ES-4235 Rev.9

6LC

Field-mounted Two-wire Signal Conditioners 6-UNIT

STRAIN GAUGE TRANSMITTER

Functions & Features
• Used in conjunction with bridge type strain gauges utilized in load cells, pressure transducers, etc.
• Supplying the required excitation voltage and providing appropriate DC output signal
• Rugged enclosure
Typical Applications
• Weighing system for tanks, hoppers, silos
• Weighing system using cranes
• Float level meter utilizing strain gauges
 

MODEL: 6LC-2

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: 6LC-2
• Mounting adapter (e.g. surface mounting adapter plate, model: A-01)
Note: When a mounting adapter is required, specify mounting adapter. Not included without specifying.

INPUT STRAIN GAUGE

2: 2 mV/V

RELATED PRODUCTS

• Outdoor enclosure (model: 6BX-E)

PACKAGE INCLUDES...

• Mounting adapter
  surface mounting adapter plate (model: A-01)
  Spring clip (model: A-02)
  DIN rail mounting plate (model: A-31)

Note: When a mounting adapter is required, specify mounting adapter. Not included without specifying. 
When using in combination with outdoor enclosure (model: 6BX-E), use a spring clip (model: A-02).

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Connection: M3 screw terminals (torque 0.6 N·m)
Screw terminal: Nickel-plated steel
Housing material: Diecast aluminum
Zero adjustment: 0 – 80 % (behind the access cover)
Span adjustment: 100 – 20 % (behind the access cover)

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Input: Bridge voltage from load cells
Rated output from strain gauge: 2 mV/V
Nominal bridge resistance: 350 Ω minimum
Excitation: 5 V voltage pulse

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Output: 4 – 20 mA DC
Load resistance vs. supply voltage: Load Resistance (Ω) = (Supply Voltage (V) – 13 (V)) ÷ 0.02 (A)
(including leadwire resistance)

INSTALLATION

Supply voltage: 13 – 28 V DC
Operating temperature: -5 to +70°C (23 to 158°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Mounting: DIN rail with mounting plate A-31; surface mounting with adapter plate A-01; spring clip A-02 for 3-inch hub
Weight: 220 g (0.49 lb)

PERFORMANCE in percentage of span

Accuracy: ±0.2 %
Temp. coefficient: ±0.02 %/°C (±0.01 %/°F)
Response time: ≤ 0.5 sec. (0 – 90 %)

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS & TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS unit: mm [inch]

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM