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WDS-500BE SENSOR CHECKER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing KYOWA’s product. Read this
Instruction Manual before using the WDS-500BE Sensor
Checker (hereinafter referred to as the WDS-500BE).
In addition, be sure that the Instruction Manual is ready for
use at any time.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This Instruction Manual describes detailed instructions for
operating the WDS-500BE.
For safe use of the WDS-500BE, do not forget to read the
“Safety Precautions” prior to use.
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co., Ltd. assumes no liability
for any damages resulting from user’s failure to comply with
the safety precautions.
For safety operation of the WDS-500BE, the following
“WARNING” and “CAUTION” symbols are used in
“Safety Precautions” of this Instruction Manual.
Improper operation of the system may result in
death or severe injury of the operator.
WARNING
Improper operation of the system may result in
injury of the operator and physical damage of the
CAUTION system.
In addition, items in CAUTION may lead to serious
consequences. Take special attention to the Safety Symbols.
The following symbol is used in the WDS-500BE to call
operator’s attention when operating the product.
Safety Symbols used in the WDS-500BE
Indicates “Handling Precautions.” This symbol is
attached to the WDS-500BE when it requires to refer to
the Instruction Manual for securing safety of the operator
and the product.
WARNING
1) Installation and wiring work should be conducted more than
3 seconds after the power is cutoff. Or, electric shock
hazard or damage of the product may result.
2) Special care should be taken not to use the WDS-500BE in
environment with inflammable gas or vapor. Or, fire hazard
may result.
3) If the WDS-500BE is fault, emitting smoke or offensive
odor, or producing abnormal sound, immediately turn OFF
the power. Or, electric shock or fire hazard may result.
Contact KYOWA or our representative for repair.
4) Do not put water or foreign matters into the WDS-500BE.
In case if any foreign matters are entered, immediately turn
OFF the power. Or, electric shock or fire hazard may result.
Contact KYOWA or our representative for repair.
5) Always operate the WDS-500BE with the specified
batteries. Or, electric shock or fire hazard may result.
6) Do not short-circuit positive (+) and negative (-) terminals
of the batteries. Or, it may produce fever or ignite due to a
rush current.
7) Do not heat the batteries or throw the batteries into fire.
8) Correctly insert batteries.
9) If liquid leaking from the batteries gets into your eyes, do
not rub your eyes. Wash them well with clean water and
consult with a doctor.
10) If any liquid from the batteries comes in contact with your
skin, wash quickly with water.
11) The AA size alkaline batteries are primary batteries. Do not
recharge the alkaline batteries.
12) Do not operate the WDS-500BE in environment with
excessive moisture, dust or oil dust. Or, electric shock or
fire hazard may result.
13) Do not disassemble the WDS-500BE. Or, deterioration or
malfunction of the instrument may result.
CAUTION
1) Before wiring, always confirm the rated power voltage of the
WDS-500BE and terminal arrangement. Then, conduct
wiring in the correct manner.
2) Special care should be taken when using the WDS-500BE in
environment with excessive vibration. If the WDS-500BE is
operated at a location with excessive vibration or with
continuous vibration, it may cause measurement error and/or
failure of the instrument. Take care not to drop it during
transportation and avoid applying strong impact.
3) Basically, the WDS-500BE is designed to be used by
connecting a strain gage transducer to the input terminal. Do
not use transducers other than the above. Or, deterioration of
the instrument may result.
4) Operate the WDS-500BE by conforming to operating
environment specified in this Instruction Manual. Or,
malfunction and/or failure of the instrument may result.
5) Operate the WDS-500BE by conforming to operating
environment free from electrical stress such as overvoltage or
electrostatic. Malfunction of the instrument may result.
OUTLINE AND FEATURES
• The WDS-500BE is designed to check a strain gage
transducer (hereinafter referred to as the transducer). The
WDS-500BE is not measuring instrument.
• Capable of measuring strain of the transducer by one-touch
key operation.
• Capable of outputting the equivalent signal to the transducer.
• Capable of measuring strain, input/output resistance, and
insulation resistance automatically in automatic measuring
mode.
• When connecting the WDS-500BE with the
TEDS-compatible transducer, TEDS data is displayed.

1. INSTALLING AND REMOVING BATTERIES
With the power turned OFF, push down and open the battery
case cap on the WDS-500BE rear.
Locate and correctly insert the size AA batteries in the
battery case.
When the “BAT” mark appears on the upper right of the
window, since it is time to replace the batteries, replace the
batteries.
Note) Customers are required to remove used batteries or
batteries when not using the WDS-500BE for a long period
of time. Or, batteries may leak and connection terminal may
corrode.
2. CONNECTING TRANSDUCER
a) Connect the transducer to the “TO SENSOR” connector.
b) Pin Nos. of the connector is as follows.
(Cables are separately colored based on typical KYOWA
transducer cable.)
・WDS-500BE-0 (Applicable connector: PRC03-12A10-7M10.5)
A: + side of the bridge excitation (Red)
B: - side of the bridge output (White)
C: - side of the bridge excitation (Black)
D: + side of the bridge output (Green)
E: Shield wire
F: TEDS + side (Yellow)
G: TEDS – side (Blue)
・WDS-500BE-1 (Applicable connector: 3RT01-PE7M)
1: + side of the bridge excitation (Red)
2: Shield wire
3: + side of the bridge output (Green)
4: TEDS – side (Blue)
5: - side of the bridge excitation (Black)
6: TEDS + side (Yellow)
7: - side of the bridge output (White)
c) The bridge excitation voltage of the WDS-500BE is
approximately 2 V. Check the recommended applied
voltage of the transducer is 2 V or more.
Note) Do not connect signals other than TEDS to the TEDS
terminal. Do not connect the transducer capable of
remote sensing.
3. CONNECTING AMPLIFIER
a) Connect a “TO AMP” connector and input of the amplifier.
b) Pin Nos. of the connector is as follows.
(Cables are separately colored based on typical KYOWA
transducer cable.)
・WDS-500BE-0 (Applicable connector: PRC03-12A10-7M10.5)
A: + side of the bridge excitation (Red)
B: - side of the bridge output (White)
C: - side of the bridge excitation (Black)
D: + side of the bridge output (Green)
E: Shield wire
・WDS-500BE-1 (Applicable connector: 3RT01-PE7M)
1: + side of the bridge excitation (Red)
2: Shield wire
3: + side of the bridge output (Green)
4: No connection
5: - side of the bridge excitation (Black)
6: No connection
7: - side of the bridge output (White)
Do not connect the WDS-500BE to the amplifier having
bridge excitation voltage 12 V or more.
4. SETTING OPERATION ANF FUNCTION
a) Switching strain unit (F-1)
Displays the output of the transducer in [με] or [mV/V].
The unit is also used in the automatic measuring, strain
measuring and strain output.
Note) Prior to use, set the unit either [με] or [mV/V].
For changing the setting, see [F-1] mode in “6. FUNCTION
SELECTING MODE SETTING LIST.”
For switching method, see “6. FUNCTION SELECTING
MODE SETTING LIST.”
b) Automatic measuring mode
Automatically measures raw output, input/output resistance,
and insulation resistance of the transducer.
Press the AUTO MEAS key.
• ORIG: Displays the raw output of the transducer.
• I/O R IN: Displays the input resistance.
• I/O R OUT: Displays the output resistance.
• INSU R: Displays the insulation resistance.
c) Strain measuring mode
Measures raw output of the transducer.
• With the power turned ON, press the STRAIN MEAS
key.
• Press the ZERO key to conduct the ZERO.
ZERO appears on the bottom of the window and 0
appears.
To cancel, press the ZERO key once again to clear the
ZERO display.
d) Input/output resistance mode
Measures input/output resistance of the transducer.
The resistance values are displayed in Ω.
Press the I/O R key.
• IN: Input resistance
• OUT: Output resistance
If the input/output resistance is 10 Ω or less, buzzer
sounds.
(When the buzzer is set to OFF, it does not sound.)
e) Insulation resistance mode
Measures insulation resistance of the transducer.
Press the INSU R key.
If the insulation resistance is less than 100 MΩ, buzzer
sounds.
(When the buzzer is set to OFF, it does not sound.)
“>330 MΩ” indicates the insulation resistance 330 MΩ or
more.
 Auto Power the auto power OFF time changes. OFF time.
f) Strain output mode OFF Set from [00] to [99].
Outputs the equivalent signal to the transducer. After determine the auto power
Note) Use the strain output mode as a check function of the (Initial off time, press the SET key.
amplifier. Value: 00) * [00] does not activate.
• Press the STRAIN OUT key. F6 Every time the → key is pressed, Set a mode.
• For setting, press the → key and ↑ key. BV the mode changes.
(Initial Set either [CONT] or [INTER].
5. TEDS DATA DISPLAY MODE Value: After determine the mode, press
INTER the SET key.
Displays the TEDS data by connecting the
TEDS-compatible transducer. 7. SPECIFICATIONS
a) Press the TEDS key.
• TYPE: Transducer type 7.1 GENERAL
• KS/N: KYOWA original serial number
• R/C: Rated capacity a) The number of measuring CHs 1
• UNIT: Unit of rated capacity b) Measuring target
• R/O: Rated output Strain gage transducer and strain gage measuring
• IMP: Input resistance instrument
• TS/N: TEDS serial number c) Sampling Approx. 2 times/sec
Note) When in automatic measuring mode or strain output d) Auto power off
mode, the TEDS data cannot be read. Can be set in a range of “1 to 99 min.” or “OFF = 0.”
b) To scroll pages, press the ↑ key. e) Low battery indication BAT appears.
c) For finishing, press the any of the measuring mode key. f) Operating temperature/humidity range
0 to 40°C, 20 to 85% (noncondensing)
6. FUNCTION SELECTING MODE SETTING LIST g) Power supply AA size batteries × 2
h) Continuous operation
a) Press the SET key more than 3 seconds on the opening Possible for approx. for 8 hours (on manganese
window after the power is turned ON. batteries connected with 350 Ω transducer, when
F-1 is displayed to activate the function selecting mode. measuring strain)
b) For changing the function, press the → key to display the Note that the life of accessory batteries might be
target mode. short since they are included for function checking
c) Press the SET key to enter each mode. only.
d) After the setting, press the ↑ key to return to the opening i) Weight Approx. 200 g
window. (with manganese batteries built in)
j) Dimensions 69 (W) × 115 (H) × 28 (D) mm
Mode Key Operation and Movement Description (excluding protrusion)
F-1 Every time the → key is pressed, Set an output unit
Unit the unit changes. of the transducer. 7-2 AUTOMATIC MEASURING MODE
Set either [µε] or [mV/V].
(Initial After determine the unit, press the a) Check contents
Value: SET key. Capable of measuring strain measuring mode,
μm/m) input/output resistance mode, and insulation
resistance mode at the same time.
F-2 Every time the → key is pressed, Set ON or OFF of
Buzzer the ON/OFF changes. the buzzer.
7-3 STRAIN MEASURING MODE
(Initial Set either [ON] or [OFF].
Value: ON) After determine the ON or OFF,
a) Applicable transducer
press the SET key.
Strain gage type transducer
F-3 Every time the → key is pressed, Set a display
b) Applicable bridge resistance 60 Ω to 1000 Ω
Character the character changes. language to
c) Measuring range ±5 mV/V (±10000 µm/m)
Set [ENG]. English.
d) Bridge excitation Approx. 2 VDC
(Initial After determine the character,
e) Display accuracy Within ±(0.2% of reading
Value: press the SET key.
+ 0.003)
KANA)
Within ±(0.2% of reading + 5)
F-4 Every time the → key is pressed, Set display
f) Display switching function mV/V or µm/m
Contrast the contrast changes. contrast.
Set from [0] to [15].
(Initial After determine the contrast, press
Value: 6) the SET key.
F-5 Every time the → key is pressed, Set auto power
7-4 INPUT/OUTPUT RESISTANCE MODE 7-6 STRAIN OUTPUT MODE

a) Measuring range 0 to 2000 Ω a) Strain output value 0.000 to ±5.000 mV/V

b) Display accuracy ±(0.2% of reading + 5 Ω) (Step: 0.005 mV/V)
c) Display When less than 400 Ω: Displays 1 0 to ±10000 µm/m
decimal place. (Step: 10 µm/m)
When 4000 Ω or larger: No decimal b) Input bridge excitation 12 VDC or less
place. c) Carrier frequency range 1k Hz to 28k Hz
d) Connection check function d) Output accuracy
When the input/output resistance is 10 Ω or less, For DC amplifier
buzzer sounds. Within ±(0.5% of the set value + 0.020) mV/V
(When the buzzer is set to ON.) Within ±(0.5% of the set value + 40) µm/m
For carrier type amplifier
7-5 INSULATION RESISTANCE MODE Within ±(5% of the set value + 0.020) mV/V
Within ±(5% of the set value + 40) µm/m
a) Measuring range 0 to 300 MΩ e) Input/output resistance Approx. 350 Ω
b) Applied voltage Approx. 20 VDC
c) Display accuracy Within ±(15% of reading + 10 Ω) 7-7 TEDS DATA DISPLAY MODE
d) Insulation check function
When the insulation resistance is less than 100 MΩ, a) Display contents
buzzer sounds. Type, KYOWA original serial No., rated capacity,
(When the buzzer is set to ON.) unit, rated output, input resistance, serial No. of the
TEDS format

8. DIMENSIONS

TO TO TO TO
SENSOR AMP SENSOR AMP
ON

ON
OFF

OFF

SET SET

AUTO AUTO
TEDS ZERO FUNC TEDS ZERO FUNC
MEAS MEAS

STRAIN I/O INSU STRAIN STRAIN I/O INSU STRAIN

MEAS R R OUT MEAS R R OUT

SENSOR CHECKER SENSOR CHECKER

WDS-500BE-0 WDS-500BE-1