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Current sink

An output configuration for connecting to devices whose inputs provide the current loop excitation voltage (i.e. active inputs). The SIL unit behaves like a two-wire transmitter and controls the amount of current flowing around the loop.

diagram showing a current sink connection
     
     
     
     
     
 
 
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