DA8AO- C

Drawing No. LP1121

Revised 12/2022

DA70 8 Analog Output Module

Installation Guide
z High density analog output module for the DA70
z Available outputs include: 0 to 5 VDC, 0 to 10 VDC, ±5 VDC,
±10 VDC, and 0/4 to 20 mA DC
z Outputs are isolated from each other and from the backplane
z Outputs are software configured and fully scalable

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R US FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS:
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
LISTED T4 DEMKO 20 ATEX 2268X
IND.CONT. EQ. IECEx UL 20.0007X
E317425
UL22UKEX2576X

MODULE PACKAGE CHECKLIST interface which provides a means of configuration and

This product package should contain the items listed below. If commissioning of new systems, as well as routine module
any items are missing or damaged, contact Red Lion immediately. re-calibration.
- DIN rail mount DA 8AO Module
- Installation Guide SAFETY SUMMARY
All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that
GENERAL DESCRIPTION appear in this document or on equipment must be observed to
The DA 8AO is an analog output module designed for use with ensure personal safety and to prevent damage to either the
the DA70 products. The module provides eight isolated outputs device or equipment connected to it.
that are independently programmable for output ranges of 0-5 V, Do not use these products to replace proper safety interlocking.
0-10 V, ±5 VDC, ±10 V, 0/4-20 mA DC. Internal scaling is No software-based device (or any other solid-state device) should
provided to accommodate virtually any application. ever be designed to be responsible for the maintenance of
The modules connect and communicate via a proprietary personnel safety or consequential equipment not equipped with
connection to the DA70 host device. The DA70 equipped with safeguards. Red Lion disclaims any responsibility for damages,
serial ports as well as an Ethernet port(s), allows the system to either direct or consequential, that result from the use of this
share data with PCs, PLCs, and SCADA systems. The maximum equipment in a manner not specified.
number of modules for each DA70 device is 10. CAUTION: Risk of Danger
Internal power management circuits allow the module to be Read complete instructions prior to installation and
replaced while power is applied, which reduces downtime in the operation of the unit.
event of a module failure. All configuration information is stored ATTENTION : Risque de danger
locally within the module, as well as in the Host, so replacement Lire les instructions complètes avant l’installation et
modules do not need to be configured. l’utilisation de l’appareil.

CONFIGURATION WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION

The DA8A0 module is configured with Windows® compatible OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR
Crimson® software. The software is an easy to use, graphical CLASS I, DIVISION 2
AVERTISSEMENT - DANGER D’EXPLOSION - LE
DIMENSIONS In Inches (mm) REMPLACEMENT DE COMPOSANTS PEUT NUIRE À
1.91 L’APTITUDE À LA CLASSE I, DIVISION 2
0.49 [48.51]
4.53 [114.97] 1.35
[12.51] This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2,
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Groups A, B, C, D, or non-hazardous locations only.
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Cet équipement est adapté à une utilisation dans des

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endroits de classe I, Division 2, Groupes A, B, C, D, ou

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SWAPPABLE. DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE WHILE
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CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS THE AREA IS FREE OF

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IGNITIBLE CONCENTRATIONS.
AVERTISSEMENT - RISQUE D’EXPLOSION. NON
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ÉCHANGEABLE À CHAUD. NE PAS RETIRER OU

REMPLACER SOUS TENSION SAUF SI LA ZONE EST
0.45 [11.50] EXEMPTE DE CONCENTRATIONS INFLAMMABLES.

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SPECIFICATIONS Vibration to IEC 60068-2-6: Operational 5-500 Hz, 2 g

1. POWER REQUIREMENTS: Shock to IEC 60068-2-27: Operational 15 g
Power is supplied by the DA host device. Modules may be Altitude: Up to 2000 meters
hot-swapped (replaced while powered up) in non-hazardous Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2 as defined in IEC/
locations only. EN 60664-1.
Max Power: 4.6 W 7. CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES:
2. LEDs: One status LED. CE Approved
3. MEMORY: Non-volatile memory retains all programmable EN 61326-1 Immunity to Industrial Locations
parameters. The Controller also stores the parameters in order Emission CISPR 11 Class A
to reprogram any modules that need updates. IEC/EN 61010-1
4. AO – ANALOG OUTPUTS: RoHS Compliant
Eight (8) independently configured analog outputs. ATEX Approved
Software programmable for 0-5 VDC, ±5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
±10 VDC, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA DEMKO 20 ATEX 2268X
Effective Resolution: Full 16-bit (Signed) IECEx Approved
Voltage: 500 μV IECEx UL 20.0007X
Current: 1 μA UKEX Approved
Accuracy (-40 to 75 °C): UL22UKEX2576X
0-5 VDC, ±5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, ±10 VDC, 0-20 mA ranges: UL Hazardous: File # E317425
0.2% of full scale Rugged IP30 enclosure
4-20 mA range: 0.25% of full scale 8. CONNECTIONS: Removable wire clamp screw terminal blocks
Isolation Level: The outputs are isolated from each other, and Wire Strip Length: 0.3" (7.5 mm)
are isolated from the power supply. 500 Vrms @ 50/60 Hz Wire Gauge Capacity: 14 to 24 AWG (2.08 to 0.20 mm2)
for 1 minute between any of the outputs and the Host copper wire only
power supply input. Torque: 2 inch-lbs (0.23 N-m)
5. COMMUNICATIONS: Provided by the DA70 Controller 9. CONSTRUCTION: Polycarbonate enclosure with IP30 rating.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: For use only in an approved enclosure.
Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 75 °C TAMB 10. MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS: Mounts onto standard DIN
Storage Temperature Range: -40 to 80 °C TAMB style top hat (T) profile mounting rails according to EN50022
Operating and Storage Humidity: 0 to 95% max. RH non- – 35 x 7.5 mm and 35 x 15 mm.
condensing 11. WEIGHT: 10.2 oz (317.26 g)

EMC INSTALLATION GUIDELINES signal and control cables is effective. The following EMI
Although Red Lion Controls products are designed with a high suppression devices (or equivalent) are recommended:
degree of immunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), proper Fair-Rite part number 0443167251 (Red Lion Controls
installation and wiring methods must be followed to ensure #FCOR0000)
compatibility in each application. The type of the electrical noise, Line Filters for input power cables:
source or coupling method into a unit may be different for various Schaffner # FN2010-1/07 (Red Lion Controls #LFIL0000)
installations. Cable length, routing, and shield termination are 6. To protect relay contacts that control inductive loads and to
very important and can mean the difference between a successful minimize radiated and conducted noise (EMI), some type of
or troublesome installation. Listed are some EMI guidelines for a contact protection network is normally installed across the
successful installation in an industrial environment. load, the contacts or both. The most effective location is
1. A unit should be mounted in a metal enclosure, which is across the load.
properly connected to protective earth. a. Using a snubber, which is a resistor-capacitor (RC) network or
2. Use shielded cables for all Signal and Control inputs. The metal oxide varistor (MOV), across an AC inductive load is
shield connection should be made as short as possible. The effective at reducing EMI and increasing relay contact life.
connection point for the shield depends somewhat upon the b. If a DC inductive load (such as a DC relay coil) is controlled
application. Listed below are the recommended methods of by a transistor switch, care must be taken not to exceed the
connecting the shield, in order of their effectiveness. breakdown voltage of the transistor when the load is
a. Connect the shield to earth ground (protective earth) at one switched. One of the most effective ways is to place a diode
end where the unit is mounted. across the inductive load. Most Red Lion products with solid
b. Connect the shield to earth ground at both ends of the cable, state outputs have internal zener diode protection. However
usually when the noise source frequency is over 1 MHz. external diode protection at the load is always a good
3. Never run Signal or Control cables in the same conduit or design practice to limit EMI. Although the use of a snubber
raceway with AC power lines, conductors, feeding motors, or varistor could be used.
solenoids, SCR controls, and heaters, etc. The cables should be Red Lion part numbers: Snubber: SNUB0000
run through metal conduit that is properly grounded. This is Varistor: ILS11500 or ILS23000
especially useful in applications where cable runs are long and 7. Care should be taken when connecting input and output
portable two-way radios are used in close proximity or if the devices to the instrument. When a separate input and output
installation is near a commercial radio transmitter. Also, Signal common is provided, they should not be mixed. Therefore a
or Control cables within an enclosure should be routed as far sensor common should NOT be connected to an output
away as possible from contactors, control relays, transformers, common. This would cause EMI on the sensitive input
and other noisy components. common, which could affect the instrument’s operation.
4. Long cable runs are more susceptible to EMI pickup than Visit https://www.redlion.net/emi for more information on EMI
short cable runs. guidelines, Safety and CE issues as they relate to Red Lion
5. In extremely high EMI environments, the use of external EMI products.
suppression devices such as Ferrite Suppression Cores for

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION MODULE HOT SWAPPING

If the area is known to be non-hazardous (free of ignitable
Removing Module From Cradle concentrations), then a module can be removed and/or installed
To remove the module from the cradle, push in the module into a cradle attached to the controller while power is applied.
release button at the top of the cradle and pull the module out of However, it is NOT recommended to connect to or remove from
the cradle. the controller, a module/cradle pair or group of modules/cradles,
while power is applied. The power should be turned off anytime
1 a cradle or group of cradles (with or without modules) is plugged
into or removed from the controller.
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WIRING
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CAUTION: Only UL listed wiring with temperature

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ratings greater than 90 °C permitted for Class I, Division
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2, Zone 2 and ATEX, IECex and UKEX installations.

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ATTENTION: Seul le câblage homologué UL avec des

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températures nominales supérieures à 90°C est autorisé

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pour les installations de classe I, Division 2 , zone 2 et

MODULE CRADLE ATEX, IECex et UKEX.

All power, input and output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance

Attaching the Module/Cradle to the DIN Rail with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods and in accordance with
The DIN rail should be mounted the authority having jurisdiction.
horizontally so that the unit’s All conductors should meet voltage and current ratings for each
ventilation holes are vertical in terminal. When wiring the module, use the numbers on the label
relation to installation orientation. to identify the position number with the proper function. Strip
A minimum clearance of 1 inch the wire, leaving approximately 0.3" (7.5 mm) of bare wire
(25.4 mm) should be maintained exposed. Insert the wire into the terminal, and tighten.
above and below the unit to 3
ensure proper thermal regulation. 32 OP8_I+
The cradle can be installed on 31 OP8_I-
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the DIN rail with or without the 30
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OP8_V-
module attached. Ensure the DIN Terminals 25 to 32 28 OP7_I+
rail lock latch is in the outward 27 OP7_I-
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most position (unlocked). Hook 25 OP7_V-
the top back of the cradle DIN DIN RAIL LOCK LATCH
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Unlock Lock Terminals 17 to 24
rail clip over the DIN rail. Press 23 OP6_I-
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the cradle until flush with the rail and push the DIN rail lock latch 21 OP6_V-
to the latched (in) position. 20 OP5_I+
For hazardous location installation, the following shall be taken 19
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into consideration: 17 OP5_V-
— The equipment shall only be used in an area of at least Terminals 9 to 16 16 OP4_I+
pollution degree 2, as defined in EN/IEC 60664-1. 15 OP4_I-
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— The equipment shall be installed in an enclosure that provides 13 OP4_V-
a minimum ingress protection of IP54 in accordance with EN/ 12 OP3_I+
IEC 60079-0. The enclosure shall be accessible only with the 11
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use of a tool. Terminals 1 to 8 09 OP3_V-
— Transient protection shall be provided that is set at a level not 08 OP2_I+
exceeding 140% of the peak rated voltage value at the supply 07 OP2_I-
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terminals to the equipment. 05 OP2_V-
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Installing Module into Cradle 03 OP1_I-
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Push module into cradle until you hear an audible click 01 OP1_V-
indicating it is properly latched.

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Analog Output Wiring

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FIRMWARE UPGRADE
+ Recorder, The module’s firmware is stored in flash memory so that
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Controller, software/hardware conflicts are avoided, and so features can be
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OP1_I- 3 Valve, etc added in the future.
During a download, Crimson compares its own library of
firmware files with those stored in the module. If they do not
Current Analog Output
match, Crimson will download the necessary firmware.

RED LION CONTROLS TECHNICAL SUPPORT

STATUS LED If for any reason you have trouble operating, connecting, or
LED COLOR(S) MEANING simply have questions concerning your new product, contact Red
Lion’s technical support.
Blue Module is booting.
Green Module is configured and running.
Support: support.redlion.net
Website: www.redlion.net
Green/Off Module is running but is not
configured. Inside US: +1 (877) 432-9908
Outside US: +1 (717) 767-6511
Green/Purple Module is performing calibration.
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communication with the controller 35 Willow Springs Circle York, PA 17406
is inactive. If status persists, contact
technical support.
Red/Off An internal error has occurred. If ORDERING INFORMATION
status persists, contact technical
support. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

Yellow/Off Module position is unassigned. If DA 8 Analog Output Module DA M00I0 0UT8I 0000
status persists, contact technical
support. Spaces in listed part numbers are shown to improve readability,
Off Module application is not running or do not include when searching for or ordering these parts.
the module is not powered. If status
persists, contact technical support.

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Customer alters or repairs such Product without the prior written consent of Company.
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