
iv VMM1615
Contents
5.2. VMM1615 DC-Coupled Frequency Input ................................................................................27
5.2.1. VMM1615 DC-Coupled Frequency Input Capabilities ...............................................28
5.2.2. VMM1615 DC-Coupled Frequency Input Configuration ............................................28
5.3. Analog Inputs...........................................................................................................................29
5.3.1. Analog Input Capabilities ...........................................................................................29
5.3.2. Analog Input Configurations.......................................................................................31
6. Outputs............................................................................................................................33
6.1. High-Side Outputs ...................................................................................................................33
6.1.1. 10 A High-Side Output Capabilities ...........................................................................34
6.1.2. 5 A High-Side Output with Current Sense Capabilities..............................................35
6.1.3. 5 A High-Side Output Capabilities .............................................................................38
6.1.4. 2.5 A High-Side Output with Current Sense Capabilities...........................................40
6.1.5. High-Side Output Configuration .................................................................................41
6.1.6. High-Side Output Connections ..................................................................................42
6.2. Low-Side Output with Current Sense ......................................................................................44
6.2.1. Low-Side Output with Current Sense Capabilities.....................................................44
6.2.2. Low-Side Output with Current Sense Configuration ..................................................46
6.2.3. Low-Side Output with Current Sense Installation Connection ...................................47
6.3. Solid State Relays ...................................................................................................................49
6.3.1. Solid State Relay Capabilities....................................................................................49
6.3.2. Solid State Relay Installation Connections ................................................................50
6.3.3. Solid State Relay Diagnostics....................................................................................52
7. Communication...............................................................................................................53
7.1. Controller area network ...........................................................................................................53
7.1.1. CAN Capabilities ........................................................................................................53
7.1.2. J1939 CAN Configuration ..........................................................................................54
7.1.3. J1939 CAN Installation Connections .........................................................................54
8. VMM1615 Diagnostic LEDs............................................................................................57
9. Installation.......................................................................................................................59
9.1. Mechanical Installation Guidelines ..........................................................................................59
9.1.1. VMM1615 Dimensions ...............................................................................................59
9.1.2. Selecting a Mounting Location...................................................................................59
9.1.3. Environmental Requirements.....................................................................................60
9.1.4. Designing and Connecting the Vehicle Harness .......................................................61
9.1.5. Mounting the VMM1615.............................................................................................61
9.2. Electrical Installation Guidelines..............................................................................................62
9.2.1. Connecting the Vehicle Harness to the VMM1615 ....................................................62
9.2.2. Logic and Output Power Connections .......................................................................62
10. Application Examples...................................................................................................65
10.1. Implementing Safety Interlocks .............................................................................................65
10.2. Controlling Indicator Lights ....................................................................................................66
10.3. Controlling a Proportional Valve............................................................................................68
10.4. Controlling Motor Speed........................................................................................................69
10.5. Using One Analog Input as Two Digital Inputs......................................................................70
10.6. Sensor Power Connections ...................................................................................................71