PENKO

Manual

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P1 P2 P3 P4
-SUP +SUP ZERO-C ZERO-F SPAN-C SPAN-F

19,2-31,2V ZERO/SPAN ADJUST

SGM 424
STRAIN GAUGE TO 4-20mA CONVERTER

LOADCELL 4-20mA
+E +S -E -S +IN -IN Sh CAL Sh -I +I

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Strain gauge converter type SGM424

S424-MAN

INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION
SGM424
ADJUSTMENT OF THE STRAIN GAUGE CONVERTER
Power supply TYPE SGM420-2.
24Vdc
1. First mount the loadcell(s) mechanical
(-20% to +30%)
without any friction under the weigher. The
GND + loadcell cable has to be connected to the
12-pole connector:
+ loadcell supply (+excitation) at clamp-1 +E.
- loadcell supply (-excitation) at clamp-3 -E.
+ sense at clamp-2 +S.
+ sense at clamp-4 -S.
+ signal (input) at clamp-5 +IN.
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- signal (input) at clamp-6 -IN.
Screen of the cable (shield) at clamp Sh.
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P1 P2 P3 P4
2. Connect the power supply 24Vdc (-20% to
ZERO-C ZERO-F SPAN-C SPAN-F
+30%) to the 4-pole connector.
-SUP +SUP
19,2-31,2V ZERO/SPAN ADJUST

SGM 424
STRAIN GAUGE TO 4-20mA CONVERTER

LOADCELL 4-20mA
+E +S -E -S +IN -IN Sh CAL Sh -I +I

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LOWPASS FILTER
DIP3 & 4 = OFF = 2,5Hz (default)
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DIP3 & 4 = ON = 25Hz
Default is all dipswitches off

- Signal
+ Excitation - Sense Z-COARSE Z-FINE S-COARSE S-FINE
+ Sense - Excitation

+Signal

Strain gauge sensor

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3. Analog filter setting. Choose with dipswitch 3 & 4 the analog

low-pass filter.
At 2,5Hz the disturbance is the least but the analog output will BB

react slowly. The converter is faster at 25Hz but the

surrounding such as vibrations has more influence. BB

For weigh applications we advise to set the dipswitch to 2,5Hz.

Set the dipswitch as shown at the picture above.
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P1: ZERO ADJUST COARSE
P2: ZERO ADJUST FINE
P3: SPAN ADJUST COARSE
P4: SPAN ADJUST FINE
Adjusting the current output:

4. Measure with a current-meter at clamp +I an -I the current

output.

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5. With an unloaded weigher the current must be adjusted to
P1 P2 P3 P4 4mA. First use potentiometer-1 for COARSE and then
ZERO-C ZERO-F SPAN-C SPAN-F
potentiometer-2 for the FINE-adjusting.
-SUP +SUP
19,2-31,2V ZERO/SPAN ADJUST
6. Place the maximum load at the weigher. Adjust the mA-
SGM 424 signal to 20mA with potentiometer-3 for COARSE and then
STRAIN GAUGE TO 4-20mA CONVERTER potentiometer-4 for FINE-adjusting.
LOADCELL 4-20mA It’s also possible to load the weigher with a smaller load ( at
+E +S -E -S +IN -IN Sh CAL Sh -I +I least 10%). Because the load cell signal is linear to the load,
the output signal must also adjusted to 10% => 5.6mA.
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7. Repeat step 5 and 6 when necessary.

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- +

R-Load
750 Ohm max
I-Load 4-20mA

Z-COARSE Z-FINE S-COARSE S-FINE SPAN SELECTION

(USE ONLY AT CALIBRATION PROBLEMS)
Dip1 & 2 = OFF = Gain = 800x (default)
Dip1 = ON = Gain = 1200x
Dip1 & 2 = ON = Gain = 2000x

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Sometimes the needed amplification is too small.

In this case there’s a possibility to increase the gain.
Set the dip switch 1 & 2 to amplify more. First start with dip1 ON and
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when this still is too small also close dip 2.
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Note!!! don’t use the dip switch when not necessary
This is important because the amplifier can seize up. A larger gain also
BB will increase temperature effects. Always try to check the whole gain
(from zero to max weight).
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The CAL function:

The function of CAL is to get a reference value out of the

SGM424. Afterwards the weigher can checked to see if the signal
hasn’t been passed away. After the converter has been calibrated
a contact can be connected to CALL (clamp 8 &9). Close the
contact and measure the reference-value. Notice this reference-
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P1 P2 P3 P4 This function is mostly meant for automatic systems to control if 1
-SUP +SUP ZERO-C ZERO-F SPAN-C SPAN-F of the loadcells is defect.
19,2-31,2V ZERO/SPAN ADJUST

SGM 424
STRAIN GAUGE TO 4-20mA CONVERTER

LOADCELL 4-20mA
+E +S -E -S +IN -IN Sh CAL Sh -I +I

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Specifications:

Power supply: 24 Vdc (19,2V - 31,2V max.)

Bridge excitation: 10 Vdc.
Number of loadcells: 1-4 loadcells of 350 Ohm or 1-8 loadcells of 1kOhm.
Signal input range: 0-20 mV.
Safe input voltage: 0-18 V.
Output: 4-20 mA .
Input Impedance: 10 Gohm.
Linearity: 0.02%, 12 bits.
Temperature effects: on zero 0.005%/deg.C, on span 0.0025%/deg.C of FS.( gain=800)
Analog filter 2.5Hz or 25Hz. (2.5Hz standard, 25Hz selectable inside).
Tarra range: up to 75% (2mV/V loadcells).
Span range: 10% to 100% (2mV/V loadcells).
Calibration input: potential free contact.
Consumption: 3,5 Watt (4 loadcells of 350 Ohm).
Dimensions: 70 x 85 x 60 mm.
Weight: 200g.
Case: DIN case acc. IEC 529/DIN VDE 0470-1,ABS plastic.
Galvanic isolation from the power supply optional.
other input ranges or filter frequencies on request.