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Options—add to end of model number

DF

 

Special response time. Add DF to model number  

 

followed by value in milliseconds (10 to 5000)

Option—add to end of model number

U

 

Conformal coating for moisture resistance

Accessories—order as separately

SG-EQ4

 

Junction/sum board 

SG-EQ4-BOXPG7

  Junction/sum box 

Trim pots for up to 4 strain gauges.  

For 4-wire or 6-wire load cells.

API BP4

  Spare 4 terminal plug, black

Load Cell/Strain Gauge/Pressure Transducer Transmitters, Cal. Resistor, Field Rangeable  APD 4059 CR

Input: 

100 

 to 10,000 

 Bridges, 0.5 mV/V to 40 mV/V, 1-10 VDC Excitation

Output: 

0-1 V to ±10 V or 0-2 mA to 4-20 mA (Sink or Source)

 

O

Use Internal or External Calibration Resistor

 

O

Sense Lead Compensation

 

O

Easy to Cancel or Tare Out Deadweights

 

O

Drive up to Four 350 

 Bridges

 

O

Zero and Span Output Calibration Potentiometers

 

O

One Minute Setup for Hundreds of I/O Ranges

 

O

Removable Plugs for Faster Installation

 

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Full 3-Way Input/Output/Power Isolation

 

O

Input and Output LoopTracker

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 LEDs

 

O

Adjustable Excitation Power Supply

Applications

Model

Input

Output

Power

APD 4059 CR

Field configurable. Specify following if  

factory is to set switches 

Bridge mV/V or mV range 

Excitation voltage 

Calibration resistor value, if required

Field configurable. Specify follow-

ing if factory is to set switches 

Output range 

Output type (V or mA)

85-265 VAC or 60-300 VDC

APD 4059 CR D

9-30 VDC or 10-32 VAC

Description

The APD 4059 CR accepts an input from one to four strain 

gauges, bridge type sensors, load cells, or pressure transduc-

ers. It filters, amplifies, and converts the resulting millivolt 

signal into the selected DC voltage or current output that is 

linearly related to the input.
The full 3 way (input, output, power) isolation makes this mod-

ule useful for ground loop elimination, common mode signal 

rejection or noise pickup reduction.
The adjustable excitation power supply generates a stable 

source of voltage to drive from one to four 350 

 (or greater) 

devices. Sense lead circuitry is included to cancel the effects 

of leadwire resistance, if required.
Input, output, excitation and zero offset are field configurable, 

via external rotary and slide switches. Offsets up to ±100% 

of span can be used to cancel sensor offsets or non-zero 

deadweights (taring). Non-interactive zero and span simplifies 

calibration.
The APD 4059 CR can be specified with varying degrees of 

filtering to tailor the response time to the application. Consult 

factory for assistance.

Sink/Source Versatility

For maximum versatility the APD 4059 CR milliamp output can 

be selectively wired for sinking or sourcing. This allows con-

nection to any type of mA input receiving device.

LoopTracker

API exclusive features include two LoopTracker LEDs (green for 

input, red for output) that vary in intensity with changes in the 

process input and output signals. These provide a quick visual 

picture of your process loop at all times and can greatly aid in 

saving time during initial startup and/or troubleshooting. 

Calibration Resistor

The APD 4059 CR has provisions for an internal or external 

calibration resistor. The internal calibration resistor value can 

be specified at time of order, or the resistor can be customer 

installed or changed. 
For load cells with their own internal calibration resistor, ter-

minals are provided for wiring connections. The test switch is 

used to shunt the calibration resistor across one arm of bridge 

to simulate strain.

Removable Plugs

Strain Gauge Input Ranges

100 

Ω 

to 10,000 

Ω 

bridges at 10 VDC

Up to four 350 

 bridges at 10 VDC

Minimum: 

0 to 5 mV range 

0.5 mV/V sensitivity 

Maximum: 

0 to 400 mV range  40 mV/V sensitivity

Millivolt output range is determined by the sensor sensitivity 

(mV/V) and the excitation voltage  

mV/V sensitivity  X  excitation voltage  =  total mV range

Input Impedance

200 k

 typical

Common Mode Rejection

100 dB minimum

Excitation Voltage

Switch selectable:  0-10 VDC in 1 V increments 

Maximum output:  10 VDC maximum at 120 mA 

Drive capability: 

Up to four 350 

 bridges at 10 VDC 

Fine adjustment: 

±5% via multi-turn potentiometer 

Stability: 

±0.01% per °C

Calibration Resistor

Provisions for internal and external calibration resistor. 

Test switch shunts calibration resistor across one arm of 

bridge. Specify value of internal calibration resistor, if required.

Sense Lead Compensation

Better than ±0.01% per 1 

 change in leadwire resistance 

Maximum leadwire resistance: 10 

 with 350 

 at 10 VDC

LoopTracker

Variable brightness LEDs for input/output loop level and status

DC Output Ranges

Voltage (10 mA max.): 

0-1 VDC 

to  0-10 VDC 

Bipolar voltage (±10 mA max.):  ±5 VDC 

or  ±10 VDC 

Current: 

0-2 mADC  to  0-20 mADC 

Compliance, drive at 20 mA: 

20 V, 1000 

 drive 

Current output can be selectively wired for sink or source

Output Calibration

Multi-turn zero and span potentiometers 

±15% of span adjustment range typical

Zero offset switch:  ±100% of span in 15% increments

Output Ripple and Noise

Less than 10 mV

RMS

 ripple and noise

Linearity

Better than ±0.1% of span

Ambient Temperature Range and Stability

–10°C to +60°C operating ambient 

Better than ±0.02% of span per °C stability, nominal

Response Time

Nominal time at 63.2% of step change 

Standard: 70 milliseconds (14.3 Hz) 

DF option: Special response time, DF10 (10 milliseconds 

or 100 Hz) up to DF5000 (5 seconds). Faster than standard 

response times will cause output noise levels to be greater 

than standard specifications. Contact factory for assistance.

Isolation

1200 V

RMS

 minimum 

Full isolation: power to input, power to output, input to output

Housing and Connectors

IP 40, requires installation in panel or enclosure 

For use in Pollution Degree 2 Environment 

Mount vertically to a 35 mm DIN rail

Four 4-terminal removable connectors 

14 AWG max wire size

 

Q

Load Cell Weighing Systems and Scales

 

Q

Strain Gauge Pressure Sensors and Transducers

 

Q

Tanks, Scales, Extruder Melt Pressure, Crane Loads

Output LoopTracker 

LED

Input LoopTracker 

LED

Test Switch for 

Calibration Resistor

Connect mA Output 

for Sink or Source

Hundreds of Range 

Selections

Internal/External 

Calibration Resistor

Zero and Span for 

Output

Dimensions

0.89" W x 4.62" H x 4.81" D   

22.5 mm W x 117 mm H x 122 mm D  

Height includes connectors

Power

Standard:  85-265 VAC, 50/60 Hz or 60-300 VDC 

D

 option: 

9-30 VDC (either polarity) or 10-32 VAC

Power:  

2 to 5 Watts depending on number of load cells

Minute 

Setup!

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Made in USA

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85-265 VAC, 60-300 VDC 

model only

Connect up to 4 

Load Cells

Universal Power

1  2  3  4

5  6  7  8

9 10 11 12

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Summary of Contents for APD 4059 CR

Page 1: ...The test switch is used to shunt the calibration resistor across one arm of bridge to simulate strain Removable Plugs Strain Gauge Input Ranges 100 Ω to 10 000 Ω bridges at 10 VDC Up to four 350 Ω bridges at 10 VDC Minimum 0 to 5 mV range 0 5 mV V sensitivity Maximum 0 to 400 mV range 40 mV V sensitivity Millivolt output range is determined by the sensor sensitivity mV V and the excitation voltage...

Page 2: ...s that fall between the listed ranges use the next highest setting and trim the output signal with the zero and span potentiometers as described in the Calibration section Using Offset Switch C Offset switch C allows canceling or taring of non zero dead weights or other sensor offsets such as O Compensate for tare weights or scale deadweight to get zero output when a load is on the platform O Comp...

Page 3: ... CAUTION To maintain full isolation avoid wiring DC power sup plies in common with output and unit power Wiring and Installation APD 4059 CR If your load cell has an internal calibration resistor remove the calibration resistor inside the APD4059 CR Type of Device for Output Term Term mA current input device that powers the current loop Switch E set to I 2 3 mA current input device that is pas siv...

Page 4: ...icator Adjusting the zero pot this way eliminates calibration errors in the display instrumentation 5 Set the APD 4059 CR Test toggle switch to the Test position The calibration resistor is switched into the circuit to unbal ance the bridge 6 Adjust the span pot to the for the output specified by the transducer manufacturer This is often 80 of maximum output 7 Return the Test switch to the opposit...

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