MCR-Strain Gage

The universal Strain Gage/Load cell signal conditioner features everything needed to amplify and condition all varieties of strain gauge and load cell sensors and to deliver highly accurate signal outputs. The MCR-Strain Gage amplifier includes 1000 V three way galvanic isolation between the power supply, input, and output circuits.

The module provides DIP switch selectable sensor style, filter/frequency response and amplifier gain. The module supports strain gauges/load cells, Torque Transducers, pressure transducers, quarter and half bridge strain gauges. Sensors may be connected with a 3, 4, or 6 wire configuration. The modules offer freely adjustable excitation that provides a highly stable, low noise voltage with integrated current limiting and thermal protection. The module also filters (active low-pass filtering) and conditions the signals to eliminate unwanted signal noise with DIP switch selectable cutoff frequencies of 30 Hz or 5000 Hz.

The MCR-Strain Gage amplifier has two outputs styles for optimal convenience. Outputs are provided for Voltage (0-10, +/-10, 0-5, or +/-5 Volts), and current loop (4-20 mA) operation. These universal features allow this product to be a natural fit in applications such as web tension, process weighing, stress-strain analysis, pressure and vibration monitoring etc. The MCR-Strain Gage module is featured in a compact DIN-rail mount 22.5mm housing which includes plug-in, coded screw terminals, and wiring diagrams on the side labels for easy and safe wiring, configuration and maintenance.

Key Features:

• Accepts all types of strain gage and load cells
• Full, Half, or Quarter Bridge Gages
• 120 to 20,000 Bridge Resistance
• 1.25-12 Volt Excitation
• Selectable filter/response time
• 0.01% Accuracy
• 3-way 1000 Volts Isolation (2- Way for -LN version)
• Output options (+/-10, 0-10, +/-5, 0-5 Volts, 4-20mA.)
• Voltage and Shunt Calibration Options