Description
This product contains one PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) to Analog converter that provides an output voltage proportional to the DC (Duty Cycle) of the input signal. The intended application is to provide a galvanically isolated analog signal to control proportional actuators, such as VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), linear actuators. proportional valves and other similar devices.
Most small micro-controllers do not have real D/A converters to produce analog outputs, instead they provide PWM signals that can be converted to analog values using an LP filter. This approach is good enough to generate 0-3.3V or 0-5V analog outputs (depending on the logic level of the controller) to control small powered devices, but is not suitable to interface with high power systems, such as VFDs or Servo controllers for electric motors.
The input selector allows 3.3, 5 or 12 V and a trimpot provides adjustable 0 to 10V outputs (see specs below), which is a common standard for many industrial actuators.
When the actuator (i.e. VFD) provides its own “wetting” voltage (typically 10V), the converter can be powered directly from this supply bypassing the internal regulator. With this setting the maximum output voltage is equal to the power supply and no level adjustment is necessary.
The board is fitted with standard 0.2″ terminals and is available in two options: With or without enclosure. The enclosure can be mounted in a standard DIN rail for easy integration in electrical cabinets. Alternatively you may order the enclosures directly from one of the suppliers listed below.
For two or three channels use the models PWM2B or PWM3B.
Specifications
- Number of channels: 1
- PWM input: Selectable 3.3, 5 or 12V, Max frequency 1 KHz
- Output: Adjustable 0 to 5..12V, 1KOhm impedance
- Linearity: 2% FSD
- Isolation: Min. 500 Vac
- Power: Nominal 24 Vdc (Acceptable range 17 to 30Vdc)
- Dimensions: 3.400 x 2.700 in. (87 x 69 mm)
- Weight: 1.7 oz (0.055 Kg)
Documentation
- Instructions: PWM1B Instructions
Enclosures
- Bud Industries DMB4770
- Digikey DMB4770
- Mouser DMB4770
- Newark DMB-4770
- Velleman GD2MG
- CamdenBox CNMB/2/kit
Lead time
Back orders ship usually in 2 weeks.