DCELL In-Cell Strain Gauge to Digital Data Converter
 
 

Description

 

The DCELL is a high performance digital signal conditioner for the precision measurement of strain gauge based transducers. It has been designed to fit inside the majority of sensors, providing a 'digital' load cell with the benefit of very high stability and an RS485 output.

LCM Systems offer the DCELL as a standalone product or built into most of our load cells. Including the DCELL into a load cell enables the building of very high accuracy load cells, using the built in linearization and temperature compensation facilities. LCM Systems can also supply PC based software packages, specially written to interface with DCELL based load cells and pressure transducers. Please contact our technical department to discuss your requirement.

For applications where it is not possible to fit the DCELL within the transducer, there is an in line housing available (model ILE).
 

Features

 

  •  'In cell' data convertor
  •  Baud rates to 230k
  •  Diagnostics LED
  •  High speed to 500 Readings/Sec
  •  Low profile to fit in very small spaces
  •  Noise Immunity 5x heavy industrial level
  •  Operating voltage (5.4 - 18Vdc)
  •  Peak and trough recording
  •  Programmable dynamic filter
  •  Real mV/V calibration
  •  Remote shunt calibration
  •  RS485 output
  •  Simple mounting using M2 screw
  •  Strain gauge bridge input
  •  Very high stability
  •  ±15KV ESD protected
 

Specification

 
 

Dimensions

 
 

Options

 

  •  Temperature Measurement Resolution (0.1degC) and Temperature Measurement Accuracy (1oC)
 

Applications

 

  •  High accuracy Aircraft Weighing
  •  Crane weighing, using LDD-LITE large digit display
  •  Centre of Gravity PC based systems
  •  Condition and safety monitoring systems
 
 

 

DCELL In-Cell Digital Strain Gauge to Data Converter  
 

DCELL

 

                 ► Simple mounting using M2 screw

                 ► Connections via plated through holes

                 ► Low profile to fit in very small apertures

                 ► Baud rates to 230k

                 ► High speed to 500 Readings/Sec

                 ► ±15KV ESD protected

                 ► Real mV/V calibration

                 ► Noise Immunity 5x heavy industrial level

                 ► Diagnostics LED

                 ► Remote shunt calibration

                 ► Very high stability

                 ► Peak and trough recording

                 ► Programmable dynamic filter

                 ► Operating voltage (5.4 - 18Vdc)

 

The DCELL is a high performance digital signal conditioner for the precision measurement of strain gauge based transducers. The Micro Miniature PCB is designed to fit inside the majority of sensors, providing a 'digital' load cell with the benefit of very high stability and an RS485 output. LCM Systems offer the DCELL as a standalone product or built into most of our load cell based products. Including the DCELL into load cell based product enables the building of very high accuracy load cells, using the built in linearization and temperature compensation facilities. LCM Systems can also supply PC based software packages, specially written to interface with DCELL based load cells and pressure transducers. Please contact our technical department to discuss your requirements. For applications where it is not possible to fit the DCELL within the transducer, there is an in line housing available (Model ILE).
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Product

DLCH High Stability

DLCS Industrial Stability

  
Description Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Units
 Bridge Excitation 4.5 5 5.25 4.5 5 5.25 VDC
 Bridge Impedance 320 350 5000 320 350 5000 Ohms
 Sensor Impedance (18v supply) 320 350 5000 320 350 5000 Ohms ∆
 Sensor Impedance (12v supply) 120 350 5000 120 350 5000 Ohms ∆
 Bridge Sensitivity -3   +3 -3   +3 mV/V
 Offset Temperature Stability   1 4   5 10 ppm/°C
 Gain Temperature Stability   3 5   30 50 ppm/°C
 Offset Stability with time   0.002 0.008   0.0035 0.016 %FR
 Gain Stability with time     30     300 ppm of FR/1st year
 Non Linearity   0.0005 0.0025   0.0005 0.0025 %FR
 Internal Resolution   16 Million     16 Million   Counts/Divisions
 Resolution @ 1Hz (Noise Stable)   400,000     100,000   Counts/Divisions
 Resolution @ 10Hz (Noise Stable)   120,000     40,000   Counts/Divisions
 Resolution @ 100Hz (Noise Stable)   50,000     10,000   Counts/ Divisions
 Resolution @ 500Hz (Noise Stable)   18,000     5,000   Counts/ Divisions

Optional
 Temp Measurement Resolution 0.1 0.1 °C
 Temp Measurement Accuracy 1 1 °C
 Notes  From original offset at any time Stability over 100 seconds Subject to supply voltage (see electrical specifications)

Electrical
  Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Units
 Power Supply Voltage 5.4 12 18 5.4 12 18 Vdc
 Power Supply Noise/Ripple     100     100 mVac pk-pk
 Supply Current (350R Bridge)   45 60   45 60 mA
 Power@10V Supply (350R Bridge)   350     350   mW
 Excitation System   4 wire     4 wire    

Communications
  Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Units
 RS485 Data Rate 2400   230k 2400   230k Baud
 Protocols  ASCII, MANTRABUS II, Modbus RTU

CE & Environmental
 Storage temperature  -40 to +85ºC
 Operating temperature  -40 to +85°C
 Relative humidity  95% maximum non-condensing
 Safety/Low Voltage Directive  73/23/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC
 BS EN 61010-1:2001, IEC 1010-1-1990
 EMC Directive  89/336/EECBasic Standard
 BS EN 61326:1998
 EMC Emissions  BS EN 55011:1998
 EMC Immunity  BS EN 61000-42:1995BS EN 61000-4-3:2002
 BS EN 61000-4-3:2002
 BS EN 61000-4-4:2004
 BS EN 61000-4-11:2004
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Click here to download - DCELL Datasheet
Click here to download -  DCELL Instruction Manual
The DCELL offers a RS485 digital output (in various protocols). LCM Systems can offer the DCELL as part of a complete system, including sensors (and can be integrated into many sensors) and bespoke software, written specifically for your application. The software is usually developed using the Visuallink software platform. Contact LCM Systems to discuss your software/application requirements.
                 ►  High accuracy Aircraft Weighing
                 ► Crane weighing, using LDD-LITE large digit display
                 ► Centre of Gravity PC based systems
                 ► Condition and safety monitoring systems
 
 

 

 

DSC Strain Gauge to Digital Data Converter
 
 

Description

 

The DSC is a high performance digital signal conditioner with a host of additional features for the precision measurement of strain gauge based transducers.

The DSC is available with an RS485 or RS232 output format, making it suitable for "one-to-one" or mutli-drop systems. Including the DSC into load cell based applications enables the building of very high accuracy load cells, using the built in linearisation and temperature compensation facilities.

The DSJ1, single channel junction box and DSJ4, four channel junction box are available to assist with simple on-site installation and commissioning.

LCM Systems can also supply PC based software packages, specially written to interface with DCELL based load cells and pressure transducers.
 

Features

 

  •  Baud rates to 230k
  •  Diagnostics LED
  •  High speed (up to 500 readings/sec)
  •  Noise immunity 5x heavy industrial level
  •  Operating voltage (5.4 - 18Vdc)
  •  Peak and trough recording
  •  Programmable dynamic filter
  •  Real mV/V calibration
  •  Remote shunt calibration
  •  RS485 and RS232 versions available
  •  Strain gauge to digital data converter
  •  Very high stability
  •  ±15KV ESD protected
 

Specification

 
 

Dimensions

 
 

Options

 

  •  Temperature Measurement Resolution (0.1oC) and Temperature Measurement Accuracy (1oC)
 

Applications

 

  •  High accuracy Aircraft Weighing
  •  Crane weighing, using LDD-LITE large digit display
  •  Centre of Gravity PC based systems
  •  Condition and safety monitoring systems
 
 

 

 

DSCUSB Strain Gauge Load Cell USB Conditioning Module
 
 

Description

 

The DSCUSB is a compact, high performance digital signal conditioner with USB connectivity aimed at applications which require high-accuracy measurement repeatability. Including the DSCUSB into load cell based applications enables the building of very high accuracy load cells, using the built in linearization.

An option of a rugged metal enclosure makes the device suitable for all environments. Simply by plugging the device into a PC, data can be extracted from most strain gauge bridge input sensors and the acquired data displayed using free downloadable software. This software also facilitates the selection of various parameters such as display resolution and sample rates.

The DSCUSB can also be supplied as an OEM board for mounting into a separate enclosure or for integrating within another product. No additional power supply is required. Although ideal for 1 to 1 interface the device can connect with multiple sensors with the use of a suitable hub. Available in ASCII protocol.

LCM Systems can also supply PC based software packages, specially written to interface with DCELL based load cells and pressure transducers. Please contact our technical department to discuss your requirements.LCM Systems can also supply PC based software packages, specially written to interface with DCELL based load cells and pressure transducers. Please contact our technical department to discuss your requirements.
 

Features

 

  •  Available in ASCII protocol
  •  Digital I/O
  •  High Speed to 500 readings/second
  •  IP50
  •  Peak and trough recording
  •  Quick and easy connectivity via USB
  •  Real mV/V calibration
  •  Self powered from USB port
  •  Strain gauge bridge input
  •  USB conditioning module
  •  Very high stability
 

Specification

 
 

Dimensions

 
 

Options

 

  •  Strain gauge to USB converter cased (product code: DSCUSB)
  •  Uncased module (product code: DSCUSBOEM1)
  •  Uncased module with no field connectors (product code:DSCUSBOEM)
  •  DIN rail mounting kit for USB PCBs (product code: DSCUSBDIN)
 

Applications

 

  •  High accuracy Aircraft Weighing
  •  Load Cell calibration systems
  •  Force/Displacement logging systems
  •  Portable weighing systems
  •  Tablet PC system integration
 
 

 

 

DS485DIS Bulkhead Display for use with Mantrabus DSC/DCELL Data Convertors
 
 

Description

 

The DS485DIS is an LED display module allowing the connection and summing of up to eight (8) DSC or DLC devices. The display enables the use of DSC or Dcells without the need for permanent connection to a PC or PLC.

The display can toggle between gross and zeroed net display and optionally allows the user to cycle through the individual displays that form the sum. The inputs are all synchronised so the summed display is a true representation of the instantaneous input without skew.

Requirements
This display can connect to various RS485 DSC and DLC devices with the MantraBus II protocol. Suitable devices are: DSC4SMAN, DSC4HMAN, DLCSMAN and DLCHMAN. The DSC and DLC devices must have sequential station numbers from 1 to the total number of devices. The default baudrate is 115200.

Configuration
This module is configured using an RS232 connection to a PC or laptop. and Instrument Explorer software.

LCM Systems can supply this configured as part of a system complete with sensors, including embedded DCELL’s or external DSC’s. Please contact our technical team to discuss you requirements.
 

Features

 

  •  6 Digit 20mm LED Display in Red
  •  6 digit display
  •  Bulkhead mounted
  •  DCELL and DSC input
  •  Easy to operate toggle buttons
  •  Gross/Net Toggle
  •  Removes the need for DSC/DLC to be permanently connected to a PC or PLC
  •  Sealed to IP65
  •  Sum up to 8 inputs
  •  Synchronised sampling across devices
 

Specification

 
 

Dimensions

 
 

Applications

 

  •  Vessel Weighing
  •  Tank farm weighing
  •  Container Crane weighing
  •  Corner Weight Scales
 
 

 

 

ICA In-Cell Analogue Strain Gauge Amplifier
 
 

Description

 

The second generation ICA (in cell amplifier) is an extremely high performance strain gauge amplifier, converting a strain gauge input to a volt or mA output. Its sub-miniature design enables it to be fitted into the majority of load cells, pressure and torque transducers. The amplifier is available in six versions, offering a range of current and voltage outputs. All amplifiers have a wide operating voltage range.

LCM Systems can integrate any of the ICA range of products into the majority of our sensor range. For applications where this is not possible, we can supply a small inline enclosure (ILE), which incorporates the ICA.
 

Features

 

  •  'In cell' analogue amplifier
  •  Can be integrated into the majority of LCM Systems sensor products
  •  Compact size (maximum height 7.6mm )
  •  Fast calibration procedure
  •  Full CE approval
  •  Plated through holes for wire connections
  •  Robust design, reverse polarity & short circuit protected
  •  Standardised excitation 5V DC
  •  Standardised mounting hole for faster & easier installation
  •  Strain gauge bridge input
  •  Voltage and current output
 

Specification

 
 

Dimensions

 
 

Applications

 

  •  Internal amplification of strain gauge based pressure transducers
  •  Internal amplification of strain gauge based load cells
  •  Internal amplification of strain gauge based torque transducers
 
 

 

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