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SY011 Loadcell Amplifier

This loadcell amplifier is designed for use with strain gauge loadcells.

It provides industry standard current or voltage outputs for accurate interfacing of loadcells with control and monitoring systems.

This amplifier is ideally suited to engineering applications. Its small size makes it easy to mount inside existing equipment.

The voltage output version of the amplifier has a bi-polar output for use with bi-directional loadcells even though it is powered from a uni-polar supply.

The amplifier is easily calibrated using non-interactive zero and span trimmers. When it is purchased with a loadcell it will be calibrated for use with the loadcell.

If the SY011 is supplied with a loadcell it will normally be calibrated to read the loadcell output in the same force units as the loadcell calibration. A traceable system certificate will be supplied for the amplifier and loadcell combination.

CE – This instrumentation product complies with the requirements of the European EMC directive.

FAQ’s:

Which SY011 version should I choose for a bi-directional load cell?

The SY011 voltage output version. It provides a bi-polar ±5V or ±10V output for bi-directional load cells, even though it runs from a uni-polar 24Vdc supply. That means tension and compression readings appear as positive and negative output signals without a separate negative rail.

How do I adjust the SY011’s zero and span?

Both are adjusted with the SY011’s non-interactive trimmers, so changing one setting doesn’t shift the other. Printable user instructions are available for both the current and voltage output versions to guide you through setting it up with your load cell and monitoring system.

What load cell outputs does the SY011 accept?

Any full-range output between 0.5 and 100mV/V. The SY011’s input sensitivity is factory set within that range to suit your specific load cell, and the value is specified in the last part of the order code, usually 1.0 or 2.0mV/V, though other values are also possible.

Is the SY011 small enough to fit inside existing equipment?

Yes. Its small ABS case measures 100 x 49 x 20mm including terminals, which makes it easy to fit inside existing equipment. Keep in mind that its operating temperature range is 0 to +50°C, so the location or enclosure it sits in should stay within those limits during normal use.

Specification

Parameter	Value	Unit
Output	Current version: 4 to 20mA, loop resistance <400Ω (24V supply). Voltage version: ±5V or ± 10V, load resistance >10kΩ
Sensitivity	Factory set between 0.5 and 100mV/V
Non-linearity - typical	±0.05% of full range
Drift - typical	Zero: 0.5µV/°C at the input. Span: 80ppm/°C
Supply requirements	Nominal 24Vdc (17 to 30Vdc)
Maximum supply current	120mA
Loadcell supply	5Vdc (15mA) or 10Vdc (30mA) (factory set)
Operating Temperature	0 to +50°C
Case material	ABS
Case dimensions	100 x 49 x 20 mm (including terminals)

Order Codes

Code	Description
SY011ABCD - Replace A, B, C and D with the required codes from the list below.
A (Basic type)	V for voltage output, I for current output.
B (Amplifier output)	005 for ±5, 010 for ±10V, 420 for 4 to 20mA.
C (Loadcell excitation voltage)	05 for 5V, 10 for 10V.
D (Loadcell output in mV/V)	Usually 1.0 or 2.0, other values are possible.
	Example: SY011I-420-10-2.0 This has a 4 to 20mA current output, 10V loadcell excitation and an input sensitivity of 2.0mV/V for full range.

Notes

If the SY011 does not have all the functions you require the SGA or LCA20 Loadcell Amplifiers may be more suitable. An LCA20 data-sheet and an SGA data-sheet are available.

Files

Title	Type	File
Printable user instructions for the current output	PDF Instructions	Download
Printable user instructions for the voltage output	PDF Instructions	Download

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