SERIES 8162 STRAIN GAGE SIGNAL CONDITIONER MANUAL
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7.0
Gain Switch
Table 2 illustrates the proper Gain switch settings on switch block SW2 (shown in Figure 4) based on the input
signal from the sensor with which it is used. Set each of the four switches to either 1 (ON) or 0 (OFF) according to
the sensor’s excitation voltage and sensitivity.
Table 2 – Switch Positions for Input Signal Range Adjustment
Sensitivity (mV/V)
Vexc = 5 VDC
Sensitivity (mV/V)
Vexc = 10 VDC
SW2 Settings
1 2 3 4
SW2
1 = SW “ON”
7.0 to 11.0
3.5 to 5.5
0 0 0 1
4.6 to 7.0
2.3 to 3.5
0 0 1 0
3.0 to 4.6
1.5 to 2.3
0 1 0 0
2.0 to 3.0
1.0 to 1.5
1 0 0 0
1.5 to 2.0
0.75 to 1.0
1 0 1 0
1.0 to 1.5
0.50 to 0.75
1 1 0 1
0.9 to 1.0
0.45 to 0.50
1 1 1 1
8.0
Mounting
To mount the Series 8162 signal conditioner, reference the hole patterns in Figure 2 for specific dimensions. Figure
3 illustrates the exterior dimensions of the conditioner. Dimensions are expressed in inches (millimeters).
Figure 2
Figure 3
3.110 (79)
1.968 (50)
∅
0.19 (4.8)
1.968 (50)
