LVDT EXTERNAL ELECTRONICS
IMCA External electronics
connection and signal adjustment
Content
Technical data ....2
Electrical connection ....2
Cable break detection ....3
Setting output signal ....4
Adjustment output signal ....5
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TECHNICAL DATA
IMCA Electronics
output signal 0...20 mA, 4...20 mA (load <300 Ohm)
0...5 V, ± 5 V (load >5 kOhm)
0...10 V, ± 10 V (load >10 kOhm)
temperature coefficient zero 150 ppm/ °C, max. value 400 ppm/ °C
ripple < 0.5 mVeff up to 300 Hz, < 4 mVeff up to 20 MHz
max. frequency 300 Hz/ -3 dB (6-pole Bessel)
isolation stability > 1000 VDC
power supply 9...36 VDC
current consumption 75 mA at 24 VDC
150 mA at 12 VDC
sensor supply 3 Veff, 3 kHz (adjustable, 1-18 kHz)
working temperature -40...+85 °C
storage temperature -40...+85 °C
housing polyamide PA6.6, meets UL94-VO
mounting on DIN EN-rail
The output signal is referring to the electric measuring range. If the sensor is operated
120
outside the measuring range or the measuring range is exceeded, the signal will also be
outside the defined range (i.e. > 10 V/ 20 mA or < 0 V/ 4 mA, in the graph: > 100 % or < 0 (10 V/20 mA) 100
%). Please keep this in mind for control systems with cable break detection lower than 4 mA
or for a maximum input voltage > 10 V of measuring instruments. If necessary install the 80
sensor before connecting to the PLC.
output 60
Running direction of signal: If the push rod is moving into the sensor (e.g. spring loaded signal
version pushed in), the signal will decrease. If the push rod is moving out, the output signal [%] 40
will increase. The running direction of the signal can also be inverted.
20 electric
measurement range
-20 20 40 60 80 100 120
measurement range [%]
-20
mechanical in mechanical out
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
damp connection function wire color
standard TPE-cable, orange PTFE-cable (H-option), white
1 earth
2 power GND power
3 power 9...36 VDC
4 n. c.
5 primary coil 2 white white
6 secondary coil 2 black green
7 sensor shield
8 secondary coil 1 blue brown
9 primary coil 1 brown yellow
10 n. c.
11 GND signal
12 signal voltage output
13 current output
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CABLE BREAK DETECTION
The electronics by WayCon feature a built-in cable break detection and offers a wide range of functions. This is achieved by an impedance measurement of the
LVDT´s secondary coil. If the sensor cable is cut, the impedance of the secondary connections change regardless of the push rod position, triggering the cable break
detection. This feature is based on a broken secondary connection. A partial cable break of the primary connections (cables between primary coil and electronics) will
not activate this function.
For the use of the cable break functions an alarm system (signal lamp, acoustic alarm device) or an alarm input of the PLC must be connected to the 7-pole terminal.
The circuit board features an analogue switch which is normally open.
Normal operation: Cable break:
• The green „POWER-LED“ on the front side is on. • In case of a cable break the analogue switch closes and the alarm system
• The signal output is active. is activated or an electrical signal is conducted. Please note the maximum
• The alarm output is disabled. electrical values: 30 mA or 14 V.
• A front side „ERROR-LED“ flashes in case of an error.
• The signal output is deactivated. There is no current or voltage signal.
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OPENING OF HOUSING COVER
The housing can be opened by drawing the cover lid at the marked positions. Usually
this can be done by hand.
SETTING THE OUTPUT SIGNAL
Signal solder jumper
SJ1 SJ2 SJ3
0...10 V ▪ ▪
4...20 mA ▪ ▪
0...20 mA ▪ ▪
0...5 V ▪ ▪ ▪
±5 V ▪
±10 V
CAUTION:
A readjustment must be done after changing the output signal.
Please follow the instructions on page 5
ADJUSTMENT OF THE PHASE SHIFT AND GAIN
An adjustment of the phase shift is necessary for most sensors to achieve best linearity. Please open the top cover of the IMCA housing.
HEX switch
SJ5 SJ4 SJ7 SJ6
R10
C25 C1 C53 C33
R9 R11
Activating phase shift:
1. Remove the resistors R9 and R10
2. Solder 1 kOhm resistors 0603 on R9 and R10
3. Solder 100 kOhm resistor 0603 on R11
4. Solder bridges on SJ4, SJ5, SJ6 and SJ7 activate the capacitors C25, C1, C53 and C33. Please ask WayCon Engineering which capacitors must be activated for your
sensor type. E.g. SM25(-HYD) requires SJ4, SJ5 and SJ6.
Setting the gain:
A coarse setting of the gain must be done by turning the HEX switch into the right position. The gain is decreasing by turning the HEX clockwise, starting from position
„0“. Turn the HEX until the output signal shows roughly 0...10 V (or 4...20 mA). Please refer to the next page for the fine setting of gain and offset.
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ADJUSTMENT OF THE OUTPUT SIGNAL
Note:
WayCon always aims for best linearity when calibrating the sensor and electronics before shipping. Due to small differences in the electric characteristics of the coils
inside the LVDTs, the start-point of the measurement range may vary slightly. Please refer to the following figures to find the exact start of the measurement range of
your sensor.
Please note that the zero point and gain may shift due to long cable lengths between sensor and electronics. Therefore please connect the sensor with the according
cable length to the electronics first and then adjust zero point and gain.
We recommend to use gauge blocks for max. precision to put the push rod into a specific position. Alternatively a caliper can also be used.
1. Move sensor into start position:
SM series (version -S and -SG): 10 mm from housing to SL series: 15 mm from housing to the end of thread on push rod (or screw nut)
the end of thread on push rod
SM series (version -T): 5 mm from housing to the HYD series: 10mm from housing to the end of thread on push rod
knurled end of the feeler
2. Adjust offset: Use the offset potentiometer to set the output signal to 4.000 mA (for 4...20 mA) or 0.000 V (for 0...10 V).
3. Move the push rod to the end of the measurement range:
e. g. SM25-T: distance between sensor and feeler 30 mm (5 + 25 mm)
e. g. SL100-G: distance between sensor and screw nut must be 115 mm (15 + 100 mm)
4. Adjust gain: Use the gain potentiometer to set the output signal to 20.000 mA or 10.000 V.
5. Final check: Please reassure that the output signal is still correct at the end and start of the range. Repeat steps 2-4 if there are slight deviations.
Note:
output signal 0...20 mA: adjustment according to 4...20 mA
output signal 0...5 V: adjustment according to 0...10 V
output signal ±5 V, ±10 V: Move the push rod to the middle of the measurement range (SM25-T: 17.5 mm, SL100-G: 65 mm). Set the offset to 0.000 V. Move the
sensor to start and end of the measurement range and check, if the output signal shows the same value (e. g. -10.035 V and
+10.035 V). If not, please adjust by turning the offset potentiometer. Finally set the gain to 5,000 V (-5 V) or 10,000 V (-10 V).
Signal inversion:
If an inverted output signal is required (20...4 mA/ 10...0 V/ 5...0 V), swap clamps „Sec +“ and „Sec -“ (secondary coil) on the circuit board of the cable electronics.
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Subject to change without prior notice.
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