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SBOS336B − JUNE 2005 − REVISED MARCH 2006
The high accuracy and stability of this current split results
from a cycling chopper technique. This design eliminates
the need for a precise shunt resistor or a precise shunt-
voltage measurement, which would require high common-
mode rejection performance.
therefore removes the source of power. This
connection acts like an automatic shut down, but
requires an external pull-up resistor to safely override
the internal current sources. The IA channel is not
affected, which allows continuous observation of the
voltage at the output.
During a saturation condition of the DRV output (the error
flag is active), the monitor output (I
) shows a current
MON
peak because the loop opens. Glitches from the current
mirror chopper appear during this time in the monitor sig-
nal. This part of the signal cannot be used for measure-
ment.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION: HART
The bandwidth and drive capability of the XTR300 are
sufficient to transmit communication signals such as
HART. The combination of current monitor and voltage
sense with the IA circuit enables communication signal
transmission from the signal output connector to the
monitor pins in both current or voltage output mode. In
ERROR FLAGS
The XTR300 is designed for testability of its proper func-
tion and allows observation of the conditions at the load
connection without disrupting service.
current output mode, the signal arrives at IA
; in voltage
OUT
output mode the communication signal modulates the
DRV current and arrives at I . Both IA and I can
If the output signal is not in accordance to the transfer func-
tion, an error flag is activated (limited by the dynamic re-
sponse capabilities). These error flags are in addition to
MON
OUT
MON
be connected together because they are internally
multiplexed according to the output mode (while M1 = low).
the monitor outputs, I
and IA , which allow the mo-
OUT
MON
Driving a communication signal through the output
connector back into the system or sensor, regardless of
the output mode, enables easy configuration, calibration,
diagnosis, and universal communication.
mentary output current (in voltage mode) or output voltage
(in current mode) to be read back.
This combination of error flag and monitor signal allows
easy observation of the XTR300 for function and working
condition, providing the basis for not only remote control,
but also for remote diagnosis.
DIGITAL I/O AND GROUND
CONSIDERATIONS
All error flags of the XTR300 have open collector outputs
with a weak pull-up of approximately 1µA to an internal 5V.
External pull-up resistors to the logic voltage are required
when driving 3V or 5V logic.
The XTR300 offers voltage output mode, current output
mode, external configuration, and instrumentation mode
(voltage input). In addition, the internal feedback mode can
be disconnected and external loop connections can be
made. These modes are controlled by M1 and M2 (see the
function table). The OD input pin controls enable or disable
of the output stage (OD is active low).
The output sink current should not exceed 5mA. This is just
enough to directly drive optical-couplers, but a current-lim-
iting resistor is required.
There are three error flags:
D
IA Common-Mode Over-Range (EF )—goes low
as soon as the inputs of the IA reach the limits of the
linear operation for the input voltage.
This flag shows noise from the saturated current
mirrors which can be filtered with a capacitor to GND.
CM
The digital I/O is referenced to DGND and signals on this
pin should remain within 5V of the DGND potential. This
DGND pin carries the output low-current (sink current) of
the logic outputs. DGND can be connected to a potential
within the supply voltage but needs to be 8V below the
positive supply. Proper connection avoids current from the
digital outputs flowing into the analog ground.
D
Load Error (EF )—indicates fault conditions driving
LD
voltage or current into the load. In voltage output mode
it monitors the voltage limits of the output swing and
the current limit condition caused from short or low
load resistance. In current output mode it indicates a
saturation into the supply rails from a high load
resistance or open load.
It is important to note that DGND has normally reverse-
biased diodes connected to the supply. Therefore, high
and destructive currents could flow if DGND is driven
beyond the supply rails by more than a diode forward
voltage. Avoid this condition during power-on and
power-off!
D
Over-Temperature Flag (EF )—is a digital output
OT
that goes low if the chip temperature reaches a
temperature of +140°C and resets as soon as it cools
down to +125°C. It does not automatically shut down
the output; it allows the user system to take action on
the situation. If desired, this output can be connected
to output disable (OD) which disables the output and
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