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Model format: DLCA Serial number format: MMDDYYNNNL MM = month DD = day YY = last two digits of the year NNN = a sequence number L = manufacturing location www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
The signal word WARNING refers to the danger of moderate to severe bodily injuries. The signal word CAUTION refers to the danger of slight to moderate bodily injuries or material damage. The signal word NOTICE refers to the possibility of damage to equipment. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
WARNING/CAUTION – Danger due to voltage, electric shock Reference to danger of injury caused by electric shock due to voltage. WARNING/CAUTION – Danger due to hot surfaces Reference to risk of injury caused by burning. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
The digital load cell amplifier must be securely mounted before being placed in operation. Only replacement parts obtained from Maxcess may be used. No modifications may be made to the digital load cell amplifier. Do not place electrical cables under mechanical strain.
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DLCA has been installed has been stopped and has been secured from being turned on again. Decommissioning The digital load cell amplifier must be disposed of in accordance with all the applicable national, state and local regulations. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
DLCA is installed has been stopped and has been secured from being turned on again. 1. Install the DLCA on a DIN 35 rail. Figure 1 shows the DLCA dimensions. Figure 1. DLCA dimensions. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
Figure 3 for wiring. 4. Calibrate the load cells by following the procedure starting on page 4-5 (Precision) or 4-8 (Weightless). Figure 2 on the next page shows the complete DLCA wiring. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
DLCA Terminal +24V 0 to1 mA 4 to 20 mA 0 to10V Shield 10, 19, or 20 Table 1. Convert wiring from an LCA to the DLCA Figure 4. DLCA and LCA pinout www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
Sensor Red (P+) wire disconnected. Er 12 Sensor Green (P-) wire disconnected. Sensor Failure or other miswiring error. Example: Green and White wire are Er 13 swapped, etc. Table 2. Load cell diagnostic errors www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
The DLCA allows a password to be set which prevents changes to the parameters or performing a calibration. When locked, all parameters can be viewed. Only zeroing tension is allowed while the password has locked the DLCA, unless zeroing has been locked out. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
The CAL1 and CAL2 menus are sub-menus which are used to step the operator through the calibration sequence. Press [] when a CALx menu is showing to get into the sub-menu. The parameters will now be labeled Cx.y. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
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The DLCA allows a password to be set which prevents changes to the parameters or performing a calibration. When locked, all parameters can be viewed. Only zeroing tension is allowed while the password has locked the DLCA, unless zeroing has been locked out. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
Display now shows C1.1. Unload the load cell roller and press []. The DLCA will now zero out the idler roll weight and show a wait display. After zeroing the DLCA will automatically increment to the next parameter. continued www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
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Display now shows C1.4. Press [] and enter the calibration tension that will be applied to the load cell. Press and hold [] for two seconds (until the display starts flashing) to store the parameter. continued www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
Sensing roll Weight (W) Figure 5. Apply calibration tension From either the passing or error screen, press [] to return to displaying tension. See the calibration errors in Table 3 on page 4-11. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
MAGPOWR load cells have a sensitivity of 2.1 mV/V. (Consult the manual of competitor's load cells if using non-MAGPOWR load cells.) Press and hold [] for two seconds (until the display starts flashing) to store the parameter. continued www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
Press and hold [] for two seconds (until the display starts flashing) to store the parameter. Figure 6. Weightless calibration angles X = Web wrap angle Y = Angle from force direction Arrow Continued www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
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See the calibration errors in Table 3 on page 4-11. If the displayed tension reads negative when force is applied to the load cell, change parameter P.20 (Tension Polarity), to -1. The displayed tension will now read positive when force is applied. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
Calibration tension. Maximum tension exceeds the load cell rating. Lower wrap angle, make Er 5 roll weight smaller or get higher rated load cells. Table 3. Load cell calibration errors www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
Enter decimal point position as 000.0. Enter maximum tension as 33.0. The DLCA will now display tension with units of 1 kPound. The display will increment in 0.1 kPound steps. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
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The DLCA will now display tension with units of 1 lbs. The display will increment in 10 lb steps. Note that the right-most zero is fixed and does not change. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
Sets the 0 to 1mA output current volts {00.00, 10.00} when the tension is equal to maximum tension * The voltage value entered in P.10 and P.11 represents the current value in milliamps when divided by 10. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
Alarm turns off when tension is less than (HighValue - (HysteresisPercent * MaximumTension) and when tension is greater than (LowValue + (HysteresisPercent * MaximumTension) Alarm activation type 3: Alarm output is the complement of alarm activation type 2. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
Change the value until the meter reads 0.00 volts or 0.00 milliamps C0.6 Sets the 0 to 1mA output to 100%. {0, 9999} Change the value until the meter reads 10.00 volts or 1.00 milliamps. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
Press [] to return to displaying tension. If the password was incorrect, the display shows LOC and the DLCA is still locked. Press [] to return to displaying tension, and then repeat the unlock procedure. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
Zeroing tension allowed when password has locked the DLCA Zeroing tension locked out when password has locked the DLCA P.23 Firmware Version. Displays the firmware version. P.24 Exit from menu and return to displaying tension www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
The fuse can be accessed by opening the enclosure. Insert a flat blade screwdriver under one of the retaining tabs in the base and lift the cover. See Figure 7. Figure 7. Enclosure top removal www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
Cannot change Password protection is Enter the password into –– parameters or active P.00 to unlock the DLCA. perform calibration. The master unlock password is 6195. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
Max null drift: 0.07% of load cell rating per °C Certifications and environmental compatibility Product certifications – TUV Rheinland of North America to UL61010-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 and CB Certificate to IEC61010-1 RoHS www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
If it is necessary to return the DLCA for service, care must be taken to properly package the unit to prevent damage during shipment. If possible, use the original shipping containers. www.maxcessintl.com MAGPOWR DLCA MI 850A348 1 E...
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