Operation Manual LDM-1000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioning Module Operation Manual LDM-1000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioning Module Measurement Specialties Inc. www.meas-spec.com 1000 Lucas Way, Hampton, VA 23666, United States 1 of 12 Doc P/N 09290100-000 Rev. B / October 2015 phone: +1-800-745-8008 fax: +1-757-766-4297 Operation Manual LDM-1000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioning Module Table of Contents 1 Introduction 3 2 Product Specifications 3 3 Product Description 4 4 Initial Setup Procedure 4.1 Supply Voltage 4.2 Internal Switches 4.3 Oscillator Frequency: 4.4 Oscillator Mode 4.5 Oscillator Drive Capability 4 5 6 6 7 7 5 Setting the Amplifier Gain 8 6 Dimensions and Wiring Terminals 9 7 Connection Diagrams 10 8 Calibration Procedure 11 9 Additional Information 12 Measurement Specialties Inc. www.meas-spec.com 1000 Lucas Way, Hampton, VA 23666, United States 2 of 12 Doc P/N 09290100-000 Rev. B / October 2015 phone: +1-800-745-8008 fax: +1-757-766-4297 Operation Manual LDM-1000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioning Module 1 Introduction The LDM-1000 is an extremely versatile LVDT/RVDT (Linear or Rotary Variable Differential Transformer) signal conditioning module. The module supplies an AC sine wave excitation to the LVDT or RVDT, and demodulates, filters, and amplifies the output. It is the perfect choice for industrial applications requiring the DIN standard rail mount. 2 Product Specifications For complete specifications and ordering information, please refer to the datasheet at: http://www.meas-spec.com/product/t_product.aspx?id=2588 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Supply voltage Supply current Output types and ranges Temp. coefficient of output Voltage output noise/ripple Current output noise/ripple Current loop resistance Frequency response Non-linearity Input sensitivity range 18 to 30VDC or 10 to 18VDC (jumper selectable, 18 to 30VDC as shipped) 65mA maximum ±5VDC, 0 to 5VDC, 0 to 10VDC, and 4~20mA (DIP switch selectable, ±5VDC as shipped) ±0.02% of FSO per °F [±0.036% of FSO per °C] over the operating temperature range 5mV RMS maximum 25µA RMS maximum 700Ω maximum (with 18 to 30VDC supply voltage) 250 or 1000Hz @ -3 dB (3-pole Butterworth, DIP switch selectable, 250Hz as shipped) ±0.02% of FSO 0.05 to 2.50 VRMS Transducer excitation Voltage Current Frequency 1 or 3 VRMS (DIP switch selectable; 3VRMS as shipped, with 18 to 30VDC supply voltage only) 25mA RMS 2.5, 5 or 10kHz (DIP switch selectable, 2.5kHz as shipped) Transducer type LVDT/RVDT input impedance LVDT/RVDT full scale output LVDT or RVDT with 4, 5 or 6 electrical connections 50Ω minimum @ 1 VRMS excitation ; 150Ω minimum @ 3 VRMS 0.05 to 2.50 VRMS Transducer requirements ENVIRONMENTAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Mounting Size Wire terminal size IEC 60529 rating -13°F to +185°F [-25°C to 85°C] -67°F to +257°F [-55°C to 125°C] Standard DIN-3 rail mount 3.90 [99.0] high x 0.89 [22.5] wide x 4.51 [114.5] Deep 24 to 12 AWG [0.2 to 2.5mm] IP60 Notes: All values are nominal unless otherwise noted; dimensions are in inch [mm] FSO (Full Scale Output) is the largest absolute value of the outputs measured at the range ends. Measurement Specialties Inc. www.meas-spec.com 1000 Lucas Way, Hampton, VA 23666, United States 3 of 12 Doc P/N 09290100-000 Rev. B / October 2015 phone: +1-800-745-8008 fax: +1-757-766-4297 Operation Manual LDM-1000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioning Module 3 Product Description DIP switches are provided to allow selection of three transducer excitation frequencies (2.5, 5 and 10 kHz), two signal bandwidths (250 or 1,000 Hertz), and two excitation voltages (1 or 3 Volts RMS). Switches are also provided to select seven coarse gain ranges, three DC output voltage ranges, two offsets, and master/slave operation. The 4 to 20mA output will operate regardless of the DC output voltage dip switch settings. Three multi-turn potentiometers located on the front panel allow precise gain (SPAN), offset (ZERO) and phase shift (PHASE) adjustments. An internal jumper allows changing the input voltage range from 18~30 VDC to 10~18 VDC. The LDM-1000 is designed to be mounted to a standard number 3 DIN rail. Input/output connections are made through plug-in screw terminal barrier strips. These plug-in strips are keyed to prevent improper connections in the unlikely event that the LDM-1000 should require field replacement. The next few pages will take you, step by step, through the simple set-up and calibration process. This device may be set-up for several different full scale analog outputs; some of the potential configurations are listed below: ±5 VDC output 0 to 5 VDC output 0 to 10 VDC output 4 to 20mA DC output Standalone and Master/Slave operation 4 Initial Setup Procedure To properly configure the LDM-1000 for the LVDT or RVDT you are using, you must access the internal dip switches. To open the housing, depress the two latches with a screwdriver (see photos below); the housing will spring open. You can slide the front panel and PC board assembly forward approximately 1.6 inch (4cm) to access the dip switches and input voltage jumper. A spring stop prevents the PCB from being removed completely. Measurement Specialties Inc. www.meas-spec.com 1000 Lucas Way, Hampton, VA 23666, United States 4 of 12 Doc P/N 09290100-000 Rev. B / October 2015 phone: +1-800-745-8008 fax: +1-757-766-4297 Operation Manual LDM-1000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioning Module In order to begin the setup process, you must first know a few basic characteristics about the LVDT or RVDT you intend to use with the LDM-1000. The information may be obtained from the transducer calibration sheet, catalog literature, or the MEAS (Measurement Specialties, Inc.) web site at: http://www.meas-spec.com/position-sensors.aspx The list below is the minimum information required to perform a successful calibration: Recommended LVDT or RVDT excitation frequency (to set the oscillator frequency) LVDT or RVDT Output sensitivity at the excitation frequency (to set the gain) Primary (input) impedance at the excitation frequency (to set the oscillator output voltage) The ± full scale linear or angular range over which you intend to perform the calibration Analog output signal required by your application 4.1 Supply Voltage The LDM-1000 supply voltage range is 18~30 VDC with the JP1 jumper in the storage position (as shipped position). Only this range (18~30VDC) can be used for 4-20mA output operation. The operating voltage may be changed to 10~18 VDC by installing internal jumper JP1 across both pins. See the diagrams below for jumper settings. CAUTION: Operating the unit at voltages above +18 volts with the jumper in the low voltage position will overheat the internal voltage regulators and reduce the operational life of the LDM-1000. Measurement Specialties Inc. www.meas-spec.com 1000 Lucas Way, Hampton, VA 23666, United States 5 of 12 Doc P/N 09290100-000 Rev. B / October 2015 phone: +1-800-745-8008 fax: +1-757-766-4297 Operation Manual LDM-1000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioning Module 4.2 Internal Switches There are two internal DIP switch sets (SW1 and SW2) on the PC board assembly of the LDM-1000. The tables below explain the switch positions and functions. Switch Set SW1 Function: Switch No: Switch ON: Switch OFF: Offset 1 2 Positive Negative None None Signal Bandwidth 3 4 5 1 kHz 1 kHz 1 kHz 250 HZ 250 HZ 250 HZ Note: Switches 3, 4 & 5 must be in same position Gain 2 6 LOW HIGH Gain 1 8 Switch Gain position OFF OFF x0.4 OFF ON x1.2 ON OFF x3.63 ON ON x4.43 7 Switch Set SW2 Function: Oscillator Frequency Sync Osc. V 1 2 Switch Position ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF 3 INT EXT 4 1 VRMS 3 VRMS Switch No: Frequency 10 kHz 5 kHz 2.5 kHz Switch ON: Switch OFF: Output Range VDC 5 6 7 8 0~5 ±5 0~10 Only one switch ON 4 to 20mA output works with any setting Notes: Default factory settings are noted in BLUE in the above tables. Switch No. 5 of SW2 is not used. 3VRMS excitation is available only with the 18~30VDC supply voltage setting. 4.3 Oscillator Frequency: Once you have established the proper excitation frequency for your transducer, refer to the tables below to set the LDM-1000 oscillator frequency. For 2.5 KHz excitation (default factory setting): Switch Set SW2 Function: Switch No: 2.5kHz Switch Set SW1 Oscillator Frequency 1 2 OFF OFF Function: Switch No: 250 HZ 3 OFF Signal Bandwidth 4 5 OFF OFF For 5 KHz excitation: Switch Set SW2 Function: Switch No: 5kHz Switch Set SW1 Oscillator Frequency 1 2 OFF ON Function: Switch No: 250 HZ 3 OFF Signal Bandwidth 4 5 OFF OFF For 10 KHz excitation: Measurement Specialties Inc. www.meas-spec.com 1000 Lucas Way, Hampton, VA 23666, United States 6 of 12 Doc P/N 09290100-000 Rev. B / October 2015 phone: +1-800-745-8008 fax: +1-757-766-4297 Operation Manual LDM-1000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioning Module Switch Set SW2 Function: Switch No: 10 kHz Switch Set SW1 Oscillator Frequency 1 2 ON ON Function: Switch No: 1 kHz Signal Bandwidth 3 4 5 ON ON ON Note: The 1 kHz bandwidth setting is not recommended for excitation frequencies other than 10 kHz, otherwise significant noise will be present on the output signal and performance will be degraded. 4.4 Oscillator ‘Sync’ Mode The Oscillator ‘Sync’ mode setting will depend on the number of LDM-1000’s and transducers in your system, and their physical locations. For a single LVDT or RVDT system you will be running the LDM1000 in the Master (INT) mode. For systems with multiple LDM-1000’s, especially when they are colocated, and/or the interconnect cables between the LDM-1000’s and the transducers run identical paths, it is recommended to Master and Slave the LDM-1000 oscillators to prevent beat frequencies and crosstalk between amplifiers and transducers. You will be selecting one LDM-1000 to serve as the Master oscillator (INT), and the balance will be set-up in the Slave mode (EXT). CAUTION: Attempting to synchronize two LDM-1000 set as masters (factory default setting) may damage one or both units. Only one unit can be set to Master mode (INT, SW2 Switch 3 ON), otherwise damage to the electronics may result (See connection diagrams). All other units must be in the Slave mode (EXT, SW2 Switch 3 OFF). Connecting Pins 11 (Sync OUT) and 12 (Sync COM) of the barrier strip, from unit to unit, will complete the sync bus circuit (See connection diagrams). The power common serves as the return line. Use the table below to configure your oscillator mode: SW2-3 Mode OFF ON SLAVE MASTER 4.5 Oscillator Drive Capability To ensure LVDT/RVDT compatibility with the LDM-1000 you must know the transducer current draw. The LDM-1000 is designed with a robust sine wave oscillator; it is rated for a maximum drive current of 25mA RMS with a voltage amplitude of 1 or 3 VRMS. Therefore, you will need to know the LVDT/RVDT transducer input impedance for the frequency at which you intend to operate it. With the (factory default) 3 VRMS oscillator voltage, the transducer input impedance must be equal to or greater than 120 Ohms, which will result in current draw of 25mA or less. If the impedance of the transducer is lower, the 1 VRMS setting must be selected; with this setting, the LDM-1000 will be able to operate with impedances as low as 40 Ohms. The input impedance information is available on the datasheets for all MEAS LVDTs and RVDTs. Measurement Specialties Inc. www.meas-spec.com 1000 Lucas Way, Hampton, VA 23666, United States 7 of 12 Doc P/N 09290100-000 Rev. B / October 2015 phone: +1-800-745-8008 fax: +1-757-766-4297 Operation Manual LDM-1000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioning Module 5 Setting the Amplifier Gain You will need to calculate the LVDT or RVDT full scale output, using the simple formula below: LVDT/RVDT sensitivity (in V/V/inch or V/V/degree), at the selected frequency, multiplied with the excitation voltage, (1 or 3 VRMS for the LDM-1000), multiplied with the full scale of the LVDT in inches (or RVDT in degrees). As an example, the calculation for a MEAS HR1000 LVDT (±1 inch range; 1 inch full scale), with a sensitivity of 0.39V/V/inch at 2.5KHZ, with 3 VRMS excitation would be done as follows: 0.39 x 3 x 1 = 1.17 VRMS full scale output or 1.17 VRMS at ± 1 inch Using the table below, select the gain settings (switch numbers 6, 7 and 8 of SW1) for the range your full scale output falls into. In our example, you would use x0.4 HIGH. Gain 1 Gain 2 Gain SW1-7 SW1-8 Gain Lo/Hi SW1-6 LVDT Full Scale Output, VRMS x0.4 x0.4 x1.2 x1.2 x3.63 x3.63 x4.43 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH HIGH ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF 1.20 to 2.50 0.78 to 1.20 0.40 to 0.78 0.26 to 0.40 0.13 to 0.26 0.10 to 0.13 0.05 to 0.10 Measurement Specialties Inc. www.meas-spec.com 1000 Lucas Way, Hampton, VA 23666, United States 8 of 12 Doc P/N 09290100-000 Rev. B / October 2015 phone: +1-800-745-8008 fax: +1-757-766-4297 Operation Manual LDM-1000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioning Module 6 Dimensions and Wiring Terminals Measurement Specialties Inc. www.meas-spec.com 1000 Lucas Way, Hampton, VA 23666, United States 9 of 12 Doc P/N 09290100-000 Rev. B / October 2015 phone: +1-800-745-8008 fax: +1-757-766-4297 Operation Manual LDM-1000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioning Module 7 Connection Diagrams Measurement Specialties Inc. www.meas-spec.com 1000 Lucas Way, Hampton, VA 23666, United States 10 of 12 Doc P/N 09290100-000 Rev. B / October 2015 phone: +1-800-745-8008 fax: +1-757-766-4297 Operation Manual LDM-1000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioning Module 8 Calibration Procedure Using the P1 and P2 terminal blocks according to the “Connection Diagrams” section of this manual, connect the LVDT or RVDT, a DC voltmeter, and a power supply (see “Supply Voltage” under the “Initial Setup Procedure” section of this manual) to the LDM-1000. Turn the power on and allow a 15 minute warm-up. 1. Disconnect the LVDT/RVDT primary wire from Terminal 1 of P1. 2. Adjust the ZERO potentiometer on the front panel until: the DC voltage output between terminals 9 (SIGNAL COM) and 10 (SIGNAL OUT) or the DC current between terminals 15 (CURRENT COM) and 16 (CURRENT OUT) reads in the middle of the range (see “Internal Switches” under the “Initial Setup Procedure” section of this manual for output DC voltage range selection); the middle of the ranges are as follows: a. 0.0 VDC mid-range reading for ± 5 VDC Output b. 2.5 VDC mid-range reading for 0 to +5 VDC output c. 5.0 VDC mid-range reading for 0 to +10 VDC output d. 12.0mA mid-range reading for 4 to 20mA output 3. Reconnect the LVDT/RVDT primary wire to Terminal 1 or P1 4. Insert the LVDT core into the middle of the bore, or rotate the RVDT shaft to the approximate center of the mechanical range, until the output reads as close to the mid-range DC voltage or current as possible (see mid-range readings in Step 2. above). If this adjustment is mechanically difficult or impractical, approximate the correct position as closely as possible, and then adjust the ZERO potentiometer until the output reads the middle of the range (see mid-range readings in Step 2. above). Note: Changing course gain settings (DIP switches) after this step may result in a zero shift. Should you find it necessary to change the gain, you should repeat steps 1 through 4. 5. Displace the core of the LVDT or rotate the RVDT shaft in a positive direction (increasing DC voltage between terminals 9 and 10 or increasing DC current between 15 and 16) to approximately 80% of the full scale position you used in your calculation in “Setting the Amplifier Gain”. 6. Adjust the front panel PHASE potentiometer in the direction that increases the DC output signal until the maximum output is reached; if the output does not peak and the PHASE potentiometer is at the end of its adjustment range, leave it there and continue the calibration procedure. Note: If at any point during the phase adjustment the output exceeds the maximum output limit of the selected range, reduce the output back to a 70-80% level by adjusting the front panel SPAN potentiometer, then continue with the phase adjust operation. 7. Return the LVDT core or the RVDT shaft back to the original center position. If the exact same midrange DC output as in Step 2 above is not observed, slightly re-adjust of the ZERO potentiometer. 8. Using a precision positioning device, displace the LVDT core or rotate the RVDT shaft in a positive direction to the full scale position used in your calculation. Note: The calibration can be made over a percentage of full scale by moving the core xx% of full scale and adjusting the output for the same percentage. Measurement Specialties Inc. www.meas-spec.com 1000 Lucas Way, Hampton, VA 23666, United States 11 of 12 Doc P/N 09290100-000 Rev. B / October 2015 phone: +1-800-745-8008 fax: +1-757-766-4297 Operation Manual LDM-1000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioning Module 9. Adjust the front panel SPAN potentiometer for the required positive full scale DC output (usually the maximum output limit of the selected range, in Step 2 above). Note: If the required full-scale reading cannot be obtained by adjusting the SPAN potentiometer, the gain of the signal conditioner can be reset by changing the internal switches (see the “Setting the Amplifier Gain” section): If the SPAN potentiometer is fully counter clockwise, change to the next higher gain. If the SPAN potentiometer is fully clockwise, change to the next lower gain. 10. Return the LVDT core or the RVDT shaft back to the original center position and re-check the output reading (should be the same mid-range reading as in Step 2 above). If needed, use the ZERO potentiometer to make a small adjustment. 11. Displace the LVDT core or rotate the RVDT shaft to the negative full scale position (lowest output DC voltage or current); it should match the minimum reading for the range selected in Step 2 above. If needed, use the SPAN potentiometer to make a small adjustment. Note: Due to symmetry errors of all LVDTs and RVDTs, the exact minimum and maximum output readings are rarely obtained. 9 Additional Information Measurement Specialties, Inc. (NASDAQ MEAS) offers many other types of sensors and signal conditioners. Data sheets can be downloaded from our web site at: http://www.meas-spec.com/datasheets.aspx MEAS acquired Schaevitz Sensors and the SchaevitzTM trademark in 2000. 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