Application Example 7.0 Specification Mechanical Outline 7.2 Technical Specification Return of Goods The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA accepts no liability for any errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
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1.0: Safety Information Terms in this Manual WARNING statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the equipment or other property. Symbols in this manual This symbol indicates where applicable cautionary or other information is to be...
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2.1: Mounting and Access Before mounting the LDX-D, please refer to section 2.10. Hook the LDX-D on the DIN rail with the release clip facing down and push onto the rail until a ‘click’ is heard. To remove, use a screwdriver to lever the release clip down. Pull the bottom of the housing away from the rail and unhook.
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2.2: Connections and link identification Transducer Synchronization 1 Synchronization 2 Primary (red) Primary (blue) Screen (0 V) CT (yellow) Secondary (green) pri1 pri2 Secondary (white) sec1 sec2 Power Supply & Outputs Power Fine Adjust Voltage Output 10 Math OUT Gain 11 Signal 0 V Offset 12 Current OUT Vout Mout...
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Link ON Link PARKED 2.4: Primary Frequency The LDX-D primary frequency is set using links as shown below. Transducer specifications determine the optimum frequency. Primary amplitude is not adjustable. The DRC uses ratiometric techniques and is insensitive to primary amplitude. Maximum secondary transducer amplitudes must be observed.
100 kΩ - link PARKED 2 kΩ - link ON 2.6: Bandwidth The LDX-D has selectable bandwidth (BW). The bandwidth setting is independent of other DRC settings. Where possible, the lowest bandwidth setting should be used to minimize output noise. 500 Hz - Link ON 1 kHz - Link PARKED Note: Total system bandwidth is dependent on probe type and application.
Vout. Iout This is a current output only, LDX-D is not loop powered. This can be set for up to ±20 mA. A common output is 4-20 mA. The Iout is proportional to Vout but cannot be independently adjusted. The approximate relationship...
Black Transducer body ground The CT terminal is provided to terminate the center tap (CT) connection of a trans- ducer if present. There is no electrical connection within the LDX-D. This is provided to allow for quadrature components to be fitted if required. 2.10: Placement and EMC LDX-D has been designed to comply with EMC regulations. For best performance, the EMC compliance of surrounding equipment must be considered.
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LDX-D, then noise may be introduced. All 0 V terminals on LDX-D are connected internally. Ground 2 may be connected to any of the LDX-D 0 V terminals, however terminal 11 is preferred. Screen ground (ground 1) may be connected via terminal 11.
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Mout# (GND) 2.11: LDX-D Synchronization When a system comprises several LDX-D modules, it is possible to synchronise primary oscillator phases. Synchronization will not be required for most installations. It is only required when transducers and their cables are installed in close proximity to each other and there may be electrical interaction or cross- talk between probes.
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If the transducer is known to be outside the standard sensitivity range, the X1, X2, X5 or DIV2 links will have to be used. Please refer to section 5.1 Step 2 - Align LDX-D and transducer null Any electrical offset in the LDX-D is removed. The transducer position is adjusted so that transducer and LDX-D nulls are aligned.
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Example: ±10 V is required from a ±1 mm transducer. Set the transducer at the +1 mm position and set the output to +10 V. Step 4 - Setting uni-polar full scale output (adding an offset) Move the transducer to the null position. LDX-D output will be 0 V or 0 mA Apply offset using the +VE, -VE, 5V and 10 V links and adjust the fine offset ontrol to set precisely. Both links may be used to give greater offset shift.
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By linking two LDX-D modules, the following analog arithmetic may be performed: A+B, A-B, (A+B)/2 and (A-B)/2. The output of LDX-D A, Vout A , is connected to the Min terminal of LDX-D B. The output of LDX-D B is routed internally to the arithmetic circuits and the result is available at the Mout terminal.
Example: ±10 V required for A-B. If each LDX-D is set to ±10 V, then A-B would calculate to be ±20 V. However, as this is not possible, each LDX-D must be set to ±5 V or use ±10 V (A-B)/2.
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IN 120 – 230 VAC output output AUTO Mout# Mout# G uar d power power Mains in LDX-D A linked to LDX-D B LDX-D A LDX-D B 7.0: Specification 7.1: Mechanical Outline (mm) 111.0 22.5 LDX-D Solartron Metrology Ltd. www.solartronmetrology.com Bognor Regis PO22 9ST sales@solartronmetrology.com...
7.0: Specification (continued) 7.2: Technical Specification Power Requirement Voltage Range 10 to 30 VDC Current Range 160 mA at 10 V to 70 mA at 30 V Transducer Excitation Primary Voltage 3 V rms nominal Primary Frequency Link Selectable 5 kHz, 10 kHz or 13 kHz Primary Current 30 mA max.
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(unplugged) version of that transducer. When a non-standardised (unplugged) Half Bridge transducer is con- nected to LDX-D set for 2 kW, transducer characteristics will be similar to the stand- ardised (plugged) version of that transducer. Any difference in transducer sensitivity is removed during LDX-D set-up.
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Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification.
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