B&B Electronics FBDA - Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FBDA S

Documentation Number FBDA0797 Manual Table of Contents i B&B Electronics -- PO Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 PH (815) 433-5100 -- FAX (815) 433-5105 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION.................................................................1 F EATURES .................................

Page 3 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Features; The FBDA is a signal conditioning module that allows you to

Documentation Number FBDA0797 Manual 1 B&B Electronics -- PO Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 PH (815) 433-5100 -- FAX (815) 433-5105 Chapter 1: Introduction Features The FBDA is a signal conditioning module that allows you to measure voltages produced by full-bridge sensors using a data acquisition...

Page 4 - Packing List

2 Documentation Number FBDA0797 Manual B&B Electronics -- PO Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 PH (815) 433-5100 -- FAX (815) 433-5105 Packing List Examine the shipping carton and the contents for physical damage. The following items should be in the shipping carton: 1. FBDA module 2. This instructio...

Page 5 - Chapter 2: Connections; Terminal

Documentation Number FBDA0797 Manual 3 B&B Electronics -- PO Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 PH (815) 433-5100 -- FAX (815) 433-5105 Chapter 2: Connections Power Supply Connections The FBDA module requires 13 to 18VDC @ 10mA. Model 232PS2 available from B&B Electronics is recommended. Although ...

Page 6 - Data Acquisition Connections; The connections to the Data Acquisition Module are made; Function

4 Documentation Number FBDA0797 Manual B&B Electronics -- PO Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 PH (815) 433-5100 -- FAX (815) 433-5105 Data Acquisition Connections The connections to the Data Acquisition Module are made through a DB-25 (male) connector. The FBDA is pin compatible with B&B Electro...

Page 7 - Module

Documentation Number FBDA0797 Manual 5 B&B Electronics -- PO Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 PH (815) 433-5100 -- FAX (815) 433-5105 Figure 2.1: Block Diagram of FBDA Connections A /D Note: Conditioned signal isavailable on DB-25 pin #8 6 4 5 Terminal Blocks 2 3 1 +13V A/D 1 +13V REF+ GND GND 19 19...

Page 8 - Chapter 3: Gain Selection; Gain Jumper

Documentation Number FBDA0797 Manual 7 B&B Electronics -- PO Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 PH (815) 433-5100 -- FAX (815) 433-5105 Chapter 3: Gain Selection The FBDA has several different gain settings to provide the largest possible voltage range for an A/D converter. The gain of the FBDA is sel...

Page 9 - If a 10lb. load cell needs to be calibrated, the suggested method

8 Documentation Number FBDA0797 Manual B&B Electronics -- PO Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 PH (815) 433-5100 -- FAX (815) 433-5105 Sensors that incorporate bridge circuitry usually have noticeable zero offsets. This should be considered when taking measurements and determining gain. The easiest w...

Page 10 - Chapter 4: Excitation Voltage

Documentation Number FBDA0797 Manual 9 B&B Electronics -- PO Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 PH (815) 433-5100 -- FAX (815) 433-5105 Chapter 4: Excitation Voltage Sensors that are based on a Wheatstone bridge need an excitation voltage to excite the bridge. The FBDA provides an adjustable excitatio...