General dangers of failing to follow the safety instructions C18 force transducers comply with the state of the art and are fail-safe. The transducers can give rise to remaining dangers if they are inappropriately installed and operated by untrained personnel.
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In these mounting instructions remaining dangers are pointed out using the following symbols: DANGER Symbol: Meaning: Highest level of danger Warns of a directly dangerous situation in which failure to comply with safety requirements will lead to death or serious physical injury. WARNING Symbol: Meaning: Possibly dangerous situation...
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Protect the transducer from damp and weather influences such as rain, snow, etc. Maintenance The C18 force transducer is maintenance free. Accident prevention Although the specified nominal (rated) force in the destructive range is several times the full scale value, the relevant accident prevention regulations from the trade associations must be taken into consideration.
• DKD calibration certificate according to EN10002-3, ISO376 Order no. K-CAL-FD... Application information Force transducers of the C18 type series are suitable for measuring compressive forces. Do always install the transducer including base and thrust piece to avoid faulty measurement.
Structure and mode of operation 3.1 Measuring body The measuring body comprises a measuring beam system made of rust-resistant steel with strain gages (ring torsion principle). 3.2 Base and thrust piece The base is made from stainless steel for nominal (rated) forces from 10 kN to 500 kN and from hardened tempering steel for nominal (rated) forces from 1 MN to 4.5 MN.
Conditions on site 4.1 Ambient temperature The effects of temperature on the zero signal and on the sensitivity are compensated. To achieve optimal measurement results the nominal (rated) temperature range must be maintained. Temperature-induced measurement errors can be caused by heating (for example radiant heat) or cooling on one side.
Mechanical installation 5.1 Important measures for installation − treat the transducer gently − when measuring, make sure that the support structure is rigid − the force-introduction surfaces must be scrupulously clean and carry in full − do not overload the transducer. WARNING If there is a risk of breakage through overload on the transducer and thus a risk to persons, additional safety measures are to be taken.
Measuring body Base Fig. 5.1: Schematic diagram of the force transducer C18/10kN...50kN For measuring ranges from 10kN to 50kN, the base is firmly attached to the underside of the measuring body by four screws. Tightening torque: 4Nm C18/100kN...4.5MN For measuring ranges from 100kN to 4.5MN, the measuring body is placed on the base.
Electrical connection 6.1 Instructions for cabling • Use only shielded and low-capacitance measurement cables (HBM cables meet these conditions). • Do not install measurement cables parallel to power lines or control circuits. If this is not possible (e.g. in cable ducts) protect the measurement cable, e.g.
6.2 Wiring pin assignment The 5m long transducer connection cable has color-coded pigtails. If the transducer is connected in accordance with the following connection diagram, when compressive loading is applied to the transducer, the output voltage at the measuring amplifier is positive. The transducers are fitted with a four-core connection cable and calibrated as standard using the four-wire circuit wh (white)
Specifications Nominal (rated) force 10 − 500 − 2000 − 1000 4500 Accuracy class 0.05 Nominal (rated) sensitivity mV/V Rel. sensitivity deviation compressive force Rel. zero signal deviation (zero signal tolerance) Rel. zero point compensation (zero signal return) 0.012 0.024 Rel.