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Mantracourt Electronics Limited

 T24-SAf Fast Strain Gauge Acquisition Module User Manual     

 

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1999/5/EC, 
 

European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein  

 

English:  

This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other 
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.  

Deutsch:  

Dieses Gerät entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den weiteren 
entsprecheneden Vorgaben der Richtlinie 1999/5/EU.  

Dansk:  

Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de væsentlige krav og andre relevante 
bestemmelser i Directiv 1999/5/EF.  

Español:  

Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras 
disposiciones de la Directive 1999/5/EC.  

Français:  

Cet appareil est conforme aux exigencies essentialles et aux autres dispositions 
pertinantes de la Directive 1999/5/EC.  

Íslenska:  

Þessi búnaður samrýmist lögboðnum kröfum og öðrum ákvæðum tilskipunar 
1999/5/ESB.  

Italiano:  

Questo apparato é conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed agli altri principi sanciti 
dalla Direttiva 1999/5/EC.  

Nederlands:   Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de belangrijkste eisen en andere voorzieningen 

van richtlijn 1999/5/EC.  

Norsk:  

Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og andre relevante 
bestemmelser i EU-directiv 1999/5/EC.  

Português:   Este equipamento satisfaz os requisitos essenciais e outras provisões da 

Directiva 1999/5/EC.  

Suomalainen:  Tämä laite täyttää direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleelliset vaatimukset ja on siinä 

asetettujen muidenkin ehtojen mukainen.  

Svenska:  

Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och andra 
relevanta bestämmelser i Direktiv 1999/5/EC.  

 
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 
1999/5/EC.  

 

   

 

 

FCC 

 

Family: RAD24 
Models: i and e for internal and external antenna variants. For antenna T24-ANTA and T24-ANTB 
FCC ID:VHARAD24 
This device complies with Part 15c of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this 
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation. 

 

CAUTION:

 If the device is changed or modified without permission from Mantracourt Electronics Ltd, the user 

may void his or her authority to operate the equipment. 

 

 

 

Industry Canada 

 

Models: i and e for internal and external antenna variants. For antenna T24-ANTA and T24-ANTB 
IC:7224A-RAD24 

This apparatus complies with RSS-210 - Low-power Licence-exempt Radiocommunication Devices (All Frequency 
Bands): Category I Equipment RSS. 

 
 

Summary of Contents for T24-SAf

Page 1: ...T24 SAf Fast Strain Gauge Acquisition Module User Manual mantracourt com...

Page 2: ...d Restore 13 Data Provider Monitor 14 Advanced Settings 15 Installation 16 Overview 16 Power Supply Battery 17 Considerations When Selecting Batteries 17 Battery Types 18 Power Supply Modules 18 Lithi...

Page 3: ...power supply or batteries WARNING This module is not reverse polarity protected WARNING The maximum voltage is 3 6V Input Connections Strain Gauge Strain gauge connection is 4 wire as follows EXC SHL...

Page 4: ...e calibration feature is not available for the T24 SAf Installation T24 Toolkit To configure the devices we must use the T24 Toolkit software application This can be downloaded from our web site or ma...

Page 5: ...e Station Address In the toolkit all items that can be changed by the user are coloured orange To change a value just click on the relevant orange item You will then be presented with a new dialog win...

Page 6: ...he device Pairing removes the need to know the radio settings of the device you are connecting to and also ensures that it is in a suitable state for configuration Pairing Procedure Remove power from...

Page 7: ...or to diagnose poor communications issues This page shows the radio signal levels detected across all the channels available to the T24 series of devices Using this tool may help in detecting noisy a...

Page 8: ...a Provider Monitor page shown later in this manual T24 acquisition devices normally operate in low power mode and periodically transmit Data Provider packets This page shows all detected Data Provider...

Page 9: ...n Module User Manual 8 Information Once successfully paired to a device this page is displayed This page shows you information about the connected device Items you can change Name You can enter a shor...

Page 10: ...level currently set Usable Capacity This is not a parameter of the device but information used by the battery life guide This is the capacity of the battery in Amp Hours and has a profound effect on b...

Page 11: ...nge from 0 to 100 and within this band you should still achieve communications As the level drops towards zero communications may become intermittent but still achievable You can set the level at whic...

Page 12: ...this band you should still achieve communications As the level drops towards zero communications may become intermittent but still achievable RSSI is effectively the received dB level which will range...

Page 13: ...settings to match those of the analog output module NOTE Early acquisition module do not yet utilise the encryption keys so these should be left at all zeros Items you can change Channel Select a chan...

Page 14: ...d location to save the configuration file to All configuration information including calibration data will be saved to the file The file extension is tcf Restore Click this button to open a file dialo...

Page 15: ...the module transmitting data Continue Continue with data transmission Start Logging Allows you to select a filename and starts to log the data to the selected file The format of the file is CSV and t...

Page 16: ...Data Tag which is a 2 byte hexadecimal code By default this is set to the last 2 bytes of the device ID or to put it another way the last 4 characters of the device ID If by some chance you had two ac...

Page 17: ...hen selecting materials for product enclosures preference should be given to fibreglass light coloured ABS or Polypropylene at the wavelength of 2 4GHz radio other materials will adversely affect the...

Page 18: ...hen considering a particular battery technology Self discharge Batteries are chemical devices and have a shelf life which needs to be considered in application where long battery life is required Typi...

Page 19: ...dule to maximise usable capacity Lithium Primary 3 6V Li SOCl2 Lithium cells can be used but note that the maximum voltage is 3 6 Volts Select a cell with low internal resistance Example Saft LS17500...

Page 20: ...02 gauge wire attached to maximum load i e T24 SAf with four 350 Ohm strain gauges Note LED will only be lit when an input voltage is applied Suitable Batteries VARTA LIP653450 Rated Capacity 1100mAh...

Page 21: ...th high peak current acquisition modules such as a T24 SAf using the T24 Toolkit or power cycling when the battery is near the end of its life In normal operation Low power mode with an analog output...

Page 22: ...wo holes available for mounting The one nearest the connection pads can accept an M2 screw or American equivalent 0 80 Important Note DO NOT USE 2 screw size Note that the mounting hole is connected d...

Page 23: ...diagram below 7 mm 20 mm 20 mm External Antenna Option Use of a T24 external antenna requires a T24 acquisition module with a UFL connector stud in place of the on pcb antenna T24 acquisition modules...

Page 24: ...w 64 mm 58 mm 26 mm 20 mm The bulkhead mounting antenna can be used with metal or plastic housings Care must be taken when mounting the Antenna to ensure the installation does not become directional A...

Page 25: ...ms Maximum Gauge Sensitivity FR 3 2 mV V Offset Temperature Stability 1 4 ppm C Gain Temperature Stability 3 5 ppm C Offset Stability with Time 20 80 ppm of FR 1 Gain Stability with Time 30 ppm of FR...

Page 26: ...nde krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i EU directiv 1999 5 EC Portugu s Este equipamento satisfaz os requisitos essenciais e outras provis es da Directiva 1999 5 EC Suomalainen T m laite t ytt dire...

Page 27: ...nas may be used only with Approved Antennas that have been tested by mantracourt IC Labelling requirements for Industry Canada are similar to those of the FCC A clearly visible label on the outside of...

Page 28: ...Telemetry Product Range to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the appropriate standard EN 300 328 following the provisions of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Dir...

Page 29: ...sist you in resolving the problem If it is necessary to return the product to Mantracourt please include a note stating name company address phone number and a detailed description of the problem Also...

Page 30: ...log metrolog net tel 55 16 3371 0112 Distribuidor Brasil e Am rica do Sul CON TA TO Endere o Rua Sete de Setembro 2671 Centro 13560 181 S o Carlos SP Brasil Telefone 55 16 3371 0112 Fax 55 16 3372 780...

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