PREQUESITES OF SIS

Differential Amplifier

k1 Range: × 1; ×10; ×100

k2 Gain: 0.1 to 100

Linear Assembly

Linear movement range: 9 mm

Rotary to linear ratio: 360° to 1 mm

Power Supply
Ref1: 0 to 5 V variable

Ref2: ±5 V variable

D.C. supplies: +5 V; 0 V; -5 V

NOTE: The rotary scale of the Linear Assembly, located on the right-hand side of the
SIS, is scaled 0 to 0.9 with sub divisions. One complete revolution of the scale moves
the Linear Assembly ±1 mm

Linear motion into rotary motion is done by the use of a worm and wheel arrangement

The ‘Set Zero’ control in differential Amplifier is used to offset the output signal in the
range of ±5 V. If there is an offset, adjust the ‘set zero’ until it is removed

There is a panel meter to display voltage 0 to ±10 V in 0.1 V steps

STRAIN GAUGES

In this section Illustrate the use and performance of a variety of sensors in common use
for the measurement of linear motion - namely position, displacement and proximity.

Strain gauges are devices designed and constructed so that their resistance changes
when they are strained: that is their physical dimensions increase or decrease.
In the SIS Hardware Module the four strain gauges (Wire type) with a gauge factor
2.12, nominal resistance of 120 Ω, mount on a flexible beam

The strain gauges are coated with a transparent rubberized sealant for protection.

Two strain gauges mount on each side of the beam, such that when the beam deflects
to the left, two of the gauges are in tension (increase in their resistance) and the other
two in compression (decrease in their resistance). Deflecting the beam to the right
reverses this effect.

EXPERIMENT 1: STRAIN GAUGE POTENTIAL DIVIDER

This circuit is a simple potential divider with a strain gauge (tension), Rsg, connected in
series with a fixed matching resistor, R, and a power supply connected across both, Vin.
This is shown schematically in Figure 24.

The equation below predicts that a change in the resistance of the strain gauge Rsg
should produce a change in the output voltage Vo

Meter reading = _____________V

The meter reading obtained should be very close to that obtained using above given
formulae