Load capacity of the current output

The load capacity of the current output is subject to specified application limits. This information is provided as "max. load" in the technical data. This is the maximum load resistance for the channel against which the terminal can still provide the maximum possible output current.

Number of channels

max. load

Property

max. output voltage at max. load

typ. max. open circuit voltage without load

1

< 350 Ω

short-circuit proof

7 V

approx. 12 V

A channel can also be operated at higher load resistances, but will then no longer reach its full output current and may be overloaded.

Notice

Damage to the device possible when operating with a higher load

Operation outside the valid operating range according to the diagram below is not recommended. If the process value specification results in operation outside this range, the output stage may become damaged.

Load capacity of the current output 1:
EL8601-8411 - Permissible operating range of the analog current output (0...20 mA, 4...20 mA)