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DSC-USB

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User Benefits

High stability for superior performance.
USB interface functioning as a virtual com port.
Easy connection to strain gauge sensors.
Supports multiple devices on one PC.
Free DSCUSB toolkit software available.
Compatible with most load cells and sensors.
Non-expert maintenance required.
Windows driver DLLs available.

Ideal Applications

Laboratory Testing
Educational Environments
R&D
Test & Measurement

Product Overview

The DSCUSB is a compact, high-performance strain gauge digital signal conditioner with USB connectivity, designed for applications requiring high-accuracy measurement repeatability. It features a rugged ABS IP50 enclosure, making it suitable for various environments. The device allows data extraction from strain gauge bridge input sensors without the need for additional power supplies, amplifiers, filters, or multimeters.

Key Features

Ability to communicate with multiple sensors using ASCII protocol.
Digital I/O with high speed up to 500 readings/second.
Real mV/V calibration and peak & trough recording.
IP50 rated enclosure with dimensions of 71 x 51 x 20 mm.

Technical Specifications

Strain Gauge Measurement: 4 Wire
Excitation Voltage: 4.5 to 5.25 VDC
Drive Capability: 80 - 5000 Ohms
Sensitivity: -3 to 3 mV/V
Temperature Stability: Offset 1-4 ppm/°C, Gain 3-5 ppm/°C
Resolution: Up to 16 Million Counts/divs
Operating Temperature: -40 to +85°C
IP Rating: IP50

Case Study

An engineering company used the DSCUSB to test a mechanical system by measuring the force applied to a strain gauge. The device allowed for easy data logging and analysis using the DSC Toolkit and MS Excel, providing the necessary resolution and ease of use without additional power supply requirements.

Environmental and Compliance

CE Environmental Approvals: European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Operating and Storage Temperature: -40 to +85°C
Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing

Catalog excerpts

3 Mercury House, Calleva Park, Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 8PN USB Strain Gauge or Load Cell Digitiser Module Easy sensing with the DSCUSB portable USB digitiser for weight, pressure, force & torque. High stability module has a D9 connector & female micro USB connector, supplied with a USB to micro USB cable The DSCUSB is a compact, high performance strain gauge digital signal conditioner with USB connectivity aimed at applications which require high-accuracy measurement repeatability. A rugged ABS IP50 enclosure makes the device suitable for all environments. Simply by plugging the device into a PC, data can be extracted from most strain gauge bridge input sensors and acquired by software which allows data manipulation removing the need for amplifiers, filters & multimeters. No additional power supply is required. Although ideal for 1 to 1 interface the device can connect with multiple sensors with the use of a suitable hub. Available in ASCII protocol, offering higher resolution and lower temperature drift. High stability providing superior performance Simple & easy to connect to your strain gauge sensor Free DSCUSB toolkit software Compatible with most load Non-expert maintenance Windows driver DLL's available Ideal Applications ■ Ability to communicate with multiple sensors ■ High speed to 500 readings/second ■ Peak & trough recording ■ IP50 rated enclosure dimensions 71 x 51 x 20 mm

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