GEK–64315E

CURRENT ISOLATION AMPLIFIER

MODEL 17FM394

DESCRIPTION
The 17FM394 Current Isolation Amplifier, Fig. 1, is
used in applications where it is necessary to maintain up D E F G
to 2000 volts creepage between the amplifier input cir-
cuitry and amplifier output. For typical Off Highway ve-
hicle applications, the input signal will be from a current
shunt placed in the motor armature circuit.

The isolation amplifier is designed to accept the typi-

cal input shunt voltage (100 to 250 mv) and amplify that
to a range of 1 to 20 volts at the output. The panel pro-
vides a total gain which ranges from 10 to 200, depend-
ing on the panel model. See Table 1. DANGER
HIGH
VOLTAGE
NOTE: It is highly recommended that shielded
wire be used to connect the shunt to the Iso
Amp and grounded properly, according to the A B C
applicable system schematic diagram.

MODELS A1 THROUGH H2

The following information is applicable to models A2

through H2 of the 17FM394 Current Isolation Amplifier. FIG. 1. OUTLINE OF 17FM394 PANEL
(41B563044, CHG. B). E–40151.
Amplifier A1 is the isolation amplifier (see Fig. 2, (test) and Pins C to F, 100 mv will be across R2. The out-
schematic for models A1 through H2). A unity–gain am- put should range from 1 to 10 volts, according to Table 1.
plifier (IC1) serves as an output buffer. Gain is set by se-
lecting RS1 and RS2. The filter module shown in Figs. 3 and 4 must be in-
corporated into Statex systems using the A1 forms of
Amplifier offset voltage is minimized by the circuit of the 17FM394 panel, as a bolt–on module. This filter has
RS3 and R4. RS3 is selected for less than +/–10 mv at been internally incorporated on the A2 forms at the fac-
output Pin D with no input at Pins B and C. tory. This module has been added to optimize output im-
pedance matching and to prevent possible damage to
Resistor divider R1–R2 provides a convenient way the Iso Amp caused by circuit instability resulting from
to test the circuit. By jumpering Pin G (+15 v) to Pin A long leads, lead capacitance and/or noise feedback.

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GEK–64315E, 17FM394 CURRENT ISOLATION AMPLIFIER PANEL

+15
TEST A

.5W
R5
39
+15
150K
.12W
R1

4
11

.01MFD
5
HI–IN 741

100V
C3
I B 10
RS1 COM 6 R8
GAIN
275L IC1 56 D OUT
HI–OUT

.5W
.12K LO–IN .5W

39
R6
LO–OUT +15
1.02K
.12W

A1
R2

R7

–15 RS3
G +15
LO C
R4 .12W
13.3K E –15

1 MFD

1 MFD
.12W

C1

C2
50V
.12W

50V
R3
221

–15
F COM

RS1 – SELECT FROM 0 TO 1K (SELECTED AT FACTORY). – DENOTES EXTERNAL CONNECTION

RS3 – SELECT FROM 3K TO 30K (SELECTED AT FACTORY). POINT ON MODULE
RS7 – SEE TABLE 1 FOR VALUE (SELECTED ON BASIS OF PANEL GAIN).

FIG. 2. SCHEMATIC FOR 17FM394 PANEL, MODELS A1 THROUGH H2 (41B563042, CHG. B). E–40152.

NOTE: THE SUPPORTS FOR THIS DEVICE MUST NOT BE

GROUNDED. EST. WT. = .12 LB.
D E F G
C3

.01 MFD
100V
.5W
R8

47

D E F G

D E F G

.18
– DENOTES EXTERNAL CONNECTION
POINT ON MODULE

THIS AREA TO BE FREE OF GROUNDED MATERIAL.

FIG. 3. SCHEMATIC FOR FILTER MODULE ADD– FIG. 4. OUTLINE OF TYPICAL FILTER MODULE
ON TO A1 FORM (41A279115, CHG. 0). E–40153. (41A279116, CHG. 0). E–40154.

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 17FM394 CURRENT ISOLATION AMPLIFIER PANEL, GEK–64315E

MODEL J1 2. Connect –15 +/– 0.05 vdc to Pins E(–) and F(+).

The following information is applicable to model J1 of 3. Turn on (+) and (–) power supplies.
the 17FM394 Current Isolation Amplifier.
4. Jumper Terminals B and C together. The output
voltage at Pins D (+) and F(–) should be less than
CAUTION: The J1 model can only be used on +/– 30 mv.
STATEX III OHV drive systems. It CANNOT be
used on STATEX I and II systems because it
will overload the + and – 15 volt power sup- 5. Remove the jumper at Pins B and C, then con-
plies. nect an input signal to the panel by one of the fol-
lowing ways:

The J1 model uses a single integrated circuit for sig- a. Connect a 100 mv power supply at Pins B(+)
nal isolation and signal gain. The gain of the circuit is set and C(-).
at the factory by selecting resistors RS1 and RS2 (see
Fig. 5, J1 model schematic). b. Connect jumpers from Pins A to G and Pins
C to F.
MAINTENANCE
Either method will provide a 100 mv input to iso
GENERAL lation amplifier A1.

This panel requires very little maintenance; howev- 6. Output voltages at Pins D(+) and F(–) will be de-
er, the following inspection should be performed periodi- pendent upon the panel model. See Table 1 for
cally: correct output voltages for your panel model.

PANEL TEST (Model J1)

WARNING: Personal injury may result if prop-
er eye protection is not worn when cleaning The following test procedure is applicable for model
with compressed air.
J1 of the 17FM394 Current Isolation Amplifier:

1. Disconnect the amplifier from all drive system

1. Blow off dirt or other foreign material with clean
circuitry
dry compressed air (29 psi maximum).

2. Inspect wiring for damaged insulation or signs of 2. Connect a 50 Kohm resistor across terminals D
overheating. and F

3. Check that all connections and mounting bolts 3. Apply +15V and ground to terminals G and F, re-
are tight. spectively

PANEL TEST (Models A1 through 4. Apply 250 mV across terminals B and C

H2)
5. Using a digital multimeter, 2.5 V +/– 1% should
The following test procedure is applicable for models be read across output terminals D and F
A1 through H2 of the 17FM394 Current Isolation Ampli-
fier: 6. When testing is complete, disconnect the 50
Kohm resistor, remove the 250 mV input signal
1. Connect +15 +/– 0.05 vdc to Pins G(+) and F(–). and remove the +15V power input

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TEST R1 150K
(TERMINAL A ) S1
FOR TESTING ONLY 500mW
APPLY VOLTAGE
WITH RESPECT TO LO
R3 1K ISO_INP
HI
(TERMINAL B) S2
Fc = 1592 Hz G = 10
RS2nominal = 4.45K
R5 4.75K R7 39.2K RS2 * AD210BN
+ 16
0.1 % 0.1 % FB U1
POLARITY FOR 17 1 R8 49.9 OUT
POSITIVE OUTPUT RS1 –IN VO S4 (TERMINAL D)
* 19
– +15ISO +IN
14 3
+VISS +VOS NC
0.01uF
100v

18 2
R6 56.2K –15ISO 15 ICOM OCOM 4
–VISS –VOS NC

0.1uF
100V
C3

R2 1K
VDD

C1
R4 100
GND PWR
29 30 15V
LO
(TERMINAL C) S3
15V +15
S5 (TERMINAL G)
–15
S6 (TERMINAL E)
1uF

0.33uf

VDD
–15V
C4

C2

VEE
GEK–64315E, 17FM394 CURRENT ISOLATION AMPLIFIER PANEL

COM
RS1, RS2 – FACTORY SELECT RESISTORS TO YIELD GAIN OF 10 S7 (TERMINAL F)
*
DENOTES EXTERNAL CONNECTION POINTS ON MODULE

FIG. 5. SCHEMATIC FOR 17FM394 MODEL J1 PANEL (41C666799AA, CHG. 0). E-44548
 17FM394 CURRENT ISOLATION AMPLIFIER PANEL, GEK–64315E

TABLE 1
Forms Resistor R7 Gain Terminal D to
(***) F Voltage with
100 mV Input
17FM394A2 2.87 K, 0.12 w 10 1.0 +/– 0.05 v
17FM394B2 1.62 K, 0.12 w 15 1.5 +/– 0.075 v
17FM394C2 1.10 K, 0.12 w 20 2.0 +/– 0.10 v
17FM394D2 750
, 0.12 w 25 2.5 +/– 0.125 v
17FM394E2 348
, 0.12 w 50 5.0 +/– 0.25 v
17FM394F2 147
, 0.12 w 100 10.0 +/– 0.50 v
17FM394H2 49.9
, 0.12w 200 20.0 +/– 0.50 v
17FM394J1 39.2 K, 0.25w 10 1.0 +/– 0.01 v

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