Frequency To Analog Converter

Model 8020-59
VW Frequency to Analog Converter

Applications
The Model 8020-59 Vibrating
Wire Frequency to Analog
Converter can be used with
all of Geokons vibrating
wire gages and transducers.
The user-friendly 8020-59
provides the following
Converts
vibrating wire
gage outputs to 4-20 mA

or 0-5 V
Easy
operation
High
accuracy and
resolution
Model
8020-59 Vibrating Wire Frequency to Analog Converter.
Operating Principle
Advantages and Limitations
The Model 8020-59 Vibrating Wire (VW) to Analog
The Model 8020-59 can operate with single transducers
Converter provides a simple way to connect Geokons
as stand-alone devices, or with multiple transducers
vibrating wire transducers to data acquisition systems
when used in conjunction with the Model 8032
which are not capable of reading frequency signals, nor
Multiplexer. A simple software program provides setup
able to generate the proper signals required to excite
of 32 VW transducers or 16 VW transducers with
VW transducers.
thermistors. Maximum and minimum limits for each
The Model 8020-59 provides all the necessary signal

conditioning to excite and read the vibrating wire gage
Single
Channel configuration screen.
transducer are stored in internal EEPROM memory

which requires no backup battery.
and is capable of providing a 4-20 mA or 0-5 V output
The Model 8020-59 is powered from either a 12 V or
which is directly proportional to the frequency output
24 V power supply.
from vibrating wire transducers. The output is automatically scaled and calibrated to provide 0-5 V or 4-20 mA
for each individual transducer. The analog outputs offer
16 bit resolution and an accuracy (typical) of better than
0.1% (0-5 V) and 0.5% (4-20 mA). The temperature
Two user interfaces are provided: a Command Line

interface that allows all functions to be easily setup
and calibrated, and a Windows interface to allow for
more intuitive setup and monitoring.
reading from each transducers integral thermistor is

also available with 10 bit resolution (0.1C).
Geotechnical Instrumentation
Transducer 01
12 V
Transducer 02
12 V
12 V
8020-59
VW Frequency
to Analog
Converter
Data
Acquistion
System
Transducer 03
Transducer 04
C+
Transducer 05
Transducer 06
Transducer 07
8032
Multiplexer
Transducer 08
Transducer 09
Transducer 10
Transducer 11
Model
Transducer 15
Transducer 16
Diagram
EN
EN
CLK
CLK VALID
RDY
Transducer 01
12 V
Transducer 02
12 V
Transducer 04
Transducer 07
Transducer 10
Transducer 11
TH
Transducer 12
Transducer 14
Transducer 16
V out
EN
CLK
EN
CLOCK
GROUND
Relay
Closure
ENABLE
GROUND
Relay
Closure
Relay Closure Input
GROUND
RDY 1
RDY 2
TH +
Transducer 13
V in (0-5 V)
PLC
8020-59
VW Frequency
to Analog
Converter
8032
Multiplexer
Transducer 08
Transducer 09
Transducer 15
8020-59 PLC
C+
Transducer 06
CLK VALID
RDY
CLK
EN
8020-59 PLC configuration.
Technical Specifications (8020-59)
Technical Specifications (8020-59 PLC)
Power Requirements

12 V or 24 V
90 mA @ 12 V (operation),10 A (standby)
75 mA @ 24 V (operation),16.5 mA (standby)
Power Requirements

20 A @ +12 V (standby)
7 mA @ +12 V (operation)
30 mA @ +12 V (operation, LEDs enabled)
Operation Modes

Single Channel, 16 VW sensors with

thermistors, or 32 VW sensors
VALID Relay
Closure Output
Type: PhotoMos Solid-State Relay

On Resistance: 50 W (maximum)
Output (Analog)
0-5 V, 4-20 mA (non-isolated loop generator)
Load Current
100 mA (continuous), 300 mA (peak)
Accuracy
0.1% F.S. (0-5 V), 0.5% F.S. (4-20 mA)
Load Voltage
400 V (maximum)
Resolution
16 bit
Isolation Voltage
1500 VAC (maximum)
Temperature Range
20C to +80C
Temperature Range
20C to +80C
L W H
111 108 36 mm (with cover)
L W H
111 109 37 mm (with cover)
Optional Accessories
The Model 8020-59 PLC Interface provides the proper signal conditioning to allow the use of the Model 8020-59 VW
Frequency to Analog Converter and the Model 8032 Multiplexer with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) modules.
Geokon, Incorporated
48 Spencer Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
USA
TM
EN
12 V
Transducer 05
The World Leader in Vibrating Wire Technology
CLK
depicts a typical 16 Channel configuration.
Transducer 03
Model
V in (0-5 V)
TH +
Transducer 14
8020-59 PLC.
V out
TH
Transducer 12
Transducer 13
Geokon maintains an ongoing policy of design review and reserves

the right to amend products and specifications without notice.
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Model 8020-59

VW Frequency to Analog Converter

gage outputs to 4-20 mA

8020-59 Vibrating Wire Frequency to Analog Converter.

Advantages and Limitations

The Model 8020-59 Vibrating Wire (VW) to Analog

The Model 8020-59 can operate with single transducers

Converter provides a simple way to connect Geokons

as stand-alone devices, or with multiple transducers

vibrating wire transducers to data acquisition systems

when used in conjunction with the Model 8032

which are not capable of reading frequency signals, nor

Multiplexer. A simple software program provides setup

able to generate the proper signals required to excite

of 32 VW transducers or 16 VW transducers with

thermistors. Maximum and minimum limits for each

The Model 8020-59 provides all the necessary signal

Channel configuration screen.

transducer are stored in internal EEPROM memory

and is capable of providing a 4-20 mA or 0-5 V output

The Model 8020-59 is powered from either a 12 V or

which is directly proportional to the frequency output

Two user interfaces are provided: a Command Line

reading from each transducers integral thermistor is

8020-59 PLC configuration.

Technical Specifications (8020-59)

Technical Specifications (8020-59 PLC)

Single Channel, 16 VW sensors with

Type: PhotoMos Solid-State Relay

0-5 V, 4-20 mA (non-isolated loop generator)

100 mA (continuous), 300 mA (peak)

0.1% F.S. (0-5 V), 0.5% F.S. (4-20 mA)

1500 VAC (maximum)

111 108 36 mm (with cover)

111 109 37 mm (with cover)

The World Leader in Vibrating Wire Technology

depicts a typical 16 Channel configuration.

Geokon maintains an ongoing policy of design review and reserves

1 603 448 1562

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