Description

The Model DMD-476 is a self contained, AC powered signal conditioner for bridge type instrumentation. It contains a precision instrumentation amplifier with isolated, filtered output and a highly regulated, low noise, adjustable output bridge excitation source. The unit is completely encapsulated for use in rugged environments.

Features

nComplete Strain Gage Bridge Signal Conditioner

nIsolated 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA Output

nOutput Capable of Driving 1000 ohm Loop

nBridge Balance with 80% Tare Offset Capability

nHigh Gain Amplifier; Can Accept Full Scale Live Load Signals as Low as 5 mV and Provide 16 mA Output Span

nExcitation Supply Capable of Driving Four Load Cells

nAC Powered

nRugged Epoxy Encapsulated Design

Applications

nWeighing with Load Cells

nProcess Control Add-on Loops

nCan Be Used With All Types of Low Output Sensors

Specifications

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, specifications apply after one hour warm up at 25°C ambient. Temperature coefficients apply between 0°C and 55°C ambient.

Isolation

Input to Output

700 VDC

60pF

 

Amplifier

 

Gain

 

Adjustment Range

5 mV to 50 mV

Input for 4 - 20 mA Output

 

Linearity

0.01% of Full Scale

Temperature Stability

50 PPM (0.005%/°C)

Input Noise

 

.1 Hz to 10 Hz

2 V P-P

Tare Adjustment Range

 

 

-3 mV to +25 mV

Bridge Offset

(Equals 80% F.S. of

 

3 mV/V cell)

Input Resistance

 

Differential and Common Mode

1000 megohm

Common Mode Rejection, DC

100 dB minimum

Common Mode Input

+ 5 Volts

Output

 

Zero Adjust

0 or 4 mA

Temperature Coefficient

1mA/ C

Current Output Span

4 to 20 mA or 0 to 20 mA

Compliance Voltage

-1 to +20 Volts

Current

-1 mA to +20 mA

Loop Resistance

0 to 1000 ohms

Frequency Response, -3dB

10 Hertz, 2 Pole Roll Off

Response Time

 

Rise Time 10% to 90%

35 ms

To 0.1% of Final Value

100 ms

Bridge Supply

 

Voltage Adjustment Range

5 to 10 Volts

Temperature Coefficient

100 PPM Typical

Fixed

10.2V 2.5%

Temperature Coefficient

60 PPM Typical

Load Current

0 to 120 mA

Regulation - Load and Line

0.02% maximum

Output Noise

 

120 Hz Bandwidth

1 mV RMS, maximum

Power Input

115 VAC, 10V 50/60 Hz

@ 7 VA

 

Optional

100, 220 or 230 VAC, –10%

Line Isolation

 

Capacitance

60 pF

Dielectric Withstand

1100 Volts RMS

Environment

 

Ambient Operating

-25°C to +55°C

Storage

-25°C to +85°C

Weight

18 oz. (510 grams)

Size

3.75" L x 2.0" W x 2.87" H

(9.53 cm x 5.1 cm x 7.62 cm)

 

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Omega DMD-476 manual Description, Features, Applications, Specifications