Regin Inputs and Outputs Specifications
MANUAL
1 Introduction
This hardware manual describes the different types of inputs and outputs that are available in Regin's controllers and regulators, e.g. Regio Ardo, EXOcompact Eedo and Add:io.
Connection diagrams and other technical details can be found in each product's manual.
2 Inputs
2.1 Analog inputs
2.1.1 Ala
Al type a can be configured according to the following modes:
- 0...10 V
- 0...200 mV (0(4)...20 mA with external 10 Ω shunt)
- 800-1600 Ω (Pt1000, Ni1000 LG, Ni1000 DIN)
- Ni1000 LG (-40...+120 °C)
- Ni1000 DIN (-40...+105 °C)
- Digital open/close (slow)
- 0-4000 Ω
- PT1000 extended (-60...+600 °C)
- Ni1000 LG extended (-50...+250 °C)
- Ni1000 DIN extended (-40...+250 °C)
The technical data are as follows:
| Measurement current (resistance modes) | 770 uA |
| Input resistance (voltage modes) | 10 MΩ |
| ADC resolution | 12 bit |
| PT1000/Ni1000 accuracy (excluding sensor) | ± 0.4 K |
| Voltage 0...10 V accuracy (% of full scale) | ± 0.15% |
| Voltage 0...200 mV accuracy (% of full scale) | ± 0.15% |
2.1.2 Alb
Al type b can be configured according to the following mode:
- 0...10 V
The technical data are as follows:
| Input resistance | 98 ΚΩ |
| ADC resolution | 12 bit |
| Voltage 0...10 V accuracy (% of full scale) | ± 0.15% |
2.1.3 Alc
Al type c can be configured according to the following modes:
- Pt1000 (-50...+150 °C)
- Digital open/close (slow)
The following modes might be available through the software configuration:
- 800-1600 Ω
- Ni1000 LG (-40...+120 °C)
- Ni1000 DIN (-40...+105 °C)
The technical data are as follows:
| Measurement current (resistance modes) | ~400 uA |
| ADC resolution | 12 bit |
| PT1000/Ni1000 accuracy (excluding sensor) | ± 0.4 K |
2.2 Digital inputs
2.2.1 Dla
DI type a is of sinking input type and is designed for 0/24 V signals where 24 V normally is supplied from the controllers' +C terminal.
The technical data are as follows:
| Input type | Sinking (+C, Rail) |
| Pulse length | >4 ms (fast) |
2.2.2 Dib
DI type b is of sourcing input type and is designed with an internal supply of the DI. The reference is the controllers' GND or G0/- terminal.
The technical data are as follows:
| Input type | Sourcing (-GND) |
| Shortest detectable pulse length | >4 ms (fast) |
| Max permitted cable capacitance with pulse length 4 ms (sets the cable length) | 10 nF |
| Open input voltage | 6,25 V |
| Shorted input current | 0,7 mA |
| Guaranteed high level signal¹ | 4,45 V |
| Guaranteed low level signal | <1,9 V |
| 24V AC/DC tolerant | Yes |
¹ Configurable in SW if DI high/low shall result in a logic '1/10'
2.3 Condensation inputs
CI type a is used for all products.
2.4 Universal inputs
Universal inputs on the controller can be individually configured as either analogue inputs or as digital inputs.
The default configuration of a UI is as a DI.
UIb and UIc are 24 V AC/DC tolerant.
2.4.1 Ula as Al
UI type a in Al mode can be configured according to the following modes:
- 0...10 V
- 0...200 mV (0(4)...20 mA with external 10 Ω shunt)
- 800..1600 Ω ( Pt1000, Ni1000 LG, Ni1000 DIN)
- 0..4000 Ω (Pt1000 ext, Ni1000 LG ext, Ni1000 DIN ext)
The technical data are as follows:
| Measurement current (resistance modes) | medium, 500-1000 μΑ |
| Input resistance | medium, ~1 ΜΩ |
| ADC resolution | 12 bit |
2.4.2 Ula as DI
This type of DI can be used together with transceivers of PNP type and relays with dry contact. The reference is the external current source (+C) and sensors and transmitters shall therefore be connected to +C.
The technical data are as follows:
| DI input type | Sinking |
| Response time | Fast |
| Voltage | 24 V (+C) |
| Input resistance | signal < 12V: medium, ~1ΜΩ signal > 12V: low, < 20 ΚΩ |
| Guaranteed detect levels | High ('1'): > 12 V Low ('0') < 5 V |
| Smallest detectable pulse width | 4 ms |
2.4.3 Ulb as Al
UI type b in Al mode can be configured according to the following modes:
- Pt1000 (0...+100 °C)
The technical data are as follows:
| Measurement current (resistance modes) | low, < 500 μΑ |
| Input resistance | signal < 12V: high, > 10 ΜΩ signal > 12V: low, < 15ΚΩ |
| ADC resolution | 10-12 bit |
2.4.4 Ulb as DI
This type of DI can be used together with transceivers of PNP type and relays with dry contact. The reference is the external current source (+C) and sensors and transmitters shall therefore be connected to +C. The smallest detectable pulse is 20 ms.
The technical data are as follows:
| DI input type | Sinking |
| Response time | Slow |
| Voltage | 24 V (+C) |
| Input resistance | signal < 2V: high, >10 ΜΩ signal > 2V: low, < 20 ΚΩ |
2.4.5 Ulc as Al
UI type c in Al mode can be configured according to the following modes:
- 0...10 V
- 800..1600 Ω ( Pt1000, Ni1000 LG, Ni1000 DIN)
- 0..4000 Ω (Pt1000 ext, Ni1000 LG ext, Ni1000 DIN ext)
The technical data are as follows:
| Measurement current (resistance modes) | low, < 500 μΑ |
| Input resistance | 1 ΜΩ |
| ADC resolution | 12 bit |
2.4.6 Ulc as DI
This type of DI can be used together with trancievers of NPN type and relays with dry contact. It is of sourcing input type and is designed with an internal supply of the DI. The reference is the controllers' GND.
The technical data are as follows:
| DI input type | Sourcing (-GND) |
| Response time | Fast |
| Voltage, open input | 6.5 V |
| Guaranteed detect levels | Open ('0') > 4V Closed ('1') <2V |
| Smallest detectable pulse width | 4 ms |
2.4.7 Uld as Al
UI type d in Al mode can be configured according to the following modes:
- 0...10 V
- 0...20 mA
- 800..1600 Ω ( Pt1000, Ni1000 LG, Ni1000 DIN)
- 0..4000 Ω (Pt1000 ext, Ni1000 LG ext, Ni1000 DIN ext)
The technical data are as follows:
| Measurement current (resistance modes) | low, < 500 μΑ |
| Input resistance | 1 ΜΩ |
| ADC resolution | 12 bit |
2.4.8 Uld as DI
UI type d as DI has the same specifications as UI type c as DI.
3 Outputs
3.1 Analogue outputs
3.1.1 AOa
AO type a can be configured according to the following mode:
- 0...10 V
The technical data are as follows:
| Output resistance | < 0.5 Ω |
| Resolution | 12 bit |
| D/A generation type | PWM |
| Output short tolerant | Yes |
| 24 V tolerant | No |
| Max load | 5mA |
3.1.2 AOb
AO type b can be configured according to the following modes:
- 0...10 V
- 0...20 mA
The technical data are as follows:
| Output resistance | 3 Ω |
| Resolution | 12 bit |
| D/A generation type | DAC |
| Output short tolerant | Yes |
| 24 V tolerant | No |
| Max load | 1mA |
3.1.3 AOC
AO type c can be configured according to the following mode:
- PWM (0...100 %)
The technical data are as follows:
| Output resistance | < 6 Ω |
| Resolution | ≥ 10 bit |
| D/A generation type | PWM |
| Output short tolerant | Yes |
| 24 V tolerant | No |
| Max load | 10mA |
3.2 Digital outputs
3.2.1 DOa
DO type a is a 24V DC sourcing type.
The technical data are as follows:
| Output type | Sourcing |
| Voltage | 24 V DC |
| Max current load | See the product manual |
Note! DO as type a is only used in older products at Regin.
3.2.2 DOb
DO type b is a 24V AC/DC sinking MOSFET type.
The technical data are as follows:
| Output type | Sinking MOSFET |
| Voltage | 24 VAC/DC |
| Max current load | See the product manual |
3.2.3 DOC
The technical data are as follows:
| Output type | Relay |
| Voltage | 230 V AC |
| Max current load | See the product manual |
3.2.4 DOd
The technical data are as follows:
| Output type | Triac |
| Voltage | 230 V AC |
| Max current load | See the product manual |
3.3 Universal outputs
Universal outputs on the controller can be individually configured as either analogue outputs, using any of the analogue outputs, or digital outputs.
The default configuration of a UO is as a DO.
3.3.1 UOa as AO
UO as type a configured as AO can be configured according to the following mode:
- 0...10 V
The technical data are as follows:
| Output resistance | Max 1 Ω |
| Resolution | ≥ 10 bit |
| D/A generation type | PWM |
| Output short tolerant | Yes |
| 24 V tolerant | Yes |
| Sinking capacity | No |
3.3.2 UOa as
The technical data are as follows:
| Output type | Sinking MOSFET |
| Voltage | 24 V AC/DC |
| Output resistance | 100 mΩ |
| Over-current protected | No |
| Over-temperature protected | No |
3.3.3 UOb as AO
UO as type b configured as AO can be configured according to the following mode:
- 0...10 V
The technical data are as follows:
| Output resistance | Max 30 |
| Resolution | 12 bit |
| D/A generation type | PWM |
| Output short tolerant | Yes |
| 24 V tolerant | Yes |
| Sinking capacity | Yes |
| Maximum output current | 3 mA |
3.3.4 UOb as
The technical data are as follows:
| Output type | Sinking MOSFET |
| Voltage | 24 V AC/DC |
| Maximum output current | 2 A |
| Output resistance | Max 200 mΩ |
| Over-current protected | Yes |
| Over-temperature protected | Yes |
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