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Omega DFG-RSA User Manual

Configurable load cell adapter

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Configurable Load Cell Adapter

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  • Page 1 Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter...
  • Page 2 Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter User’s Guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter User’s Guide Thank you… Thank you for purchasing an Omega Model DFG-RSA adapter and software, used to connect common strain gage-based load cells, force sensors, and torque sensors to Omega models DFG-RS5 and DFG- RS3 indicators.
  • Page 4: Overview

    Switching the leads will fix the issue. Refer to the indicators’ user’s guides for details. The DFG-RSA adapter contains a circuit board with a screw terminal block to allow for the connection of these leads. Refer to the following procedure for setup instructions: 1.
  • Page 5 Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter User’s Guide The screw terminal block will be visible, along with labels referencing the functions listed above: 2. Feed the four leads through the supplied strain relief (pictured above) and into the body of the adapter.
  • Page 6: Software Installation

    Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter User’s Guide 4. Install the strain relief by pressing it into the receptacle in the DFG-RSA housing, as illustrated below: 5. Reinstall the cover and tighten the two Phillips screws. 3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION The DFG-RSA adapter is programmed by a PC running the included software utility. Communication is achieved through an Omega indicator and a USB or RS-232 connection.
  • Page 7: Using The Software

    Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter User’s Guide 4 USING THE SOFTWARE When software installation has been completed, plug the DFG-RSA adapter into the indicator, and connect a USB or RS-232 cable between the indicator and the PC. 4.1 General Menus File Close –...
  • Page 8 Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter User’s Guide 4.3 Force / Torque Capacities & Resolutions Use the Force Capacities & Resolutions and Torque Capacities & Resolutions screens to program the capacity appropriate for the sensor. The number of available units of measurement and displayed resolution depend on the indicator being used.
  • Page 9 Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter User’s Guide 4.4 Read Indicator & Adapter Use this screen to view information about the sensor and indicator. Click Read to view the indicator model number, serial number, and firmware version. The sensor’s identification number, serial number, direction(s), capacities, and resolutions are also visible.
  • Page 10: Capacities & Resolutions

    Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter User’s Guide 5 CAPACITIES & RESOLUTIONS 5.1 Force Capacities & Resolutions – with Model DFG-RS5 Capacity Resolution 0.12 0.00005 0.001 0.02 0.0002 0.25 1000 0.0001 0.002 0.05 0.0005 2500 0.0002 0.005 0.001 5000 0.0005 0.01...
  • Page 11 Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter User’s Guide 5.2 Force Capacities & Resolutions – with Model DFG-RS3 Capacity Resolution 0.12 0.0001 0.05 0.0005 0.25 0.0002 0.001 0.0005 0.002 0.001 0.005 0.002 0.001 0.01 0.005 0.002 0.02 0.01 0.005 0.05 0.02 0.01...
  • Page 12 Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter User’s Guide 5.3 Torque Capacities & Resolutions – with Model DFG-RS5 Capacity Resolution 0.005 0.005 0.05 0.005 1400 0.01 0.01 0.01 3500 0.02 0.02 0.02 7000 0.05 0.05 0.05 1000 7000 70000 1.35 0.005 0.0005...
  • Page 13 Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter User’s Guide 5.4 Torque Capacities & Resolutions – with Model DFG-RS3 Capacity Resolution 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.05 0.05 0.05 1000 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.05 1600 1150 1700 1700 2200 2200 4500...
  • Page 14 Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter User’s Guide NOTES:...
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  • Page 16 Model DFG-RSA Configurable Load Cell Adapter User’s Guide M-4982/0712 M-5252/0113...