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Model M1204-13A

LOW PROFILE load cell

Installation and Operating Manual

For assistance with the operation of this product,

contact PCB Piezotronics, Inc.

Toll-free: 800-828-8840

24-hour SensorLine: 716-684-0001

Fax: 716-684-0987

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.pcb.com

Summary of Contents for M1204-13A

Page 1: ...oad cell Installation and Operating Manual For assistance with the operation of this product contact PCB Piezotronics Inc Toll free 800 828 8840 24 hour SensorLine 716 684 0001 Fax 716 684 0987 E mail...

Page 2: ...repair User servicing or repair is not recommended and if attempted may void the factory warranty Calibration Routine calibration of sensors and associated instrumentation is recommended as this helps...

Page 3: ...ry customer service representative Warranty All equipment and repair services provided by PCB Piezotronics Inc are covered by a limited warranty against defective material and workmanship for a period...

Page 4: ...isclosure Table Pb Hg Cd Cr VI PBB PBDE O O O O O O PCB X O O O O O O O O O O O X O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O X O O O O O O O O O X O O O O O O O O O O O X O O O O O X O O O O O...

Page 5: ...e O O X O O O Wires O O O O O O Cables X O O O O O Plastic O O O O O O Solder X O O O O O Copper Alloy Brass X O O O O O This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ T 11364 O Indica...

Page 6: ...nted Steel Sensing Element Strain Gage Strain Gage Mounting Torque 1400 lbf in 158 Nm Deflection at Full Scale Capacity 0 002 in 0 05 mm Electrical Connector PT02E 10 6P PT02E 10 6P All specifications...

Page 7: ...4 5 0 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 5 5 1 Electrical Drawing Western Regional Std 5 5 2 Cable Grounding Considerations 5 6 0 CALIBRATION 5 6 1 Calibration Certificate Description 5 6 1 1 Measured Output 6...

Page 8: ...evaluated for potential failure modes of the fixtures It is important to use threaded fasteners properly when assembling test fixtures used with the load cells Fixtures with inadequately designed bol...

Page 9: ...modified 4 2 Mounting Load Cell to a Standard Base or Custom Fixture If the load cell is to be mounted to a custom base or fixture it is necessary to consider the following 1 The thickness of the new...

Page 10: ...f Connector Protector 1 Remove the 4 40 x 1 4 button head cap screws from the connector using a 1 16 hex wrench as shown in Figure 7 2 Carefully pull the connector from the load cell Take care to not...

Page 11: ...A simple test with a voltmeter connected between the power cord ground and the structure on which the load cell is mounted can confirm that the structure has been properly grounded If the power cord g...

Page 12: ...into the load cell structure The strain gage bridges on general purpose low profile load cells are adjusted such that the error due to eccentric loading is less than 0 25 per inch of offset for 1200 s...

Page 13: ...s on the load cell If possible remove all loads 2 Power up the host signal conditioner and connect it to the load cell via appropriate cable and allow for a 30 minute warm up 3 Set the load indicator...

Page 14: ...e load cell is mounted on 5 Check the signal conditioning electronics for proper setup 6 Check the insulation resistance of shielded conductors for short circuits 7 Check isolation resistance load cel...

Page 15: ...der Please request a return material authorization RMA before sending a load cell back to the factory for any reason For calibration services if possible a copy of the purchase order covering the requ...