SCMD Series

Two dimensional CAD models can be generated upon customer request. Please contact Customer Service for assistance.

Yes, any signal conditioning module series and MAQ20 I/O modules can be hot swapped. A minimal amount of signal settling time may result, but there will be no damage to the device.

The control current required for the relays is 2.2mA. You can find this information in the datasheet for the SCMD modules on our website: https://www.dataforth.com/catalog/pdf/SCMD-MXXX-specsheets.pdf

The current required to switch the output for the SCMD-MODC is 27mA. You can find this information in the datasheet on our website: https://www.dataforth.com/catalog/pdf/SCMD-MXXX-specsheets.pdf

Yes, the SCMD-MODC modules can be used to directly drive loads such as solenoids. The maximum on state current for some SCMD-MODC models can be up to 5A.

The SCMD-MORO5 and the SCMD-MORO24 are functionally equivalent modules, however they have different input voltage and current specifications. Refer to the "SCMD Specifications" pdf on the "SCMD Series" page on our website to view the exact specifications of the modules.

Which terminal block you connect to on an SCMD backpanel will vary based on the model number of the board or what channel you are using. As a general rule for an SCMD-MORO module, the power supply is wired over pins 3 (+V) and 5 (Gnd). The input signal is wired over pins 4 (Sgnl) and 5 (Gnd). The output signal is over pins 1 and 2. Consult the schematic of your SCMD backpanel to determine which terminal blocks correspond to each pin.

Noise at the output of a module is independent of load resistance.

To convert an RMS voltage to its corresponding peak voltage, you simply take the RMS voltage value and multiply it by the square root of 2, or roughly 1.414. For example, 1500Vrms corresponds to a peak voltage of 1500 * 1.414 = 2121 Vp

A signal conditioner with these I/O ranges does not mean that the module ignores the polarity of your voltage input. The output of voltage input modules are scaled linearly, meaning an input of -1V would correspond to an output of 0V, an input of 0V would correspond to an output of 5V, an input of +1V would correspond to an output of 10V, and so on.

Yes we can provide calibration reports for the modules that you purchased. You can either a) visit https://www.dataforth.com/TestDataReport.aspx to search for Test Report Datasheets by Serial Number or b) you can send us a list of model numbers and their serial numbers to support@dataforth.com

Think of the backpanel as a bidirectional signal transfer device whose direction is determined by the module in a particular channel.
For an input module, the signal is transferred from the field-side screw terminals to the system/power supply-side screw terminals or to a signal access ribbon cable header or D-sub connector.
For an output module it is just the reverse, the signal is transferred from the system/power supply-side screw terminals or from a signal access ribbon cable header or D-sub connector to the field-side screw terminals.

Keywords/Phrases: backpanel, 5B backpanel, 7B backpanel, 8B backpanel, SCMD backpanel

Dataforth does not sell the edge card connectors for the Digital I/O Backpanels, SCMD-PBxxxx. We do offer information about the part numbers and manufacturers of the connectors in the following lines.

Part Number Manufacturer
66317-150 FCI-Berg
3415-0001 3M

This information can also be found in the Dataforth Full-Line Catalog under SCMD Accessories Digital I/O Module Backpanels and at www.dataforth.com at the upper left under Explore our product offerings:, click on Signal Conditioning. Then click on Isolated Digital I/O Modules. In the top center of the next page, click on the Adobe Acrobat symbol to the right of Accessories.

Keywords/Phrases: SCMD, SCMD-PB, -PB