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Non-Submersible Units

The DTU-A is a non-submersible analog converter for your ANB Sensor. We recommend using anb_utils as an easy way to communicate with your sensor.

To set-up:

  1. Simply connect the sensor to the DTU_A and the USB to the computer.
  2. Connect the DTU-A to the data logger using the wiring instructions below.

DTUAwiring

note

If loop current is used, make sure to connect the green wires to the loop current power source using a suitable load resistor i.e. 250 Ohms

  1. Press the power on switch on the DTU-A and the light will come on to show the DTU-A has power.
  2. Wait for the sensor to beep twice.
  3. You can now communicate to the sensor via anb_utils.
note

The loop current should be supplied with a voltage between 12 - 24V.

The data logger doesn't need to be connected for communication with the sensor through anb_utils.

To start scanning:

  1. Either send a start command from anb_utils' command line prompt.
    or
  2. Set Autonomous Operation, configure the start delay and measurement interval parameters and the sensor will start according to the programmed timing sequence on power up.
  3. Wait for first measurement output (until the sensor provides a measurement there is no change on the output).
tip

We recommend a splice kit when connecting the DTU-A to a pigtailed sensor.


Further details of the wiring:
6 Pin DINColourConnect toNotesCurrent Sensing EquipmentDescription
1Green/WhiteLoop Current Supply +V4-20mA Loop Input 24V Max
2OrangeDVM +V0V to 5V output
3BlackSensor Supply 0VSensor Power 0V
4GreenCurrent sensing equipment inputThrough a 250 ohm resistor if requiredConnect Current Output to
-Loop Current 0V (dual supply)
-Sensor Supply 0V (single supply)
4-20 mA Loop Output
5RedSensor Supply +VSensor Power 24V Max
6Orange/WhiteDVM 0V5V Ground Reference

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