Transducer for Measurement Bridges SCM90, SIGS15 General Description These transducers amplify the output signals of resistive measurement brides and convert them to normalised output voltages (e.g., 0-10 V) or currents (e.g., 4-20 mA). Frequency output is available as an option, max. 20 kHz. In the programmable modules (SCM 90, SIGS 15), switches are used to select the zero point (offset), measurement range, bridge supply voltage and the output. A cut-off frequency (3 Hz - 15 kHz) can also be set in the SCM 90S version. · For pressure and force cells, strain gauges and other measurement bridges. · Differential, high-impedance voltage input. · High precision voltage source to supply the bridge (5 V or 10 V, max. 120 mA). Special design with current source is available on request. · Switches for the selection of zero point (max. ±15 mV), measurement range (max. ±127 mV), bridge power supply (5/10 V), output (voltage or current). Transducer for measurement bridges for DIN- · Option: frequency output (max. 20 kHz), galvanic rails and for printed circuit boards. isolation, can be connected to a bus. · Interference and destruction protection: secure against short circuits and terminal reversal, up to 30 VDC Programmable ranges and bridge supply, overvoltage protection at all inputs, fulfils all EC-EMC voltage or current bridge excitation standards (EN50082/IEC 801). Overview Modules for Type Output Supply Range Special Features DIN-Rails SCM 90 V/mA 20-30V progr. Constant voltage bridge supply SCM 90S V/mA 20-30V progr. Like SCM90, adjustable bandwidth SCM 90I V/mA 20-30V progr. Constant current bridge supply Dimensions: SCM 90IS V/mA 20-30V progr. Like SCM90I, adjustable bandwidth 55x60x23mm Modules for Type Output Supply Range Special Features printed circuits SIGS 15 V/mA 20-30V progr. Constant voltage bridge supply SIGS 15S V/mA 20-30V progr. Like SCM90, adjustable bandwidth SIGS 15I V/mA 20-30V progr. Constant current bridge supply Dimensions 55x32x15mm SIGS 15IS V/mA 20-30V progr. Like SCM90I, adjustable bandwidth SOCLAIR ELECTRONIC page 1 www.soclair.ch Copyright © 1996-2002 by Soclair Electronic. All rights reserved. 27.12.2002 Technical Data Specifications for accuracy classes A and C (Max. values at 23°C, unless otherwise stated) General A C Unit 1 Linearity error, 50 mV range 0.01 0.02 % 1 Calibration error, SCM 15/90 (0-64 mV = 0-10 V) 0.05 0.1 % 2 3 3 dB-Bandwidth, SCM 15/90, typ. 4-15 4-15 Hz 4 3 dB-Bandwidth SCM 15/90S, adjustable 3-15k 3-15k Hz Power supply influence (24 VDC), typ. 0.005 0.005 %/V Input: A C Unit Input current, typ. 1 1 nA Noise 0.1-10 Hz, pp RTI, typ. 0.5 1.0 µV 1 Error when switching range, SCM 15/90 0.2 0.3 % Common mode range -7 to 7 -7 to 7 V Stability of offset with: A C Unit 1 Temperature (RTI) 0.3 1 µV/K 1 Age, 1 year (RTI) 5 10 µV 1 Age, 10 year (RTI) 20 40 µV Stability of gain with: A C Unit 1 Temperature 25 70 ppm/K 1 Age, 1 year (RTI) 400 800 ppm 1 Age, 10 year (RTI) 1200 2500 ppm Voltage output (SIGS 10/15, SCM 70/90) A C Unit Output impedance, typ. 50 50 Ohm max. output current, typ. 5 5 mA max. output voltage, typ. 10.5 10.5 V min. output voltage, typ. -10.2 -10.2 V Current output A C Unit max. burden, typ. 390 390 Ohm max. current (24 V supply voltage) 20.5 20.5 mA Bridge supply, constant voltage (5V and 10V): A C Unit 1 Temperature drift 25 35 ppm/K Current, max. (24 V-Supply) 120 120 mA Deviation from nominal value (smaller errors on request) 0.5 1 % Bridge supply, constant current (0.1mA to 10mA, order specific): A C Unit 1 Temperature drift 25 35 ppm/K Current, max. (24 V-Supply) 5 10 mA Deviation from nominal value (smaller errors on request) 0.5 1 % 1 The typical error is two to four times smaller than the quoted maximum error. 2 Second order low-pass filter. Much higher frequencies can be delivered on request (up to approx. 10 kHz). 3 The response time (to 1% of the final value during a jump in the input signal) varies between approx. 50 ms (for 15 Hz cut-off frequency) and approx. 300ms (for 4 Hz cut-off frequency). 4 In modules with a programmable cut-off frequency (SIGS15S, SCM 90S), the response time (1%) varies between approx. 40us (15 kHz) and 2.1 ms (330 Hz) in the upper range and between 2.1 ms (330 Hz) and approx. 300 ms (3.3 Hz) in the lower range). Temperature range °C: recommended: 0/60, functional: -20/90 SOCLAIR ELECTRONIC page 2 www.soclair.ch Copyright © 1996-2002 by Soclair Electronic. All rights reserved. 27.12.2002 Input and Bridge Supply Options · DC-DC converter (integrated in the DIN-rail · High impedance, true differential amplifier input module) for galvanic isolation of the power supply, for all resistive measuring bridges with minimum 1 kV test voltage (3 kV available on request), max. 100 Ohm resistance. Standard input range is bridge supply current is 20 mA. ±127 mV. · Programmable limit switch (integrated in the DIN- · Constant voltage bridge supply is standard, 5 V or rail module), 2.8mm flat connectors on the side 10 V (selection via DIL-switch), max. 120 mA. (for built in relay) for monitoring and control. Different voltages on request. · Fault detection: Line break or short circuit monitoring (also for the bridge supply), output in · Option: Constant current bridge supply. Please positive saturation when fault detected. specify current when ordering. Max. Current is 10 mA, min. Current is 0.1 mA. Load (burden) is · Constant current bridge supply, please specify the current (min. 0.1 mA, max. 10 mA) standard 4 V, on request up to 9 V available. · Frequencies output (max. 20 kHz), galvanically isolated, see "Module with Frequency Output" for more information. Output · Other designs (ranges, inputs, outputs, time · Voltage output is between -10 V and +10 V. The behaviour/filters, noise) and special versions. technical data (specs) are valid for the current output; the voltage output is usually more accurate and stable. Short circuit proof. When ordering, please specify: · Current output: standard 0-20 mA or 4-20 secure · Module type against short circuits · Accuracy class (A, C) · Option: frequency output, max. 20 kHz, isolated. · Input range (in mV) and output range (in V or mA, For more information see “modules with frequency in Hz for frequency output) if a adjustment prior to output delivery is required · Power supply (24 V standard, 15 V or ±15 V on request) Power Supply · Current source instead of voltage source for · All modules are suited for unregulated, noisy bridge supply, specify current (min. 0.1 mA, max. industrial power supplies; nominal value is 24 10 mA) VDC (min. 19 V, max. 30 V). Other supply · Other designs (ranges, inputs, outputs, time voltages on request (e.g. 15V). Current behaviour/filters, noise) and special versions. consumption without load is approx. 28 mA. Measurement Ranges · The measurement range is selected via SMD switches (in steps of 1 mV, measurement range max. ±127 mV, zero point max. ±15 mV), intermediate values adjustable via potentiometer. Switchable bridge supply (5 V or 10 V). Output switchable (voltage/current), current output switchable between 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA. In the SIGS15S and SCM 90S modules, a potentiometer is used to adjust the cut-off frequency between 3 Hz and approx. 15 kHz. SOCLAIR ELECTRONIC page 3 www.soclair.ch Copyright © 1996-2002 by Soclair Electronic. All rights reserved. 27.12.2002 Connecting a Measurement Bridge to a DIN-Rail Module Terminal 8: Input plus Terminal 7: Input minus Terminal 6: Voltage supply minus Terminal 5: voltage supply plus The figure shows how to connect a resistive measurement bridge to a DIN-rail module. Note that the impedance of the bridge power supply cables should be as low as possible. The voltage drops could cause a slight reduction in the bridge supply voltage, especially for larger bridge currents. If this can’t be tolerated, a constant current supply should be considered. Connecting a Measurement Bridge to a Printed Circuit Board Module Terminal 8: Input plus Terminal 9: Input minus Terminal 5: Voltage supply minus Terminal 10: voltage supply plus The above comments are also generally applicable to the printed circuit board modules. Standard values for potentiometers: 1 kOhm each Connection of Power Supply and Output (DIN-Rail Modules) Terminal 1: Pos. power supply, nominal 24 VDC, min. 19 V Terminal 2: Ground power supply Terminal 3: Signal ground Terminal 4: Signal Output (V or mA) Connection of Power Supply and Output (Printed Circuit Modules) Terminal 1: Ground power supply Terminal 2: Pos. power supply, nominal 24 VDC, min. 16 V Terminal 3: Signal ground Terminal 4: Signal Output (V or mA) If HF-noise can’t be excluded, we recommend adding filters (e.g. 51 Ohm/100nF). SOCLAIR ELECTRONIC page 4 www.soclair.ch Copyright © 1996-2002 by Soclair Electronic. All rights reserved. 27.12.2002 Testing a bridge amplifier module with fault detection A voltage calibrator can only be connected to the modules when a DC voltage (common-mode voltage) is used to raise the signal voltage to the correct level (50% of bridge supply). This can be achieved, e.g., by connecting a second voltage source between connectors 6 (GND) and 7 (In-). Another possibility is illustrated in the neighbouring diagram. The 10 kOhm resistors reduce the bridge voltage to 5 V, which can then be used as the common-mode voltage. A similar procedure can be carried out for a printed circuit board module. Note: The signal inputs 7 and 8 must always have a DC path to ground (true differential amplifier). This is automatically the case when a measurement bridge (with bridge supply 5,6) is connected. Using a voltage calibrator, the DC-path can be realized by a short circuit between terminal 7 (In-) and terminal 6 (ground). If sensor fault monitoring is installed (available as an option), then a voltage equivalent to half the bridge supply voltage must be applied to connector 7 (±20%). For a test, this can, for example, be accomplished as shown in the above diagram. Adjustment of Measurement Range and Zero Point (Offset) Adjustment is performed using a calibrator or a calibrated sensing device. The zero point (offset) is adjusted via the "Offs" potentiometer and the full-scale value is adjusted via the "gain" potentiometer. The zero point is adjusted first and then the full scale. Where large adjustments are necessary, the procedure should be carried out several times. For additional reliability, the output value should be measured at half the measurement range (linearity test). The output of modules with a unipolar supply voltage can’t reach exactly 0. In such cases, zero point adjustment must be performed with an input value, which produces a non-zero output value. SOCLAIR ELECTRONIC page 5 www.soclair.ch Copyright © 1996-2002 by Soclair Electronic. All rights reserved. 27.12.2002 Programming the SIGS 15 and SCM 90 Modules The programmable switches 1a to 8a and 1b to 8b are located inside the module on the back of the printed circuit board. Carefully remove the plexiglas cover. The printed circuit board can now be removed by pulling gently on the screw terminals. Bridge Supply Switch 1a Output (conn. 4) Switch 2a Switch 3a 10 V/120 mA max. on 0 – 10 V on off 5 V/100 mA max. off 0 - 20 mA off off 4 - 20 mA off on Range of cut-off Switch 4a frequency Switch 4a is only active in the versions with a selectable 3 Hz to 340 Hz on cut-off frequency (SIGS 15S and SCM 90S). 330 Hz to 15 kHz off Zero point correction Switch The start of the measurement range (zero point) is set -15 mV 5a on using switches 5a - 8a, 1b. Switch 5a shifts the +8 mV 6a on measurement range by -15 mV and switches 6a, 7a, 8a, +4 mV 7a on 1b by +8 mV, +4 mV, +2 mV, +1 mV respectively (all +2 mV 8a on values are relative to the input signal). Example: for a shift +1 mV 1b on of the starting point of 10 mV, switches 6a and 8a must be on, for a measurement range starting at -2 mV, switches 5a, 6a, 7a, 1b must be on (-15 +8 +4 +1 = -2 mV). The switches can also be used for a correction of an input offset error. Please note that in order to compensate for a positive offset at the input one must subtract the corresponding negative offset (e.g. 8a on for –2mV offset). Measurement range Switch 64 mV 2b on 32 mV 3b on The measurement range is set using switches 2b - 8b. A 16 mV 4b on simple binary code is used (see table). Example: for a 8 mV 5b on measurement range of 10 mV, switches 5b and 7b (8 + 2 4 mV 6b on = 10 mV) must be on. 2 mV 7b on 1 mV 8b on Setting the cut-off frequency of the SIGS 15S and SCM 90S modules The cut-off frequency is set using a small SMD potentiometer located next to switch b. There are two test holes directly underneath the switch, between which the resistance of the potentiometer can be measured using an ohmmeter. This simplifies the setting of the cut-off frequency. The table below shows the relationship between the cut- off frequency and the potentiometer resistance for the upper range (15 kHz - 330 Hz, switch 4a "off") and for the lower range (340 Hz - 3 Hz, switch 4a auf "on"). The response time (to 1% of the final value by a jump in the input signal) varies in the upper range between approx. 40 us (15 kHz) and 2.1 ms (330 Hz) and in the lower range between 2.1 ms (340 Hz) and approx. 300 ms (3.3 Hz). kOhm 0 5 20 50 100 Frequency in kHz 15 4.7 1.6 0.66 0.33 Ohm 0 5 20 50 100 Frequency in Hz 340 70 22 7 3.3 SOCLAIR ELECTRONIC page 6 www.soclair.ch Copyright © 1996-2002 by Soclair Electronic. All rights reserved. 27.12.2002 Distortions in the output signal at high frequencies (SCM90S, SIGS15S) a) Voltage output A sine curve will be amplified without distortion over the entire range (-10 V to +10 V) up to around 2 kHz. Above this frequency, distortions occur around the zero point and at approx. ±0.8 V (with respect to the output voltage). At larger output amplitudes (> 1 V) the sine shape can also be distorted. A load resistor of between 1k and 10k can practically eliminate the distortions when the output amplitude is not too large. Note, however, the output impedance of approx. 50-70 Ohm. b) Current output There is no distortion up to 20 kHz for output current > 2mA (range 0-20 mA) or > 6 mA (range 4-20 mA). At around 2 or 6 mA, respectively, the distortion is limited to a few percent. Dimensions and Connectors Location of range switches DIN-Rail-Module Printed Circuit Module DIN-Rail-Module Printed Circuit Module Important note: Soclair Electronics is continually working to improve the quality and reliability of its products. MTBF (using MIL217) is well above 10 years (in most cases even more than 100 years). Nevertheless, electronic devices in general can malfunction or fail due to their inherent physical and chemical properties. It is the responsibility of the buyer, when utilizing Soclair Electronic products, to observe standards of safety and to avoid a situation in which a malfunction or failure of a Soclair Electronic device could cause loss of human life, injuries or damage to properties. Soclair Electronic products are not authorized for use in life support systems. SOCLAIR ELECTRONIC page 7 www.soclair.ch Copyright © 1996-2002 by Soclair Electronic. All rights reserved. 27.12.2002