LDU 69.

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High Precision Load Cell Amplifier

High Precision Load Cell Amplifier

Model LDU 69.1
- Approved to OIML R76 10,000d, 0.1uV = 1d
- Linearity better than 0.002 %, signal resolution ~ 20 nV
- Extremely low temperature drift typically 1ppm/°C
- Designed to drive four 1KOhm Load Cells ±2.2mV/V max
- Bipolar input range for weight, force or torque applications
- Up to 172 readings per second transmitted
- Supply voltage 12-24 VDC +10/-15 %
- RS-422 / RS-485 2 or 4 wire Computer Interface
- Baudrates selectable from 9600 Baud to 115K2 Baud
- Full computer control and set-up via the computer interface
- Full wrap around steel case for better EMC performance
- Simple pin connections or Optional Din Rail Adaptors
Technical Data Model LDU 69.1

Load cell PLC

connection
with 6-wire
Controller
P1 R1 R3 ON

Technique Zero Adj. R4 12

0 Gnd Load Cell Digitizing Unit +Rx 10

1 + Exc - Rx 11 RS422/485 interface
2 + Sen LDU69.1 - Tx 12
3 + Sig +Tx 13 for connection to
4 - Sig
III -15°C/+50°C NC 14 PLC or PC
5 - Sen Umin=0.1uV/VSI nmax = 10000 NC 15
6 - Exc Certificate no. DK0199 - R76 - 03.01 NC 16
7 Gnd NC 17
8 NC +Pwr 18
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P2 Span Adj. Made in EU F1

Buss
R2 400mA

The LDU can be supplied with either the UA73.2

a simple Unit Adapter or the UA77.1 which has a
built-in RS422/RS232 converter allowing direct Supply Voltage
connection to a PC or PLC with an RS232 port.
Both units have screw terminal connections and -----------------------
2 clips to mount directly to TS35 profile Din Rail 12 - 24 VDC
(standard Top Hat).Dimensions of LDU mounted max. 60mA
on the UA73.2/UA77.1Din Rail Adaptor
99 x 41 x 21mm Weight ~50g
82
3.8 2 through holes
d = 3.3mm
0 Gnd Load Cell Digitizing Unit +Rx 10
1 + Exc - Rx 11 for mounting
2 + Sen LDU69.1 - Tx 12
3 + Sig III +Tx 13
4 - Sig -15°C/+50°C
31 nmax = 10000
NC 14
21.5
5 - Sen Umin=0.1uV/VSI NC 15
6 - Exc Certificate no. DK0199 - R76 - 03.01 NC 16
7 Gnd NC 17
8 NC +Pwr 18
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6
10

2.5 6
All Dimensions in mm
Specifications Specifications are subject to change without prior notice

Linearity : < 0.002 % of full scale

Load cell supply voltage : 5 V AC, designed to drive four 1KOhm load cells (250 - 2000 Ohm)
Input signal range : +/-2,2 mV/V or +/- 11mVdc, with 6-wire technique
Input polarity : Bipolar, for weighing, force and torque measurement applications

ADC resolution
ADC conversion speed : 20-Bit ADC ±520,000 divisions, Maximum output reading +/- 99.999 D
Digital filter : Maximum 172 measurements/sec transmitted.
Calibration : From 0.2Hz to 3Hz in 6 steps (0.2, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3 Hz)
Communication interface : Via ASCII protocol software commands
: RS-485 or RS-422, full duplex, 9600....115200 Baud, up to 32 devices on one bus.
Temperature effect
Temperature range : <2ppm/°C on Zero and <2ppm/°C on Span
: -10°C to +40°C (compensated); -20°C to +60°C (storage)
Construction
: PCB with wrap around steel shield case sealed to IP40. Connector pins supplied but
not fitted. Optional simple Din Rail Adaptor (UA73.2) or with built-in RS422/RS232
Dimensions converter (UA77.1) available at extra cost.
Power Supply : 82 x 31 x 6 mm, Weight ~ 30 g; with Adaptor 99 x 41 x 12 mm, ~50g
Approval : 12...24 VDC +/-10 %, < 60mA, not galvanically isolated
D-LDU-69.1-2, 11/08

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