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Reading Load Cells
Reading load cells is very similar to reading other sensors
with the major difference being that the load cell has a
separate connector on the Remote Module labeled
Cell."
Use this connector when connecting to a load cell
with the standard "Mux"cable (p/n 8032-5) or if 10-pin
Bendix connector has been factory installed on the load
cell cable end.
When reading a load cell comprised of multiple sensors,
the value for each sensor can be seen by selecting the
"Sensor Index"
from the dropdown menu. The
Index"
defaults to
"Avg"
Powering Down
When done taking measurements, the unit is powered
down by first closing the GK-405 application. If in
this is accomplished by tapping on
Readings"
then
"Close GK-405."
If in the
screen, tap on the
"File"
In either of the above cases, the Remote Module will
power down and the program will exit.
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"Load
"Sensor
(average) on power-up.
"Live
"Menu"
"Sensor Selection"
menu and then
"Close GK-405."
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When defining a Sensor Configuration for a load cell,
the Sensor Type will be
taken from the calibration report that is included with
each load cell.
Another difference when configuring a load cell versus
a piezometer is that the
be set for
"LOAD"
the cell was calibrated for. Output units can be set for
whatever is desired.
Model 3000 resistance load cells can-
Please Note:
not be read with the GK-405. Use the GEOKON Model
GK-502 for this type of load cell.
A quick push of the
it to sleep mode where it draws very little current. This is
the recommended mode when more measurements are
to be made the same day.
A full power-down sequence is recommended at the end
of each day. This is accomplished by pressing and hold-
ing the FPC-2
"Power"
Select
"Power Off"
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"49xx"
and the gage factor is
"Measurement"
type should
and the input units set to the units
button on the FPC-2, sends
"Power"
button until a menu is displayed.
from this menu.
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