Read these instructions before using the product and retain for future information.

Universal Isolators
VariTrans® P 27000
Instructions for Use
1. Safety Information
The warning symbol on the device (exclamation point in triangle)
means: Observe instructions!
Warning! Protection against electric shock
For applications with high working voltages, take measures to prevent
accidental contact and make sure that there is sufficient distance or
insulation between adjacent devices!
Caution!
Be sure to take protective measures against electrostatic discharge
(ESD) when handling the devices!

Caution!
The VariTrans® P 27000 universal isolators must be installed only by qualified
and specially trained personnel authorized by the operating company.
Do not connect the device to power supply before it is professionally installed.
Do not change the measuring range during operation. Observe the national
codes and regulations during installation and selection of cables and lines.
Equipment shall be provided with a means for disconnecting it from each
operating energy supply source. The disconnecting means shall disconnect all
current-carrying conductors. (It must be easily accessible and clearly identifiable
by the operator.)
Mains supply must be protected by a fuse of 20 A max.

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 Warning! EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not connect/disconnect equipment unless power has been
removed or the area is known to be non-hazardous.

Warning! EXPLOSION HAZARD

Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I,
Division 2.

Conditions for safe use (Haz. Loc.)

For the use in hazardous locations, this equipment is to be installed
into suitable enclosure, providing a degree of protection not less
than IP 54.

Devices containing user accessible switches and/or potentiometers:

the device must be installed into an end-use enclosure with tool
removable cover.

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2. Intended Use
The Series P 27000 universal isolators are used for galvanic isolation and
conversion of signals in the range from ±20 mV to ±200 V and ±0.1 mA to
±100 mA. Depending on the model, input and output signals are permanently
set or you can select calibrated ranges by means of DIP switches. The preset
measuring ranges do not have to be fine adjusted. Other transmission
ranges are infinitely adjustable within the ranges mentioned above using
potentiometers. Signal transmission is linear. By means of the broad-range
mains adapter, the units can be powered by voltages from 20 to 253 V AC/DC.
Type H1 is connected by means of pluggable screw clamp terminals,
type F1 by means of fixed screw clamp terminals.

Warning against misuse

Do not operate the device outside the conditions specified by
the manufacturer, as this might result in hazards to operators or
malfunction of the equipment.

VariSoft SW 108 adjustment aid

Our VariSoft SW 108 software tool is available for easier adjustment.
Download from the Internet at www.knick.de or ask for a CD.

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3. Configuration (P 27000 F1 and P 27000 H1 only)

3.1 Tools
A screwdriver with a width of 2.5 mm is required to open and adjust the unit
and to connect the wires to the screw clamp terminals.

3.2 Opening the unit

Disengage the top part of the housing on
both sides using the screwdriver.
Pull out the top part of the housing and
the electronics section until they lock.

3.3 Settings
Set the input and output ranges, offset and
bandwidth using DIP switches S1, S2 and S3
as indicated in the following tables. When
selecting a variable gain or offset setting, an
additional setting can be made using the
Span (gain) or Zero (offset) potentiometers
accessed from the front.

Caution!
Only use a screwdriver which is
properly insulated against the
voltage applied to the input when fine
adjusting the potentiometers on the
front.

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 Input S1 S2 Terminals

Input range 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 + -
0 to ± 60 mV ON 2 4
0 to ± 100 mV ON ON 2 4
0 to ± 150 mV ON ON 2 4
0 to ± 300 mV ON ON ON 2 4
0 to ± 500 mV ON ON 2 4
0 to ± 1 V ON ON ON ON 3 4
0 to ± 5 V ON ON ON ON 3 4
0 to ± 10 V ON ON ON ON ON 3 4
0 to ± 100 V ON ON ON 3 4
0 to approx. ±0.3 mA ON ON ON ON 2 4
0 to ± 1 mA ON ON ON ON 2 4
0 to ± 5 mA ON ON ON ON ON 2 4
0 to ± 10 mA ON ON ON ON 1 4
0 to ± 20 mA ON ON ON ON ON 1 4
0 to ± 50 mA ON ON ON ON ON 1 4
4 to 20 mA* ON ON ON ON ON ON 1 4

Switch S2 4

Calibrated ranges ON

Span potentiometer: 0.33 ... 3.30 x end of range

* Offset switch-over (page 29) not calibrated for the 4 to 20 mA input range.

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 Output S1 S3

Output range Output span End value 5 6 7 1 2

0 to ± 10 V 10 V 10 V ON ON
2 to 10 V 8V 10 V ON ON ON
0 to ± 5 V 5V 5V ON ON ON
1 to 5 V 4V 5V ON ON ON ON
0 to ± 20 mA 20 mA 20 mA ON
4 to 20 mA 16 mA 20 mA ON ON
Offset S1 S2
(in % of output span)
8 9 10 5
0% ON
-100 % ON ON
-50 % ON ON
+50 % ON ON ON
+100 % ON ON
Zero potentiometer: additional ±25 %
Switch S3 3
Bandwidth 10 kHz
Bandwidth 10 Hz ON

Selected range can be documented on rating plate and front label.

Factory setting: 0 to ±10 V / 0 to ±10 V. 0 % offset, bandwidth 10 kHz

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3.5 Setting examples
1. Input -150 mV ... +150 mV, output -20 mA ... +20 mA

Output

Input

Input S1 S2
Input range 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
0 to ± 150 mV ON ON

Output S1 S3
Output range 5 6 7 1 2
0 to ± 20 mA ON

Offset S1 S2
(in % of output span) 8 9 10 5
+0 % ON

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2. Input 0 to150 mV, output 4 to 20 mA

Output

Input

Input S1 S2
Input range 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
0 to ± 150 mV ON ON

Output S1 S3
Output range 5 6 7 1 2
4 to 20 mA ON ON

Offset S1 S2
(in % of output span) 8 9 10 5
+0 % ON

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3. Input -150 mV to +150 mV, output 4 to 20 mA

Output

Input

Input S1 S2
Input range 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
0 to ± 300 mV ON ON ON

Output S1 S3
Output range 5 6 7 1 2
4 to 20 mA ON ON

Offset S1 S2
(in % of output span) 8 9 10 5
+50 % ON ON ON

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4. Input -150 mV to 0, output 0 to 20 mA

Output

Input

Input S1 S2
Input range 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
0 to ± 150 mV ON ON

Output S1 S3
Output range 5 6 7 1 2
0 to ± 20 mA ON

Offset S1 S2
(in % of output span) 8 9 10 5
+100 % ON ON

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5. Input +10 mV to +165 mV, output 0 to 20 mA

Output

Input

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a. S witch on input range 0 to ±150 mV,
activate Span potentiometer.
Switch on output range 0 to ±20 mA and offset 0 %

Input S1 S2
Input range 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
0 to ± 150 mV ON ON
Span potentiometer: 0.33 to 3.30 x end of range

Output S1 S3
Output range 5 6 7 1 2
0 to ± 20 mA ON

Offset S1 S2
(in % of output span) 8 9 10 5
0% ON

b. S et input to 155 mV,

set output to 20 mA using Span potentiometer

c. Activate Zero potentiometer

Offset S2
(in % of output span) 5
Zero-potentiometer: additional ±25 %

Set input to 10 mV,

set output to 0 mA using Zero potentiometer

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3.6 Adjustment aid for all input and output values
Definitions: Inmin= lowest input value
Inmax= highest input value
Outmin= lowest output value
Outmax= highest output value
OS = output span (take from table on p 31)
EV = upper end value (take from table on p 31)
1. Select output range of unit (according to table on p 31) so that Outmin and
Outmax are within the output range.
2. Calculate the following auxiliary quantities:
Outmax - Outmin OS
Factor F = Input range IR =
Inmax - Inmin F
Outmin - (Inmin x F) - EV + OS
Offset OF = x 100%
OS

3. Set all DIP switches to OFF.

4. Calculate input range IR, set output range and offset OF using DIP switches.
4a. If the calculated offset OF does not correspond with an offset which can be
set with the DIP switches, set the closest offset (see table on page 31) and
activate the zero potentiometer (switch 2-5 OFF), short-circuit input and
adjust output to value Outmin- (Inmin x F).
4b. If the calculated input range IR does not correspond with a range
which can be set with the DIP switches set the largest range within
0.33 x IR ... 3.30 x IR (see table on page 30) and activate the span
potentiometer (switch 2-4 OFF), modulate input with value ≠ 0
(see table on page 30 for terminals) and adjust output to required value
(e.g. apply Inmax , adjust to Outmax ).

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4. Mounting
The universal isolators are mounted on standard TS 35 rails.

5. Electrical Connection

Terminal assignments
1 Input + > 5 mA
2 Input + ≤ 500 mV / ≤ 5 mA
3 Input + > 500 mV
4 Input -
5 Output +
6 Output -
7 Power supply
8 Power supply

Wire cross-section max. 2,5 mm2

Multi-wire connection max. 1 mm2
(two wires with same cross-section)
AWG 30-12, tightening torque 0.7 Nm
Wiring has to be suitable for a
temperature of min. 75 °C
Warning!
Do not operate inputs for current and voltage simultaneously! For applications
with high working voltages, take measures to prevent accidental contact and
make sure that there is sufficient distance or insulation between adjacent
devices!
5.1 Power supply
22 to 230 V AC/DC ± 10 %, 0.9 W, AC 48 to 62 Hz, 2.5 VA,
(overvoltage category II)
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6. Dimensions
• Type F1 with fixed screw clamp terminals

Fixed screw clamp Metal lock for fastening

terminals on top-hat rail

• Type H1 with pluggable screw clamp terminals

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7. Declarations, Certificates and Approvals

CE marking
The EU Declaration of Conformity is included in the documentation.

The Statement of Conformity for ATEX Zone 2 apparatus is included

in the documentation.

Open-type Process Control Equipment also listed

Proc. Contr. Eq. for Use in Haz. Loc.
File: E340287, E308146, E340288

GL
Certificate No. 42 843 - 02 HH
Environmental Category: D
Test Standard: Regulations of the Performance of Type Tests, Part 1
EN 61010-1

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8. Order Information

Models with switch selection Ref. No.

Pluggable screw Fixed screw clamp
clamp terminals terminals
P 27000 Universal Isolator P 27000 H1 P 27000 F1
Input and output adjustable
Models with permanent setting Ref. No.

Input Output Pluggable screw Fixed screw clamp

clamp terminals terminals
0 to ±20 mA 0 to ±20 mA P 27016 H1 P 27016 F1
0 to ±20 mA 0 to ±10 V P 27018 H1 P 27018 F1
0 to ±60 mV 0 to ±20 mA P 27056 H1 P 27056 F1
0 to 60 mV 4 to 20 mA P 27057 H1 P 27057 F1
0 to ±60 mV 0 to ±10 V P 27058 H1 P 27058 F1
0 to ±150 mV 0 to ±20 mA P 27066 H1 P 27066 F1
0 to 150 mV 4 to 20 mA P 27067 H1 P 27067 F1
0 to ±150 mV 0 to ±10 V P 27068 H1 P 27068 F1
0 to ±300 mV 0 to ±20 mA P 27076 H1 P 27076 F1
0 to 300 mV 4 to 20 mA P 27077 H1 P 27077 F1
0 to ±300 mV 0 to ±10 V P 27078 H1 P 27078 F1
0 to ±500 mV 0 to ±20 mA P 27086 H1 P 27086 F1
0 to 500 mV 4 to 20 mA P 27087 H1 P 27087 F1
0 to ±500 mV 0 to ±10 V P 27088 H1 P 27088 F1
0 to ±1 V 0 to ±20 mA P 27096 H1 P 27096 F1
0 to 1 V 4 to 20 mA P 27097 H1 P 27097 F1
0 to ±1 V 0 to ±10 V P 27098 H1 P 27098 F1
0 to ±10 V 0 to ±20 mA P 27036 H1 P 27036 F1
0 to ±10 V 0 to ±10 V P 27038 H1 P 27038 F1

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9. Technical Data

Input data
Inputs (See also 8. Order Information)
Voltage configurable from 20 mV to 200 V and adjustable to
calibrated values: 60 mV, 100 mV, 150 mV, 300 mV, 500 mV,
1 V, 5 V, 10 V, 100 V, uni-/bipolar
Current configurable from 0.1 mA to 100 mA and adjustable to
calibrated values: 0.3 mA, 1 mA, 5 mA, 10 mA, 20 mA, 50 mA
uni-/bipolar and 4 to 20 mA1)
Input resistance
Current input:
Ranges ≤ 5 mA approx. 100 Ω
Ranges > 5 mA approx. 5 Ω
Voltage input: approx. 1 MΩ
Input capacitance
Current input: approx. 1 nF
Voltage input:
Ranges ≤ 500 mV approx. 1 nF
Ranges > 500 mV approx. 500 pF
Overload
Current input:
Ranges ≤ 5 mA ≤ 100 mA
Ranges > 5 mA ≤ 300 mA
Voltage input:

Ranges ≤ 500 mV limited by 36 V suppressor diode,

max. permissible continuous current ≤20 mA

Ranges > 500 mV limited by 250 V suppressor diode,

max. permissible continuous current ≤3 mA

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Output data
Output (also see 8. order information)
20 mA, 5 V, 10 V uni-/bipolar as well as
4 to 20 mA, 1 to 5 V and 2 to 10 V
calibrated selection
Offset -100%, -50 %, 0 %, 50 %, 100 %
of output span of selected output range
Load
for output current ≤12 V2) (600 Ω at 20 mA)
for output voltage ≤10 mA (1 kΩ at 10 V)
Offset error 20 µA / 10 mV
Residual ripple < 10 mVrms
General data
Adjustment range ±25 % of span
ZERO pot of selected output range
Adjustment range 0.33 to 3.30 x final value of selected input range
SPAN pot (max. Vin= 200 V)
Gain error < 0.08 % of meas. value
Temperature < 50 ppm/K of final value
coefficient3)
Cutoff frequency > 10 kHz, < 10 Hz selectable
Test voltage 5 kV~ input against output
4 kV~ output against power supply
Working voltage4) 1 kV~for overvoltage category II and
(basic insulation) pollution degree 2 to EN 61010-1
For applications with high working voltages, take
precautions to prevent accidental contact and make sure
that there is sufficient distance to adjacent devices or
sufficient insulation between them.

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Protection against Protective separation to EN 61140 by reinforced insulation
electric shock4) according to EN 61010-1 up to 600 V AC/DC across input
and output for overvoltage category II and pollution
degree 2, up to 300 V AC/DC across output and ower
supply for overvoltage category II and pollution degree 2.
For applications with high working voltages, take measures
to prevent accidental contact and make sure that there
is sufficient distance to adjacent devices or sufficient
insulation between them.
EMC5) 2004/108/EC
EN 61326
EN 61326/A1
Surge withstand 5 kV, 1.2/50 μs, to IEC 255-4
Ambient temperature Operation -10 to +70 °C
Transport and storage -40 to +85 °C

Ambient conditions Stationary application, weather-protected

Relative air humidity 5 ... 95 %, no condensation
Barometric pressure: 70 ... 106 kPa, altitude up to 2000 m
Water or wind-driven precipitation (rain, snow, hail)
excluded
Power supply 22 to 230 V AC/DC ± 10 %, 0.9 W, AC 48 to 62 Hz; 2.5 VA,
(overvoltage category II)

Construction Modular housing, see dimension drawings

Type H1 with pluggable screw clamp terminals
Type F1 with fixed screw clamp terminals
Protection IP 20
Weight approx. 150 g

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 Explosion protection Europe: II 3G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc X

USA: Class I Div.2 GRP A,B,C,D T4

Class I Zone 2 AEx nA IIC T4
Canada: Class I Zone 2 Ex nA IIC T4 X
Class I Div.2 GRP A,B,C,D T4

1) Offset selection not calibrated for the 4 to 20 mA input range.

2) Higher output load on request
3) Average TC in specified operating temperature range -10 ˚C ... +70 ˚C.
4) cULus certification: Working voltage (basic insulation) up to 600 V,
working voltage (reinforced insulation) up to 300 V across input and output,
each for overvoltage category II and pollution degree 2
5) Slight deviations are possible while there is interference

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