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DSJ4
Strain Gauge or Load Cell Digitiser Module (4 Channel)
Features
LED Power Indicator
Option to terminate bus through 120 ohm resistor
Bus Connections for communication and Power Supply
Bus Connection via 2 Part screw connectors
‘Daisy Chain’ Bus through D type connectors
2 Part Connectors for Load Cells
CAN Compliant
3 year guarantee
Supplied as OEM PCB, options fitting in an IP65 ABS case or to a DIN
rail fixture
Photo showing DSJ4 with 4 x DSC pcb cards fitted
Introduction
The function of the DSJ4 Junction board is to enable the easy
connection of up to 4 Load Cells and 4 DSC Cards to a multidropped digital communications bus.
Up to 32 DSJ4s can be connected to 1 digital bus.
The communications output connection is RS485 or CAN, please
note* that RS232 is NOT available with this unit. (Refer to DSJ1)
*The DSJ4 does not include the required DSC cards. Please refer
to the DSC product Sheet for available options.
The board can be supplied in a IP65, ABS sealed enclosure or
as an OEM PCB measuring 100 x 185mm
Specifications
PCB
100 x 185mm
Option to fit into an IP65 ABS Case
Connection
4 x 8 way 2 part terminals for Load Cell Connections (2.5mm² cable max)
1 x 5 way 2 part terminals for Digital Data & Power (2.5mm² cable max)
2 x 9 way D type connectors for Digital Data & Power
Cable Length
Maximum length from DSJ4 to Load Cell 3 metres
Maximum length of Digital Data, 1000 metres
Dimensions of ABS case
200 x 120 x 75mm excluding glands
Environmental of ABS case
Sealed to IP65 with cable entries via IP67 glands supplied fitted
Enclosure Material
ABS
Options
Supply of OEM Card (100 x 165mm) PCB only excluding case
Case alternatives:
Die Cast Case 220 x 120 x 80mm (LDC), Aluminium or Stainless Steel Case 200 x 160 x 85mm sealed to IP65, or a DIN Rail Mount
Product Order Codes
Product Code
DSJ4
LAB
LSS
LDC
D2
Description
DSJ4 PCB (PCB only)
IP65 ABS Grey Case
Stainless Steel Case 220 x 160 x 90mm
Die Cast Case 220 x 120 80mm
DIN Rail Mounting Fixture