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Chapter 1:input Output (IO) Basics: Analog Outputs

An analog output is an electrical signal generated by a controller that is sent to a controlled device to cause changes in a controlled process. Common analog output types include voltage, current, resistance, and pneumatic signals, with typical ranges being 0-10 VDC for voltage, 4-20 mA for current, 0-1000 ohms for resistance, and 0-15 psi for pneumatic outputs. Controller output circuitry is usually limited to a single output range, requiring output transducers to make the signal compatible with controlled devices that use different standards.

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Chapter 1:input Output (IO) Basics: Analog Outputs

An analog output is an electrical signal generated by a controller that is sent to a controlled device to cause changes in a controlled process. Common analog output types include voltage, current, resistance, and pneumatic signals, with typical ranges being 0-10 VDC for voltage, 4-20 mA for current, 0-1000 ohms for resistance, and 0-15 psi for pneumatic outputs. Controller output circuitry is usually limited to a single output range, requiring output transducers to make the signal compatible with controlled devices that use different standards.

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Chapter 1:Input Output (IO) Basics

Analog Outputs
An analog output is a measurable electrical signal with a defined range that is generated by a controller
and sent to a controlled device, such as a variable speed drive or actuator. Changes in the analog output
cause changes in the controlled device that result in changes in the controlled process.
Controller output digital to analog circuitry is typically limited to a single range of voltage or current, such
that output transducers are required to provide an output signal that is compatible with controlled devices
using something other than the controller's standard signal.
Common Types
There are four common types of analog outputs; voltage, current, resistance and pneumatic.
Voltage
Common output voltage ranges are 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, 0-15 VDC, 1-5 VDC, 2-10 VDC and 3-15 VDC.
Current
Common output current ranges are 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA.
Resistance
Common output resistance ranges are 0-135 W , 0-270 W , 0-500 W ,0-1000 W , 0-1500 W , 0-2 kW , 0-3
kW, 0-4 kW, 0-5 kW , 0-10 kW ,0-20 kW , 0-30 kW , 0-40 kW .
Pneumatic
Common output pneumatic ranges are 0-20 psi and 0-15 psi.

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