GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Series AP5103 is a single-channel DIN Mount instrument which is easily
configured, rugged, analog based signal conditioner made to operate with traditional
Wheatstone mv/V stain gage bridge sensors used to measure force, pressure, torque
and other DC strain gage related measurements. The Series AP5103 has an
extremely wide DC power input range with user selectable gain, zero and anaolg
output making it adaptable to any users sensor application that requires stable,
repeatable and noise free analog signals for control or data acquisition.
The Series AP5103 is best calibrated by means of a “two-point (dead-weight)” or
shunt-calibration technique, which is outlined in section three. The supplied
calibration resistor is 59 kilohms, 1% which is located internally to the AP5103 case.
Series AP5103
DC Strain Gage Module
Access switch settings via the front
panel of the AP5103 by gently pulling
the
clear plastic cover (from the bottom
side) so the cover rotates open from
or without power to the unit. Once
completed, return the cover to the
the top. Use a small tool or finger to
place the switches to the left or right
position as you face the front of the
module. This process can be done with
original position.
DC Strain Gage Symmetry Operation
For applications requiring precision in
both tension and compression (CW &
CCW for torque cells), the AP5103
contains a symmetry adjustment which
corrects for negative span or slope of
the transducer.
View of Side Label of the Series AP5103 Strain Gage Module
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