A&D AD-4405 User Manual

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AD-4405 Weighing Indicator
 
 
3.1.3. 
Adjustment of the Load Cell Output 
Caution 
  Use a metal film resistor in the range of 50kohm to 500kohm with a 
good temperature coefficient, when adding a resistor to adjust a load 
cell output. Use as large of a resistance value as possible in the range 
in which the zero adjustment is possible. Solder this resistor at a point 
near the load cell or the indicator.   
 
In Case of Reducing the Output Voltage   
 
When the zero output is too large, add a resistor 
between EXC+ and SIG-. 
 
 
In Case of Adding an Offset Voltage to the Output   
 
When the zero output is too small, add a resistor 
between EXC+ and SIG+. 
 
 
 
 
3.1.4. 
Verifying Load Cell Output and Input Sensitivity 
 
The input sensitivity of the indicator is 0.25
mV /division or more. Adapt to the following 
inequality, when you design a weighing instrument using the indicator and load 
cell(s). 
Caution 
  A change in input voltage sensitivity is required to cause a one division 
change of the display. Select as large an input sensitivity voltage as 
possible so that the weighing interval becomes stable. 
 
  Consider the leverage if a lever is used. 
 
Weighing instrument 
using one load cell.   
A
D
B
E
*
*
25
.
0
£
 
Weighing instrument 
using multi-load cell 
N
A
D
B
E
*
*
*
25
.
0
£
 
A: Rated capacity of load cell [kg] 
B: Rated  output  [mV/V] 
D: Weighing interval [kg] 
E: Excitation voltage [mV] 
N: Number of load cells 
 
Verification Example 
Design: 
Load cell 
N=1 
  Rated capacity   
A=750 [kg] 
 Rated 
output 
 
B=3 
[mV/V] 
  Excitation voltage    E=5000 [mV] 
Weighing interval   
D=0.05 [kg] 
Weighing capacity 
300 [kg] 
25
.
0
1
750
05
.
0
3
5000
*
*
³
=
. Therefore, 
regard the instrument as a good 
design. 
 
3. Installation and Precautions