Temperature Sensor; Identifying Strain Gauge Connections; Dcell Input Connections; Dsc Input Connections - Mantracourt DCell User Manual

Temperature Sensor

A shielded twisted pair is recommended, with a maximum length of 10m the shield being connected to the load cell
body or (SH if DSC). For short lengths (< 2m) in a low noise environment (inside load cell body for example) then
normal cable can be used.

Identifying Strain Gauge Connections

DCell Input Connections

+EXC
+SIG
-SIG
-EXC
Temp sensor "DQ"
The Optional Temperature sensor has two connections, "DQ" which provides the bi-directional data line and –EXC
which provides the 0v connection.

DSC Input Connections

Strain Gauge Bridge Connections Are As Follows
• EXC+/– positive/negative excitation (supply)
• SIG+/– positive/negative output signal
• SH Shield connection for shield of strain gauge cable
• GND can be used as the ground connection for the temperature sensor
Other Connections (DSC ONLY)
Resistor RG and track-cut TC are used to adjust the mV/V sensitivity (see Strain Gauge Sensitivity Adjustment,
below).
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