Mark-10 PTA Plug and Test™ Adapter

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Adapt common strain gage-based load cells and torque sensors to the 5i and 3i indicators

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Programmable via via USB/RS-232 through the indicator

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Connect common strain gage-based load cells, force sensors, and torque sensors to our Models 5i and 3i indicators with the Mark-10 PTA Plug and Test™ user-configurable adapter and software.

Sensor capacity and resolutions may be programmed via an included software utility, which includes a library of common force capacities from 0.12 to 750,000 lbF (0.5 N to 4,000 kN), and torque capacities from 10 ozFin to 40,000 lbFft (7 Ncm to 57,000 Nm). An identification number may be programmed, which is displayed upon indicator power-up or the indicator's Information screen.

Through Plug & Test™ technology, all configuration and calibration information is saved within the adapter. This flexibility allows for interchangeability between multiple sensors with both the 5i and 3i indicators.

Features

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• Compatible with strain gage-based load cells, force sensors, and torque sensors
• Supplied with a strain relief, user-writeable identification label, and Resource CD with software
• Screw terminal block allows for easy connection of sensor wires
• Software configuration utility is included, for easy programming of sensor capacity, resolution, and identification number
• Program the adapter via USB or RS-232 through the indicator

Sensor and Indicator Requirements

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Sensor Requirements:

• Type: Full Bridge
• Resistance: 300 - 1000 ohms
• Sensitivity: 1 - 3 mV/V

Indicator Requirements:

• Series-5i or Series-3i indicator with firmware version 1.0.9 or later
  • The PTA adapter cannot be configured using older indicator versions.
• The PTA adapter can be used with older indicator versions, however, the adapter cannot be calibrated for single-direction load cells, such as load button and thru hole type load cells.

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Downloads

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Mark-10 PTA Plug & Test™ Adapter - Data Sheet