Signal drift on 4/20 mA modules

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Yvan Turcotte

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Nov 22, 2024, 8:42:34 AM11/22/24
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It could happen that the values of a current input present an anormal drift from other signals
Air gap drift.JPG
Usually, it happens after a cabling mistake damaging a resistance inside the input module.

Product affected :
 - Module CIM 4/20 :
 - Product number : 9183-20C21-100
                                   9183-20C21-101
                                   9183-20C21-102
 - Module AGM 4/20 :
 - Product number : 9183-20C2D-102

Note : for the product number finishing with 103 and up, the impedance is 200 ohms and are not affected by this issue.

To validate if the drift is caused by a defective input module :
 - Power off the ZPU
 - Remove the connection of the sensor
 - Measure the resistance between Signal + and Signal -.  Normal value must be 100 Ω +/- 1 Ω
Module verification.JPG
Note, it's possible to fix a defective module, contact us to initiate a RMA process to send back the module at the VibroSystM factory for repair.

 
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