Chapter 2
Connecting Signals
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Half-Bridge Type I
This section provides information for connecting the half-bridge
strain-gauge configuration type I. Figure 2-5 shows the half-bridge type I
circuit wiring diagram. Refer to the
section of
Chapter 4,
, for more information.
Figure 2-5.
Half-Bridge Type I Circuit Diagram
The following symbols apply to the circuit diagram and equations:
•
R
1
and R
2
are half-bridge completion resistors.
•
R
3
is an active element measuring compression from Poisson effect
(–
νε
).
•
R
4
is an active element measuring tensile strain (+
ε
).
•
V
EX
is the excitation voltage.
•
R
L
is the lead resistance.
•
V
CH
is the voltage measured.
•
R
S
is shunt calibration resistor A.
+
–
+
–
R
L
R
L
NI PXI-4220
Transducer
R
1
R
2
R
4
R
3
V
CH
Shunt
Cal A
R
L
R
S
V
EX
R
L
S+ (Pin 1)
P+ (Pin 2)
P– (Pin 7)
SCA (Pin 4)
SCCOM (Pin 5)