National Instruments SC-2043-SG user manual

SC-2043-SG

User Manual

Eight-Channel Strain Gauge Signal Conditioning Accessory

August 1996 Edition

Part Number 320995B-01

Contents

Main Page Limited Warranty Copyright Trademarks Page Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Chapter 3 Signal Connections Page Figures Tables About This Manual Organization of This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual National Instruments Documentation Related Documentation Customer Communication Chapter 1 Introduction About the SC-2043-SG What You Need to Get Started Software Programming Choices LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI Application Software NI-DAQ Driver Software Register-Level Programming Optional Equipment Unpacking Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Installation Board Configuration Installation and Configuration Chapter 2 SC-2043-SG User Manual 2-2 National Instruments Corporation Figure 2-1. SC-2043-SG Parts Locator Diagram Power Supply Selection Onboard/External Excitation Selection Local Excitation Sense Selection Page Bridge Completion Selection Page Chapter 3 Signal Connections I/O Connector Pin Description Table 3-1. Pin Assignments for the MIO I/O Connectors Table 3-1. Pin Assignments for the MIO I/O Connectors (Continued) Table 3-2. Pin Assignments for the Lab/1200 I/O Connector Table 3-2. Pin Assignments for the Lab/1200 I/O Connector (Continued) Table 3-3. MIO (J10) I/O Connectors Signal Summary Screw Terminal Description Analog Input Connections Page Offset Nulling Offset Nulling Adjustment Nulling Range Adjustment Other Connection Considerations Chapter 4 Theory of Operation Functional Overview Theory of Operation Chapter 4 SC-2043-SG User Manual 4-2 National Instruments Corporation The block diagram in Figure 4-1 illustrates the key functional components of the SC-2043-SG. 50-Pin I/O Connector for MIO or MIO E Series Board Figure 4-1. SC-2043-SG Block Diagram 50-Pin I/O Connector for Lab/1200 Series Board Bridge Completion Network Amplification Offset Nulling Filtering I/O Connectors and Breakout Screw Terminals Excitation Voltage Source Power Supply Chapter 5 Calibration Procedures Excitation Adjustment Onboard Excitation Source External Excitation Source Appendix A Specifications Analog Input Input Characteristics Transfer Characteristics Amplifier Characteristics Power Requirement (from DAQ Board) Physical Environment Appendix B Customer Communication Technical Support Form SC-2043-SG Hardware and Software Configuration Form National Instruments Products Other Products Documentation Comment Form Glossary ___________________________________________________ Page Index Numbers/Symbols A B C D E F H I S T U