A2C-SG2-M12
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Getting Started
Things you will need:
1.
A2C-SG2-M12 - strain gauge amplifier with CAN Bus
2.
U2C - Programming tool
3.
Strain gauge bridge
4.
Power supply
5.
Internet connection
Start by downloading the latest version of this manual. Please go to www.lilliesystems.com or click
here
if you are using an electronic
copy.
Attach your preferred strain gauge bridge by soldering the wires directly to the A2C-SG. Use a gauge with a minimum impedance of
350Ω, as the excitation voltage is 5V. Using a 120Ω gauge will cause excessive heat in the gauge, which can lead to inaccurate
measurements.
Download the latest version of the A2C Sensor Utility software. Please go to www.lilliesystems.com/u2c/ or click
here
If you have already installed the A2C Sensor Utility software, then this will update itself after being restarted. If you do not get any
updates, please make sure that you have internet access and that you restart the program 2 times.
Connect the A2C to the T connector. Connect the power supply through the M12 connector which also contains a 120Ohm
terminating resistor. Connect the U2C to the other side of the T connector. Turn on the power supply and watch the LED on the back
of the A2C-SG2-M12 turn red and green.
Make sure the drivers for the U2C have been installed, as described in the separate manual. Connect the U2C to the PC and start
the A2C Sensor Utitlity program. From the top menu bar, choose Sensor and click on the A2C-SG.
Figure 2 - Choose the A2C-SG
Next, press the Go On Bus button
Figure 3 Go On Bus to enable communication