PCB Load & Torque, Inc.
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ROD END LOAD CELL OPERATION MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................. 2
2.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................... 2
3.0 OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 2
3.1 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................2
3.2 Optional Components .......................................................................................................................2
4.0 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 2
5.0 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 3
5.1 Electrical Drawing / Western Regional Std. ......................................................................................3
5.2 Output Polarity ..................................................................................................................................3
5.3 Cable & Grounding Considerations ..................................................................................................3
6.0 CALIBRATION..................................................................................................................... 3
6.1 Calibration Certificate Description.....................................................................................................3
6.1.1 Measured Output.....................................................................................................................4
6.1.2 Hysteresis................................................................................................................................4
6.1.3 Best Fit Output ........................................................................................................................4
6.1.4 Strain Gage Measurements .....................................................................................................4
6.1.5 Shunt Calibration Standard Resistor .......................................................................................4
6.1.6 Static Error Band (SEB)..........................................................................................................4
7.0 SHUNT CALIBRATION DESCRIPTION.............................................................................. 4
7.1 Resistor Value ...................................................................................................................................4
7.2 Shunt Calibration Process.................................................................................................................4
7.3 Estimating Shunt Resistor for a Given Load .....................................................................................4
8.0 MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................... 5
9.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................................................................ 5
9.1 Mechanical Trouble Shooting ...........................................................................................................5
9.2 Electrical Trouble Shooting ...............................................................................................................5
10.0 CALIBRATION / REPAIR SERVICES ............................................................................... 5
10.1 RMA / Purchase Order....................................................................................................................5
11.0 WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................... 5
