ES-1358 Rev.10

LCF

Plug-in Signal Conditioners M-UNIT

STRAIN GAUGE TRANSMITTER

(remote sensing, super-high speed, 10 V / 120 mA excitation)
Functions & Features
•Provides a DC output signal compatible with a bridge type strain gauge utilized in load cells, pressure transducers
•Response time 300 μsec.
•Six-wire remote sensing compensates for lead resistance variations
•Excitation adjustable from 2 V to 10 V, max. 120 mA
•Wide-range adjustment: 0 – 80 % for zero, 100 – 20 % for span
•Isolation up to 2000 V AC
•High-density mounting
Typical Applications
• Weighing system for tanks, hoppers, silos
• Weighing system using cranes
• Float level meter utilizing strain gauges
 

MODEL: LCF–[1][2]–[3][4]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: LCF-[1][2]-[3][4]
Specify a code from below for each of [1] through [4].
  (e.g. LCF-2A-B/E/Q)
• Special output range (For codes Z & 0)
• Specify the specification for option code /Q
  (e.g. /C01/S01)

[1] INPUT STRAIN GAUGE

1: 1 mV/V
12: 1.25 mV/V
15: 1.5 mV/V
2: 2 mV/V
3: 3 mV/V
4: 4 mV/V
5: 5 mV/V
6: 10 mV/V
7: 20 mV/V
0: Specify (strain gauge and excitation)

[2] OUTPUT

Current
A: 4 – 20 mA DC (Load resistance 750 Ω max.)
B: 2 – 10 mA DC (Load resistance 1500 Ω max.)
C: 1 – 5 mA DC (Load resistance 3000 Ω max.)
D: 0 – 20 mA DC (Load resistance 750 Ω max.)
E: 0 – 16 mA DC (Load resistance 900 Ω max.)
F: 0 – 10 mA DC (Load resistance 1500 Ω max.)
G: 0 – 1 mA DC (Load resistance 15 kΩ max.)
Z: Specify current (See OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS)
Voltage
1: 0 – 10 mV DC (Load resistance 10 kΩ min.)
2: 0 – 100 mV DC (Load resistance 100 kΩ min.)
3: 0 – 1 V DC (Load resistance 1000 Ω min.)
4: 0 – 10 V DC (Load resistance 10 kΩ min.)
5: 0 – 5 V DC (Load resistance 5000 Ω min.)
6: 1 – 5 V DC (Load resistance 5000 Ω min.)
4W: -10 – +10 V DC (Load resistance 10 kΩ min.)
5W: -5 – +5 V DC (Load resistance 5000 Ω min.)
0: Specify voltage (See OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS)

[3] POWER INPUT

AC Power
B: 100 V AC
C: 110 V AC
F: 120 V AC
G: 200 V AC
H: 220 V AC
J: 240 V AC

[4] OPTIONS (multiple selections)

Input Signal Indicator
blank: Without
/E: With (0.0 - 100.0 % display)
Other Options
blank: none
/Q: Option other than the above (specify the specification)

SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTION: Q (multiple selections)

COATING (For the detail, refer to our web site.)
/C01: Silicone coating
/C02: Polyurethane coating
/C03: Rubber coating
TERMINAL SCREW MATERIAL
/S01: Stainless steel

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction: Plug-in
Connection: M3.5 screw terminals
Screw terminal: Chromated steel (standard) or stainless steel
Housing material: Flame-resistant resin (black)
Isolation: Input to output to power
Overrange output: Approx. -10 to +120 % at 1 – 5 V
Excitation: Adjustable from 2 to 10 V (front); limited to ≤ 15 V when the remote sensing terminals are open.
Zero adjustments (tare): 0 – 80 % (front)
(Excitation voltage: factory default)
Span adjustment: 100 – 20 % (front)
(Excitation voltage: factory default)
■ DISPLAY (Input indicator)
LCD digital display: 0.0 - 100.0 % (min. digit 0.1 %)
 (No scaling)

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Input: Bridge voltage from load cells
Allowable leadwire resistance:
Total Resistance [Ω] (of all wires) < (Bridge Resistance [Ω] / Excitation [V]) × 1.2 [V]
 •Strain Gauge
Rated output from strain gauge
: 1 – 20 mV/V;
Input to the LCF must be over 3 mV.
Excitation: 2 – 10 V adjustable (5 V standard)
Maximum current: 120 mA

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

■ DC Current: 0 – 20 mA DC
Minimum span: 1 mA
Offset: Max. 1.5 times span
Load resistance: Output drive 15 V max.
DC Voltage: -10 – +12 V DC
Minimum span: 5 mV
Offset: Max. 1.5 times span
Load resistance: Output drive 1 mA max. at ≥ 0.5 V

INSTALLATION

Power input
AC: Operational voltage range: rating ±10 %,
50/60 ± 2 Hz, approx. 5 VA
Operating temperature: -5 to +60°C (23 to 140°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Mounting: Surface or DIN rail
Weight: 400 g (0.88 lb)

PERFORMANCE in percentage of span

Accuracy: ±0.1 %
Linearity: ±0.05 %
Display accuracy: ±(0.1 % of FS + 1 digit)
Temp. coefficient: ±0.02 %/°C (±0.01 %/°F)
Response time: ≤ 300 μsec. (0 – 90 %), 2 kHz (-3 dB)
Line voltage effect: ±0.1 % over voltage range
Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength: 2000 V AC @ 1 minute (input or output to power to ground)
1000 V AC @ 1 minute (input to output)

STANDARDS & APPROVALS

EU conformity:
EMC Directive 
  EMI EN 61000-6-4
  EMS EN 61000-6-2
Low Voltage Directive 
  EN 61010-1
  Installation Category II
  Pollution Degree 2
  Input or output to power – Basic insulation (300 V)
RoHS Directive

EXTERNAL VIEW

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS & TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS unit: mm [inch]

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM