voltage outputs, failure to illuminate or
a failure to change in intensity as the process changes may indicate
a problem with the module power or signal output wiring.
Signal Output
Polarity must be observed when connecting the signal output to the
load. The module provides 20 VDC power to the output loop when
current output is selected.
Signal Input
For safety, input must be off while connecting wiring. Input voltages
must not exceed socket voltage rating. Connect the AC signal input
to terminals 5 and 6.
Module Power
Check model/serial number label for module operating voltage to
make sure it matches available power.
AC power is connected to terminals 1 and 3.
For DC powered modules, polarity MUST be observed.
Positive (+) is wired to terminal 1
Negative (–) is wired to terminal 3
Calibration
The Zero and Span potentiometers can be used fine-tune the output range.
Note: Perform the following calibration procedure any time switch
settings are changed.
1. Power the module and allow a minimum 20 minute warm up time.
2. Using an accurate calibration source, provide an input to the
module equal to the minimum input required for the application.
3. Using an accurate measurement device for the output, adjust the
Zero potentiometer for the exact minimum output desired. The Zero
control should only be adjusted when the input signal is at its mini-
mum. This will produce the corresponding minimum output signal.
For example: 4 mA for a 4-20 mA output or –10 V for a ±10V
output.
4. Set the input at maximum, and adjust the Span pot for the exact
maximum output desired. The Span pot should only be adjusted
when the input signal is at its maximum. This will produce the
corresponding maximum output signal.
5. Repeat adjustments for maximum accuracy.
Test Range Adjust – Turn the multi-turn Test Range potentiometer
while holding the Test button depressed until the desired output test
level is reached. It can be adjusted to vary the output signal from 0
to 100% of the output range.
Installation and Setup API 6380 G Series
Precautions
WARNING! All wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician or
instrumentation engineer. See diagram for terminal designations and
wiring examples. Consult factory for assistance.
WARNING! Avoid shock hazards! Turn signal input, output, and
power off before connecting or disconnecting wiring, or removing
or installing module.
Précautions
ATTENTION! Tout le câblage doit être effectué par un électricien
ou ingénieur en instrumentation qualifié. Voir le diagramme pour
désignations des bornes et des exemples de câblage. Consulter
l'usine pour assistance.
ATTENTION! Éviter les risques de choc! Fermez le signal d'entrée,
le signal de sortie et l'alimentation électrique avant de connecter
ou de déconnecter le câblage, ou de retirer ou d'installer le module.
Socket and Mounting
The module installation requires a protective panel or enclosure. Use
API 008 or finger-safe API 008 FS socket.
The socket clips to a standard 35 mm DIN rail or can be attached to
a flat surface using the two mounting holes.
Output Reversal Configuration
The default configuration is normal acting output. The output can be
reversed by moving an internal jumper.
1. Unplug the module from the socket.
2. Remove 4 screws from the module bottom and lift off plastic case.
3. Note location of circuit board jumper. See diagram below.
4. Place jumper as indicated for desired output operation.
5. Replace cover and screws.
Range Selection
Set I/O ranges before plugging the module in. See the model/serial
number label for options or if a custom range was specified. See
module label for common ranges or table below to select I/O ranges.
Switch A: Set to "V" for voltage input or "I" for current input.
Switch A determines the input impedance for the module, typically
10 Ωfor current inputs and 220 kΩor 1 MΩfor voltage inputs.
Switch B: Output range
Switch C: Input range
Switch D: Input range
Switch E: Set to "V" for voltage output or "I" for current output
4
C
0
8
E
2
A
6
3
F
B
7
5
9
D
1
4
C
0
8
E
2
A
6
3
F
B
7
5
9
D
1
Output
Sel.
I V
Input
Sel.
I V
A B C
6380 G
D E
Output
Range
Input
Range 2
Input
Range 1
0
5
1
6
4
2
9
7
3
8
Output 0-1 V 0-2 V 0-4 V 1-5 V 0-5 V 0-8 V 2-10 V 0-10 V ±5 V ±10 V 0-2 mA 2-10 mA 0-10 mA 0-16 mA 4-20 mA 0-20 mA
Switches ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE
Input t
0-5 mA V0A2I V8A2 V1A2 V6A2I V9A2I V2A2I V7A2I V3A2I V4A2I V5A2I I0A2I I6A2I I9A2I I2A2I I7A2I I3A2I
0-10 mA V022I V822 V122 V622I V922I V222I V722I V322I V422I V522I I022I I622I I922I I222I I722I I322I
0-50 mA V002I V802 V102 V602I V902I V202I V702I V302I V402I V502I I002I I602I I902I I202I I702I I302I
0-100 mA V092I V892 V192 V692I V992I V292I V792I V392I V492I V592I I092I I692I I992I I292I I792I I392I
0-200 mA V012I V812 V112 V612I V912I V212I V712I V312I V412I V512I I012I I612I I912I I212I I712I I312I
0-50 mV V0A2V V8A2 V1A2V V6A2V V9A2V V2A2V V7A2V V3A2V V4A2V V5A2V I0A2V I6A2V I9A2V I2A2V I7A2V I3A2V
0-100 mV V022V V822 V122V V622V V922V V222V V722V V322V V422V V522V I022V I622V I922V I222V I722V I322V
0-200 mV V0B2V V8B2 V1B2V V6B2V V9B2V V2B2V V7B2V V3B2V V4B2V V5B2V I0B2V I6B2V I9B2V I2B2V I7B2V I3B2V
0-500 mV V002V V802 V102V V602V V902V V202V V702V V302V V402V V502V I002V I602V I902V I202V I702V I302V
0-1 V V092V V892 V192V V692V V992V V292V V792V V392V V492V V592V I092V I692V I992V I292V I792V I392V
0-2 V V012V V812 V112V V612V V912V V212V V712V V312V V412V V512V I012V I612V I912V I212V I712V I312V
0-5 V V000V V800 V100V V600V V900V V200V V700V V300V V400V V500V I000V I600V I900V I200V I700V I300V
0-10 V V062V V862 V162V V662V V962V V262V V762V V362V V462V V562V I062V I662V I962V I262V I762V I362V
0-20 V V0F2V V8F2 V1F2V V6F2V V9F2V V2F2V V7F2V V3F2V V4F2V V5F2V I0F2V I6F2V I9F2V I2F2V I7F2V I3F2V
0-50 V V042V V842 V142V V642V V942V V242V V742V V342V V442V V542V I042V I642V I942V I242V I742V I342V
0-100 V V0D2V V8D2 V1D2V V6D2V V9D2V V2D2V V7D2V V3D2V V4D2V V5D2V I0D2V I6D2V I9D2V I2D2V I7D2V I3D2V
0-125 V V049V V849 V149V V649V V949V V249V V749V V349V V449V V549V I049V I649V I949V I249V I749V I349V
0-175 V V054V V854 V154V V654V V954V V254V V754V V354V V454V V554V I054V I654V I954V I254V I754V I354V
0-200 V V052V V852 V152V V652V V952V V252V V752V V352V V452V V552V I052V I652V I952V I252V I752V I352V
0-250 V V0D9V V8D9 V1D9V V6D9V V9D9V V2D9V V7D9V V3D9V V4D9V V5D9V I0D9V I6D9V I9D9V I2D9V I7D9V I3D9V
t
Normal Output Reverse Output
transformer transformer
jumper jumper
87
(–)(+)
Device
w. Voltage
Input
Voltage
output
Socket top
view
2187
3456
(–)(+)
mA output
20 V sourcing
Device
w. mA
Input
Ri
Key down
when
panel
mounting
AC voltage or
AC mA input
AC or DC (–)
Module power
AC or DC (+)
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. See api-usa.com for
latest product information. Consult factory for your specific requirements.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals includ-
ing lead and nickel, which are known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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