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FIGURE 27: GK-405 Readout
MODEL 4900 SERIES VIBRATING WIRE LOAD CELLMODEL 4100/4150 SERIES VIBRATING WIRE STRAIN GAUGES | TAKING READINGS | 21
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The current reading: set by the Mode button, displayed as a numeric value
followed by the unit of measure.
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Temperature reading of the attached instrument in degrees Celsius.
Use the Pos and Mode buttons to select the correct position and display units
for the model of equipment purchased.
The GK-404 will continue to take measurements and display readings until the
unit is turned off, either manually or by the Auto-Off timer (if enabled).
For more information, consult the GK-404 manual.
6.3 GK-405 VIBRATING WIRE READOUT
The GK-405 Readout is made up of two components:
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The Readout Unit, consisting of a Windows Mobile handheld PC running
the GK-405 Vibrating Wire Readout application.
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The GK-405 Remote Module, which is housed in a weather-proof enclosure.
The remote module can be wire-connected to the sensor by means of:
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Flying leads with alligator clips if the sensor cable terminates in bare wires.
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A 10-pin connector.
The two units communicate wirelessly using Bluetooth
communications protocol. Using Bluetooth, the unit can operate from the cradle
of the remote module, or, if more convenient, can be removed and operated up
to 20 meters away from the remote module.
The GK-405 displays the thermistor temperature in degrees Celsius.
For further details, consult the GK-405 Instruction Manual.
6.3.1 CONNECTING SENSORS WITH 10-PIN BULKHEAD CONNECTORS
ATTACHED
Align the grooves on the sensor connector (male), with the appropriate
connector on the readout (female connector, labeled senor or load cell). Push
the connector into place, and then twist the outer ring of the male connector
until it locks into place.
6.3.2 CONNECTING SENSORS WITH BARE LEADS
Attach the flying leads to the bare leads of a
connecting each of the clips on the leads to the matching colors of the sensor
conductors, with blue representing the shield (bare).
6.3.3 OPERATING THE GK-405
Press the power button on the Readout Unit. After start-up completes, a blue
light will begin flashing, signifying that the two components are ready to
connect wirelessly. Launch the GK-405 VWRA program by doing the following:
1.
Tap Start on the hand-held PC's main window.
2.
Select Programs.
3.
Tap the GK-405 VWRA icon.
After a few seconds, the blue light should stop flashing and remain lit. The Live
Readings window will display on the hand-held PC.
Set the Display mode to the correct letter required by your equipment.
®
, a reliable digital
vibrating wire sensor by
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