010VBereich

010VBereich is a term used in German-language technical contexts to denote the voltage range from 0 to 10 volts. It is commonly used to describe a unipolar analog signal range for measurement and control applications, where devices generate, measure, or expect signals within this span. The spelling 010V is often used to emphasize the lower bound of zero volts.

In practice, the 0-10 V range is employed by digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that produce 0-10 V outputs, and by analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that measure 0-10 V inputs. Typical characteristics include relatively high input impedance on receiving devices, several drive capabilities, and potential protection features such as overvoltage or short-circuit protection. Proper grounding, shielding, and careful wiring are important to minimize noise and interference when operating within this range.

Applications of the 0-10 V range span process control, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) with analog inputs, and lighting control via 0-10 V dimming. It is often contrasted with 4-20 mA current-loop signaling, which represents a different signaling paradigm and has distinct wiring and impedance considerations. The 0-10 V approach remains common in instrumentation, automation, and certain lighting and test equipment due to its simplicity and compatibility with many sensors and controllers.

See also: 0-10 V, DAC, ADC, PLC, analog input, dimming.