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LVDT Interface Model LVDT-8

Features
  • This product has been discontinued. Please contact us for help in finding a suitable replacement.
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  • Excitation and signal conditioning for up to eight independent LVDT transducers
  • DC outputs multiplexed to a host-mounted A/D converter
  • 5 KHz excitation frequency (1-10 KHz optional)
  • Individual offset, gain and phase adjustments
  • Up to 64 LVDT's per A/D converter
  • Designed, made, supported, and manufactured in the USA
The LVDT-8 is mounted externally to the host computer in a metal enclosure that measures 8" x 4.75" x 0.75". Each LVDT-8 provides AC excitation and signal conditioning to eight independent LVDT transducers connected to the card via terminal blocks. A regulated voltage oscillator supplies standard 5 KHz excitation (1-10 KHz available) to the primary windings of the LVDT's. Signals from each LVDT secondary pass through an RC phase adjustment circuit and are then applied to a synchronous demodulator and low pass active filter for conversion to DC voltage. The DC signal then passes through an amplifier which provides offset and gain adjustment. Gain-selection jumpers are provided on each channel. All DC outputs are connected to an 8:1 multiplexer. The multiplexer is controlled by a 3-bit address (A0, Al, A2) from the A/D converter in the host computer. The output of the multiplexer is buffered and connected via jumpers OV-0 through OV-7 to one of eight output channels. Outputs can then be coupled to multiplexed A/D cards such as ACCES' Model AD12-8. Since one LVDT-8 module requires only one output channel to serve eight transducers, a total of 64 transducers can be served per eight-input A/D card. If more channels are needed, then additional A/D card(s) can be installed in the computer.


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Specifications

  • Transducers Served: LVDT, RVDT, LVRT with primary impedances of 150 Ohms or greater.
  • Excitation: 3.2 Vrms at 5 KHz, all channels synchronized. Optionally, the frequency may be anywhere in the range of 1 to 10 KHz. Also, frequency selection can be made individually for each LVDT channel. Actual frequency may be slightly different.
  • Available Gains: Each channel has a gain from 1 to 8, selected by jumpers and adjustment potentiometers. A post amplifier provides a gain of either 2 or 3 applied to all channels on a card.
  • Output Analog Voltage: + 5 VDC.
  • Control Inputs: Three binary digital inputs for channel selection. Logic levels compatible with LSTTL logic.

Environmental

  • Operating Temp: 0 to 65oC.
  • Storage Temp: -40 to 100oC.
  • Humidity: 0 to 90% RH, non-condensing.
  • Size: 8.0 by 4.74 by 0.75 inches, fits inside the included T-Box enclosure
  • Power Required: +12 VDC: 230 mA; -12 VDC: 230 mA
Regulatory Compliance
Declaration of Conformity, and Test Reports are on file. Users must use appropriate shielded cables.


 
ModelPrice (USD)
LVDT-8525.00

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