Operating manual

Clip Electronic
Amplifier for installation
onto mounting rails

Clip IG
Industrial amplifier in
cast housing

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Contents Page

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Mounting / Dismounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Measuring amplifiers AE101, AE301, AE501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 GR201, EM201, EM201K2, TS101 additional units. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3 NT101A, NT102A Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 AE101 Measuring amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 AE301 Measuring amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3 AE501 Measuring amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.4 GR201 Double limit-value switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.5 EM201 / EM201K2 Output stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5 TS101 Automatic tare and store unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.2 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.2.1 Taring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.2.2 Store unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.3 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.3.1 Voltage supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3.2 Inputs / Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3.3 Control inputs / Control output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.4 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4.1 Factory setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4.2 Tare unit adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4.3 Store unit adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.5 Zero-point balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.6 Component position diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6 Safety barriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7 CLIP IG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Safety instructions
The NT101A and NT102A Power Supplies Conform to Protection Class I. The
other Clip components correspond to Protection Class III (Symbol III )
when they are operated with safety extra-low voltage (SELV circuits).
In order to ensure sufficient immunity from disturbance only use Greenline
screening (see HBM‘s special publication ”Greenline shielding design, EMC-
compliant measuring cable”)

Appropriate use
The Clip Electronic with the connected transducers may be used for measure-
ment and directly related control and regulation tasks, only. Any other use is
not appropriate.
To ensure safe operation, the Clip Electronic may only be used according to
the specifications given in this manual. When using the transducer, the legal
and safety regulations for the respective application must also be observed.
The same applies if accessories are used.

General dangers in the case of non-observance of the safety

instructions
The Clip Electronic complies with the state of the art and is operationally reli-
able. If the device is used and operated inappropriately by untrained person-
nel, residual dangers might develop.
Any person charged with device installation, operation, maintenance or repair
must in any case have read and understood the operating manual and the
safety instructions, in particular.

Conditions on site
Protect the device from moisture or atmospheric influences such as rain,
snow, etc.

Maintenance and cleaning

The Clip Electronic are maintenance-free. Please note the following points
when cleaning the housing:
• Remove the mains plug from the socket before cleaning.
• Clean the housing with a soft, slightly damp (not wet!) cloth. Never use sol-
vents, since they may damage the labelling on the front panel.
• When cleaning, please ensure that no liquid finds its way into the device or
onto the contacts.

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Residual dangers
The Clip Electronic scope of performance and supply covers part of the mea-
suring-technology, only. The plant designer/constructor/operator must in addi-
tion design, realize and take responsibility for the measuring-system’s safety
such that potential residual dangers are minimized. The respective regulations
must in any case be observed. Residual dangers regarding the measuring
system must be specified explicitly.
If there is any risk of remaining dangers when working with the, it is pointed
out in this introduction by means of the following symbols:

Symbol: DANGER
Meaning: Maximum danger level
Warns of an imminently dangerous situation in which failure to comply with
safety requirements will result in death or serious physical injury.

Symbol: WARNING
Meaning: Dangerous situation
Warns of a potentially dangerous situation in which failure to comply with
safety requirements can result in death or serious physical injury.

Symbol: CAUTION
Meaning: Potentially dangerous situation
Warns of a potentially dangerous situation in which failure to comply with
safety requirements could result in damage to property or some form of
physical injury.

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Symbols for using advices and helpful information:

Symbol: NOTE
Means that important information about the product or its handling is being
given.

Symbol:
Meaning: CE mark
The CE mark enables the manufacturer to guarantee that the product com-
plies with the requirements of the relevant EC directives (the declaration of
conformity is available at http://www.hbm.com/HBMdoc).

Safe operation
Do only quit error messages if the reason for the error has been eliminated
and there is no more danger.

Reconstruction and modifications

HBM’s express consent is required for modifications regarding the Clip Elec-
tronic construction and safety. HBM does not take responsibility for damage
resulting from unauthorized modifications.
In particular, repair and soldering works on the boards are prohibited. If com-
plete componentry is replaced use original HBM components, only.

Qualified personnel
The device may be used by qualified personnel, only; the technical data and
the special safety regulations must in any case be observed. When using the
device, the legal and safety regulations for the respective application must
also be observed. The same applies if accessories are used.
Qualified personnel means: personnel familiar with the installation, mounting,
start-up and operation of the product, and trained according to their job.
Maintenance and repair work on an open device with the power on should
only be undertaken by trained personnel who are aware of the above-men-
tioned dangers.

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1 Application
The measuring amplifiers are suitable for the measurement of mechanical
quantities such as force, weight, torque, pressure, displacement, strain and
acceleration. Appropriate transducers complying with the international stan-
dards can be connected to the measuring amplifiers.
Transducers can be operated in potentially explosive areas, if safety barriers
are used.
The individual CLIP components can be arranged as desired and are wired by
terminals. Switches and potentiometers for adjustment have been provided on
the circuit boards. The accuracy class is 0.1.

The following units are available:

• AE101 (DC), AE301/301S6/301S7 (600 Hz CF), AE501 (4.8 kHz CF),
Measuring amplifier
• GR201 Double limit-value switch
• EM201, EM201K2 Output-stage modules with current output
• NT101A, NT102A Power supply units
• TS101 Automatic Tare and Store Unit

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2 Mounting / Dismounting
The housings are installed onto mounting rails to DIN EN 50 022; they are
hooked onto the upper edge and snapped into the spring plate on the lower
edge.
For dismounting, use a screwdriver to push down the spring plate and unhook
the housing.

Mounting Dismounting

Hook in

Mounting rail

Lock

Fig. 2.1: Mounting / Dismounting

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3 Connection
Use the 12-pin terminal strip to connect the transducers, to wire the modules
with each other and to connect the voltage supply. Individual wires can be
clamped in a range of 0.13 mm2 ... 1.5 mm2. If two conductor lines are to be
connected to one terminal, e.g. with internal and external connections, the
conductor cross-sections must be matched accordingly. End sleeves (without
plastics hoop, length: 10 mm) should be used to connect the cores to the ter-
minals. Cores with or without end sleeves must not be tin-plated. When con-
necting the lines, measures should be taken to prevent electrostatic dis-
charge.
The subsequent figures give the respective connection diagrams that are
printed onto the housing cover.

NOTE
The Clip modules have been designed for installation in closed metallic
housings (e. g. control cabinet); they can also be operated without any
additional housings.
The transducer connection lines and the analog signal lines (inputs and
outputs) have to be screened.
At the control cabinet, the screening must lie on a screen rail.
Supply lines and lines connected to the GR201 relay contacts must be
screened if the cable length exceeds 30 m or if the cables are routed out-
side closed buildings.

NOTE
Only after tightening the clamping screws (ensure good contact) will the
output signal be available on the terminals.

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3.1 Measuring amplifiers AE101, AE301, AE501

12 11 10 9 8 5 4 3’ 3 2’ 2 1 12 11 10 9 8 5 4 3’ 3 2’ 2 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

12 11 10 9 8 5 4 3’ 3 2’ 2 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Fig. 3.1: Measuring-amplifier connections

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Type AE101, AE301, AE501

Terminal Function Color ( HBM - cable)
1 Measuring signal WH (white)
2 Bridge excitation voltage BK (black)
2’ Sensor line GY (grey)
3 Bridge excitation voltage BU (blue)
3’ Sensor line GN (green)
4 Measuring signal RD (red)
5 Screen/Ground YE (yellow)
8 Synchronization (not with AE101)
9 Operating-voltage zero*)
10 Output voltage
11 Supply voltage zero*)
12 Supply voltage
Tab. 3.1: Amplifier connection
*) Operating-voltage zero and supply-voltage are internally connected.

Terminal 5 of the Clip amplifier and the transducer’s screen connection should
be grounded (e. g. connected to the screen rail). If the transducers are
installed in a metallic housing with PG glands (e. g. control cabinet or ClipIG),
a large area of the transducer screen must be in contact with the PG gland.

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3.2 GR201, EM201, EM201K2, TS101 additional units

12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Fig. 3.2: Connection of the additional units

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Type GR201 EM201, EM201K2 TS101

Terminal Function
1 Relay 1; Break contact Input 1; Ground*) Input; Ground
2 Relay 1; Make contact Input 1; "10 V Input ; "10 V
3 Relay 1; Center Output 1; Ground*) Output; Ground
4 Input 1; Ground Output 1; Output;
"20 mA / 4 ... 20 mA PVCS "10 V
5 Input 1; "10 V Input 2; Ground*) (only with Output;
EM201K2) TAR "10 V
6 Relay 2; Break contact Input 2; "10 V Output;
(only with EM201K2) TAR (24 V DC)
7 Relay 2; Make contact Output 2; Ground*) (only with Control; Ground
EM201K2)

8 Relay 2; Center Output 2; Control;

"20 mA / Run/Hold
4 ... 20 mA (24 V DC)
(only with EM201K2)

9 Input 2; Ground Ground*) Control;

Peak/Clear
(24 V DC)
10 Input 2; "10 V Ground*) Control;
TAR (24 V DC)
11 Supply zero Supply zero*) Supply zero
12 Supply voltage Supply voltage Supply voltage
Tab. 3.2: Connection of additional units
*) Ground and supply zero are internally connected. GR201 has differential inputs.

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3.3 NT101A, NT102A Power supply

Fig. 3.3: Connection of the power supply

The mains voltage (230 V for NT101A, 115 V for NT102A) must be connected
to N and L (phase); the protective ground wire must be connected to .
The D.C..-voltage outputs are fed to pairs of internally connected terminals
(0 V and 15 V). The max. output current is 650 mA.

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4 Setup
If all cables are connected, proceed as follows:
• Connect transducer cable
• Switch on supply voltage.
• Slacken screw on upper right housing edge and hinge down housing cover.

4.1 AE101 Measuring amplifiers

Fig. 4.1: Stick-on label in housing

• Connection method
The standard transducer connection-method is the 6-wire technique (with two
sensor lines). If the transducer is to be connected using a 4-wire circuit, the
terminals 2 and 2’ and 3 and 3’ must be provided with jumper wires.

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• Bridge excitation voltage

Use switch S26 to select the bridge excitation voltage VE according to the
strain-gauge full-bridge’s resistance RB.
Bridge excitation voltage VE Transducer resistance RB
10 V 340 ... 5000 Ω
5V 170 ... 5000 Ω
2.5 V 85 ... 5000 Ω

• Measuring frequency range

Use S28 to adjust the measuring frequency range to 10 Hz or 6 kHz.

• Zero point
− Discharge the transducer or charge with preload.
− Use digital voltmeter to measure output voltage, and use rotary switch S23
to adjust minimum indication (if necessary, use S22 to switch polarity); fine
balancing with P21 to 0.000 V.

• Measuring range
To obtain the maximum measurement resolution, the max. amplifier output-
voltage ("10 V) should be used.

AE101
VE = 2.5 V VE = 5 V VE = 10 V switch position S21
mV/V mV/V mV/V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0.34−0.48 0.17−0.24 0.09−0.12 X X
0.44−0.64 0.22−0.32 0.11−0.16 X X
0.60−0.84 0.30−0.42 0.15−0.21 X X
0.78−1.1 0.39−0.55 0.20−0.28 X X
1.04−1.46 0.52−0.73 0.26−0.37 X X
1.36−1.94 0.68−0.97 0.34−0.49 X X
1.80−2.56 0.90−1.28 0.45−0.64 X X
2.36−3.38 1.18−1.69 0.59−0.85 X X
3.12−4.46 1.56−2.23 0.78−1.12 X X
4.14−5.88 2.07−2.94 1.04−1.47 X X
5.46−7.76 2.73−3.88 1.37−1.94 X X
7.22−10.26 3.61−5.13 1.81−2.57 X X

Tab. 4.1: Nominal measured value depending on the bridge excitation voltage VE.

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Formula:
Part load • 10 V Nominal measurement
• Sensitivity in mVńV +
Nominal load Measuring range in V value (Range) in mVńV

Example 1
Force transducer 100 N ¢ 2 mV/V; measuring range wanted 60N ¢ 10 V

60 N •
10 V • 2 mVńV + 1.2 mVńV
100 N 10 V

Load transducer with 60 N.

Use S21 to select appropriate interval as given in Tab. 4.1 (page 16) (switch
on 4 + 7), and use P22 to adjust the output voltage to 10 V exactly. The mea-
suring range can also be adjusted with no transducer connected by means of
a calibration unit (e.g. K 3607) that simulates the transducer signal.

• Additive calibration signal

The measuring range can also be adjusted using the additive calibration sig-
nal (0.2 mV/V).

Example 2
Force transducer 100 N ¢ 2 mV/V; measuring range wanted: 60 N ¢ 10 V

60 N •
10 V • 2 mVńV + 1.2 mVńV
100 N 10 V

Calculate nominal measurement value, execute zero balance (see above) and
use S21 to select the corresponding measuring-range interval. Connect addi-
tive calibration signal (set S25 to CAL) and use P22 to adjust with the trans-
ducer under no load. The amplifier has now been calibrated. Adjust S25 to
MEAS.

0.2 mVńV
• 10 V + 1.667 V
1.2 mVńV

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4.2 AE301 Measuring amplifier

Fig. 4.2: Stick-on label in housing

• Connection method
The standard transducer connection-method is the 6-wire technique (with two
sensor lines). Cable lengths > 50 m require one resistor each with half the
bridge resistance value (RB/2) to be connected to the sensor line instead of
the feedback bridges. If the transducer is to be connected using a 4-wire cir-
cuit, the terminals 2 and 2’ and 3 and 3’ must be provided with jumper wires.

• Bridge excitation voltage

Use switch S26 to select the bridge excitation voltage VE according to the
strain-gauge full-bridge’s resistance RB.
Bridge excitation voltage VE Transducer resistance RB
5V 170 ... 5000 Ω
2.5 V 85 ... 5000 Ω

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• Measuring frequency range

The measuring frequency range is 10 Hz.

• Zero point
− Discharge the transducer or charge with preload.
− Use digital voltmeter to measure output voltage, and use rotary switch S23
to adjust minimum indication (if necessary, use S22 to switch polarity); fine
balancing with P21 to 0.000 V.

• Measuring range
To obtain the maximum measurement resolution, the max. amplifier output-
voltage ("10 V) should be used.

AE301
VE = 2.5 V VE = 5 V switch position S21
mV/V mV/V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0.34−0.48 0.17−0.24 X X
0.44−0.64 0.22−0.32 X X
0.60−0.84 0.30−0.42 X X
0.78−1.1 0.39−0.55 X X
1.04−1.46 0.52−0.73 X X
1.36−1.94 0.68−0.97 X X
1.80−2.56 0.90−1.28 X X
2.36−3.38 1.18−1.69 X X
3.12−4.46 1.56−2.23 X X
4.14−5.88 2.07−2.94 X X
5.46−7.76 2.73−3.88 X X
7.22−10.26 3.61−5.13 X X

Tab. 4.2: Nominal measured value depending on the bridge excitation voltage VE

Factory setting: VE= 5 V; MR = 2 mV/V

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AE301S6
Measuring frequency range: 2 Hz
Calibration signal: 0.1 mV/V
VE=5 V VE=2.5 V switch S21
mV/V mV/V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0.09−0.12 0.17−0.24 X X
0.11−0.16 0.22−0.32 X X
0.15−0.21 0.30−0.42 X X
0.20−0.28 0.39−0.55 X X
0.26−0.37 0.52−0.73 X X
0.34−0.49 0.68−0.97 X X
0.45−0.64 0.90−1.28 X X
0.59−0.85 1.18−1.69 X X
0.78−1.12 1.56−2.23 X X
1.04−1.47 2.07−2.94 X X
1.37−1.94 2.73−3.88 X X
1.81−2.57 3.61−5.13 X X
Factory setting: VE= 5 V; MR= 1 mV/V
AE301S7
Measuring frequency range: 60 Hz
Calibration signal: 1 mV/V
VE=5 V VE=2.5 V switch S21
mV/V mV/V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0.09−0.12 0.17−0.24 X X
0.11−0.16 0.22−0.32 X X
0.15−0.21 0.30−0.42 X X
0.20−0.28 0.39−0.55 X X
0.26−0.37 0.52−0.73 X X
0.34−0.49 0.68−0.97 X X
0.45−0.64 0.90−1.28 X X
0.59−0.85 1.18−1.69 X X
0.78−1.12 1.56−2.23 X X
1.04−1.47 2.07−2.94 X X
1.37−1.94 2.73−3.88 X X
1.81−2.57 3.61−5.13 X X
Factory setting: VE= 5 V; MR= 1 mV/V
Formula:

Part load • 10 V Nominal measurement

• Sensitivity in mVńV +
Nominal load Measuring range in V value (Range) in mVńV

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Example 3
Force transducer 100 N ¢ 2 m V/V; measuring range wanted: 60 N ¢ 10 V

60 N •
10 V • 2 mVńV + 1.2 mVńV
100 N 10 V

Load transducer with 60 N.

Use S21 to select appropriate interval as given in Tab. 4.2 (page 19) (switch
on 4 + 7), and use P22 to adjust the output voltage to 10 V exactly. The mea-
suring range can also be adjusted with no transducer connected by means of
a calibration unit (e.g. K 3607) that simulates the transducer signal.

• Additive calibration signal

The measuring range can also be adjusted using the additive calibration sig-
nal (0.2 mV/V).

Example 4
Force transducer 100 N ¢ 2mV/V; measuring range wanted: 60 N ¢ 10 V

60 N •
10 V • 2 mVńV + 1.2 mVńV
100 N 10 V

Calculate nominal measurement value, execute zero balance (see above) and
use S21 to select the corresponding measuring-range interval. Connect addi-
tive calibration signal (set S25 to CAL) and use P22 to adjust with the trans-
ducer under no load. The amplifier has now been calibrated. Adjust S25 to
MEAS.

0.2 mVńV
• 10 V + 1.667 V
1.2 mVńV

• Synchronization
For synchronization of several CF amplifiers, one master device must be de-
fined by adjusting S24 to MASTER. The other devices must be set to SLAVE
using S24. Then, interconnect terminals 8. Synchronization is also possible
with AE501 measuring amplifiers.

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4.3 AE501 Measuring amplifier

Fig. 4.3: Stick-on label in housing

• Connection method
The standard transducer connection-method for inductive halfbridges is the
5-wire technique for inductive fullbridges the 6-wire technique. If the trans-
ducer is to be connected using a 3-wire circuit (inductive half bridge) or a
4-wire circuit (inductive full bridge), the terminals 2 and 2’ and 3 and 3’ must
be provided with jumper wires.

• Bridge type
Use switch S27 to select the bridge type (inductive half bridge, inductive full
bridge).

• Bridge excitation voltage

Use switch S26 to select the bridge excitation voltage VE according to the in-
ductance LB of the half-bridge or full-bridge transducer. When using SI01
safety barriers, the bridge excitation voltage must in any case be adjusted
to 1 V.

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Bridge excitation voltage VE Transducer inductance LB

2.5 V 2.5 ... 20 mH
1V 6 ... 19 mH

• Measuring frequency range

The measuring frequency range is 10 Hz.

• Zero point
− Bring transducer into initial position (e.g. mechanical center position).
− Use digital voltmeter to measure output voltage, and use rotary switch S23
to adjust minimum indication (if necessary, use S22 to switch polarity); fine
balancing with P21 to 0.000 V.

• Measuring range
To obtain the maximum measurement resolution, the max. amplifier output-
voltage ("10 V) should be used.

AE501
VE = 1 V VE = 2.5 V switch position S21
mV/V mV/V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
17.0−24.0 6.8−9.6 X X
22.0−32.0 8.8−12.8 X X
30.0−42.0 12.0−16.8 X X
39.0−55.0 15.6−22.0 X X
52.0−73.0 20.8−29.2 X X
68.0−97.0 27.2−38.8 X X
90.0−128.0 36.0−51.2 X X
118.0−169.0 47.2−67.6 X X
156.0−223.0 62.4−89.2 X X
207.0−292.5 82.8−117.0 X X
272.0−387.5 109.0−155.0 X X
360.0−512.5 144.0−205.0 X X

Tab. 4.3: Nominal displacement depending on the bridge excitation voltage VE

Formula:
Part load • 10 V Nominal measurement
• Sensitivity in mVńV +
Nominal load Measuring range in V value (Range) in mVńV

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Example 5
Displacement transducer, nominal displacement " 20 mm ¢ " 80 mV/V
Measuring range wanted: 16 mm ¢ 10 V

16 mm •
10 V • 80 mVńV + 64 mVńV
20 mm 10 V

Position transducer to 16mm displacement, e.g. using gauge blocks. Use S21
to select the appropriate interval as given in Tab. 4.3 (page 23) (switch on
4 + 8), and use P22 to adjust the output voltage to 10V exactly. The measur-
ing range can also be adjusted with no transducer connected by means of a
calibration unit (e.g. BN 4800) that simulates the transducer signal.

• Additive calibration signal

The measuring range can also be adjusted using the additive calibration sig-
nal (8mV/V).

Example 6
Displacement transducer, nominal displacement " 20mm ¢ " 80mV/V;
Measuring range wanted: 16mm ¢ 10V.

16 mm • 10 V • 80 mVńV + 64 mVńV
20 mm 10 V
Calculate nominal measurement, execute zero balance (see above) and use
S21 to select the corresponding measuring-range interval. Activate additive
calibration signal (set S25 to CAL) and use P22 to adjust with the transducer
in displaced position. The amplifier has now been calibrated. Adjust S25 to
MEAS.

8 mVńV
• 10 V + 1.250 V
64 mVńV

• Synchronization
The maximum number of modules that can be synchronized is 16.
For synchronization of several CF amplifiers, one master device must be de-
fined by adjusting S24 to MASTER; the other devices must be set to SLAVE
using S24. Then, interconnect terminals 8. Synchronization is also possible
with AE301 measuring amplifiers.

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4.4 GR201 Double limit-value switch

M4

M3

Fig. 4.4: Stick-on label in housing

• Reference voltage
Use the potentiometers P21 (coarse) and P22 (fine) for limit 1 or P23 (coarse)
and P24 (fine) for limit 2 to adjust the relay response point (reference voltages
VRef1 and VRef2). The reference voltages VRef1 and VRef2 are available at the
measuring points M4 (for limit1) and M5 (for limit 2). Connect a digital voltme-
ter to adjust the reference voltages as follows:
Limit 1 to measuring point M4 and terminal 4
Limit 2 to measuring point M3 and terminal 9

CAUTION
When the amplifier and limit value switch are supplied from several
power supply units their ground connections have to be interconnected.

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• Switching direction
There are two possible switching directions.
1. S23/24 and S27/28 in upper position
The make contact (terminal 2 or 7) closes upon exceeding of reference volt-
age VRef and opens upon falling below reference voltage VRef minus the hys-
teresis voltage VHys.

VI

VRef

VHys

Contact Contact Contact t

open closed open

Fig. 4.5: GR201 Switching behavior, S23/24 and S27/28 in upper position

2. S23/24 or S27/28 in lower position

The make contact (terminal 2 or 7) closes upon falling below reference volt-
age VRef and opens upon exceeding of reference voltage VRef plus the hys-
teresis voltage VHys.

VI

VRef
VHys

Contact Contact Contact t

open closed open

Fig. 4.6: GR201 Switching behavior, S23/24 and S27/28 in lower position

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NOTE
Under normal operating conditions, the relays switch as described at
VRef or VHys respectively. With signal levels in the hysteresis range (VRef
− VHys or VHys − VRef), EMC influences may cause the relays to switch
before VRef or VHys has been reached. Outside the hysteresis range the
switching states are always unambiguous.

• Changing the hysteresis voltage

The hysteresis voltage is 220 mV. It can be varied by changing R43 resp.
R48. The following applies:

R43 (R48) + 670 mV kΩ

VHys [mV]

• Changing the response and releasing times

The response/releasing time (trise, tfall) is less than 5ms. It can be varied by
changing C31a/C34a and C27/C28 (max. 6.8µF). The capacitor’s dielectric
strength must be ≥35 V. The following applies:

18 ms • C31a (C34a)
trise + ) 3 ms
µF

710 ms • C31a (C34a)

tfall + ) 3 ms
µF

w Changing the releasing time only

Change C27 (C28) to vary the relay releasing times (max. 47µF). The follow-
ing applies:

6 ms • C27 (C28)
tfall+ ) 3 ms
µF

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4.5 EM201 / EM201K2 Output stage

Fig. 4.7: Stick-on label in housing

The EM201 Output stage has been equipped with one EM002 module, the
EM201K2 Output stage has been equipped with two EM002 modules. The
EM002 module converts the amplifier output-voltage into a proportional cur-
rent signal. For both versions the same housing has been used. Depending
on the switch positions, the following current outputs are available:

• "20 mA current output

S21/22 (S25/26) in upper position
S23 (S27) in lower position
S24 (S28) in OFF position

• 4 ... 20 mA current output

S21/22 (S25/26) in upper position
S23 (S27) in upper position
S24 (S28) in ON/OFF position

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With S24 (S28) ON, the minimum output current is 3 mA. Even with negative
input voltages, this value will not be fallen below. Consequently, a following
device that monitors an interruption of cable, for example, will not respond er-
roneously, or an externally supplied following device will be supplied continu-
ously.

• Gain
Use P22 (P23) to adjust the gain for both output stages in the range
of 0.9 ... 1.1 Instead of the EM002 module, the EM001 module can also be
used. It makes available an additional "10 V/20 mA voltage output. A sepa-
rate zero balance is also possible.

• Zero balance
Since a zero balance is not provided in the EM002 module, the zero point has
to be adjust on the amplifier.

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5 TS101 Automatic tare and store unit

5.1 General
The TS101 automatic tare and store unit is an additional Clip electronics mod-
ule for further signal processing. The TS101 enables signals supplied by an
amplifier connected in series to be tared and stored.

5.2 Function
The TS101 enables the below functions to be activated at the same time:
D tare and save a current value or a peak value (Minimum value or maximum
value or peak-to-peak-value or envelope curve)
or
D save minimum value and maximum value (no taring)

5.2.1 Taring
Use the ”Tare” control input (terminal 10) to start taring. To ensure correct ac-
quisition of the tare value even in the case of unstable input signals, an ad-
justable low-pass can be used to filter the tare unit’s input signal. In addition,
the net signal can be amplified.

Input Output ("10 V)

"10 V Tare
or peak value
(max.)

Supply
15 ... 30 V DC Output ("10 V)
Peak value
(min, max,
peak-to-peak,
envelope curve)
RDY

Valid tare
Run/Hold Clear/Peak Tare

Control inputs
0V 24 VDC (15...30 V)

Fig. 5.1: Block diagram

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5.2.2 Store unit

Upon storage, you can select as input signal for the store unit either the ampli-
fier signal (gross signal) or the tare unit’s output signal (net signal, not ampli-
fied). The selected input signal as well can be filtered and amplified. Use ter-
minals 8 and 9 to control the store unit’s operating mode (current value/peak
value) and the Run/Hold function. With the ”High” level the control output
(RDY) signals a valid tare value.

• Current value operating-mode

When the store unit is used to acquire current values, the store contents is
permanently kept up to date (”Run” function). Use the ”Hold” control contact to
hold the store contents; then, the value is present at the output as an analog
signal.

NOTE
With the ”Run” function, the TS101 output signal does correspond to the
amplifier’s output signal up to a frequency of 15 Hz.

Meas. signal

Vi, Vo TS101 output

Function Run Hold Run

Operating mode Current value

Fig. 5.2: Current value operating-mode (Clear)

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Peak value operating-mode

The peak value operating-mode enables the below values to be acquired:
• minimum value or
• maximum value or
• peak-to-peak values
Use the ”Hold” control contact to hold the store contents.

Store contents

TS101 output
Vi, Vo

t
Function Run Hold Run Hold
Operating
Peak value Current value
mode

Fig. 5.3: Peak values operating-mode (PEAK)

Upon acquisition of peak values, enabling and adjusting the discharge rate
enables an envelope-curve function to be prepared (Fig. 5.4 and Fig. 5.5). By
adjusting the discharge rate you determine the speed of linear discharging of
the peak-value store to the current value.

Discharge rate: correct Discharge rate: too low Discharge rate: too high

Fig. 5.4: Envelope-curve function

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Vi, Vo
Discharge rate=0 V/s

Discharge rate=1 V/s

Fig. 5.5: Adjusting the discharge rate

5.3 Connection
Before starting up the device, read the safety instructions on page 4.
12 series terminals for wire diameters from 0.13 ... 1.5 mm (10 mm end
sleeves for strands) are used to connect the TS101.

12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Voltage Control Outputs Input

supply inputs

Fig. 5.6: TS101 connection terminals

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Terminal Function
1 Operating-voltage zero
2 Input voltage "10 V
3 Operating-voltage zero
4 Peak-value store output-voltage "10 V
5 Tare unit output-voltage "10 V
6 Control output: valid tare (24 V DC)
7 Ground (external for control inputs)
8 Run/Hold peak-value store (24 V DC) control input
9 Peak/Clear peak-value store (24 V DC control input)
10 Tare (24 V DC control input)
11 Supply voltage 0 V
12 Supply voltage 15 ... 30 V DC (unregulated)
Tab. 5.1: Terminal assignment
5.3.1 Voltage supply
The automatic tare and store unit must be supplied with an external supply
voltage of 15 V to 30 V. Terminals 11 and 12 are used for connection.

5.3.2 Inputs / Outputs

Inputs
Connect to terminals 1 and 2 the output signal supplied by the amplifier con-
nected in series.

Outputs
The TS101 output signals can be picked up at terminal 4 (peak value) and ter-
minal 5 (net value). They can be used as the input signal for an indicator (load
resistance >5 kΩ) as shown in Fig. 5.7.

NOTE
Screened cable should be used for the analog input and output signals
to ensure proper functioning even if the components are exposed to
high EMC-levels.

5.3.3 Control inputs / Control output

The control inputs (terminals 7 ... 1 0) are electrically isolated from the proces-
sor. They must be connected to an external ground (e.g. PLC) and 24 V (as
control signal).

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Open control contacts correspond to the ”Low” state (”Peak values” operating
mode; ”Run” function).
The RDY control output (terminal 6) signals a valid tare value. The signal level
corresponds to the level of the supplied voltage (15 ... 30 V).
Fig. 5.7 shows the connections required for TS101 operation. For the terminal
assignment refer to table Tab. 5.1.

1
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

1
12 11 10 9 8 5 4 3’ 3 2’ 2 1

1
1
1
1
1
+10V/> 5kOhm

1
1
Output

1
1
1
1

Fig. 5.7: TS101 connection (example)

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5.4 Adjustment
5.4.1 Factory setup
See below for the automatic tare and store unit’s factory setup:
Tare unit: Tare value will not be stored upon power failure
Low-pass filter active (0.4 Hz ... 12.5 Hz)
Amplification v=1
Store unit: Peak-value store (maximum value) on
Low-pass filter off
Amplification v=1
Envelope curve off

5.4.2 Tare unit adjustment

Taring is started when the voltage level on terminal 10 changes over from 0 V
to 24 V (positive edge). The tare value is held during voltage supply, even if
the voltage level goes down to 0 V again (also refer to next chapter).

NOTE
Taring with input voltages greater than "10.5 V is not possible due to
amplifier overflow. A valid tare value (<10.5 V) is signalled by an LED on
the board and the ”High” voltage level on terminal 6.

• Save tare value and protect it from power failure

The tare value can be stored for reuse after a power failure or after power-off.
For this, set switch S100/6 to ”ON” position before taring.

Switch Switch position Effect

OFF Tare value will be lost upon power-off *)
S100/6
ON Tare value will be permanently stored in EEPROM
*) Factory setup

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• Signal amplification
The net signal can be amplified to obtain a sufficiently high resolution even
with measurement tasks with great initial load. Use switch S101 to adjust the
amplification in four steps:

S101/2 S101/3 S101/4 S101/5 Amplification

ON OFF OFF OFF v=1
OFF ON OFF OFF v=2
OFF OFF ON OFF v=5
OFF OFF OFF ON v=10

Example
A load cell with 10 kg nominal load is used with an initial load of 4 kg. The
mass to be weighed is 1 kg.
To avoid amplifier overload the amplifier’s measuring range must be adjusted
to maximum signal (here 5 kg=10 V output voltage). The automatic tare unit
connected in series is used to tare the initial load (4 kg=8 V). The remaining
residual signal of 1 kg corresponds to an output voltage of 2 V. Subsequent
amplification by factor 5 enables the residual signal to be raised to 10 V.

• Low-pass filter adjustment

Use switch S100/5 to activate the filter for the automatic tare unit, only, or also
for the peak-value store. Upon taring, the low-pass filter influences the input
signal. However, it has no effect on the tare output’s bandwidth.

S100/5 Position P1 (cutoff frequency) Influences

5 Hz
tare unit
OFF
12.5 Hz

0.4 Hz

1.7 Hz
ON tare and
3.1 Hz store unit

0.1 Hz

Tab. 5.2: Low-pass filter

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Procedure
− Set switch S100/7 to ”OFF” position
− To activate the filter for the peak value as well, set switch S100/5 to
”ON”position
− Push and hold switch S6 and turn potentiometer P1. Refer to Tab. 5.2 for
the cutoff frequency and the appropriate potentiometer position.

NOTE
The filter frequencies for taring and peak value always bear a constant
relationship and cannot be adjusted independently of each other.

5.4.3 Store unit adjustment

• Adjust operating mode
Use the signal levels on terminals 8 and 9 to select the operating mode (cur-
rent value/peak value) and the Run/Hold function.

Terminal Level Function Effect

High Run Store contents is permanently kept up to date
8
Low Hold Store contents is held
High Peak Peak value operating-mode
9
Low Reset Current value operating-mode
High=24 V; Low=0 V

NOTE
The peak-value store is cleared by switching from the peak value operat-
ing-mode to current value.

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• Select peak value and amplification

Use the switches S100/1... 4 and S101/1 to define the type of peak value to
be stored (min/max, peak-peak) and the amplification.

S101/1 S100/1 S100/2 S100/3 S100/4 Function

ON OFF OFF OFF OFF Peak value minimum
ON ON OFF OFF OFF Peak value maximum*)
ON OFF ON OFF OFF Peak-to-peak
ON ON ON OFF OFF (Peak-to-peak) x 0.5
ON OFF OFF ON OFF Tared minimum value (v=1)
ON ON OFF ON OFF Tared maximum value (v=1)
ON OFF ON ON OFF Tared minimum value (v=2)
ON ON ON ON OFF Tared maximum value (v=2)
ON OFF OFF OFF ON Tared minimum value (v=5)
ON ON OFF OFF ON Tared maximum value (v=5)
ON OFF ON OFF ON Tared minimum value (v=10)
ON ON ON OFF ON Tared maximum value (v=10)
OFF OFF OFF ON ON Minimum value (peak-value output)
and maximum value (tare output)
Tab. 5.3: Adjust peak value and amplification
*) Factory setup

NOTE
With the minimum and maximum value setup selected, no taring is pos-
sible due to the fact that the tare output is used for output of the maxi-
mum value. Please make sure that for the maximum value (tare output)
amplification v=1 has been adjusted (switches S101/2...5, see page 37).

• Adjust envelope curve

Use switch S100/7 and potentiometer P1 to adjust the envelope curve operat-
ing-mode.

Procedure:
− First make sure that the ”Peak value” operating mode has been adjusted
(see page 38).
− Make sure that the type of peak value to be stored has been adjusted (see
Tab. 5.3).
− Set switch S100/7 to ”ON” position.
− Push and hold switch S6 and turn potentiometer P1.

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Refer to Tab. 5.4 for the discharge rate and the appropriate potentiometer
position. For more precise acquisition of the change in discharge rate use an
oscilloscope.
Switch S100/7 P1 Envelope-curve function
ON At right-hand stop Off
Discharge rate 0.005...1 V/s

0.5 V/s
Turn anticlockwise 0.005 V/s
ON
from right-hand stop 0 V/s

1 V/s

OFF No effect Off

Tab. 5.4: Envelope-curve adjustment

• Low-pass filter
It is possible to filter the peak-value store’s input signal. Refer to Tab. 5.2,
page 37 for the required setups. Please remember that the filter frequencies
cannot be adjusted independently of each other because they bear a constant
relationship.

5.5 Zero-point balance

A zero-point balance has been made at the factory. Should the output signals
for tare unit and store unit vary from zero, it is possible to correct them. Use
switches S100/1... 4 and S101/1 to define the output to be corrected.

S101/1 S100/1 S100/2 S100/3 S100/4 Function

ON ON OFF ON ON Tare output (terminal 5)
ON OFF ON ON ON Peak-value output (terminal 4)

Procedure
− Push and hold key S6.
− Use potentiometer Pl to adjust the zero point.

Should the balancing range available not be sufficient:

− Release key S6.
− Turn potentiometer to initial position.
− Restart the balancing procedure.

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5.6 Component position diagram

S10
S6 0

P1

LED
S10
1

12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Fig. 5.8: TS101 tare and store unit

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6 Safety barriers
Connect HBM safety barriers to obtain intrinsically safe measuring circuits
[EEx ia] IIC. A test certificate is required for transducers used in such applica-
tions.
Measuring amplifier Safety barrier
AE101 SD01A
AE301 SD01A
Due to the safety barriers’ high internal resistance, the bridge excitation volt-
age VE must be reduced according to the transducer resistance RB or the
transducer inductance LB respectively. Refer to the below table to obtain the
minimum permissible transducer resistance.
Measuring amplifier VE RB (minimum)*), LB
AE101 10 V not permissible
5V 320 Ω
2.5 V 130 Ω
AE301 5V 320 Ω
2.5 V 130 Ω
*) With longer cables the supply-line resistance must be added.

7 CLIP IG
For use in industrial environments, the CLIP modules can be installed in an
aluminium-die-cast wall housing. The degree of protection is IP65. The hous-
ing enables max. 4 modules incl. power supply unit to be inserted; it is also
possible to insert two measuring amplifiers with safety barriers.
The wall-housing version is particularly suitable for rough environments. It is
protected from electromagnetic interference in the surroundings.
The CLIP IG devices are mounted at the factory and wired internally.
All combinations are available on request.

Attached to CLIP IG devices accessory bags 2−9278.0339 are delivered in-

cluding a standard set of earthing bushes, end sleeves for strands (0.5 mm2,
10mm long) and non-buckling bushes that fit HBM cables of type

KAB8/00−2/2/2 (6 x 0.14 mm2) or

Order No. 4-3301.0082, blue (6 x 0.14 mm2) or
4-3301.0071, gray (6 x 0.14 mm2)

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8 Dimensions

AE101
AE301
AE501
77 42
EM201
EM201K2
GR201
TS101

111.3

112.9
15

110.1
35
10

NT101A 10.5 37
NT102A 69
102
113.5

56

53

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hole pattern for screw / 6

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