Alarms, Amplifiers, and Transmitters for Strain Gauge, Bridge, Pressure Transducer or Sensor, Load Cell Applications

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• Push to Test Output
• Full I/O/Power Isolation

Amplifiers for

• Load Cells and Stain Gauges
• Weighing Systems
• Pressure Transducers and Sensors
• Wheatstone Bridges
• Force Transducers and Sensors

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Troubleshooting strain gauge sensors
LoopTracker and Output Test
Sink vs source
Application Notes
6-Wire strain gauges
Pressure sensor vs. pressure transmitter
Pressure transducer calibration
Weighing shipping containers
Pressure system calibration
Pressure transducer calibration
Plastic extruder pressure
Extrudung guitar strings
Custom product for high speed pill presses

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Alarm Trip for 1 to 4 Sensors:

• Load Cell
• Pressure Transducer or Sensor
• Strain Gauge
• Bridge
• Force Transducer or Sensor

Factory Configured

APD 1500  from $379
APD 1520  from $399

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Specify
Strain gauge mV/V rating, mV range,
Excitation voltage
Factory configured
100 Ω to 10000 Ω strain gauge
5 mV to 2000 mV
1-10 VDC excitation
Accepts one sensor for input
APD 1500 Single Alarm Trip
Dual SPDT contact sets
Standard: HI alarm, non-latching, normal acting
See data sheet for alarm options
APD 1520 Dual Alarm Trip
2 independent SPDT contact sets
Standard: HI/LO alarms,
non-latching, normal acting
See data sheet for alarm options

• User adjustable setpoint(s)
• User adjustable deadband(s)
• 8 Amp SPDT contacts
• Input LoopTracker LED
• Alarm status LEDs
• Alarm options: LO, HI/HI, LO/LO, band alarm
• Optional reverse acting
• Optional latching alarms
• Push to test/reset
• Remote push to test/reset
• Full I/O/power isolation
• Removable plugs
• DIN rail mount without tools
• Universal power 85-265 VAC, 60-300 VDC
• D option for 9-30 VDC, 10-32 VAC power