Questions tagged [4-20ma]
In industrial environments 4-20mA is a commonly used range of values for a current loop where 4mA represents the lowest value and 20mA indicates the maximum. Some advantages compared to sending a voltage is that the resistance of the cable doesn't affect accuracy and devices may be powered from the same pair of wires.
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VIH of digital selection inputs for analog Mux when supplied with 4096mV - CD4051 IC
I will use CD4051BM96 part number, DATASHEET
On page 7 is shown specs of VIH. It shows VIH of 3.5V for 5V supply (this 70% of VDD), VIH of 7V for 10V supply (70%) and VIH of 11V for 15V supply (73.3% ...
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Automotive Sensor Output
Why does the automotive industry sticks with 5V sensor outputs instead of something like 4-20 mA? Wouldn't it be a solution less prone noise?
What are the advantages in using a 5V output instead of a ...
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Designing signal conditioner to convert current source to voltage output
I've seen a lot of signal conditioners online for converting a 4-20 mA current loop signal to a 0-10 voltage output. However, they seem extremely expensive for the task they are achieving. Are the ...
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Measuring 4-20mA with differential ADC
I have a question. Is it a good way to measuring 4-20mA with differential ADC?
Assume that we have a ADC with 2 single ended inputs or 1 differential input. Input A+ is the first input and input A- is ...
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ADC Input Protection with 4-20mA
If you've got a 4-20mA transducer, powered by 14V, and you want to measure it, your analog front end might look something like this:
simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab
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Battery powered 4-20mA sensing application
I have a base system that runs on 3-AA batteries which it regulates to a system voltage of 3.3V. I want to interface that system to measure a 4-20mA sensor. For the sake of argument, lets say that ...
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Converting a 4-20mA 24V signal to 0-5V?
How do I convert a 4-20mA 24V signal to a 0-5V signal, suitable for A-D conversion with a 5V microprocessor? Can this be done while isolating the 24V from the 5V output?
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4-20 mA PID controller PCB Layout
I have designed a 4-20 mA PID controller using atmega 328p, MCP4922(DAC), XTR115UA(4-20 mA current loop transmitter)
I used the circuits proposed in datasheets and the PCB and schematic files are ...
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4-20mA output from Arduino Nano
To convert 1-5V to 0-20mA:
When I use 3.3V ouput from Arduino Nano Power Pin--> Iout = 13mA (which is ok).
Similarly, with 3.3V Battery -> Iout = 13mA (which is ok).
But, when I use 3.3V ouput ...
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4-20 mA output from Arduino for VFD
I'm a beginner with electronics, so everything has to be explained in simple terms to me.
I have an Arduino with a program which provides a value via the Analog output, so that is anything from 0-5 V....
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Is this an elegant approach for a simple, debounced tank level controller?
I am interfacing some industrial (24v) process control equipment to some new projects in the embedded realm of electronics (3.3/5V small signal) and am coming up with some simple solutions for ...
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4-20ma 3 wire linear transducer and arduino connection problem [closed]
I am trying to connect a 24 volt 4-20ma 3 wire resistive linear transducer to arduino with 4-20ma to 0-5 volt converter (https://www.amazon.com/Isolation-Current-Transmitter-Converter-Transformer/dp/...
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4-20 mA Loop voltage Implementation using XTR115
I want to Implement 4-20mA current loop using this circuit that is proposed in the IC datasheet.
I used 7805 regulator to Implement Vloop and this is my Schematics.
will this work?
Edit: the load is ...
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Correct way to measure a 4-20mA sensor?
I have an 0-10V analog input channel that I would also like to measure 4-20mA sensors. I have added a 500 ohm shunt resistor I can jumper in when I am using the 4-20mA instead of the 0-10. Can this be ...
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4-20 mA to 0-3.3V converter
I have a 4-20mA signal and want to feed it to my uC. I found this circuit but dont know how it works.
can any one explain this for me?
or suggest a better solution
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4-20mA to switching output
I have a 4-20mA output. I need to turn an LED on when let's say 20mA is reached. I can obviously do this easily with a plc or an Arduino, but I need to do it as cheaply as possible. Is there a simpler ...
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ATMEGA 2560 => MCP4725 => FC-33 => Electronic Pressure Regulator
I am purchasing a regulator that accepts a 4-20mA control. I am hoping to interface this to an ATMEGA2560 microcontroller.
I am looking at using a MCP4725 DAC driven by the I2C bus of the ...
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Best practice in transmitting sensor analog signal over longer distances (approx. 100') — in cost sensitive products for microcontrollers
I'm looking for best practices for transmitting an analog sensor signal over long distances to a microcontroller such as the Arduino running at 3.3v or 5v. Keeping costs low is imperative.
SPI and ...
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Controlling a 0-20mA transmitter from an isolated PWM signal
I'm trying to generate a 0-20mA signal for controlling an industrial actuator (the position of a 3-way valve) from a Teensy 3.2 system. Preferably, the mA-output should be galvanically isolated from ...
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Voltage controlled current source using op-amps
I have a sensor which gives a voltage output between 0V and 5V. I need to transform this sensor output to a current suited for a 4..20mA current loop.
The thing is, the current loop doesn't have a ...
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4-20mA PLC analog output ground referencing for other devices
I'm currently using a PLC to control an induction heating coil.
I'm using a chinese induction driver that allows 4-20mA PID input. This device runs off standard australian 230v AC 50hz.
I've ...
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DAC7760 voltage and current output
I use the following function to send data from STM32f1 to a DAC7760:
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XTR111 4-20mA to 0-10V issue
I have below circuit which produce 4-20mA and by adding resistor (before the TVS) I can get
50ohm => 0-1V
250ohm => 0-5V
but unable to get 0-10V since when I add 500ohm resistor, the voltage max out ...
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How/can I plug a 3 wire 4-20mA current sink probe into a 2 wire 4-20mA loop powered controller?
I have a 3 wire 4-20mA output probe simulated here, where during normal operation the 20v and 250 ohm resistor are variable chosen by the user.
One of my users has a 2 wire 4-20mA meter, and I am ...
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Is a current varying output or voltage varying output for a 4-20 mA sensor more reliable for a rocket?
For the internal plumbing system of a rocket which is expected to reach 100 km above the ground, industrial pressure sensors with a 4-20 mA current output and a 0-10 VDC output are available. What ...
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Common ground b/w power supplies and analog pin for microcontroller
Referring to the schematic below, is it best practice to have the 5 V supply on the right powering the MC (arduino-esque microcontroller) share a common ground with the 24 V supply ? The 24 V supply ...
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What happens when a 4-20mA sensor is connected in reverse to receiver?
simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab
I need to build a 4-20ma to 1-5v converter circuit.
I have a working model with a 24v supply and a 250 ohm resistor. Now I need to ...
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measure 4-20 mA and also power from loop powered
we know to give a command to an actuator in instrumentation we use 4-20 mA loop power. for reading this 4-20 mA I used the circuit below.so the problem is if my circuit only consumes 3mA, how should ...
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Conversion 0-20mA to 0-5V [closed]
Have you ever used this device? https://fluxworkshop.com/products/biaa100070-lm358-a2v-20ma-5v-lc-blue
I have prepared a circuit as follows.
I have used a distance sensor. Unfortunately, I obtain a ...
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Trouble using a generic 4-20mA to 0-5V board to connect transmitter to Arduino
I'm doing a big project, where I will connect a lot of sensors to my Arduino Mega 2560. Eagerly, I bought boards of this type, but I can't get them to give me any voltage output! I've connected them ...
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Current Controlled Potentiometer
The core problem I am having is that I need to be able to control a DC to DC voltage regulator based on input from a 4 to 20 mA signal. The end goal is to have the output voltage of this regulator be ...
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Current loop measurements with MCU
I want to measure currents in range between 4-20 mA. Could you tell me whether this circuit is good for this operation. I'm using an ADC 3.3V in a microcontroller (thus, I receive voltages in range ...
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AC/DC power supply module with 20mA output current
i want get 20mA current with 24V ac to dc.
I have found this power supply module with 6-9A output current but i need max 20mA. What can i add with this module to achieve my settings?
I am powering ...
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Several Questions About Analog Input
I am new in the automation industry, and now I am focusing on learning how to wire correctly analog inputs in detail, since last time I tried I damaged the module input because of wrong wiring.
Here ...
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4-20mA current loop - transmit sensor reading
I am working on design loop current transmitter- to transmit reading value from thermocouple sensor using below design. I measured co-junction temperature using NTC instead of RTD.
During applying ...
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Issue having 4-20 mA interface with ADS1115
I need to make a 4x 4-20mA measuring circuit with ads1115 (VDD = 5V) 4 channel 16bit ADC
I set ads1115 PGA to 4.096 gain and set circuit as below.
once I set this 32000 ADC levels--> 4.096V--> 0....
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Designing voltage to current converter 4-20 mA [closed]
I'm currently designing (or at least trying to) a RTD amplifier with ICL and current outputs.
What I've got so far is a working RTD and ICL schemes, but I still struggle to design a proper converter....
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Nmos trigerring in 4-20mA converter
Here is the circuit I am trying to understand:
It comes from the following application note from LT:
https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/technical-articles/D61_EN-Convert.pdf
I ...
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4-20mA with 12V sensors using ADS1115 ADCs
I am currently designing a 4-20mA current loop with external sensors which work at 12V DC. I saw a differential application on the datasheet of the ADS1115 ADC, but the simple shunt resistor I believe ...
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Help identifying proper connection of pressure transducer?
I am using a US381-0000005-100PA pressure transducer. The datasheet.
The '8' indicates its the 5-20 mA current loop type. The transducer has four wires - red, white, green, and black, but the diagram ...
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Fluctuating ADC reading for 4-20mA pressure transducer input
I am working on a project of water pressure measurement, in which I used a pressure transducer which gives me output between 4-20mA current form.
I am using a 250 ohm resistor to convert current into ...
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4-20mA current loop design
I have been working on 4-20mA transmitter project and stuck with a problem. My design is based on CN0319 evaluation board but I changed some of it, to make it works with other part of the design.
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4-20mA loop voltage to high
I have a 0-16 bar pressure probe connected to a module called Adca UD-720. The probe works on a 4-20 mA loop and the readings are ok. This module also has a 4-20 mA output and I need to connect this ...
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Current loop protection from wrong connection of the wires
I have built a current loop protection circuit based on the topic Using a microcontroller ADC to measure a 4-20mA sensor
It works good. The next step is I want to protect the input of the circuit ...
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4-20 mA sensor with logarithmic scaling
We have a liquid conductivity sensor/meter that can be configured to output its sensor value encoded onto a 4-20 mA current loop. The meter has options of outputting the 4-20mA loop as a linear scale ...
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How the does this circuit source 4-20mA?
In the circuit, how the mosfet flow the 4-20mA based on the resistor network?
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Interface Self power Sensor with Particle Photon using 4-20mA current receiver
Is it possible to use 4-20mA self powered sensors using current receivers ? If not then what will be the best way to use these sensors and interface it Particle Photon to monitor the readings?
Note:- ...
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Analyze of 4-20mA circuit
I'm looking at the 4-20mA circuit below and trying to understand it. For some reason I can't get this to click in my mind.
Pressure sensor is a Metallux ME751 with a supply voltage of 9..35 VDC and ...
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how to get 4-20mA output
i test the below circuit using with LM358. and i use instead of n-MOSFET i use CL100 transistor and for p-MOSFET i use CK100.
in my 4-20mA converter circuit for 1.1 v input i get 31mA
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Fluctuating ADC readings upon changing power source
I used the following circuit to power and measure my pressure transmitter (4-20ma) sensor and the microcontroller, when the charger and battery are connected at the same time or when i disconnect the ...
