Bridge Selection
Jumpers
The eight bridge selection jumpers (Figure 2-1B) select the bridge
arrangement for each channel individually. Thus, a single strain gage
multiplexer can have any combination of
1
⁄
4
,
1
⁄
2
, and full bridge
arrangements connected to the module.
When making
1
⁄
4
or
1
⁄
2
bridge measurements, the corresponding bridge
selection jumper must be set to the "
1
⁄
4
-
1
⁄
2
" position.
When making full bridge measurements, DC voltage measurements, or
2-wire resistance measurements, the channel’s bridge selection jumper must
be set to the "FULL" position.
Bridge Excitation
Voltage Terminals
When the excitation voltage which drives the Wheatstone Bridge circuitry is
externally supplied, the voltage is connected to the "Vs" terminals on the
terminal module.
The bridge excitation voltage required for each bridge arrangement (
1
⁄
4
,
1
⁄
2
,
full) and a recommended power supply are found in Table 2-1.
Figure 2-1B. Terminal Module Configuration
1
⁄
4
or
1
⁄
2
Bridge Arrangements
Voltage
Power
8 channels of 120
Ω
bridge arrangements
5V @ 200 mA
1.0W
8 channels of 350
Ω
bridge arrangements
5V @ 70 mA
0.35W
Full Bridge Arrangements
Voltage
Power
8 channels of 120
Ω
bridge arrangements
5V @ 400 mA
2.0W
8 channels of 350
Ω
bridge arrangements
5V @140 mA
0.7W
PARD (periodic and random deviation from DC value):
1 mVp-p 20 Hz to 20 MHz
Recommended Power Supply:
HP 6414C or equivalent
Table 2-1. Bridge Excitation Voltage and Power Requirements
24 Connecting Strain Gages to the Multiplexers
Chapter 2
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