UR20-4AI-TC-DIAG (1315710000)

Measuring higher voltages and currents with u-remote

Abstract:
This application note describes how higher voltages and currents can be measured using
UR20-4AI-TC-DIAG in differential input voltage mode and external resistors being
integrated in Weidmüller terminal blocks. By setting the input voltage range and choosing
the right values for the resistors an application suitable range can be defined for all by
Weidmüller supported fieldbuses.
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Hardware reference
No. Component name Article No. Hardware / Firmware version
1 UR20-4AI-TC-DIAG 1315710000 01.20.00 / 01.00.13
2 UR20-FBC-MOD-TCP-V2 2476450000 01.05.00 / 02.10.00
UC20-WL2000-AC 1334950000 u-OS: 2.0.0
3 A2T 2.5 EM1 D/0 2704360000
A2T 2.5 EM2 D/0 2704330000

Software reference
No. Software name Article No. Software version
1
2
3

File reference
No. Name Description Version
1
2

Contact
Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG For any further support please contact your
Klingenbergstraße 26 local sales representative:
32758 Detmold, Germany https://www.weidmueller.com/countries
www.weidmueller.com

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Content
1 Warning and Disclaimer .................................................................................................. 4
2 Example Application ....................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Circuit diagram and wiring to measure up to 45V / 10A .................................................. 5
2.2 Configuration of UR20-4AI-TC-DIAG .............................................................................. 6
3 Calculations / Limitations / Hints ..................................................................................... 8
3.1 Calculating the measured voltage ................................................................................... 8
3.2 Calculating the measured current ................................................................................... 8
3.3 Avoiding voltage measuring error ................................................................................... 8
3.4 Max. power dissipation at resistors and terminal blocks .................................................. 9
3.5 Voltage Limitations ........................................................................................................10
3.6 Accuracy........................................................................................................................10
3.7 Channel and Measurement Limitations ..........................................................................11

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1 Warning and Disclaimer

Warning
Controls may fail in unsafe operating conditions, causing uncontrolled operation of the controlled
devices. Such hazardous events can result in death and / or serious injury and / or property
damage. Therefore, there must be safety equipment provided / electrical safety design or other
redundant safety features that are independent from the automation system.

Disclaimer
This Application Note / Quick Start Guide / Example Program does not relieve you of the obligation
to handle it safely during use, installation, operation and maintenance. Each user is responsible
for the correct operation of his control system. By using this Application Note / Quick Start Guide
/ Example Program prepared by Weidmüller, you accept that Weidmüller cannot be held liable for
any damage to property and / or personal injury that may occur because of the use.

Note
The given descriptions and examples do not represent any customer-specific solutions, they are
simply intended to help for typical tasks. The user is responsible for the proper operation of the
described products. Application notes / Quick Start Guides / Example Programs are not binding
and do not claim to be complete in terms of configuration as well as any contingencies. By using
this Application Note / Quick Start Guide / Example Program, you acknowledge that we cannot
be held liable for any damages beyond the described liability regime. We reserve the right to make
changes to this application note / quick start guide / example at any time without notice. In case
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Examples and other Weidmüller publications, like manuals, such contents have always more
priority to the examples. We assume no liability for the information contained in this document.
Our liability, for whatever legal reason, for damages caused using the examples, instructions,
programs, project planning and performance data, etc. described in this Application Note / Quick
Start Guide / Example is excluded.

Security notes
In order to protect equipment, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement (and maintain) a complete state-of-the-art industrial security concept.
The customer is responsible for preventing unauthorized access to his equipment, systems,
machines and networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the
corporate network or the Internet if necessary and appropriate safeguards (such as firewalls and
network segmentation) have been taken.

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2 Example Application
2.1 Circuit diagram and wiring to measure up to 45V / 10A

The above picture shows a circuit and all needed components for a 0…45V / 10A measuring
application. Inside the terminal block A2T 2.5 EM2 D/0 voltage divider resistors R1 = 1.1 kΩ and
R2 = 100 kΩ are soldered for the voltage measurement. Inside the terminal block A2T 2.5 EM1
D/0 the shunt Rs = 0.005 Ω is soldered for the current measurement. The voltage at the shunt is
being measured at channel 0 (set to ± 62,5 mV) of the UR20-4AI-TC-DIAG. The voltage at R2 of
the voltage divider is being measured at channel 1 of the UR20-4AI-TC-DIAG (set to ± 500 mV).
Scaling und calculations to obtain the values in volts/ampere are realized in a PLC (CODESYS
on UC20-WL2000-AC, in this example).

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2.2 Configuration of UR20-4AI-TC-DIAG

Set up the u-remote station via the integrated web browser. Connect the usb service cable to the
station and your computer, open a web browser and type in the IP address in the address field
(here: 192.168.1.202):

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By clicking on the UR20-4AI-TC-DIAG the channel configuration can be set:

Channel 0 to ± 62,5 mV
Channel 1 to ± 500 mV

Settings must be saved by clicking on the coupler and the button “module parameter”.

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3 Calculations / Limitations / Hints

3.1 Calculating the measured voltage
The voltages can be calculated as follows:

𝑈𝑐ℎ,𝐷
𝑈𝑐ℎ [𝑚𝑉] = ∙𝑈
32767 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑔

𝑅1 + 𝑅2
𝑈𝑚𝑒𝑠 [𝑉] = 𝑈𝑐ℎ [𝑚𝑉] ∙ ∙ 0.001
𝑅1

𝑈𝑐ℎ,𝐷 : Decimal value at channel → max. 32767 [16 Bit]

𝑈𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑔 [mV]: Channel configured input range at channel
𝑈𝑐ℎ [𝑚𝑉]: Measured value at channel in mV
𝑈𝑚𝑒𝑠 [𝑉]: Measured voltage in V

3.2 Calculating the measured current

The currents can be calculated as follows:

𝑈𝑠,𝐷
𝑈𝑠 [𝑚𝑉] = ∙𝑈
32767 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑔

𝑈𝑠 [𝑚𝑉]
𝐼𝑚𝑒𝑠 [𝐴] =
𝑅𝑠

𝑈𝑠,𝐷 : Decimal value at channel → max. 32767 [16Bit]

𝑈𝑠 [𝑚𝑉]: Voltage at shunt
𝑅𝑠: Shunt Value in Ohm
𝑈𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑔 : Channel configured input range at channel
𝐼𝑚𝑒𝑠 [𝐴]: Measured current in A

3.3 Avoiding voltage measuring error

Avoid higher load currents flowing through sense wires in order to minimize voltage measuring
error.

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3.4 Max. power dissipation at resistors and terminal blocks

The maximum power dissipation at resistors used must comply to technical data:

𝑈 2 [𝑉]
𝑃𝑑𝑟 [𝑊] = = 𝐼 2 ∙ 𝑅𝑠
𝑅𝑠

The max. temperature of the terminal blocks used must comply to technical data.

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3.5 Voltage Limitations

The voltage at the terminal block of the UR20-4AI-TC-DIAG is limited to 160 VDC.
The channel-to-channel voltage for the UR20-4AI-TC-DIAG is limited to ± 2 V.

3.6 Accuracy
The accuracy of this application depends on used resistors, wiring and the accuracy of the module
UR20-4AI-TC-DIAG.

In the example application above with 45 V / 10 A, the accuracy can be calculated as follows:

𝑅1 = 1100 −> 𝑅1 ∙ 1% = 11
𝑅2 = 100000 → 𝑅2 ∙ 1% = 1000
4𝐴𝐼 − 𝑇𝐶: 10𝑢𝑉 + 0,1% 𝑜𝑓 𝐼𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡 𝑅𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒

Voltage Divider [VD]:

𝑅1
𝑇𝑦𝑝: = 0,010880317
𝑅1 + 𝑅2

𝑅1 + 11
𝑀𝑎𝑥: = 0,011100121
𝑅1 − 11 + 𝑅2 − 1000

𝑅1 − 11
𝑀𝑖𝑛: = 0,010880317
𝑅1 + 11 + 𝑅2 + 1000

4AI-TC [TC]:

𝑀𝑎𝑥: 𝑉𝐷𝑚𝑎𝑥 + 10𝑢𝑉 + (0,1% ∙ 500𝑚𝑉) = 0,50000644

𝑀𝑖𝑛: 𝑉𝐷𝑚𝑖𝑛 − 10𝑢𝑉 − (0,1% ∙ 500𝑚𝑉) = 0,48911324

Rel. accuracy for 25°C ambient temperature: ±2%

Temperature drift of resistors and UR20-4AI-TC-DIAG must be added to the overall accuracy if
temperature differs to 25°C.

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3.7 Channel and Measurement Limitations

Since the channels of the UR20-4AI-TC-DIAG are not isolated, the risk for shortcuts in the
application circuit is given. Therefore, it is recommended to use the UR20-4AI-TC-DIAG for only
one combined voltage and current measurement (1 channel for current / 1 channel for voltage)
and to leave the other two channels unused.

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