MODEL: M2LCS

Super-mini Signal Conditioners Mini-M Series 0: Specify (strain gauge and excitation)

STRAIN GAUGE TRANSMITTER [2] OUTPUT

Functions & Features Current
• Provides a DC output signal compatible with a bridge type A: 4 – 20 mA DC (Load resistance 750 Ω max.)
strain gauge utilized in load cells, pressure transducers B: 2 – 10 mA DC (Load resistance 1500 Ω max.)
• Supplies required excitation voltage C: 1 – 5 mA DC (Load resistance 3000 Ω max.)
• Excitation adjustable from 2 to 10 V D: 0 – 20 mA DC (Load resistance 750 Ω max.)
• Wide-range adjustment: 0 – 80 % for zero, 100 – 20 % for E: 0 – 16 mA DC (Load resistance 900 Ω max.)
span F: 0 – 10 mA DC (Load resistance 1500 Ω max.)
• Three-way isolation G: 0 – 1 mA DC (Load resistance 15 kΩ max.)
Z: Specify current (See OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS)
Typical Applications Voltage
• Weighing system for tanks, hoppers, silos 1: 0 – 10 mV DC (Load resistance 10 kΩ min.)
• Weighing system using cranes 2: 0 – 100 mV DC (Load resistance 100 kΩ min.)
• Float level meter utilizing strain gauges 3: 0 – 1 V DC (Load resistance 1000 Ω min.)
4: 0 – 10 V DC (Load resistance 10 kΩ min.)
5: 0 – 5 V DC (Load resistance 5000 Ω min.)
29.5 [1.16] 6: 1 – 5 V DC (Load resistance 5000 Ω min.)
4W: -10 – +10 V DC (Load resistance 10 kΩ min.)
5W: -5 – +5 V DC (Load resistance 5000 Ω min.)
Model
76 0: Specify voltage (See OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS)
[2.99]

[3] POWER INPUT

124 AC Power
[4.88]
M2: 100 – 240 V AC (Operational voltage range 85 – 264 V,
mm [inch]
47 – 66 Hz)
(90 – 264 V for UL)
DC Power
MODEL: M2LCS–[1][2]–[3][4] R: 24 V DC
(Operational voltage range 24 V ±10 %, ripple 10 %p-p max.)
R2: 11 – 27 V DC
ORDERING INFORMATION
(Operational voltage range 11 – 27 V, ripple 10 %p-p max.)
• Code number: M2LCS-[1][2]-[3][4]
(Select ‘/N’ for ‘Standards & Approvals’ code.)
Specify a code from below for each of [1] through [4].
P: 110 V DC
(e.g. M2LCS-2A-M2/K/CE/Q)
(Operational voltage range 85 – 150 V, ripple 10 %p-p max.)
• Special output range (For codes Z & 0)
(110 V ±10 % for UL)
• Specify the specification for option code /Q
(e.g. /C01/S01)
Note: Must be used with its socket. NOT installable to a [4] OPTIONS (multiple selections)
multi-unit installation base. (e.g. model: M2BS-16) Response Time (0 – 90 %)
blank: Standard (≤ 0.5 sec.)
/K: Fast Response (Approx. 25 msec.)
[1] INPUT STRAIN GAUGE
Standards & Approvals (must be specified)
1: 1 mV/V
/N: Without CE or UL
12: 1.25 mV/V
/CE: CE marking
15: 1.5 mV/V
/UL: UL approval, CE marking
2: 2 mV/V
Other Options
3: 3 mV/V
blank: none
4: 4 mV/V
/Q: Option other than the above (specify the specification)
5: 5 mV/V
6: 10 mV/V
7: 20 mV/V
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SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTION: Q (multiple selections) Mounting: Surface or DIN rail
COATING (For the detail, refer to our web site.) Weight: 150 g (0.33 lb)
/C01: Silicone coating
/C02: Polyurethane coating PERFORMANCE in percentage of span
/C03: Rubber coating (UL not available) Accuracy: ±0.1 % (input ≥ 3 mV)
/C04: Polyolefin coating (UL not available) Linearity: ±0.05 % (Input ≥3 mV)
TERMINAL SCREW MATERIAL Temp. coefficient: ±0.02 %/°C (±0.01 %/°F) (input ≥ 3 mV)
/S01: Stainless steel (UL not available) Line voltage effect: ±0.1 % over voltage range
Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Dielectric strength: 2000 V AC @1 minute (input to output
Construction: Plug-in to power to ground)
Connection: M3 screw terminals (torque 0.8 N·m)
Screw terminal: Chromated steel (standard) or stainless STANDARDS & APPROVALS
steel EU conformity:
Housing material: Flame-resistant resin (black) EMC Directive
Isolation: Input to output to power EMI EN 61000-6-4
Overrange output: Approx. -10 to +120 % at 1 – 5 V EMS EN 61000-6-2
Excitation adjustment: 2 – 10 V (front) Low Voltage Directive
Zero adjustments (tare): 0 – 80 % (front) EN 61010-1
(Excitation voltage: factory default) Installation Category II
Span adjustment: 100 – 20 % (front) Pollution Degree 2
(Excitation voltage: factory default) Input or output to power: Reinforced insulation (300 V)
Input to output: Basic insulation (300 V)
INPUT SPECIFICATIONS RoHS Directive
■ Input: Bridge voltage from load cells Approval:
• Strain Gauge UL/C-UL nonincendive Class I, Division 2,
Rated output from strain gauge: 1 – 20 mV/V; Groups A, B, C, and D
Input to the transmitter must be over 3 mV. (UL 121201, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.213-17)
• Excitation: 2 – 10 V adjustable (5 V standard) UL/C-UL general safety requirements
Maximum current: 35 mA (UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010-1-12)

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS
■ DC Current: 0 – 20 mA DC
Minimum span: 1 mA
Offset: Max. 1.5 times span
Load resistance: Output drive 15 V max.
■ DC Voltage: -10 – +12 V DC
Minimum span: 5 mV
Offset: Max. 1.5 times span
Load resistance: Output drive 1 mA max.; at ≥ 0.5 V

INSTALLATION
Power Consumption
•AC:
Approx. 3 VA at 100 V
Approx. 4 VA at 200 V
Approx. 5 VA at 264 V
•DC: Approx. 3 W
Operating temperature: -5 to +55°C (23 to 131°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)

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 MODEL: M2LCS
FRONT VIEW
(with the cover open)
Auxiliary
Coarse Zero Adj.
Excitation Adj.

16-position
Coarse Zero Adj.
16-position
Coarse Span Adj.

Fine Zero Adj.

Fine Span Adj.

• Coarse Zero Adj. (auxiliary): Used when the zero cannot

be adjusted with only the coarse and fine zero adjustments.
• Excitation Adj.: Factory adjusted.
• Coarse Zero Adj.: Tare adjustment. Approx. 5 % of input
span adjustable with each increment. Max. 80 % by 16
positions.
• Coarse Span Adj.: Gain adjustment. 100 – 20 % of input
span adjusted by 16 positions.
• Fine Zero Adj.: Tare adjustment
• Fine Span Adj.: Gain adjustment

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS & TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS unit: mm [inch]

6 [.23]

DIN RAIL
35mm wide 3 2 1
6 5 4
2–4.2x5
[.17x.20]
70.5 [2.78]

59 [2.32]
72 [2.83]
MTG HOLE
6 [.24] deep

11–M3 9 8 7
SCREW 11 10
4 [.16]

21.5 [.85] 7.3 [.29] 86.7 [3.41] 22 [.87]

116.7 [4.59] (4 [.16]) 29.5 [1.16]

• When mounting, no extra space is needed between units.

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 MODEL: M2LCS
SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM

COM 3 Isolation
Z S
STRAIN GAUGE Output
+ 1 Low Drift 7 +
Driver
Voltage OUTPUT
– 2 Amplifier 8 –

+ 4 Low Drift EXC. 10 U(+)

DC Volt. POWER
– 5 Stabilizer 11 V(–)

9
Base Socket

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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