The 6B Series input modules accept signals from thermocouples, RTD's, millivolt, voltage, and process current signals. The on-board microprocessor then converts the data into engineering units as determined by the channel parameters. The modules use these compensation factors to ensure the highest accuracy possible. The 6B11 and 6B11HV linearize and compensate J, K, T, E, R, S and B thermocouples. The 6B13 and 6B13HV linearize platinum, nickel, and copper RTDs.
All modules return data in engineering units, or as a percentage of full scale range.
Software utilities included with the 6B Series User's Manual are used to configure the 6B11, 6B11HV, 6B12, 6B12HV, 6B13 and 6B13HV modules for address, input range, baud rate, data format, checksum status, and integration time. All programmable parameters are stored in the non-volatile memory of the module. The 6B21 analog output module provides digitally-controlled, isolated current loop output at a resolution of 12 bits. Output range is selectable to either 0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA. Software is used to configure the 6B21 modules for address, output range, baud rate, data format, checksum status, slew rate, and startup output value. All programmable parameters are stored in the nonvolatile memory of the module.