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Citation
Gouin, J. (2002), "Smart load cell indicator/conditioner", Sensor Review, Vol. 22 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2002.08722aad.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2002, MCB UP Limited
Smart load cell indicator/conditioner
Smart load cell indicator/conditioner
Keyword: Microprocessors
Electro Standards Laboratories has introduced its Model 4215 intelligent microprocessor based instrument designed for the measurement and control of strain gage transducer based systems. It combines force channels, encoder position channels, print capabilities and RS232/485 serial communications into a versatile platform that can be customized to deliver the most powerful and affordable instrumentation in its class.
The Model 4215 is compatible with most tensile testers, load cells, extensometers, torque transducers, pressure sensors and position encoders (Plate 1). It features a +999,999 display range, 24-bit resolution, 0.005 per cent nonlinearity, 2-line vacuum fluorescent display, auto load cell identification, auto setup for 25 load cells, front panel shunt calibration with two selectable resistors, quad limits output (independent isolated solid state relays), six user selectable filters, tri-state limit display, automatic display conversion (Lb, Kg, N, Psi, Mpa, Klb, Kn, t), extra D/A outputs, direct analog amplifier output, RS-485 output option, 5-point linearization, full operation and calibration via RS-232 channel. Additional options include: CE approved unit, two channels, 4-20mA output, and Data View software that operates at full speed for single and dual channel unit real time data acquisition.
Plate 1
For more information, contact Jeannette Gouin, Electro Standards Laboratories, Toll free: 877-943-1164; Web: www.ElectroStandards.com; E-mail: eslab@ElectroStandards.com; Fax: 401-946-5790