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Chapter 2 · CMM 2CH + 3CH

Datasheet CMM-2CH

CMM-2CH-10A60V

CMM-xCH module with front panel CAN D-Sub9, Ethernet, status and power LEDs

2.1Description

This module offers two separately isolated channels for current measurements over a wide range from 1µA to 10A. Ethernet and CAN-FD are available for communication. Current is measured in six automatically selected ranges as listed in the table below:

RangeLower EndUpper EndLower ThresholdUpper Threshold
01µA100µA-110µA
1100µA1mA90µA1.1mA
21mA10mA0.9mA11mA
310mA100mA9mA110mA
4100mA1A90mA1.1A
51A15A900mA

The module samples the currents with a sample rate of 10 kSa/s. Depending on the method used to read the current values, the actual sample rate for the user can be lower. If for example cyclic CAN messages are used to output the current values, the minimal update interval is 1 ms and therefore the actual sample rate is 1 kSa/s.

2.2Mechanical details

ItemValue
Module dimensions160mm x 100mm (Eurocard)
19” specification5 TE x 3 HE

2.3Ambient conditions

ItemValue
Ambient operating temperature5…50°C
Storage temperature-20…70°C
Humidity5…80% noncondensing

2.4Current paths

ItemMinTypMaxUnitRemarks
DC current10A
Worst case DC current15A25° Ambient Temperature with airflow >2m/s
Maximum measurable current15A
Single pulse current50Amax. 100ms
DC Current per pin on backplane connector6A
Voltage across current in/out when module is off60V
Leakage current @ OFF100µA60V across module, temperature 25°C
Isolation rating-150150VMaximum allowed voltage difference between module supply and current path
Reverse current continuous4A
Reverse current single pulse30AMax. 100ms

2.5Module supply

Connect the power supply between +24V-CON and GND-CON. It is strongly recommended not to use the DUT power supply to power the CMM. Please note that the current path is interrupted when the module is unpowered.

ItemMinTypMaxUnitRemarks
Supply voltage202426V+24V-CON to GND-CON
Supply current (Ethernet port active)110mASupply voltage = 24V
Supply current (Ethernet port inactive)95mASupply voltage = 24V
Supply inrush current3AInrush current for < 1ms @ dU/dt ~ 20V/ms, 24V supply

2.5.1Typical inrush current waveform

Oscilloscope capture of module supply voltage and supply current at power-up
Module supply voltage (green) and supply current (red)

2.6DC accuracy and resolution

The module’s accuracy is verified for DC currents during in-house calibration. The module may of course be re-calibrated. See Calibration recommendation for more info.

ItemTypMaxUnitRemarks
Accuracy uncalibrated0,52%% of respective range’s maximum current
Accuracy calibrated0,21%% of respective range’s maximum current
Resolution range 040,4nA
Resolution range 1404nA
Resolution range 24,04µA
Resolution range 340,3µA
Resolution range 4403µA
Resolution range 54,03mA

2.7DC voltage drop

The following table lists the voltage across the module’s current input and output pins for specific current values. These are typical values, measured at room temperature at the connector pins of one channel.

ItemTypUnitRemarks
Drop @ 100µA50mVRange 0
Drop @ 1mA50mVRange 1
Drop @ 10mA55mVRange 2
Drop @ 100mA60mVRange 3
Drop @ 1A60mVRange 4
Drop @ 10A110mVRange 5
Drop @ 15A170mVRange 5

2.8Ethernet

The module supports 10Mbit/s and 100Mbit/s Ethernet on the RJ45 front connector. Default IP: 192.168.222.1

2.9CAN-FD

The module provides a CAN-FD interface on the front via a 9-pin D-Sub connector as well as on the backplane connector.

ItemValue
Supported nominal bit rates500 kbit/s, 1 Mbit/s
Supported data bit rates1 Mbit/s, 2 Mbit/s, 4 Mbit/s
Default settings1 Mbit/s nominal, 4 Mbit/s data, no bit rate switch

120 Ohm on-board termination is available via jumper. On-board termination is only recommended if a single module is used without further devices connected via CAN. If multiple devices are connected via CAN, it is recommended to use external termination on both ends of the CAN harness. This avoids problems when modules are swapped or replaced.

2.10Backplane connector

Connector type: Harting 09041326921. Please make sure you use all connector pins for current in / current out. A backplane-pcb is available for easy connection with just two pins per current measurement channel.

PinSignalPinSignal
A2+24V module supplyC20V module supply
A4CAN LowC4CAN High
A6Channel 0 Current InC6Channel 0 Current In
A8Channel 0 Current InC8Channel 0 Current In
A10Channel 0 Current InC10Channel 0 Current In
A12Channel 0 Current OutC12Channel 0 Current Out
A14Channel 0 Current OutC14Channel 0 Current Out
A16Channel 0 Current OutC16Channel 0 Current Out
A18Channel 0 Current OutC18Channel 0 Current Out
A20Channel 1 Current InC20Channel 1 Current In
A22Channel 1 Current InC22Channel 1 Current In
A24Channel 1 Current InC24Channel 1 Current In
A26Channel 1 Current OutC26Channel 1 Current Out
A28Channel 1 Current OutC28Channel 1 Current Out
A30Channel 1 Current OutC30Channel 1 Current Out
A32Channel 1 Current OutC32Channel 1 Current Out

2.11Calibration recommendation

IRS recommends a recalibration within 2 years.

The calibration should be performed for each channel at multiple calibration points for all 6 ranges. IRS recommends measuring at least the following currents.

RangeCalibration Points
100 uA1uA, 20 uA, 40 uA, 60 uA, 80 uA, 100 uA
1 mA0.1 mA, 0.2mA, 0.4 mA, 0.6 mA, 0.8 mA, 1 mA
10 mA1 mA, 2mA, 4 mA, 6 mA, 8 mA, 10 mA
100 mA10 mA, 20mA, 40 mA, 60 mA, 80 mA, 100 mA
1 A0.1 A, 0.2A, 0.4 A, 0.6 A, 0.8 A, 1 A
10 A1 A, 3 A, 5 A, 8 A, 12 A, 15A

Current values should be captured with the function (IRS.CMM-xCH.Shared.Gateway).GetMinMaxAverage. This function returns the value averaged since last read.

Before capturing a valid value, enable the calibration current, perform a dummy read and wait 100 ms.

The fluctuations of the power source used should not exceed 0.1% of the nominal value.

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