Qwik-Cal? Signal Conditioner

NTC-6000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioner

Features

  • Quick and easy setup with front panel push buttons and LED indicators
  • Selectable excitation frequency, analog outputs and bandwidth
  • Automatic excitation synchronization for multiple unit systems
  • Self-diagnostics for LVDT failure, disconnect, or short circuit
  • Digital communications via RS-485 2-wire multi-drop bus
  • Hot swapability — setup can be saved and reloaded via RS-485 port
  • Cybersecurity lockout and tamper detect
  • Works with nearly any AC LVDT, RVDT, or LVRT half bridge

Applications

  • Factory automation
  • Steam Valve Position Feedback
  • Governor and Throttle Valves
  • Materials testing
  • Packaging equipment
  • Turbine Control Systems
  • Dimensional Gaging
  • Nuclear Plants

The most advanced and user friendly LVDT signal conditioner

The NTC-6000 Qwik-Cal  LVDT Signal Conditioner from NewTek Sensor Solutions provides an intuitive AC-LVDT setup process. Calibration is accomplished with front panel null indicators and pushbuttons to set Zero and Full Scale output positions. The NTC-6000 offers a choice of excitation frequencies, multiple analog output types, accepts a wide dynamic range of LVDT outputs, indicates LVDT connection failures, and incorporates a 2-wire RS-485 digital communications port. Along with color-coded plug-in screw terminal connectors and a 2 year warranty, these are just a few of the many advanced features that make NewTek Sensor Solutions NTC-6000 module an extremely versatile smart LVDT signal conditioner.

Specifications

Operating Power:               +9 to +30 V DC (+24 V nominal), 90 mA max. at 24 V DC;


Excitation Voltage:            3.0 Vrms (nominal);    1.5 Vrms (nominal selectable)


Excitation Frequencies:     2.5 kHz, 5 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 10 kHz (selectable)


Auto-Master Syncing:      Master output couples up to fifteen slave units; if master

fails, new master is automatically generated for fail-safe excitation.

Master can be selected by the user for a repeated master


LVDT AC Output Range:  50 mVrms to 5000 mVrms at LVDT full scale position


Analog DC Outputs:       0 – 10V, 0 – 5 V, 0.5 – 4.5 V, ±5 V,

±10 V, 4 -20 mA sourcing


Loop Resistance:           <1kΩ  max. with 24 V DC supply


Output Non-Linearity:      0.1% of Full Span Output (FSO)

Noise and Ripple:               <1 mVrms (voltage output); 10 µArms (current loop

output)


Fault Detection:                 Open LVDT winding, cable disconnected, loss of excitation, short


Failure Indication:             Flashing LED’s; analog output out of range; open-collector

switch


Operating Temperature: -45°C to 85°C


Temperature coefficient: –<0.02% of FSO/°C (combined zero and span shift)


Zero/Full Scale Set:          Front panel push button or RS-485 command


Digital Interface:                RS-485 2-wire multi-drop network, 16 addresses

Dimensions & Hookup

Certifications

NTC CE Test Certificate

The NewTek NTC-6000 LVDT / RVDT Signal Conditioner has been tested and approved for CE emissions and immunity compliance to standard EN 61326-1.

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