16-channel, rack mount signal conditioner (122 pages)
Summary of Contents for PCB Piezotronics 482A21
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Model 482A21 1-channel, line-powered, ICP® sensor signal cond., unity gain, BNC Installation and Operating Manual For assistance with the operation of this product, contact PCB Piezotronics, Inc. Toll-free: 800-828-8840 24-hour SensorLine: 716-684-0001 Fax: 716-684-0987 E-mail: info@pcb.com Web: www.pcb.com...
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Piezotronics, user servicing or repair is critical test. not recommended and, if attempted, may void the factory warranty. Routine PCB Piezotronics maintains an ISO- maintenance, such as the cleaning of 9001 certified metrology laboratory and electrical connectors, housings, and offers calibration services, which are...
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E-mail: info@pcb.com representative. Warranty – All equipment and repair services provided by PCB Piezotronics, Inc. are covered by a limited warranty against defective material workmanship for a period of one year from date of original purchase. Contact...
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Component Name Hazardous Substances Lead Mercury Cadmium Chromium VI Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Compounds Biphenyls Diphenyl (Cr(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE) Housing PCB Board Electrical Connectors Piezoelectric Crystals Epoxy Teflon Electronics Thick Film Substrate Wires Cables Plastic Solder Copper Alloy/Brass This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
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WARNING 2: This equipment is designed with user safety in mind; however, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by PCB Piezotronics, Inc. Caution 1: Cables can kill your equipment. High voltage electrostatic discharge can damage electrical devices. Similar to a capacitor, a cable can hold a charge caused by triboelectric transfer, such as that which occurs in the following: ...
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2 to 20 mA range. This model is factory set at 4 mA. 2.0 Description Model 482A21 is powered externally by universal power supply model 488B04. The rear panel contains a BNC jack for transducer signal INPUT and a BNC jack for signal OUTPUT connections.
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4.1 Driving Long Cables When driving long cables, it may be necessary to increase the constant current drive to the transducers. 482A21 is normally supplied with the constant current output to the transducer set at 4 mA nominal. This is adequate for most laboratory and field applications.
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MODEL 482A21 LINE POWERED SIGNAL CONDITIONER CURRENT ADJUST Figure 3: Constant Current Adjust 5.0 Maintenance and Repair Because of the sophisticated nature of PCB instrumentation, field repair of the equipment is not recommended. Most PCB signal conditioners are of modular construction and are factory repairable. A repair or replacement quotation is available at no charge.
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MODEL 482A21 LINE POWERED SIGNAL CONDITIONER 482A21 and 482A22 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Test/Solution Unit does not appear to be powered - Power switch in the on position. - Test ‘sensor’ excitation current. Measure the current on the ‘sensor’ input up/ No meter movement.
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Model Number Revision: K SENSOR SIGNAL CONDITIONER ECN #: 43617 482A21 Performance ENGLISH OPTIONAL VERSIONS Channels Optional versions have identical specifications and accessories as listed for the standard Voltage Gain(± 1 %) model except where noted below. More than one option may be used.
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