Standard I/O Modules

2.16 TE-6420

2.16.1 Features and Functions

Period duration measurement / pulse counting

 4 pulse inputs (2 groups of 2 each)
 Galvanically insulated by optocouplers
 Each group has a common return
 Inputs are made as
ņ Passive voltage inputs for 5 and 24 VDC
ņ Active signal inputs acc. to DIN 19234 (NAMUR)
 Modes
ņ Period duration measurement for speed acquisition, for frequencies 1.2…12 kHz
ņ Pulse counting for standstill detection, for frequencies 0 Hz…12 kHz
 Accuracy 0.1%
 Direction of rotation recognition
 Recognition of open-circuit
 Removable screw terminals
 Function indication via LED

2.16.2 View

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2.16.3 Technical Specifications

Pulse Inputs
4 pulse inputs  2 groups, 2 inputs each
 Groups are galvanically insulated from one another
 Transient filter and digital glitch suppression
Each input is wired to the terminals twice
 As an active input according to DIN 19234 (NAMUR)
 As a passive input with 5 VDC and 24 VDC nominal voltage
Frequency range 1.2 Hz…10 kHz
Active Input
Active input According to DIN 19234 (NAMUR)
No-load voltage 7.4 V
Short-circuit current 7.4 mA
Operating points  0.35 mA open-circuit
 1.3 mA logically "1"
 2.0 mA logically "0"
Hysteresis between logically "1" and logically "0"
Input circuits The circuits are operated by means of an internally created
voltages.
Passive Input
Passive input With 5 VDC and 24 VDC nominal voltage
Nominal voltage 5 VDC Voltage range 3.5…6 VDC
Nominal power per input approx. 1 mW
Nominal voltage 24 VDC Voltage range 18…32 VDC
Nominal power per input approx. 30 mW
Operating points  2.0 V logically "0"
 3.4 V logically "1"
Hysteresis between logically "1" and logically "0"
Open-circuit detection
Input circuits 3.5…6 VDC or 18…32 VDC
The circuits are operated by means of an external voltage.
Power Supply
Operating voltage 5 VDC ±5%, max. 790 mW
The voltage is picked off at the TM bus
Mechanics and Connectors
Terminals Removable screw terminals (grid size 5.08)
Dimensions 131x63x73 mm (LxWxH, dimensions w/o DIN rail)
Weight Approx 225 g

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2.16.4 Pin Assignment and Display

The process signals must be connected to four 10-pin screw terminals. The pin assignment of
the peripheral connectors is described in the following table.

T
E
-
6
4
2
0

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2.16.5 Block Diagram and External Circuitry

The following circuitry variants are examples, and do not relate exclusively to the depicted
inputs/outputs.

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