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3 3/4 DIGIT STRAIN METERS WITH BCD OUTPUT
MODEL 204B-LA2 & 204B-LP2 - OPTION AVG/RMS

Made in the USA
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Year 2000 Compliant

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STANDARD FEATURES
­480 to +3,999-count display span
True-differential preamplifier
Isolated 5, 10, 15 Vdc excitation supply
2 Hz low-pass active filter, LA2 version
Peak-hold with external reset, LP2 version
1500 Vp CMV, 120 dB CMR
Parallel BCD output
1 mV/count analog output
Bright, 0.56 in (14.2 mm) LED display
115/230 Vac power
1/8 DIN case

OPTIONS
Dummy right-hand zero
NEMA-4 splash-proof lens cover


Models 204B-LA2 and 204B-LP2 are high-quality 3 3/4 digit panel meters for use with pressure transducers, load cells and other bridge transducers which require excitation and preamplification of microvolt signals.

Model 204B-LA2 provides a 2 Hz two-pole active filter for superior normal mode noise rejection (NMR) of 90 dB.

Model 204B-LP2 provides an analog peak-hold circuit with external reset. It is useful for destructive testing applications.

BUILT-IN EXCITATION SUPPLY AND PREAMP
The 204B-LA2 and 204-LP2 provide an isolated, constant-voltage excitation supply, which can be field-configured for 5, 10 or 15 V dc output. They also provide a high-impedance, true-differential preamplifier, which is continuously adjustable from 20 to 800 in 3% steps to accommodate load-cell sensitivities of 1 mV/V to 20 mV/V. Fine-gain and fine-deadload adjustments are easily accessible behind the lens. A push-to-cal switch is provided through the lens. The calibration shunt resistor is customer supplied.

BRIDGE CONNECTION
Bridges can be connected by 4 or 6 wires. In 6-wire connection, two lines sense the voltage applied to the bridge and compensate for lead resistance.

DISPLAY RESOLUTION AND ACCURACY
Display resolution is one part in 3999 counts, or 0.025% of full scale. Accuracy is up to 99.95%. of reading. The measurement is ratiometric to reduce errors due to temperature and power-line variations. The same internal reference controls the meter gain and the excitation level.

SIGNAL OUTPUTS
Standard outputs include non-isolated parallel BCD and a strip-chart recorder output of 1 mV/count (nominal).

OPTIONS
Options are an extra fixed right-hand zero for more flexibility in scaling to engineering units; a splash-proof lens cover, which meets NEMA-4 requirements; and board-edge connectors for the DPM lower board and the LA2 or LP2 signal conditioner upper board. For additional information, please refer to the Options and Mechanical sections.


SPECIFICATIONS
ANALOG INPUT
Most-sensitive scaling
Least-sensitive scaling
Signal Range
­0.6 to +5 mV
­20 to +200 mV
Display Range
­480 to +3999
­480 to +3999
Resolution
1.25 µV/count
50 µV/count
Preamplifier Gain
800
20

Input configuration: Differential, ratiometric
Coarse-span adjustment: 125 overlapping ranges with fine adjustment
Fine-span adjustment: ±3% of span
Zero adjustment: ±3% of bridge output
Deadload adjustment, max: Up to 60% of bridge output with external resistor
Tare adjustment: ±12 counts nominal
Bias current: 11 nA typ, 22 nA max

NOISE REJECTION
NMR, SIG HI to SIG LO, LA2 option: 90 dB, 50/60 Hz
NMR, SIG HI to SIG LO, LP2 option: 60 dB, 50/60 Hz
CMR, SIG GND to SIG LO: 80 dB, DC to 60 Hz
CMR, SIG GND to PWR GND: 120 dB, 50/60 Hz
CMV, SIG GND to PWR GND: 1500 Vp test, 354 Vp per IEC spacing

ACCURACY AT 25°C
Error, max:
±0.02% of reading ±1 count
Zero tempco, max: ±0.3 µV/°C
Span tempco: ±0.005% of reading/°C
Step response: 1 s to 99.9% of span
Warmup to rated accuracy: 60 min

CONVERSION
Technique: Dual-slope, average-value
Signal integration period: 50 ms at 60 Hz, 40 ms at 50 Hz
Read rate: 2.5/s

EXCITATION
Configuration: Constant-voltage
Voltage sense: Internal or remote
Voltage settings: Jumper-selectable 5, 10, 15 Vdc
Load current, max: 125 mA at 5 V, 115 mA at 10 V, 67 mA at 15 V

DISPLAY
Type: 7-segment, red LED
Height: 0.56 in (14.2 mm)
Symbols: ­8.8.8.8
Decimal points: Three positions programmable internally or at connector
Overrange indication: Display flashes

DIGITAL SIGNALS
Output signals: TTL-compatible
HOLD input: TTL or 5 V CMOS compatible
BLANKING input: Open-collector compatible

POWER
AC voltages:
115 Vac ±10% at 60 Hz; 230 Vac ±10% at 50 Hz
Power consumption: 8 W (nominal)

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temperature:
0 to 50°C
Storage temperature: ­40 to +75°C
Relative humidity: 95% at 40°C (non-condensing)

MECHANICAL

Dimensions: Newport DIN1A (1/8 DIN) case (see Mechanical section for drawings)
Weight: 23 oz (650 g)
Case material: 94V-0 UL-rated polycarbonate



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