PCB Piezotronics F8159-1012A User manual

Model F8159-1012A
1 CHANNEL STRAIN GAGE SENSOR SIGNAL CONDITIONER
Installation and Operating Manual
For assistance with the operation of this product,
contact PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
Toll-free: 800-828-8840
24-hour SensorLine: 716-684-0001
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.pcb.com

The information contained in this document supersedes all similar information that
may be found elsewhere in this manual.
Service –Due to the sophisticated
nature of the sensors and associated
instrumentation provided by PCB
Piezotronics, user servicing or repair is
not recommended and, if attempted,
may void the factory warranty. Routine
maintenance, such as the cleaning of
electrical connectors, housings, and
mounting surfaces with solutions and
techniques that will not harm the
physical material of construction, is
acceptable. Caution should be observed
to ensure that liquids are not permitted
to migrate into devices that are not
hermetically sealed. Such devices
should only be wiped with a dampened
cloth and never submerged or have
liquids poured upon them.
Repair –In the event that equipment
becomes damaged or ceases to
operate, arrangements should be made
to return the equipment to PCB
Piezotronics for repair. User servicing or
repair is not recommended and, if
attempted, may void the factory
warranty.
Calibration –Routine calibration of
sensors and associated instrumentation
is recommended as this helps build
confidence in measurement accuracy
and acquired data. Equipment
calibration cycles are typically
established by the users own quality
regimen. When in doubt about a
calibration cycle, a good “rule of thumb”
is to recalibrate on an annual basis. It is
also good practice to recalibrate after
exposure to any severe temperature
extreme, shock, load, or other
environmental influence, or prior to any
critical test.
PCB Piezotronics maintains an ISO-
9001 certified metrology laboratory and
offers calibration services, which are
accredited by A2LA to ISO/IEC 17025,
with full traceability to SI through
N.I.S.T. In addition to the normally
supplied calibration, special testing is
also available, such as: sensitivity at
elevated or cryogenic temperatures,
phase response, extended high or low
frequency response, extended range,
leak testing, hydrostatic pressure
testing, and others. For information on
standard recalibration services or
special testing, contact your local PCB
Piezotronics distributor, sales
representative, or factory customer
service representative.
Returning Equipment –Following
these procedures will ensure that your
returned materials are handled in the
most expedient manner. Before
returning any equipment to PCB
Piezotronics, contact your local
distributor, sales representative, or
factory customer service representative
to obtain a Return Warranty, Service,
Repair, and Return Policies and
Instructions Materials Authorization
(RMA) Number. This RMA number
should be clearly marked on the outside
of all package(s) and on the packing
Service, Repair, and Return
Policies and Instructions

list(s) accompanying the shipment. A
detailed account of the nature of the
problem(s) being experienced with the
equipment should also be included
inside the package(s) containing any
returned materials.
A Purchase Order, included with the
returned materials, will expedite the
turn-around of serviced equipment. It is
recommended to include authorization
on the Purchase Order for PCB to
proceed with any repairs, as long as
they do not exceed 50% of the
replacement cost of the returned
item(s). PCB will provide a price
quotation or replacement
recommendation for any item whose
repair costs would exceed 50% of
replacement cost, or any item that is not
economically feasible to repair. For
routine calibration services, the
Purchase Order should include
authorization to proceed and return at
current pricing, which can be obtained
from a factory customer service
representative.
Contact Information –International
customers should direct all inquiries to
their local distributor or sales office. A
complete list of distributors and offices
can be found at www.pcb.com.
Customers within the United States may
contact their local sales representative
or a factory customer service
representative. A complete list of sales
representatives can be found at
www.pcb.com. Toll-free telephone
numbers for a factory customer service
representative, in the division
responsible for this product, can be
found on the title page at the front of this
manual. Our ship to address and
general contact numbers are:
PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
3425 Walden Ave.
Depew, NY14043 USA
Toll-free: [phone]
24-hour SensorLineSM: [phone]
Website: www.pcb.com
E-mail: [email protected]

PCB工业监视和测量设备 - 中国RoHS2公布表
PCB Industrial Monitoring and Measuring Equipment - China RoHS 2 Disclosure Table
部件名称
有害物质
铅(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬(Cr(VI))
多溴联苯 (PBB)
多溴二苯醚(PBDE)
住房
O
O
O
O
O
O
PCB板
X
O
O
O
O
O
电气连接器
O
O
O
O
O
O
压电晶体
X
O
O
O
O
O
环氧
O
O
O
O
O
O
铁氟龙
O
O
O
O
O
O
电子
O
O
O
O
O
O
厚膜基板
O
O
X
O
O
O
电线
O
O
O
O
O
O
电缆
X
O
O
O
O
O
塑料
O
O
O
O
O
O
焊接
X
O
O
O
O
O
铜合金/黄铜
X
O
O
O
O
O
本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。
O：表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。
X：表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求。
铅是欧洲RoHS指令2011/65/ EU附件三和附件四目前由于允许的豁免。
CHINA RoHS COMPLIANCE

DOCUMENT NUMBER: 21354
DOCUMENT REVISION: D
ECN: 46162
Component Name
Hazardous Substances
Lead
(Pb)
Mercury
(Hg)
Cadmium
(Cd)
Chromium VI
Compounds
(Cr(VI))
Polybrominated
Biphenyls
(PBB)
Polybrominated
Diphenyl
Ethers (PBDE)
Housing
O
O
O
O
O
O
PCB Board
X
O
O
O
O
O
Electrical
Connectors
O
O
O
O
O
O
Piezoelectric
Crystals
X
O
O
O
O
O
Epoxy
O
O
O
O
O
O
Teflon
O
O
O
O
O
O
Electronics
O
O
O
O
O
O
Thick Film
Substrate
O
O
X
O
O
O
Wires
O
O
O
O
O
O
Cables
X
O
O
O
O
O
Plastic
O
O
O
O
O
O
Solder
X
O
O
O
O
O
Copper Alloy/Brass
X
O
O
O
O
O
This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
O: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit
requirement of GB/T 26572.
X: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials for this part is above
the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.
Lead is present due to allowed exemption in Annex III or Annex IV of the European RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.

SERIES 8159 SIGNAL CONDITIONER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1.0 DESCRIPTION 2
2.0 INSTALLATION 3
3.0 WIRING 4
4.0 SWITCH DEFINITION 8
5.0 FUNCTION DEFINITIONS 9
6.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10
7.0 CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS 12
8.0 OPTIONS 15
Figure Page
1 Series 8159 Front Panel View 2
2 Series 8159 Rear Panel View 3
3 Panel Mounting Cut-Out Dimensions 3
4 Transducer Wiring 4
5 Input/Output (I/O) Wiring 5
6 Location of Jumpers and Potentiometers (Top View) 6
7 SW1 Switch Settings 6
8 Location of 115/230 VAC Jumper (Bottom View) 6
9 Location of RCAL Resistor 7
10 Front Panel Switches 7
11 Transducer Connections 13
12 Program Menu Diagram 16
MANUAL NUMBER: 23865
MANUAL REVISION: J
DIN. NUMBER: 49289

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1.0 DESCRIPTION
The Series 8159 is a microprocessor-based digital indicator capable of interfacing directly to low
level strain gage transducers. An internal, high gain, fully differential amplifier and a 4-½ digit
analog-to-digital converter combine to accurately digitize the input signal. A 5V @ 60mA or
10V @ 120mA, short circuit protected, transducer excitation supply is also provided. A +/-
10VDC analog output signal, with a 1kHz bandwidth, comes standard with the instrument. A 4-
20 mA analog output signal is also standard with the instrument. A front panel RCAL switch
provides a convenient calibration feature. TARE and CALIBRATION are easily performed via
front panel pushbuttons.
Figure 1 - Series 8159 Front Panel View

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Figure 2 - Series 8159 Rear Panel View
2.0 INSTALLATION
The Series 8159 enclosure is designated for panel mounting in a 1/8 DIN cutout. The cutout
dimensions are shown below.
Figure 3 - Panel Mounting Cutout Dimensions
To panel mount the 8159, perform the following steps:
1. Rotate the four pawl screws (outside screws in each corner) several turns counter-
clockwise to retract the pawls. Make sure the pawls retract enough to clear the back of
the mounting panel. The pawls may be retracted to accommodate panel thickness up to
0.25 inches (6.35mm).
2. Insert the instrument into the panel cutout.
3. Position the pawls so that their elongated dimension overlaps the panel cutout, then
tighten the screws. Do not over-tighten.
4. Installation complete.

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3.0 WIRING
Reference Figures 4 and 5 for TRANSDUCER and INPUT/OUTPUT (I/O) wiring information.
Power is applied with a 3-prong AC power cord. The instrument is protected by a 250V, 250mA
fast acting 5mm fuse. The fuse holder is an integral part of the input power connector. A spare
fuse is provided in the fuse holder. Internal solder jumpers are provided to allow 115VAC or
230VAC operation (Reference Figure 8).
Warning: Remove AC power to the 8159 meter before changing the fuse.
The cable shield must connect directly to an RFI/EMI rated connector hood instead of pin
9. The shield must make a 360 degree bond to the connector hood at the cable entry.
Figure 4 - Transducer Wiring
It is recommended that the sense leads be used with cable lengths longer than 20 feet. The
excitation voltage is then sensed and regulated at the transducer for optimum shunt calibration.
Consult factory for cable lengths over 100 feet.
Warning: Remove AC power to the 8159 meter before removing any enclosure panels or
making any internal adjustments or changes.
To enable or disable the sense lead setting, perform the following:
1. Open the back panel of the meter case by removing the four (4) screws located in the
corners of the panel face.
2. Expose the connector circuit board located on the back of the back panel.
NOTE: For newer units, the boards use R2 and R3 instead of JP2 and JP3.
3. Remove the solder jumpers from JP2 and JP3 to ENABLE sense lead setting.
4. Solder the JP2 and JP3 jumpers to DISABLE the sense lead setting.
5. Close the back panel of the meter case by fastening the panel face at each corner with the
four (4) screws.
9 Chassis GndCable Shield

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Figure 5 - Input/Output (I/O) Wiring