SmartBob AO with 4-20 mA Analog Output0 pages
SmartBob AO with 4-20 mA Output to a PLC
nnnnThe SmartBob AO level sensor
nnnnfeatures an integrated 4-20 mA
nnnnanalog output for use by facilities
nnnnthat prefer an analog output to
nnnna PLC for monitoring bin level
nnnnmeasurement data. A simple push-
nnnnbutton user interface built into the SmartBob
nnnnAO circuitry is used to configure the settings for each
nnnnSmartBob AO. Once setup is complete, measurement
nnnndata is sent directly to a PLC, with all settings for
nnnnthe bin saved in the non volatile memory of the
nnnnSmartBob AO.
nnnnContinuous Bin Level Monitoring
nnnnThe SmartBob AO with built-in 4-20 mA output can easily replace any 4-20
nnnndevice by simply installing the SmartBob on the top of the bin and wiring the
nnnnsensor to the existing 4-20 input. When the SmartBob AO measurement data is
nnnnsent directly to a PLC, it eliminates the need for a C-100 or RSU control console
nnnnor eBob software, as the programming interface and controls are built in to the
nnnnSmartBob AO circuit board. There is one analog output per SmartBob, with this
nnnnone-to-one relationship requiring a dedicated connection from each individual
nnnnSmartBob AO to the PLC.
nnnnSmartBob2 AO
nnnn• 4-20 mA analog output
nnnndirect to a PLC
nnnn• Alternative to using
nnnnconsoles or software
nnnn• Simple user interface to
nnnnconfigure the sensor
nnnn• Measures bins
nnnnautomatically in
nnnntimed intervals
nnnn• Two relays configurable
nnnnwith four different
nnnnoptions
nnnn• Initiate measurements
nnnnvia interval timer or
nnnnexternal start input
nnnn• Two current source
nnnnoptions for supplying
nnnnpower to 4-20
nnnncurrent loop
nnnnEach SmartBob AO requires a dedicated connection to the PLC.
nnnnSmartBob AO
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