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Strain Measurement Instruments

Basic instrumentation requirements call for stability, accuracy and high resolution when making measurements under
static loading conditions, and particularly where measurements are to be taken over long periods of time. Micro-
Measurements offer our P3 Strain Indicator and D4 Data Acquisition Conditioner to meet these demanding criteria. In
addition, our MultiDAQ is a single-channel USB device suitable for fast and simple test setups.

MultiDAQ D4

Measurement Range ±16,000 µƐ @ GF=2.00 ±31,000 µƐ @ GF=2.00 ±3

Connection RJ45 RJ45 T

Input Type Strain Gage Strain Gage

Bridge Types ¼ , ½ , Full Bridge ¼ , ½ , Full Bridge

120Ω, 350Ω, 1000Ω, internal HB 120Ω, 350Ω, 1000Ω, internal HB 120Ω,

Bridge Completion
1KΩ 1KΩ

A/D Converter 24 bit Delta-Sigma 24 bit Delta-Sigma

±8 mV/V ±15.5 mV/V

Max. Input
@ GF = 2.0 @ GF = 2.0

Resolution 1µƐ @ GF=2.00 1µƐ @ GF=2.00

0.1% of reading
Accuracy 1% of reading @GF=2.0
±3 counts

Excitation 2.5 Volts (nominal,fixed) 1.5 Volts (nominal,fixed) 1.

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Power source USB only USB only US

Data Rate (Samples

80 S/s 8 S/s
per second)

Max. Storage PC dependent PC dependent 3

Max. Channels
12 24
(multiple units)

Software Windows based Windows based

Drivers Labview, .NET interface Labview, .NET interface La

The P3 Strain Indicator and Recorder

The P3 Strain Indicator and Recorder is a portable, battery-operated instrument. It can accept up four inputs from quarter,
half, and full bridge strain gage circuits, including strain-gage-based transducers. Front-panel lever operation terminal
blocks enable fast connection and reconfiguration, and the TIO option adds high-quality Transducer Input connectors. A
highly stable measurement circuit, regulated bridge excitation supply, and precisely settable gage factor enable
measurements of ±0.1% accuracy and 1 microstrain resolution. The P3 can be operated stand-alone via the membrane
switch front panel or from the supplied software though USB to a PC.

Learn more about the P3 Indicator

The Model D4 Data Acquisition Conditioner

The Model D4 Data Acquisition Conditioner is a USB-powered instrument that connects to a personal computer. It can
accept up four inputs from quarter, half, and full bridge strain gage circuits via RJ45 connectors. A highly stable
measurement circuit, regulated bridge excitation supply, and precisely settable gage factor enable measurements of
±0.1% accuracy and 1 microstrain resolution. Operation is via the supplied software and can operate up to six D4s
concurrently for up to 24 channels.

Learn more about the D4 Data Aquisition Instrument

The MultiDAQ or StudentDAQ

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The MultiDAQ is a unique and simple single-channel device. Whilst it does not have the advanced features of its multi-
channel siblings, it enables quick measurements with a minimum of setup. Strain gage inputs (quarter, half and full bridge)
can be connected via the RJ45 connector and set up with the supplied software. Measurements units can be microstrain
or user-defined for load or displacement measurements, and up to twelve devices can be operated at the same time. The
internal quarter bridge resistance is fixed; three versions are available for 120, 350 or 1000 Ω inputs.

Learn more about the MultiDAQ / StudentDAQ

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