The DIGILOW digital display can be used with strain-gage sensors measuring force, pressure or torque, or for connecting position/angle sensors in a potentiometric configuration. It can also be used to detect ± 10 VDC process signals. The range
of functions has been limited deliberately to ensure operation is simple and self-explanatory. With its unique, large and clear digit height of 20 mm, the digital display can be installed easily in process control panels and control cabinets. Thanks to the
large choice of measurement signals that can be connected, the display is ideal for use in a huge range of industry-based applications. As a simple and compact digital display, it can also be used as a multi-channel solution in laboratory or test systems, where several different measurements may need to be taken and displayed simultaneously. The front-panel TARE function for the strain-gage sensor input makes it easy to zero
the display for processes where an initial load may be applied (containers’ own weight, pre-tensioning of sensor by tool adaptation and so on). Production-oriented evaluation and control functions can be implemented using the limitgeneration option.
 

Description

The production of this excellent value digital display was possible by employing state-of-the-art microprocessor technology and keeping the complexity of the internal design to a minimum. The simple menu-driven instrument setup procedure with self-explanatory mnemonics ensures that even the novice can use the unit immediately without an operating manual. First, the user specifies the type of input signal or sensor. Then the user can select the relevant calibration procedure by either applying an input measurement
or through teach-in (calibration taken from sensor
documentation). The position of the decimal point can be set to suit, while the sensor supply voltage can be hardware-set to 5 VDC (default) or 10 VDC. There is also the option to use a digital low-pass filter to correct any display flicker caused by the particular application.