4-20ma output from arduino 2560

Hi

I want to control air regulator with my arduino 2560 board.
I need to use 4-20ma. As i understand i need external components for this task.

Could someone please point me in the right direction, which components do i need.
Op-amp & Resistors and so on.

Strange that i cant find a shield board for sale, only 4-20ma input shield are available.

Manual http://www.coastpneumatics.com/pdfs_smc_instructional/E-ITV-STD-RF.pdf
Installation: http://www.smc.eu/portal/WebContent/local/DK/download_manualer/manuals/ITV2000.pdf
Info: http://content2.smcetech.com/pdf/ITV.pdf

Regards
Chris

Assuming you require a 4-20 ma analog output to drive/control the air regulator, you are going to require a DAC (digital to analog converter). I have seen such a shield, 4 channels I think, in the past but can't think where it might be posted.

Yes, there is definitely a lack of analog interface solutions for Arduino systems where we want to control industrial devices.

I have it mind to develop some boards to do more with analogs, specifically analog inputs from industrial devices.

There are many circuits available on the web, but as retrolefty says, you will need a digital to analog convertor.
You can, again find many sorts of these with various interfaces, I2C, SPI and so on.
You will need a suitable driving opamp to then provide the 4-20mA signal.

Remember, that to drive the 4-20mA signal, you will want to supply the opamp with something other than your 5 volt Vcc supply. Commonly 24Vdc is used and the final stage of the 4-20mA driver modulates the current.


Paul

Hi
Thx for all support.
I ended up finding this board. Hopefully this will satisfy my needs.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Voltage-to-Current-Transmitter-Module-0-5V-to-4-20mA-0-20mA-Sensor-/181283013685?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a354f4435

Ludvig