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- USB outputs
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- Can be used with up to any 4 standard load cells (with mV/V output)
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BSC4D Multi-Channel Digital PC Interface and Data Acquisition Instrument
4-Channel Capability
Model BSC4D Multi-Channel Digital PC Interface and Data Acquisition Instrument comes with a USB Interface. This product can be used with any mV/V input sensors including our Model 3AXX series 3-Axis Load Cells. Interface’s BlueDAQ logging, graphing and display software is included with the BSC4D.
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Model BSC4D Multi-Channel Digital PC Interface and Data Acquisition Instrument comes with a USB Interface. This product can be used with any mV/V input sensors including our Model 3AXX series 3-Axis Load Cells. Interface’s BlueDAQ logging, graphing and display software is included with the BSC4D.
- Features and Benefits
- Specifications
- Dimensions
- Connector Pin Diagram
- Shipping Information
- Product Video
Specifications
Specifications
U.S. dimensions and capacities are provided for conversion only. Standard products have International System of Units (SI) capacities and dimensions.
Dimensions
Dimensions
U.S. dimensions and capacities are provided for conversion only. Standard products have International System of Units (SI) capacities and dimensions.
Connector Pin Diagram
Connection Assignment
Connection Plan for 37-Pin D-Sub Port
| ANALOG INPUTS | |||||
| FUNCTION | DESCRIPTION | PIN | |||
| CHANNEL 1 | CHANNEL 2 | CHANNEL 3 | CHANNEL 4 | ||
| +Us | + SENSOR SUPPLY | 20 | 2 | 11 | 19 |
| +Ud | + DIFFERENTIAL INPUT | 22 | 4 | 13 | 31 |
| QB1000 | QUARTER BRIDGE EXTENSION 1KOhm | 23 | 5 | 14 | 32 |
| HB | HALF BRIDGE EXTENSION | 24 | 6 | 15 | 33 |
| -Ud | - DIFFERENTIAL INPUT | 25 | 7 | 16 | 34 |
| -Us | - SENSOR SUPPLY | 27 | 9 | 18 | 36 |
| Ue | ANALOG INPUT | 28 | 10 | 19 | 37 |
| - | SCREEN | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Connection Assignment for BSC4D-C M12
| 5-PIN PORT M12X1, TYPE 763 | |||
| FUNCTION | DESCRIPTION | PIN | COLOR |
| -Us | - SENSOR SUPPLY | 2 | WHITE |
| +Us | + SENSOR SUPPLY | 1 | BROWN |
| +Ud | + DIFFERENTIAL INPUT | 3 | BLUE |
| -Ud | - DIFFERENTIAL INPUT | 4 | BLACK |
| AUX | AUX IN INPUT WITHOUT CABLE | 5 | GRAY |
Connection of Full Bridge with BSC4D-D 37-Pin D-Sub Version
The following graphics show the connection of a full bridge to channel 1 through to channel 4.
The following graphics show the connection of a half bridge to channel 1 through to channel 4.
The bridge extension should be adapted depending on the application.
The following graphics show the connection of a quarter bridge to channel 1 through to channel 40.
The bridge extension should be adapted depending on the application.
The following graphic shows the connection of a full bridge for the M12 version.
The following graphic shows the connection of a half bridge for the M12 version.
The bridge extension should be adapted depending on the application.
▮ HB1 Please close the jumper on the printed circuit board.
Please set the solder bridges:
- HB1 when using channel 1 with a half bridge.
- HB2 when using channel 2 with a half bridge.
- HB3 when using channel 3 with a half bridge.
- HB4 when using channel 4 with a half bridge.
Solder bridges: Solder bridges for configuring bridge extensions, Please refer to the BSC4D Multi-Channel Digital PC Interface and Data Acquisition Instrument Operating Manual, Page 11.
Connection of Quarter Bridge or PT1000 with M12 Version
The following graphic shows the connection of a quarter bridge for the M12 version.
The bridge extension should be adapted depending on the application.
▮ HB1 Please close the jumper on the printed circuit board.
Please set the solder bridges:
- HB1 when using channel 1 with a half bridge.
- HB2 when using channel 2 with a half bridge.
- HB3 when using channel 3 with a half bridge.
- HB4 when using channel 4 with a half bridge.
Solder bridges: Solder bridges for configuring bridge extensions, Please refer to the BSC4D Multi-Channel Digital PC Interface and Data Acquisition Instrument Operating Manual, Page 11.
Adaptation of the bridge extension for BSC4D Opening the device:
- Remove both screw covers from the input side and remove the fastening screws from the front cover.
- The two hexagonal bolts on the 37-pin D-Sub port must be loosened using a socket spanner (5 mm).
- The printed circuit board is pulled out on the side of the 25-pin D-Sub port.
Adaptation of the bridge extension with M12 version:
The bridge extension can be individually adapted for each channel, for this purpose the device must be opened and, according to the following figures 1 – 5, the desired soldering bridge must be added.
For PT1000 probes, the additional resistance 1kOhm is selected.
M12_Standard Variant
M12 Half Bridge
M12 Quarter Bridge 1kOhm
M12 Quarter Bridge 350Ohm
M12 Quarter Bridge 120Ohm
The following table explains the configura on op ons according to the figures already shown.
| Image Configuration | Plug Connector | Full Bridge | Half Bridge | Quarter Bridge 350 Ohm | Quarter Bridge 120 Ohm | Quarter Bridge 1000 Ohm |
| M12 Standard Variant | M12 | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| M12 Half Bridge | M12 | No* | Yes | No | No | No |
| Quarter Bridge 350 Ohm | M12 | No* | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Quarter Bridge 120 Ohm | M12 | No* | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Quarter Bridge 1k Ohm | M12 | No* | Yes | No | No | Yes |
* Measurement of a full bridge with ac ve half-bridge is possible, but is carried out with a measurement error.
Adapting the Bridge Extension with Sub-D37 Version
The bridge extension can be adapted individually for each channel, for this purpose the device must be opened and, according to the following figures 6 – 8 the desired soldering bridge must be supplemented.
Sub-D37 Standard Variant
Sub-D37 Quarter Bridge 120Ohm
Sub-D37 Quarter Bridge 350Ohm
The following table explains the configuration options according to the figures already shown.
| Image Configuration | Plug Connector | Full Bridge | Half Bridge | Quarter Bridge 350 Ohm | Quarter Bridge 120 Ohm | Quarter Bridge 1000 Ohm | Voltage Input |
| Sub-D37 Standard Variant | Sub-D37 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sub-D37 Quarter Bridge 350 Ohm | Sub-D37 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Quarter Bridge 120 Ohm | Sub-D37 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Wiring Diagram for Position Sensors
The measuring amplifier BSC4D must be configured by the manufacturer separately when using it with potentiometric position sensors (linear potentiometers or draw wire displacement sensors) for the M12 version.
The position sensor’s wiper is connected to the measuring amplifier’s “Aux” input (M12) or “UE“ (37pin D-Sub). The position sensor supplies via the sensor supply +Us and -Us.
The potentiometric position sensor is supplied with 2.5 V. The “Aux” input or UE records voltages of 0-5 V.
Connection assignment
| LABEL | PIN | 37-PIN D-SUB PORT | ||||
| CHANNEL 1 | CHANNEL 2 | CHANNEL 3 | CHANNEL 4 | |||
| Positive Supply +Us | 1 | Positive Supply +Us | 20 | 2 | 11 | 29 |
| Negative Supply -Us | 2 | Negative Supply -Us | 27 | 9 | 18 | 36 |
| “Aux” Input | 5 | UE Input | 28 | 10 | 19 | 37 |
Connection Diagram for Voltage Input 0-5V (0-10V)
The signal to be measured is connected to the input “Aux” (M12) or “UE” (37-pin D-Sub) of the measuring amplifier. The signal mass is connected to -US/GND.
The input Aux or UE detects voltages of 0-5V (0-10V).
Connection of the Way Con – Draw Wire Sensor SX
| 4-PIN PORT WAYCON DRAW WIRE SENSOR SX | PIN | FUNCTION | COLOR (M12 SENSOR-ACTUATOR CABLE) | ||
| 1 (+ Supply) | 1 | + Supply +Us | Brown | ||
| 3 (GND) | 2 | - Supply -Us | Blue | ||
| 2 (Wiper) | 5 | "Aux" Input | White | ||
| 4-PIN PORT WAYCON DRAW WIRE SENSOR SX | 37-PIN D-SUB PORT | ||||
| CHANNEL 1 | CHANNEL 2 | CHANNEL 3 | CHANNEL 4 | ||
| 1 (+ Supply) | 20 | 2 | 11 | 29 | + Supply +Us |
| 3 (GND) | 27 | 9 | 18 | 36 | - Supply -Us |
| 2 (Wiper) | 28 | 10 | 19 | 37 | UE Input |
Connection Assignment SUB-D25 Port
| BSC4D ASSIGNMENT | 25-PIN D-SUB PORT PINOUT | |||
| IO 5 V FIXED VOLTAGE OUTPUT | 1 | |||
| IO GND | 2 | |||
| IO 1 | 3 | |||
| IO 2 | 4 | |||
| IO 3 | 5 | |||
| IO 4 | 6 | |||
| IO 5 | 7 | |||
| IO 6 | 8 | |||
| IO 7 | 9 | |||
| IO 8 | 10 | |||
| TX | 11 | |||
| RX | 12 | |||
| GND | 13 | |||
| CHANNEL 1 | CHANNEL 2 | CHANNEL 3 | CHANNEL 4 | |
| GND | 14 | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| 0-5V INPUT | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| AUX INPUT | 16 | 19 | 22 | 25 |
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Additional Information
| Dimensions | 6.65 × 4.17 × 1.25 in |
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Product Video
- Features and Benefits
- Specifications
- Dimensions
- Connector Pin Diagram
- Shipping Information
- Product Video
Features and Benefits
- USB outputs
- 4 independent channels
- For use with model 3AXX series 3-axis load cells
- Can be used with up to any 4 standard load cells (with mV/V output)
Specifications
Specifications
U.S. dimensions and capacities are provided for conversion only. Standard products have International System of Units (SI) capacities and dimensions.
Dimensions
Dimensions
U.S. dimensions and capacities are provided for conversion only. Standard products have International System of Units (SI) capacities and dimensions.
Connector Pin Diagram
Connection Assignment
Connection Plan for 37-Pin D-Sub Port
| ANALOG INPUTS | |||||
| FUNCTION | DESCRIPTION | PIN | |||
| CHANNEL 1 | CHANNEL 2 | CHANNEL 3 | CHANNEL 4 | ||
| +Us | + SENSOR SUPPLY | 20 | 2 | 11 | 19 |
| +Ud | + DIFFERENTIAL INPUT | 22 | 4 | 13 | 31 |
| QB1000 | QUARTER BRIDGE EXTENSION 1KOhm | 23 | 5 | 14 | 32 |
| HB | HALF BRIDGE EXTENSION | 24 | 6 | 15 | 33 |
| -Ud | - DIFFERENTIAL INPUT | 25 | 7 | 16 | 34 |
| -Us | - SENSOR SUPPLY | 27 | 9 | 18 | 36 |
| Ue | ANALOG INPUT | 28 | 10 | 19 | 37 |
| - | SCREEN | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Connection Assignment for BSC4D-C M12
| 5-PIN PORT M12X1, TYPE 763 | |||
| FUNCTION | DESCRIPTION | PIN | COLOR |
| -Us | - SENSOR SUPPLY | 2 | WHITE |
| +Us | + SENSOR SUPPLY | 1 | BROWN |
| +Ud | + DIFFERENTIAL INPUT | 3 | BLUE |
| -Ud | - DIFFERENTIAL INPUT | 4 | BLACK |
| AUX | AUX IN INPUT WITHOUT CABLE | 5 | GRAY |
Connection of Full Bridge with BSC4D-D 37-Pin D-Sub Version
The following graphics show the connection of a full bridge to channel 1 through to channel 4.
The following graphics show the connection of a half bridge to channel 1 through to channel 4.
The bridge extension should be adapted depending on the application.
The following graphics show the connection of a quarter bridge to channel 1 through to channel 40.
The bridge extension should be adapted depending on the application.
The following graphic shows the connection of a full bridge for the M12 version.
The following graphic shows the connection of a half bridge for the M12 version.
The bridge extension should be adapted depending on the application.
▮ HB1 Please close the jumper on the printed circuit board.
Please set the solder bridges:
- HB1 when using channel 1 with a half bridge.
- HB2 when using channel 2 with a half bridge.
- HB3 when using channel 3 with a half bridge.
- HB4 when using channel 4 with a half bridge.
Solder bridges: Solder bridges for configuring bridge extensions, Please refer to the BSC4D Multi-Channel Digital PC Interface and Data Acquisition Instrument Operating Manual, Page 11.
Connection of Quarter Bridge or PT1000 with M12 Version
The following graphic shows the connection of a quarter bridge for the M12 version.
The bridge extension should be adapted depending on the application.
▮ HB1 Please close the jumper on the printed circuit board.
Please set the solder bridges:
- HB1 when using channel 1 with a half bridge.
- HB2 when using channel 2 with a half bridge.
- HB3 when using channel 3 with a half bridge.
- HB4 when using channel 4 with a half bridge.
Solder bridges: Solder bridges for configuring bridge extensions, Please refer to the BSC4D Multi-Channel Digital PC Interface and Data Acquisition Instrument Operating Manual, Page 11.
Adaptation of the bridge extension for BSC4D Opening the device:
- Remove both screw covers from the input side and remove the fastening screws from the front cover.
- The two hexagonal bolts on the 37-pin D-Sub port must be loosened using a socket spanner (5 mm).
- The printed circuit board is pulled out on the side of the 25-pin D-Sub port.
Adaptation of the bridge extension with M12 version:
The bridge extension can be individually adapted for each channel, for this purpose the device must be opened and, according to the following figures 1 – 5, the desired soldering bridge must be added.
For PT1000 probes, the additional resistance 1kOhm is selected.
M12_Standard Variant
M12 Half Bridge
M12 Quarter Bridge 1kOhm
M12 Quarter Bridge 350Ohm
M12 Quarter Bridge 120Ohm
The following table explains the configura on op ons according to the figures already shown.
| Image Configuration | Plug Connector | Full Bridge | Half Bridge | Quarter Bridge 350 Ohm | Quarter Bridge 120 Ohm | Quarter Bridge 1000 Ohm |
| M12 Standard Variant | M12 | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| M12 Half Bridge | M12 | No* | Yes | No | No | No |
| Quarter Bridge 350 Ohm | M12 | No* | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Quarter Bridge 120 Ohm | M12 | No* | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Quarter Bridge 1k Ohm | M12 | No* | Yes | No | No | Yes |
* Measurement of a full bridge with ac ve half-bridge is possible, but is carried out with a measurement error.
Adapting the Bridge Extension with Sub-D37 Version
The bridge extension can be adapted individually for each channel, for this purpose the device must be opened and, according to the following figures 6 – 8 the desired soldering bridge must be supplemented.
Sub-D37 Standard Variant
Sub-D37 Quarter Bridge 120Ohm
Sub-D37 Quarter Bridge 350Ohm
The following table explains the configuration options according to the figures already shown.
| Image Configuration | Plug Connector | Full Bridge | Half Bridge | Quarter Bridge 350 Ohm | Quarter Bridge 120 Ohm | Quarter Bridge 1000 Ohm | Voltage Input |
| Sub-D37 Standard Variant | Sub-D37 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sub-D37 Quarter Bridge 350 Ohm | Sub-D37 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Quarter Bridge 120 Ohm | Sub-D37 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Wiring Diagram for Position Sensors
The measuring amplifier BSC4D must be configured by the manufacturer separately when using it with potentiometric position sensors (linear potentiometers or draw wire displacement sensors) for the M12 version.
The position sensor’s wiper is connected to the measuring amplifier’s “Aux” input (M12) or “UE“ (37pin D-Sub). The position sensor supplies via the sensor supply +Us and -Us.
The potentiometric position sensor is supplied with 2.5 V. The “Aux” input or UE records voltages of 0-5 V.
Connection assignment
| LABEL | PIN | 37-PIN D-SUB PORT | ||||
| CHANNEL 1 | CHANNEL 2 | CHANNEL 3 | CHANNEL 4 | |||
| Positive Supply +Us | 1 | Positive Supply +Us | 20 | 2 | 11 | 29 |
| Negative Supply -Us | 2 | Negative Supply -Us | 27 | 9 | 18 | 36 |
| “Aux” Input | 5 | UE Input | 28 | 10 | 19 | 37 |
Connection Diagram for Voltage Input 0-5V (0-10V)
The signal to be measured is connected to the input “Aux” (M12) or “UE” (37-pin D-Sub) of the measuring amplifier. The signal mass is connected to -US/GND.
The input Aux or UE detects voltages of 0-5V (0-10V).
Connection of the Way Con – Draw Wire Sensor SX
| 4-PIN PORT WAYCON DRAW WIRE SENSOR SX | PIN | FUNCTION | COLOR (M12 SENSOR-ACTUATOR CABLE) | ||
| 1 (+ Supply) | 1 | + Supply +Us | Brown | ||
| 3 (GND) | 2 | - Supply -Us | Blue | ||
| 2 (Wiper) | 5 | "Aux" Input | White | ||
| 4-PIN PORT WAYCON DRAW WIRE SENSOR SX | 37-PIN D-SUB PORT | ||||
| CHANNEL 1 | CHANNEL 2 | CHANNEL 3 | CHANNEL 4 | ||
| 1 (+ Supply) | 20 | 2 | 11 | 29 | + Supply +Us |
| 3 (GND) | 27 | 9 | 18 | 36 | - Supply -Us |
| 2 (Wiper) | 28 | 10 | 19 | 37 | UE Input |
Connection Assignment SUB-D25 Port
| BSC4D ASSIGNMENT | 25-PIN D-SUB PORT PINOUT | |||
| IO 5 V FIXED VOLTAGE OUTPUT | 1 | |||
| IO GND | 2 | |||
| IO 1 | 3 | |||
| IO 2 | 4 | |||
| IO 3 | 5 | |||
| IO 4 | 6 | |||
| IO 5 | 7 | |||
| IO 6 | 8 | |||
| IO 7 | 9 | |||
| IO 8 | 10 | |||
| TX | 11 | |||
| RX | 12 | |||
| GND | 13 | |||
| CHANNEL 1 | CHANNEL 2 | CHANNEL 3 | CHANNEL 4 | |
| GND | 14 | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| 0-5V INPUT | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| AUX INPUT | 16 | 19 | 22 | 25 |
For more information visit Electrical Wiring Diagrams
Additional Information
| Dimensions | 6.65 × 4.17 × 1.25 in |
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Product Video
| Short Description | Sku | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Model BSC4-USB Multi-Channel PC Interface Module, USB Output, 37-pin D-Sub | BSC4D-D | $ 1945 |
| Model BSC4-USB Multi-Channel PC Interface Module, USB Output, M-12 Circular x 4 | BSC4D-C | $ 2065 |
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