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INTERFACE.
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SENSOR INTERFACE
PCD-300B
HARDWARE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IM-A-691c April 2010
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- Page 1 Copyright © KYOWA ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This Instruction Manual may not be copied or reproduced, in whole or part, without consent of KYOWA. The contents of the Instruction Manual are subjected to change without prior notice.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3-4-1 Input Adapter Types and Features..........................14 3-4-2 Input Adapter Connection Method ..........................15 3-4-3 Connection Method ...............................17 3-5 MOUNTING/DEMOUNTING INPUT ADAPTER ......................20 3-6 CONNECTING MULTIPLE PCD-300B UNITS .......................21 3-7 CONNECTING TO THE PC...............................22 3-8 POWER ON/OFF.................................23 3-9 INSTALLILNG USB DRIVER............................23 3-10 SELF TEST..................................23 4.TROUBLESHOOTING ............................ -
Page 3: Standard Accessories
STANDARD ACCESSORIES The following accessories are enclosed with the PCD-300B Sensor Interface (hereinafter referred to as the PCD-300B). After unpacking, check all the required accessories are correctly prepared. <PCD-300B, PCD-300B-F, PCD-301B, PCD-301B-F> Dynamic Data Recording Software DCS-100A Instruction Manual ............1 (CD-R) USB Driver File USB Cable N-38: 1m ....................... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
This Manual describes detailed instructions for installing and setting up the PCD-300B. Always operate the PCD-300B in correct manner for safety. For safe use of the PCD-300B, do not forget to read the “Safety Precautions” prior to use. Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for any damages resulting from user’s failure to comply with the safety precautions. - Page 5 ● Avoid using PCD-300B in dusty environment Always use the PCD-300B in environment with no dust and dirt applicable for personal computers. ● Avoid using PCD-300B in environment affected by vibration or impact.
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Page 6: Notations Used In The Instruction Manual
Names on the panel face is enclosed with parenthesis [ ]. INFORMATIONAL NOTES Certain notations are used as necessary to attract your attention to information that requires special care when handing the PCD-300B, and to information provided for reference purposes. Examples of Notations NOTE Essential precautions required when handling the PCD-300B. -
Page 7: Outline Of The Product
Features • Since the PCD-300B is connected to the PC via the USB interface, it can be used by almost all the PCs. • Since the PCD-300B has a bridge box built-in, it is capable of conducting 1-gage method experiment for strain gages solely by itself. -
Page 8: System Configuration
1024 × 768 dots or more USB Cable ....Accessory AC Adapter ....Use accessory AC adapter. USB Hub ......When multiple PCD-300B units are used, customers are required to purchase USB1.1 hub Note: Use the specified USB1.1 hub. DCS-100A ....Install the DCS-100A into the PC. Or customers can prepare your own control software. -
Page 9: Front Panel
ON. 3) [POWER] Lamp ......Lights up with the power ON. 4) [MASTER] Lamp ......Lights up when stand-alone type and master PCD-300B are operating and turns OFF when slave PCD-300Bs are operating. For details of the slave PCD-300B, see “3-3 SETTING PCD NO.”... -
Page 10: Rear Panel
2-2 REAR PANEL With Input Adapter UI-10A 1) Jackscrew ........Loosen the jackscrews to remove the input adapter. When mounting the input adapter, fasten the jackscrews. Tightly fasten the jackscrews with a flathead screwdriver. It is in common with all input adapters. 2) Input Connector ...... - Page 11 With Input Adapter UI-15A 1) Input Terminal Block with Operating Lever Terminal block for connecting strain gages or strain gage transducers. Push the operating lever for connection. When connecting the strain gage transducer, use an optional connection cable N-97. In addition, if a shield wire is attached to the sensor cable, connect it to item 2) with a screw.
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Page 12: System Installation
Tester Ground 3) If the PCD-300B is used at site using noise generating devices such as induction motors, electric welding machines, etc., power supply condition may be deteriorated due to the excessive noise. Take appropriate measures against the noise by using an insulation transformer (Optional: UTP-300B) or... -
Page 13: Connecting Dc Power Supply
Check the power supply voltage before connecting the DC power supply from the exterior side. Operating power supply voltage range: 11 to 30 VDC When the power supply voltage exceeds the above voltage range, never connect the PCD-300B. Or, the PCD-300B may be damaged or cause trouble. -
Page 14: Setting Pcd No
3-3 SETTING PCD NO. Set the PCD No. of the PCD-300B with [No.] switch on the front panel. Relations between [No.] switch, PCD No., and Channel is described in the following table. PCD Setting [No.] Switch PCD No. CH No. - Page 15 * When the PCD-300B is mixedly connected with PCD-300A or PCD-320A for synchronous operation, always set the PCD-300B to a master unit. When multiple PCD-300B units are connected, set the PCD Nos. of the PCD-300B units to smaller Nos. than those of the PCD-300A or PCD-320A.
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Page 16: Connecting Sensors
Or, damage of the lead wire and trouble in the operating lever may result. The operating lever may break due to the above erroneous operation as well as due to aged deterioration of the product. At this time, contact KYOWA or our representative for repair. -
Page 17: Input Adapter Connection Method
3-4-2 Input Adapter Connection Method When connecting sensors to the PCD-300B, connect the sensors for every input adapter. Input Adapter Applicable Gage Connection Method Remarks A:+BV B:-SIG Specified for 4-gage method C:-BV (For strain gage transducer) UI-10A D:+SIG E: Shield... - Page 18 Input Adapter Applicable Gage Method Connection Method Remarks 1-gage method (3-wire system connection) Gage resistance 120 Ω 1-gage method (2-wire system connection) A:+BV B:-SIG Gage resistance UI-15A C:-BV 120 Ω D:+SIG : Shield 2-gage method Gage resistance Not compatible 120 Ω...
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Page 19: Connection Method
3-4-3 Connection Method To connect strain gages, etc. with no connectors equipped on the lead wire head, peel off coating from the lead wire head about 9 to 10 mm in advance and then, connect. When connecting strain gage transducers, external bridge box, etc. that is equipped with NDIS connector on the head, the following 2 methods are available. - Page 20 4) Gently pull the lead wire to check if it is securely inserted. NOTE For connection, always use the accessory small screwdriver or a screwdriver of the same size. When inserting or extracting the screwdriver, do not move it up and down more than required. Or, it may cause damage to the UI-11A.
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Page 22: Mounting/Demounting Input Adapter
3-5 MOUNTING/DEMOUNTING INPUT ADAPTER Loosen the jackscrews of the input adapter to demount the terminal portion of the input adapter. When mounting the input adapter, firmly fix connectors of the PCD and input adapter sides and fasten the jackscrews. For tightly fastening the jackscrews, use a flathead screwdriver. Jackscrew... -
Page 23: Connecting Multiple Pcd-300B Units
PCD-300B with no power turned ON, correct operation is not available. Do not forget to power OFF the PCD-300B before disconnecting the synchronous cable. • Do not connect the PCD-300B with no power turned ON. Or, correct measurement may not be available. -
Page 24: Connecting To The Pc
USB cable, it is recommended to mount ferrite cores at both ends of the USB cable to prevent from noise. When using multiple PCD-300B units, use a commercially available USB hub (USB1.1). Or, if the PC is equipped with multiple USB ports, directly connect the USB cable to the PC’s USB port. -
Page 25: Power On/Off
3-8 POWER ON/OFF This section describes power switch of the PCD-300B. Turn the power switch on the front panel to the [|] side to power ON and, to [○] side to power OFF. Turn ON and if the PCD-300B is correctly operating, the POWER lamp on the front panel lights up. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
If any phenomenon generates caused by external interfering noise, take countermeasures against noise from operating environment, power supply, etc. Measured value varies and not • Operation of the PCD-300B failed due to external stable. interfering noise. → Take appropriate measures against noise. -
Page 27: Technical Information
To compensate the above error, multiply the measured value by the compensation coefficient (calibration coefficient). The following table describes compensation coefficient obtained by using KYOWA’s extension cable (4-conductor shielded cab tire cable (0.5mm... -
Page 28: Special Terms
5-3 SPECIAL TERMS Wheatstone Bridge ....A circuit structured by connecting 4 resistors in series with each other and then connecting power supply and ammeter (galvanometer) on the respective two relative connecting points. It is used for detecting minute change in resistance value other than low resistance. 1-Gage Method ...... -
Page 29: Specifications
6. SPECIFICATIONS 6-1 SPEIFICATIONS 1) Model Model Name Maximum analog input (CH) Low pass filter function Analog Output PCD-300B Without Without PCD-300B-F With Without PCD-301B Without With PCD-301B-F With With 2) Measuring Target ......Strain gage and Strain gage transducer 3) Number of Input Channels .... - Page 30 16) Memory ........... Stores range, balance adjustment value, etc. in internal non-volatile memory. 17) TEDS Function ....... TEDS loading circuit built-in 18) Interface .......... USB1.1 19) Synchronous Operation ....Maximum 4 PCD-300B units, up to 16 CHs 20) Stabililty .......... Temperature: Zero point ±0.2 µm/m/ºC Sensitivity: ±0.05%/ºC Time: Zero point ±1.0 µm/m/8h...
- Page 31 ±5 V ±0.05 V (One analog output cable (U-64) is equipped.) When more than two PCD-300B units are used, it is required to use synchronous cable N-90 (Optional) and the PC having the number of USB ports for the connected units or commercially available USB1.1 hub.
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Page 32: Outside Drawing
6-2 OUTSIDE DRAWING PCD-300B with UI-10A STAND-ALONE SLAVE 1 SLAVE 2 SLAVE 3 MASTER (PCD No.1) (PCD No.2) (PCD No.3) (PCD No.4) - Page 33 PCD-300B with UI-11A STAND-ALONE SLAVE 1 SLAVE 2 SLAVE 3 MASTER (PCD No.1) (PCD No.2) (PCD No.3) (PCD No.4)
- Page 34 PCD-300B with UI-15A STAND-ALONE SLAVE 1 SLAVE 2 SLAVE 3 MASTER (PCD No.1) (PCD No.2) (PCD No.3) (PCD No.4)
- Page 35 PCD-300B with UI-16A STAND-ALONE SLAVE 1 SLAVE 2 SLAVE 3 MASTER (PCD No.1) (PCD No.2) (PCD No.3) (PCD No.4)
- Page 36 PCD-300B with no input adapter STAND-ALONE SLAVE 1 SLAVE 2 SLAVE 3 MASTER (PCD No.1) (PCD No.2) (PCD No.3) (PCD No.4)
- Page 37 PCD-301B with UI-10A...
- Page 38 PCD-301B with UI-11A...
- Page 39 PCD-301B with UI-15A...
- Page 40 PCD-301B with UI-16A...
- Page 41 PCD-301B with no input adapter ...
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