Z-SG / Z-SG2

STRAIN GAUGE / RS485 MODBUS RTU

CONVERTER MODULES
Highlights Z-SG / Z-SG2 are strain gauge load cell converters. The measurement,
carried out with 4 or 6-wire technique, is available via ModBUS RTU
• Multifunction instruments serial protocol or analog output. The communication is configurable via
(converters, meters, stand alone/
DIP-switch or via software by connecting to the device with the Micro
third-party integrated systems)
• Nr.1 Analog input for reading (and USB port on the front panel.
power supply) strain gauge load Z-SG and Z-SG2 are galvanically isolated 3-way modules up to 1500
cells (6-wire isolated measurement)
Vac. The load cell sensitivity varies from 1 to 64 mV/V. The instruments
• Nr.1 Analog re-transmitted output
of net weight in current (0..20, 4..20 are configurable via DIP-switch and software (EASY SETUP).
mA) or voltage (0..5, 0..10 V) The strain gauge can be directly powered by the instrument. The
• Nr. 1 Digital Input/Output for
operation settings
load cell calibration can be managed through sample weight or
• Accuracy class 0,01% software. The Z-SG2 version stands out for new functions (piece
• ModBUS RTU slave half duplex counter, automatic tare reset, threshold alarm, firmware upgradeable
protocol
• Multiple calibration methods (with
automatically) and new flexible measurement management modes
or without PC, known weight and (measurements available both in full and floating point, measurement
load cell) stabilized by anti-noise filter, configurable resolution).
• Programmable functions via DIP
switches or software: full scale,
threshold exceeding, stable
weighing
• Advanced functions (Z-SG2):
configurable resolution, adjustable
sampling rate from 5.4 Hz to 1365.3
Hz, adjustable threshold alarm,
stabilized measurement by noise
filter, “piece counter” function,
automatic tare reset

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STRAIN GAUGE / RS485 MODBUS RTU CONVERTER MODULES

TECHNICAL DATA
GENERAL DATA INPUT / OUTPUT DATA
Power supply 10..40 Vdc / 19..28 Vac Number of Channels 1 analog input, 1 analogo output, 1 digital input/output
Power consumption 1,5 W @ 24Vdc (typical); Max 2 W (max) Analog input 4 or 6-wire differential measurement
Input impedance: > 1 MΩ
Isolation 1,5 kVac Full scale: ± 10 mV / ± 320 mV
ESD discharge protection Yes, 4 kV Error: 0.01% f.s.
Thermal stability: 0.0025%/°C f.s.
Power transducers Yes Load Supply voltage: 5 Vdc
LED status indicators Power supply Minimum impedance: 87 Ω equivalent
Sensitivity: ±1 mV/V to ±64 mV/V
Error Load cells: 4 or 6 wires
Data Transmission Analog Output Configurable voltage 0 - 10 Vdc, min load resistance
Data Reception 2 kΩ
Protection degree IP20 Configurable current 0 - 20 mA, max. load resistance
500 Ω
Operating temperature -10..+65°C Retransmission error: 0.1 % of max range
Dimension 17,5 x 102,5 x 111 mm Response time ( 10%..90%): 5 ms
Digital Input/Output Opto-insulated Digital Input: Min. voltage 12 V / Max.
Weight Approx 110 g voltage 30 V
Case PA6, black color Opto-isolated Digital Output: Min. current 50 mA / Max.
voltage 30 V
Connections Removable screw terminals for 2.5 mm2 conductors Accuracy class 0,01%
IDC10 rear connector for DIN rail 46277
Stability 0,025%/°C
Micro USB front
Mounting DIN rail 35mm IEC EN60715 in vertical position
Programming Only for Z-SG System Software (Z-NET4) APPLICATION EXAMPLES
Plug&play configurator (EASY SETUP) WEIGHING SYSTEM ON CONVEYOR BELT
DIP switch (for Z-SG2 only baud rate and address) Stable weighing
Z-SG / Z-SG2 digital output
Basic functions Cell calibration with software and sample weight;
Stable weighing signaling via digital output/modbus
register; Remote writing of the tare in volatile and/or
non-volatile memory via digital input/modbus register; S401
Strain gauge directly powered by the instrument;
Ratiometric measurement
Advanced functions Only for Z-SG2: Configurable resolution; Sampling rate
adjustable from 5.4 Hz to 1365.3 Hz; Alarm threshold
adjustable; Measurement stabilized by noise filter; ModBUS RTU
Measurements available in integer and floating point; 4-20 mA
“piece counter” function; Firmware upgradeable via
software; Min/Max net weight values; Automatic reset WEIGHT MEASUREMENT AND RETRANSMISSION WITH PARALLEL
tare LOAD CELLS Z-SG / Z-SG2 PLC
COMMUNICATION
Interfaces RS485 2 wires - RS232 (jack stereo 3.5 mm)
S401
Speed Up to 115.200 bps
4-20 mA
Protocols MosBUS RTU slave
Communication time < 10 ms (@38.400 bps)
Max distance Up to 1.200 m RS485, ModBUS RTU
Connectivity Max 32 nodes
ORDER CODES
20C0158 Publication Z-SG/Z-SG2_2002EN - February 2020

STANDARD
Approvals CE Code Drescription
Z-SG Strain gauge input module / RS485 ModBUS RTU
Norms EN61000-6-4, EN61000-6-2, EN61010-1 Z-SG2 Advanced strain gauge input module / RS485 ModBUS RTU
ACCESSORI
SQ-EQ4 Equalization and connection system for load cells
Equalization and connection board for up to 4 load cells in parallel with IP66
SG-EQ4-BOXPG7
containment box
CU-A-MICROB USB-A Micro USB-B 5 P plug cable
Z-PC-DINAL2-17.5 DIN rail quick mounting bracket - HEAD +2 SLOT P=17.5mm
Z-PC-DIN2-17.5 DIN rail quick mounting bracket - 2 SLOT P=17.5mm
Z-PC-DIN8-17.5 DIN rail quick mounting bracket - 8 SLOT P=17.5mm
ACCESSORI
Z-NET4 System Configurator Series Z-PC IEC 61131 based
EASY SETUP SENECA configuration suite for programmable instruments

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