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    USB Load Cell Interface | USB Strain Gauge Digitiser | DSCUSB

    Fast, Easy USB Connection of a Transducer Direct to your PC
    USB Load Cell Digitiser
    DSCUSB USB interface connected to laptop (laptop NOT included)
    DSCUSB Load Cell Digitiser Side View
    DSCUSB Side View
    DSCUSB load cell digitiser connected to laptop and load cell (laptop and load cell NOT included)
    DSCUSB Load Cell Digitiser with 9-Way ‘D’ Type Connector
    360° View Videovideo/mp4
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    (excl. VAT)
    Quantity, OEM & educational discounts

    At a Glance

    • Simple USB Connection
    • No external power supply required
    • ASCII Protocol
    • High Speed: 100 Readings/Second max.
    • Free Toolkit Software Included
    • High Stability with 1 part in 200,000 resolution
    • Converts a Transducer Signal to a Digital Input Direct to Your PC
    • Easy to Use – Simply Plug & Play
    • Cost Saving – No Need for Additional Amplifiers
    • Works With Any Full-Bridge Strain Gauge Sensors
    • Fast Data Analysis – With Direct USB Connection
    • View the Results Instantly with the FREE Downloadable Software

    Description

    Applied Measurements DSCUSB strain gauge signal digitiser is a USB load cell interface designed to convert strain gauge transducer inputs into a digital USB serial output.  It is very compact and housed in a rugged plastic case rated to IP50 making it suitable for all indoor environments.

    Our DSCUSB load cell interface plugs directly into your PC and requires no additional power supplies, as it derives all its power requirements directly from the USB bus.

    The USB strain gauge signal digitiser interface utilises the ASCII protocol and features high resolution to 1 in 200,000, 7-point sensor linearisation and high speed to 100 readings/second.

    PC-based calibration of the USB load cell interface is very easy to perform using the DSC-USB Toolkit software which is supplied free of charge.  The strain gauge signal can be read directly from the sensor or input numerically using the mV/V sensitivity figures from the load cell calibration certificate.  Other features includes linearization and temperature compensation.

    The free Toolkit software also features a data logging function that allows the user to log data to a spreadsheet compatible CSV file at rated up to 100Hz.

    Below you can download the DSCUSB Toolkit software which allows calibration and configuration of the DSCUSB module along with monitoring and data logging.  There is also a link to download the DSCLog24 which provides up to 24 channels of live monitoring and data logging.

    If you require faster higher speed readings, try our new DSCUSB-FQ fast USB load cell interface, which delivers high-speed readings of 4800 samples per second!

    Technical Specifications

    ParameterMinTypicalMaxUnits
    Strain Gauge Measurement4 Wire
    Strain Gauge Excitation Voltage4.555.25Vdc
    Strain Gauge Drive Capability80-5000Ohms
    Strain Gauge Sensitivity-32.53mV/V
    Offset Temperature Stability14ppm/˚C
    Gain Temperature Stability35ppm/˚C
    Offset Stability with Time2090ppm of FR (1)
    Gain Stability with Time30ppm of FR (2)
    Non Linearity before Linearization525ppm of FR
    Internal Resolution16 MillionCounts/divs
    Resolution @ 1Hz readings (noise stable) over 100sOhms200,000Counts/divs
    Resolution @ 10Hz readings (Noise stable) over 100s120,000Counts/divs
    Resolution @ 100Hz readings (Noise stable) over 100s50,000Counts/divs
    Signal FilterDynamic recursive type user programmable
    Power Supply Voltage4.555.5Vdc
    Power Supply Current6875mA
    Data Transmission Rate115.2kbps
    Output Cable Length5m
    Output Temperature Measurement Resolution0.0625˚C
    Output Temperature Measurement Accuracy (-10 to 85)0.5˚C
    Output Temperature Measurement Accuracy (-55 to 125)2˚C
    Output Temperature Update Speed5Seconds
    Operating Temperature Range-4085˚C
    Storage Temperature-4085˚C
    Humidity095%RH
    ProtectionIP50
    Dimensions – Cased Version70.5 x 51 x 20mm excluding 9-way ‘D’ type socket connector.

    Product Dimensions

    DSCUSB USB Load Cell Interface Dimensions

    DSCUSB Toolkit Software

    Watch the How To video for a demonstration of how to use the DSCUSB toolkit.

    USB Load Cell Interface toolkit software
    This page shows a large display and indicates if any error conditions are present by displaying an information box.
    If the module has been allocated engineering units these may be displayed in the upper right of the LCD display.
    USB Load Cell Interface toolkit trend chart software
    Data will be read from the module at the Measurement Rate (up to a maximum rate of 100Hz) and added to the
    trend chart. You can see the current rate at which data is added at the top right of the chart.
    USB Load Cell Interface toolkit calibration software
    This page allows you to calibrate the module using various methods, set limits, perform system zero and set units
    description.

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