Dane Technologies BSC4D User manual

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4 channel measuring amplifier BSC4D
USB Version
Operating Instructions
15-183 Revision A

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mV/V measuring amplifier BSC4-USB
BSC4D-Cxx (M12)
Front view sensor connection BSC4D-Dxx (SUB-D37)
Front view sensor connection
Description
This 4-channel measuring amplifier for sensors with strain gauges is equipped with a USB
interface. The DC supply voltage for the unit is provided via the USB port at the back of the
measuring amplifier. The measuring amplifier can be delivered with an SUB-D37 connection
or with 4x M12 ports. The unit also has eight digital inputs and outputs.
•
4-channels
•Power supply via USB port
•Inputs for mV/V / 0–5 V
•Measurement ranges 2 mV/V / 10 mV/V
•DMS quarter / half / full bridges
•8 digital inputs / outputs
•Data rate 0 Hz–125 Hz

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Dimensions
(See page 32 for mounting instructions)
Figure 2: Dimensions BSC4D-Cxx (M12)
Figure 1: Dimensions BSC4D-Dxx (SUB-D37)

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Technical data
1.Accuracy class 0.05 %
Inputs
Resolution 16 Bit
DMS inputs
Full bridge
Half bridge
Quarter bridge
350-5000
350-5000
120 / 350 / 1000
Ohm
Ohm
Ohm
Common mode rejection
at 60 Hz common-mode signal 95–110 dB
Measurement frequencies
Data frequency 0–125 Hz
Sampling frequency 1.92 MHz
Cut-off frequency
analog
digital 1000
Notch filter Hz
Hz
Outputs
Bridge supply voltage
Current load capacity 2.5
10 Volt
mA
Fixed voltage output
Current load capacity 5
20 V
mA
Switching outputs/inputs
I/O 1-8Current load capacity:
TTL level
5 (active High)
5 V
mA
Interface USB 1.1, USB 2.0 compatible
Supply voltage
Nominal range
Isolation voltage
Current consumption
4.5...5.5 via USB port
1000
< 200
V DC
Vrms
mA
Temperature range
Nominal temperature range
Storage temperature range
Zero point drift
Sensitivity drift
-10…+65
-40…+85
< 0.05
< 0.01
°C
°C
%/10°C
%/10°C
Dimensions
L x W x H 106 x 119 (132) x 32 mm
Protection type / Weight
Protection type IP40
Weight BSC4-USB SUB-D37 239 g

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Table 1: Technical data BSC4D
Connection plan for 37-pin D-sub port
BSC4D-Dxx assignment 37-pin D-sub port (PIN No.)
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
Channel 4
+USpositive sensor supply 20 2 11 29
+UDpositive differential input 22 4 13 31
QB1000
quarter bridge extension 1kOhm 23 5 14 32
HB half bridge extension 24 6 15 33
-UDnegative differential input 25 7 16 34
-USnegative sensor supply 27 9 18 36
UEanalog input 28 10 19 37
screen 1 1 1 1
Table 2: Analog inputs
Connection assignment for BSC4D-Cxx (M12)
5-pin port M12x1, type 763
Top view:
5-pin Description Color code for
cables
2 -USnegative bridge supply white
1 +USpositive bridge supply brown
3 +UDpositive differential input blue
4 -UDnegative differential input black
5 AUXin input without cable grey
1
19
37
20
1
2
4
3
5

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Connection of full bridge with SUB-D37 version
The following graphics show the connection of a full bridge to channel 1 through to channel 4.

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Connection of half bridge with SUB-D37 version
The following graphics show the connection of a half bridge to channel 1 through to channel
4.
The bridge extension should be adapted depending on the application.

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Connection of quarter bridge with SUB-D37 version
The following graphics show the connection of a quarter bridge to channel 1 through to
channel 4.
The bridge extension should be adapted depending on the application.

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Connection of full bridge with M12 version
The following graphic shows the connection of a full bridge for the M12 version.
Connection of half bridge with M12 version
The following graphic shows the connection of a half bridge for the M12 version.
The bridge extension should be adapted depending on the application.
Please set the solder bridges:
•HB1 when using channel 1
with a half bridge.
•HB2 when using channel 2
with a half bridge.
•HB3 when using channel 3
with a half bridge.
•HB4 when using channel 4
with a half bridge.
Solder bridges: Figure 3: Solder bridges for
configuring bridge extensions
see page 11

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Connection of quarter bridge with M12 version
The following graphic shows the connection of a quarter bridge for the M12 version.
The bridge extension should be adapted depending on the application.
Please set the solder bridges:
•HB1 when using channel 1
with a quarter bridge.
•HB2 when using channel 2
with a quarter bridge.
•HB3 when using channel 3
with a quarter bridge.
•HB4 when using channel 4
with a quarter bridge.
Solder bridges: Figure 3: Solder bridges for
configuring bridge extensions
see page 11
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