PA-1001A Signal Conditioner & Converter Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

PA1001A series preamplifiers/signal conditioners and converters are suitable for use with either magnetic or RF type pickup coils and allow convenient interfacing with process measuring devices and digital electronics.


PA-1001A Signal Conditioner & Converter Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual - cover page
Brand
Flowmetrics
Category
Other
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
11
File format
PDF
File size
188 KB
Published
01 June, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
BF13BBB7664053FE3FB9B80970AFD949

About this manual

The PA-1001A series preamplifiers, signal conditioners and converters are designed for magnetic or RF pickup coils and interface with process measuring devices and digital electronics. The manual covers installation, wiring, adjustments, and maintenance procedures.

Key sections include specifications of power input, pickup input, pulse and analog outputs, environmental limits, detailed wiring diagrams for RF and magnetic pickups, control adjustments, calibration steps, and ordering information for optional features and enclosures.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Characteristics and Specifications
  • Environmental Limits
  • Installation and Wiring Details
  • Wiring for RF Pickup Coil
  • Wiring for Magnetic Pickup Coil
  • Analog Output Option
  • Controls and Adjustments
  • Analog Output Adjustments
  • Ordering Information

Specifications

Power Input Voltage8-30 VDC
Power Input Current Draw125 mA @ 24 VDC
RF Modulation Carrier Frequency20 kHz
RF Input Frequency Range2 Hz to 5 kHz (adjustable)
Maximum Air Gap0.160 in
Current Output Accuracy±0.05 % of full‑scale ±200 ppm/°C

Frequently asked questions

What power supply voltage does the PA-1001A require?

It operates from a filtered power supply of 8 to 30 VDC.

How can the pulse output be scaled?

Pulse scaling options of ÷2, ÷4, ÷8, ÷16, ÷32, ÷64, or ÷128 are selectable via an 8‑position jumper on the board.

What are the operating temperature limits for the unit?

The unit can operate from –40 °C to 85 °C and be stored from –40 °C to 150 °C.

How is the RF pickup coil wired to the PA-1001A?

Connect a two‑conductor shielded cable to terminals 5 and 6, and connect the shield to terminal 4.

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