Loadstar Sensors DI-1000UHS-10K User manual

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DI-1000UHS-10K User Guide
Overview
DI-1000UHS-10K High Speed USB Load Cell Interface is used to
capture dynamic force information at high sampling rates up to 50
KHz. Examples of such applications include failure strength testing,
impact force measurements, vibration testing and material
characterization. It can be used with any resistive load cell.
Features
§ Data capture up to 50 kHz sample rates over USB, 1 kHz if you use it over Bluetooth. Note:
Loadstar sensors does not currently provide software to operate the unit over Bluetooth mode.
§ USB data acquisition
§ Plug and play operation with LV-1000HS-10K software and factory calibrated load cells.
§ Select data acquisition rate from 1KHz to 50Khz
§ True force measurement (not just G-values)
§ Analog calibration feature for easy calibration of your load cell.
Package Contents
§ DI-1000UHS-10K High Speed USB Load Cell Interface
§ Power supply (12 V). The unit will accept between 9 to 24 V.
§ USB Cable to connect to the computer (typically 6 foot long)
§ Resistive load cell with capacity option of up to 100,000 pounds.
§ Since impact loads can be extremely large depending on duration of contact of impacting objects,
object drop heights, coefficients of rigidity etc. care must be taken to choose the appropriate load
cell. Loadstar Sensors is not liable for damage due to any overloading of load cells.

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Software
LV-1000HS-10K software compatible with Windows 8 & 10. See user guide for software and driver
installation, software configuration, features and operation.
Product Dimensions
9.18 in x 5.25 in x 1.5 in
Operation
Software Installation
Install the LV-1000Hs-10K software and drivers first before connecting the unit to the computer. You
MUST reboot when asked to do so by the driver installation program.
Please note that once you install the LV-1000HS-10K software, you must connect the sensor to the
DI-1000UHS-10K and then connect the USB cable to the PC. You must run InstaCal prior to
launching and using the LV-1000HS-10K the first time.
Please see the software user guide.

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Connect Sensor to Interface
§ Connect a 4-wire load cell as shown in wiring diagram above. Slots 5 and 8 (nor marked) are to
be used for calibration only and are not used during normal operation. Connect only the shield
to slot 8. If you want to connect the voltage output into your own DAQ then you can tap into the
output signal between pins 5 and 8.
§ If your unit has been shipped with a calibrated load cell, simply plug the provided terminal in to
the 8-pin terminal receptacle.
§ Connect the included power supply as shown.
§ Connect the included USB cable to the PC as shown.

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Start Capturing Data
• Run InstaCal before launching LV-1000HS-10K.
• Launch LV-1000HS-10K.
• Select sensor being used.
• Make sure you have setup sensor parameters (force/volt).
• Make sure the base voltage (under the Tare button) is close to 0.5V.
• Tare sensor.
• Select Time Duration, destination file to log data, and then press Start.
Please follow the instructions on the software user guide to capture impact data.
Load Cell Calibration
YOU DO NOT NEED TO CALIBRATE THE SENSOR. IT SHOULD’VE COME PRE-CALIBRATED AND IS
READY TO USE.
You just need to enter the lbs/volt information provided to you on a calibration certificate into the software
prior to use.
We recommend that every load cell be recalibrated at least once a year, more depending upon usage. We
suggest you ship the unit back to us for a certified calibration. However, if you cannot send it back or you
must calibrate it yourself, then you can apply known loads to the load cell (preferably full load), and calibrate
the DI-1000UHS-10K interface as follows:
1. With no load on the load cell, adjust the R1 offset potentiometer (pot) to read approximately 0.5 V
between pins 5 and 8.
2. With full load, adjust the R2 (pot) to read approximately 4.5 V between pins 5 and 8. This will also
change the offset setting made in step 1, which will now be slightly different from 0.5 V
3. Take the load off and adjust R1 pot.
4. You may have to go back and forth a few times between steps 1 and 2 to get the desired readings
at both zero load and full load.
5. For example, for a 3000 lb capacity load cell, if the load at 0 lb. is measured to be 0.494 V and at
3000 lb is measured to be 4.653 V, then
lb. / volt = 3000 / (4.653-0.494) = 721
6. You will need to enter this number in Select/Configure Sensor option of LV-1000HS-10K software,
as shown below.

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Writing your Own Software for DI-1000UHS-10K
The unit’s architecture is built around Measurement Computing BTH-1208LS Wireless Multifunction DAQ
device. You can write your own programs to access the device through several languages and environments
such as LabView, Java, .NET languages, Android etc. You can find the specifications, API and programming
assistance for BTH-1208LS at Measurement Computing web site.
Note: Pin 8 is used to connect and ground the shield of the load cell, if one is present, as well as to read the
output voltage during calibration. Please connect a wire, if necessary, to pin 8 to read the voltage between pins 5
and 8. Once calibration has been performed, this wire can be removed.