Mantracourt Electronics Limited SGA/A & SGA/D User Manual
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SGA/A & SGA/D Manual
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to SGA/A & SGA/D ......................................................................................... 2
The Strain Gauge Amplifier SGA ....................................................................................................... 2
Figure 1.1 SGA Signal Conditioner ..................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 Installing the SGA/A & SGA/D ............................................................................................ 3
Pre Installation............................................................................................................................ 3
Figure 2.1 Dimensions ................................................................................................................... 3
Cabling...................................................................................................................................... 4
Power Connection ........................................................................................................................ 4
Figure 2.2 Power Connection ........................................................................................................... 4
Figure 2.3 Input (Sensor) Connections ................................................................................................ 5
Table 2.1 ................................................................................................................................... 5
Output Connections ...................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 2.4 Output Connections ......................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 3 Switch Settings ............................................................................................................. 7
Figure 3.1 Output Settings–Switch 4................................................................................................... 7
Table 3.1 Output Option ................................................................................................................ 7
Table 3.2 Switch 4........................................................................................................................ 7
Table 3.3 ................................................................................................................................... 8
Output Filter Settings –Switch 3........................................................................................................ 8
Table 3.4 Switch 3........................................................................................................................ 8
Table 3.5 ................................................................................................................................... 9
Output Current Mode and Input Filter Settings – Jumpers JP1, JP2 & JP3 ..................................................... 9
Figure 3.2 .................................................................................................................................. 9
Span (Gain) Setting Switch SW1 ....................................................................................................... 10
Table 3.6 – SW1 .......................................................................................................................... 10
Table 3.7 .................................................................................................................................. 11
Shunt Calibration Switch SW1/8 ...................................................................................................... 11
Table 3.8 .................................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 3.3 ................................................................................................................................. 11
Zero (Offset) Setting Switch SW2 ..................................................................................................... 11
Table 3.9 .................................................................................................................................. 12
Table 3.10................................................................................................................................. 12
Chapter Calibration ..................................................................................................................13
Output ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Zero Offset................................................................................................................................ 13
Sensitivity ................................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 4.1 Calibration Connections using Millivolt Source........................................................................ 15
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................16
Chapter 6 Product Care ...............................................................................................................18
Chapter 7 Glossary .....................................................................................................................19
Chapter 8 Specifications for SGA/A & SGA/D Load Cell Amplifiers...........................................................22
CE Approvals.............................................................................................................................. 23
Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 8.1 Connection Details ......................................................................................................... 24
Other Mantracourt Products..........................................................................................................25
