SCM9B Series

Long story short, they believe the modules may be less accurate than specified. The biggest error seems to be a low voltage (1-2V), with error decreasing as Vin approaches 10V.

The biggest error at low voltage with error decreasing as Vin approaches 10V means that they are calculating error as % of reading.
Accuracy of Dataforth modules is specified and calculated as % of Span. The method is the following.

Set the test voltage.
Apply it to the module input.
Measure the voltage at the module input.
Calculate the expected module output voltage using the measured input voltage.
Measure the output voltage.
Calculate the % of Span error by the following formula.

Accuracy error % Span = ((Measured Vout – Calculated Vout) / Output Span V ) x 100

This method works for input or output modules.

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Yes we can provide calibration reports for the modules that you purchased.

You can either
a) visit https://www.dataforth.com/TestDataReport.aspx to search for Test Report Datasheets by Serial Number or
b) you can send us a list of model numbers and their serial numbers to support@dataforth.com

Yes, in the SCM9B series a number of modules can be ordered as continuously data streaming modules. To find out which SCM9B modules can be ordered with the data streaming option, by phone call technical support at 800 444 7644 press 2 or by email at support@dataforth.com. To order a data streaming SCM9B module add a “C” suffix to the model number, example: SCM9B-1251C accepts 4-20mA and provides streaming data on RS-232.

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Yes, in general, Dataforth signal conditioning modules are a direct replacement for all Analog Devices signal conditioning modules. e.g. "SCM5B35-xx: Linearized 4-Wire RTD Input Modules" will replace Analog Devices "5B35: Isolated 4 Wire RTD Input Signal Conditioning Module".

Please note that Dataforth signal conditioning modules are RoHS II compliant.

Contemporary computers do not have RS-232 ports, but USB ports instead. However, there are many USB to RS-232 adapters available.
If the adapter is to be used with a device which uses the Modbus protocol or will be installed in a system which uses the Modbus protocol, the adapter must either be specified for use with Modbus or must be tested on a Modbus device for proper communications functioning.


Selection criteria for Data Acquisition products:

MAQ20-COM2, SLX300-10

These devices have USB ports. If an additional communications channel is needed, a USB RS-232 adapter can be used. The adapter in this case does not need handshake signals included.
These devices both use the Modbus protocol.

Selection criteria for Data Communications products:

DCP485, LDM70, LDM85, LDM422, LDM485

These devices are externally powered and use transmit data, receive data, and ground for communications, and use various handshake signals to control particular functions. Refer to the specific user manual in the Media Attachments area to the right of this Content main body for usage instructions.

DCP35, LDM35, LDM80

These devices are powered from the handshake and the transmit and receive data signals.
The adapter in this case should have the handshake signals included.
If the adapter does not have handshake signals included, use it for the transmit and receive data signals and power the device handshake inputs from separate positive and negative power supplies.
Since the adapter could be installed between two computers and either one could initiate a data transfer, the adapter should be able to allow not only the USB side but also the RS-232 side to initiate the data transfer.

LDM30

This device is externally powered and uses only transmit data, receive data, and ground for communications. RTS is connected to CTS internally. DTR, DSR, and RLSD (DCD) are connected to each other internally.
The adapter in this case does not need handshake signals included.
If there is a system requirement for handshake signals, then choose an adapter with handshake signals included.

Selection criteria for Signal Conditioning products:

SCM9B-A1000/A2000

These devices are externally powered and use only transmit data, receive data, and ground for communications. Handshake signals CTS, DSR, and RLSD (DCD or CD) are internally biased to their asserted state or high state, a positive voltage.
The adapter in this case does not need handshake signals included.
If there is a system requirement for handshake signals, then choose an adapter with handshake signals included.

Neither the SCM9B-A1000 nor the SCM9B-A2000 has DIN rail mounting.
The SCM9B-D192, a DIN rail mountable module, is the closest equivalent of the SCM9B-A2000.

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The module dimensions of the SCM9B Series can be found on a drawing in www.dataforth,com. In the upper left of the home page under Explore our product offerings, point and click on Signal Conditioning, point and click on 9B Analog to Serial Isolated Modules. In the center column of the next page under SCM9B Series Product Family, click on the Adobe Acrobat symbol to the right of Dimensions. This displays a .pdf drawing of SCM9B module dimensions. The drawing maybe downloaded and saved.

A .pdf of the drawing is also in the Media Attachments box to the right of this topic's main body.

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There is a mechanical drawing of the SCM9B modules at the end of the 9B data sheets on www.dataforth.com. A .pdf of the drawing is also in the Media Attachments box to the right of the topic main body.

Noise at the output of a module is independent of load resistance.

A signal conditioner with these I/O ranges does not mean that the module ignores the polarity of your voltage input. The output of voltage input modules are scaled linearly, meaning an input of -1V would correspond to an output of 0V, an input of 0V would correspond to an output of 5V, an input of +1V would correspond to an output of 10V, and so on.

To convert an RMS voltage to its corresponding peak voltage, you simply take the RMS voltage value and multiply it by the square root of 2, or roughly 1.414.

For example, 1500Vrms corresponds to a peak voltage of 1500 * 1.414 = 2121 Vp

The SCM9B-1000 and the SCM9B-2000 have the same physical dimensions. The SCM9B-1000 hardware is similar to the SCM9B-2000 series in every respect except that the SCM9B-2000 contains built-in commands to create custom input-to-output transfer functions.

Two dimensional CAD models can be generated upon customer request. Please contact Customer Service for assistance.