CONTENTS STANDARD ACCESSORIES ................................ 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................. 1 PRIOR TO USE ...................................... 1 SAFETY SYMBOLS ..................................... 1 LIMITED LIFE PARTS AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .................... 4 CDV/CDA-900A REPLACEMENT BEFORE THE END OF SERVICE LIFE .............. 4 NOTATIONS USED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...................... 5 .................................. 5 NFORMATIONAL OTES PRODUCT OUTLINE .................................. 6 1-1.
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5-14. BRIDGE EXCITATION VOLTAGE .......................... 33 5-15. REMOTE SENSING ................................ 3 4 5-16. USER-SPECIFIED REGISTRATION FUNCTION ..................... 3 5 5-16-1 Items that can be Registered on the CDV-900A ......................... 35 5-16-2 Items that can be Registered on the CDA-900A ........................ 37 6. OPTIONS ........................................ 3 9 6-1.
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9-1-1 Low-pass Filter Characteristic .............................. 50 9-1-2 Response Frequency Characteristic ............................ 50 9-2. HOW TO CALCULATE STRAINS ............................ 5 1 9-2-1 Method of Calculation Applicable to Strain Gage ....................... 51 9-2-2 Correction Required due to the Number of Strain Gages Used .................. 52 9-2-3 When using strain gage having gage factor other than 2.00 ..................... 55 9-2-4 Calculating Methods Applicable to Strain Gage Transducer ...
PRIOR TO USE For safe use of the CDV/CDA-900A, do not forget to read the “Safety Precautions” prior to use. Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for any damage resulting from the user’s failure to comply with the safety precautions.
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WARNING Power Supply To prevent a fire hazard, before connecting the power cable, be sure to check the local line voltage is matched with the operating voltage specified for the CDV/CDA-900A. Power Cable and Power Outlet To prevent an electric shock or fire hazard, use the accessory power cable, 3p - 2p conversion adapter, and a power plug with protective ground terminal to the greatest possible extent.
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CAUTION After the power OFF, wait more than 5 seconds to power ON again. If the power switch is repeated turned ON and OFF within 5 seconds, fuse may blow out due to rush current generated by switching the power ON and the CDV/CDA-900A reliable function may not be guaranteed.
To operate the CDV/CDA-900A normally, finding a sign of the CDV/CDA-900A failure early by daily/periodic inspections and taking the corrective action are required. For inspection, contact KYOWA or our representatives. * All components do age and will fail. CDV/CDA-900A REPLACEMENT BEFORE THE END OF SERVICE LIFE Preventive maintenance and replacement parts are a cost-effective way of keeping the performance and extending the service life of the CDV/CDA-900A.
NOTATIONS USED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Notational Words To express strain, “10 strain”, m/m” or “ ” is used properly. This Manual uses “ ” relating to the on-panel indications, and “ m/m” when referring to strain in general. The words suffixed by"*" are explained in "10 GLOSSARY." The value converted in SI (the International System units) is given in parentheses after each conventional expression of a unit.
1. PRODUCT OUTLINE 1-1. PRODUCT OUTLINE The CDV/CDA-900A is a strain amplifier that incorporates an DC bridge excitation. When compared to a AC type strain amplifier, the CDV/CDA-900A generally marks broadband, higher input impedance, and better nonlinearity. In addition to these, the CDV/CDA-900A provides unique features as follows. Features ...
To measure a strain converted in electric signals, a calibration signal is used. The CDV/CDA-900A uses a calibration signal that has been certified through a standardizing equipment Kyowa maintains. For how to use strain gages or how to obtain the application, see "9. APPENDIXES."...
2. PARTS AND FUNCTIONS 2-1. FRONT PANEL 3 1 5 4 6 2 7 10 8 11 9 ①TEDS switch Press and hold the TEDS switch. The TEDS switch lights up in blue, the setting mode becomes "TEDS MODE." ②ACTL LOAD switch Press and hold the ACTL LOAD switch.
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(ON: The POWER switch is in the pressed position. OFF: The POWER switch is in the released position.) ⑬Indicator lamp Flickers when the remote sensing is ON (CDV-900A). Lights up after executing the cable-resistance-compensation function (CDV-900A). Lights up after executing the bridge-resistance-compensation function (CDA-900A).
2-2. REAR PANEL 2 1 3 6 4 7 5 ① INPUT connector△ NDIS connector ! Connects with a strain gage transducer or a bridge box. ② OUTPUT A connector△ BNC connector ! Outputs voltage based on the preset internal gain when the strain is input. Outputs the same voltage with the OUTPUT B connector.
3. PREPARATION This chapter describes necessary preparation before turning ON the power and how to use a single unit of the CDV/CDA-900A. For how to use multiple units (channels) housed in the carrying case, also see "6-5. EXCLUSIVE CARRYING CASE" 3-1.
(3) If the CDV/CDA-900A is used at job site where induction motors, electric welder and other devices that generate noise are used, power supply condition may be insufficient due to noise. It is recommended to use Kyowa’s insulation transformer or noise cut transformer. NOTE Be sure to ground the middle pin of the 3-pin plug.
For connection of a strain gage, a bridge box of the full White bridge system can be conveniently used. MEMO Input Wire colors described in figures are typical colors of KYOWA strain gage transducer. Connection of a bridge and plug (4-wire) Transducer's case Transducer's case NDIS connector NDIS connector Shield...
When the CDV/CDA-900A is to be used as a DC amplifier, connect a signal source to the NDIS connector of the CDV/CDA-900A. Connection diagrams are as follows. NDIS connector NDIS connector Signal source Signal source Shield Shield C C D D...
If " " appears after illumination of all LEDs, it is the indication of abnormality that has occurs to the internal CPU control program. Contact Kyowa or our representatives. 4-3-2 Turning OFF the Power Press the POWER switch until it clicks.
4-4. SELECTING MODE The CDV/CDA-900A provides "STRAIN MODE" and "DC AMP MODE." DC AMP lamp To measure a strain gage or strain gage transducer, select the "STRAIN MODE." To use the CDV/CDA-900A as a DC amplifier, select the "DC AMP MODE." DC AMP lamp is OFF: "STRAIN MODE"...
4-7. SETTING MEASURING PARAMETERS This section describes how to set measuring parameters of the CDV/CDA-900A. 4-7-1 Setting an Basic Internal Gain It is necessary to set an internal gain (sensitivity properly to assure the correct strain measurements. This section describes how to select the internal gain with the CAL switch.
4-7-2 Setting Low-pass Filter The low-pass filter is used for setting limits to frequency range of outgoing signals normally. For not limiting the frequency range, set the filter to "FLAT", thereby inactivating the filtering function. To change the low-pass filter of the cutoff frequency, L.P.F.
4-7-5 Sensitivity Fine Adjustment Capable of fine adjusting the pre-set internal gain. Either of the following 2 methods can be used for the sensitivity fine adjustment. Basically, use the (1). It is convenient to use the (2) for " ACTL LOAD MODE". (1) Sensitivity fine adjustment by using the CAL ON switch With pressing the + of the CAL ON switch, press the + or –...
5. FUNCTIONS This chapter describes all the CDV/CDA-900A functions in detail as well as advanced usage. 5-1. INPUT The CDV/CDA-900A is a strain measuring instrument itself, and it can also work as a DC amplifier. Using as a strain measuring instrument ("STRAIN MODE") Connectable sensors are the following.
The CDV/CDA-900A is provides a bridge resistance check function. You can check the bridge resistance by the function. The bridge resistance includes cable resistance. Note that this function is not available in the "DC AMP MODE." Ranges of the bridge resistance check are as follows. CDV-900A CDA-900A Bridge excitation Range of the bridge resistance...
NOTE To execute correct measurements, the bridge resistance should be within the range of the bridge resistance check. When connecting or changing the sensor input, before setting the internal gain, be sure to execute the bridge resistance check. Note that the bridge resistance includes cable resistance. Therefore, when using an extremely long cable, "...
5-7. INTERNAL GAIN Setting methods for the internal gain are the following 3 methods that use CAL, TEDS, or ACTL LOA. In general, CAL is used. When the measuring target is the TEDS installed strain gage transducer, set the internal gain with the TEDS for easy setting.
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When the measuring target is a strain gage transducer The rated output ( m/m) of the KYOWA strain gage transducer is described in the Test Data Sheet. Capable of conducting the optimum internal gain setting by using the rated output. If the strain output is not described in the rated output, the strain output can be obtained from the gage factor Ks Rated output ( V/V)×...
NOTE DC AMP lamp is OFF: "STRAIN MODE" DC AMP lamp is ON: "DC AMP MODE" "STRAIN MODE": Turn OFF the SETTING SWITCH 4. "DC AMP MODE": Turn ON the SETTING SWITCH 4. To change the settings, after switching the SETTING SWITCH, be sure to turn ON and OFF the power. For the SETTING SWITCH, see "5-1.
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MEMO A physical quantity (converted from the voltage) appears on the monitor in "TEDS MODE." For displaying the voltage on the monitor, press and hold the TEDS switch to change the sensitivity registration mode the "NORMAL MODE." (Although the TEDS switch light out, the settings are saved.) With the "TEDS MODE", by pressing the SET switch, "...
5-7-3 Setting Internal Gain with Actual Load The CDV/CDA-900A can set the internal gain with the actual load. When using an extension cable, set the internal gain with the actual load for more accurate measurement. Proper operation procedures are as follows. ①...
NOTE With a low-pass filter having the Butterworth characteristic, the phase delay becomes unproportional to the frequency nearby a cutoff frequency in use. Accordingly, fast rising or falling signals that pass the filter will cause an overshoot. To prevent it, set the low-pass filter to a cutoff frequency about 10 times larger than the frequency of strain signals.
5-11. APPLICATION OF CENTRALIZED CONNECTOR The CDV/CDA-900A provides a centralized connector on its rear panel. Generally, the connector is used to connect with an AC power supply via the accessory power cable. The connector also provides a pin that connects with a DC power supply. The connector also enables connection of input/output signals. Names and functions of these signals are shown in the following table.
5-12. REMOTE CONTROL The following functions can be controlled remotely. ① Execution of balancing: REM BAL signal ② Outputting CAL: REM +CAL signal, REM -CAL signals ③ Execution and cancellation of key-lock: REM KEYLOCK signal Remote control has the same significance as manual operation of the front panel switches that control the CDV/CDA-900A functions.
An AC power supply is also connected to the centralized connector. Therefore, be sure to remove the power plug from the AC outlet. Shown at the right are the recommended circuits for remote control. Remote control signal If a circuit other than shown is used, contact KYOWA or Direct contact input Switch our representatives. +5V...
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CDV-900A CDA-900A Bridge 120 ohm 350 ohm resistance Bridge Excitation excitation 10 V current 8.3 mA 16.7 mA 5.7 mA 14.3 mA 28.6 mA voltage (equivalent to (1 V) (2 V) (2 V) (5 V) (10 V) the voltage) OFF: STRAIN...
The CDV/CDA-900A permits selection of a bridge excitation voltage , from 1 V, 2 V, 5 V, 10 V, and OFF. As shipped from the factory, 2 V is set to the CDV-900A. The CDV/CDA-900A permits selection of an excitation current , from 8.3 mA, 16.7 mA, 5.7 mA, 14.3 mA,...
With the remote sensing "ALWAYS ON", the remote sensing cable up to 2 km can be used. To change the remote sensing to the "ALWAYS ON", see user-specified registration function. For details, see "5-16. USER-SPECIFIED REGISTRATION FUNCTION." With the CDV-900A, when the remote sensing is ON, the indicator lamp flickers. MEMO...
The CDV/CDA-900A has an additional function; user-specified registration function. Measuring accuracy will be increased by using the user-specified registration function. Note that the user-specified registration items are different on the CDV-900A and on the CDA-900A. 5-16-1 Items that can be Registered on the CDV-900A The user-specified registration items on the CDV-900A are the cable-resistance-compensation function and setting the remote sensing "ALWAYS ON",...
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NOTE If the cable resistance is not measured correctly, " " appears on the monitor. Press the SET switch to return to the "NORMAL MODE." Note that all settings of the cable-resistance- compensation function is canceled. Causes of the errors are the cable resistance is exceeding the measuring range or the bridge resistance is different from the pre-set value.
(2) Setting the remote sensing "ALWAYS ON" You can set the remote sensing "ALWAYS ON". Normally the remote sensing is "AUTO." To use the remote sensing cable longer than 200 m, set the remote sensing "ALWAYS ON." For the remote sensing, see "5-15. REMOTE SENSING." Proper operation procedures are as follows.
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NOTE Do not execute the bridge resistance check while using the bridge-resistance-compensation function. Although a sensor is connected correctly, an error may appear. Note that this function is not available in the "DC AMP MODE." After turning OFF the power, all the setting of the bridge-resistance-compensation function is reset. After turning OFF and ON the power, be sure to re-set the function again.
6. OPTIONS This chapter describes all options that can be used together with the CDV/CDA-900A. These options are available for separate purchasing. 6-1. BRIDGE BOX The bridge box can be conveniently used for measuring strains with strain gages. The bridge box incorporates highly stable resistors to allow a variety of strain gage bridges.
6-1-3 Wiring to Bridge Box How to configure a variety of strain gage bridge is described below. Wiring to the bridge box Bridge Circuit Gage System Quarter bridge system (2-wire system) Quarter bridge system (3-wire system) Half bridge system Half bridge system (3-wire active-active system) Full bridge system...
6-2. AMPLIFIER STAND FA-1B When operating a single unit of the CDV/CDA- 900A, this rubber made stand is used for fixing. 6-3. EXTENSION CABLE N For connecting the bridge box or strain gage transducers at a remote place. The cable ends are provided with connectors.
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Functions of the exclusive carrying cases are described as follows. A batch balance key A batch calibration key A POWER switch that switches all housed units ON or OFF at a time Internal connection that enable oscillator synchronization. ...
KYOWA may refuse to repair if the product has been damaged by failure to follow the instructions given in this Instruction Manual or if the product has been disassembled or remodeled by the user.
The output cable may not correctly connected to the connector or broken. Repair or replace the output cable. Contact KYOWA or our representatives if the trouble still remains after carrying out the proper remedy. 7-4. INSTABILITY OF THE ZERO POINT ...
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Interference due to a measuring object’s electric potential This interference occurs when a measuring object has a certain electric potential, AC or DC. In this case, grounding the CDV/CDA-900A does not necessarily bring about a good result, but connection of a measuring object to the CDV/CDA-900A can be the solution in some cases.
8. SPECIFICATIONS 8-1. SPECIFICATIONS Model CDV-900A CDA-900A Measuring target Strain gage, strain gage transducer The number of channels 1 CH/unit Applicable bridge resistance 60 to 1000 ohm 120 ohm, 350 ohm Gage Factor 2.00 fixed Constant voltage Constant current Bridge excitation voltage 8.3 mA, 16.7 mA (120 ohm),...
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Model CDV-900A CDA-900A Noise Low-pass filter Noise (converted value) FLAT 40 V or less 100k Hz 16 V or less 10k Hz or less 1k Hz or less 100 Hz or less 10 Hz or less Condition Bridge Excitation voltage: 2 V Bridge Excitation current: 16.7 mA...
Model CDV-900A CDA-900A Operating temperature and -10 to 50℃, 20 to 85%RH (noncondensing) humidity range Storage temperature range -30 to 70℃ 100 to 240 VAC Approximately 8VA (at 100VAC) Power supply 10.5 to 15 VDC Approximately 4 W (at 12 VDC)...
9. APPENDIXES 9-1. LOW-PASS FILTER CHARACTERISTIC Section 9-1-1 shows the characteristic of the low-pass filter incorporated in the CDV/CDA-900A. In section 9-1-1, the frequency characteristic is normalized against a cutoff frequency. About the relation between the amplitude and the phase, first obtain the ration of F/Fc and then read it from the diagram below. In addition, frequency response characteristic when cutoff frequency of the CDV/CVA-900A is set to FLAT is shown in the section 9-1-2.
9-2. HOW TO CALCULATE STRAINS This section describes how to measure strains and stress with the CDV/CDA-900A. 9-2-1 Method of Calculation Applicable to Strain Gage Suppose that a strain waveform as shown at right was obtained. The diagram shows a positive (+) calibration signal value recorded at the top of the strain waveform.
[sec] ④ Frequency of the strain waveform If vibrations are periodically generate, a frequency can be calculated. Measure the length of 10 or so cycles, then obtain their average t [mm]. Compare the result with the marker interval t ...
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(1) When using both gages to measure strains ① When using 2 strain gages in the arrangement shown in the right, multiply the measurement value 0 by 1/2. ...
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② When using 4 strain gages in the arrangement shown in the right, multiply the measurement value 0 by 1/4. (2) When using active gage (A) and dummy gage (D), which is at a right angle to the former ①...
9-2-3 When using strain gage having gage factor other than 2.00 Correct measured values, using the following equation. where, K : The gage factor of a gage in use...
9-2-4 Calculating Methods Applicable to Strain Gage Transducer A strain gage transducer measures a physical variable such as load, pressure, torque, displacement, acceleration or other after conversion into electric signals through strain gages. The CDV/CDA-900A is designed to measure strains. The amount of a measured strain has to be converted into a physical quantity by using the calibration factor or the rated output stated in the Test Data Sheet of a strain gage transducer.
1. 005 1. 010 1. 015 1. 020 1. 040 MEMO Shown in the above tables are correction factors applicable to the KYOWA extension cable (0.5 mm , 4- conductor shielded cabtire cable) that is described in "6-3. EXTENSION CABLE N".
Contact KYOWA or our representatives even if the error indication appears after executing the remedies. NOTE If the output voltage of the OUTPUT A or OUTPUT B exceeds ±11V, numbers or characters on the monitor flicker.
9-4. INTERNAL GAIN AND INPUT STRAIN 【BV=1V】 Switches Input range [ ] Internal Sensitivity Fine Sensitivity Fine gain CAL [ ] VOLTAGE OUT [V] Adjustment ×1 Adjustment ×1/2.5 ×200 5000 0.50 ±100,000 ±250,000 ×2000 5000 5.00 ±10,000 ±25,000 ×10000 2000 10.00 ±2,000 ±5,000...
10. GLOSSARY *1 TEDS TEDS is an acronym for Transducer Electronic Data Sheet. It is a table of digitized sensor's information that is held in the transducer. Capable of conducting applicable measurement without manual setting by reading the information with the TEDS-compatible amplifier.
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*13 Bridge excitation current A current of power supplied to a Wheatstone bridge. Since the current is constant current, if the cable resistance increases, the current and voltage, applied to the transducer, is stable. Changes of cable resistance, due to cable extension, do not affect the voltage applied to the transducer. However, compensate the bridge resistance when the bridge resistance is different from the nominal bridge resistance.
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