Campbell Scientific CVD20 20:1 Voltage Divider User Manual

CVD20 20:1 Voltage Divider

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CVD20 Table of Contents

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1. Introduction..................................................................1

2. Cautionary Statements................................................1

3. Initial Inspection ..........................................................1

4. Specifications ..............................................................1

5. Installation....................................................................1

5.1 Mounting ..................................................................................................1

5.2 Wiring.......................................................................................................1

6. Programming ...............................................................2

Figures

Tables

6.1 Examples ..................................................................................................3

6.1.1 CR1000, CR800, CR850.................................................................3

6.1.2 CR3000, CR5000............................................................................3

6.1.3 CR10(X)..........................................................................................3

1. Single-ended measurement.........................................................................2

2. Differential measurement ...........................................................................2

1. Recommended Cables for Datalogger Connection.....................................2

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CVD20 20:1 Voltage Divider

1. Introduction

The CVD20 provides six single-ended or six differential channels for
connecting sensors that have a higher voltage output than what a datalogger
can measure. Resistors in the CVD20 divide the sensor's signal voltage by a
factor of 20.

2. Cautionary Statements

The CVD20 is rugged, but it should be handled as a precision scientific
instrument.

3. Initial Inspection

Upon receipt of the CVD20, inspect the packaging and contents for damage.
File damage claims with the shipping company.

4. Specifications

Compatibility: CR800, CR850, CR1000, CR3000, CR5000,

CR9000(X), CR7, CR10(X), CR23X, 21X.

5. Installation

5.1 Mounting

5.2 Wiring

Number of Channels: 6 single-ended or 6 differential

Division Ratio: 20:1

Resistors: 1 kohm and 19 kohm

Ratio Tolerance (@ 25°C): ±0.1%

Weight: 91 g (3 oz)

Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.9 x 3.8 cm (3.7 x 2.7 x 1.5 in.)

Temperature Coefficient: 10 ppm/°C from -20° to +85°C

The base of the voltage divider has keyed slots for two screws. The slots are
spaced for mounting the prepunched holes on the back plate of a Campbell
Scientific enclosure.

Figures 1 and 2 show the wiring for single-ended and differential
measurements, respectively. The CVD20 connects to the sensor via the
sensor's cable. The cable used to connect the CVD20 to the datalogger
depends on the number of single-ended or differential channels used (see Table

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CVD20 20:1 Voltage Divider

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1). A two-foot length should be sufficient if the datalogger and CVD20 are
housed in the same enclosure.

TABLE 1. Recommended Cables for Datalogger Connection

Number of Single-ended
or Differential Channels
Connected

1 (1) CABLE2CBL-L

2 (1) CABLE4CBL-L

3 (1) CABLE2CBL-L and (1) CABLE4CBL-L

4 (2) CABLE4CBL-L

5 (1) CABLE2CBL-L and (2) CABLE4CBL-L

6 (3) CABLE4CBL-L

CVD20 20:1 VOLTAGE DIVIDER DATALOGGER

Recommended Cable(s)

G or

6. Programming

FIGURE 1. Single-ended measurement

CVD20 20:1 VOLTAGE DIVIDER

FIGURE 2. Differential measurement

The output of the voltage divider can be measured with a differential voltage
instruction (VoltDiff() in CRBasic or Instruction 2 (P2) in Edlog) or a single­ended voltage instruction (VoltSe() in CRBasic or Instruction 1 (P1) in Edlog).
Select the smallest input voltage range that will accommodate the maximum
expected output. The smallest possible range will provide the best resolution.

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6.1 Examples

CVD20 20:1 Voltage Divider

The multiplier to use with the voltage measurement must take into account the
divisor, the calibration of the sensor, and the units desired for the result.

Suppose the user wants to measure a sensor with a 0 to 5 V output. Using the
CVD20 20:1 voltage divider, the 5 volt output will be divided to 5/20 = 0.25 V
or 250 mV. Thus the voltage range on which to make the measurement is the
±250 mV range for the CR800, CR850, CR1000, and CR10(X) and the ±1000
mV range on the CR3000 and CR5000.

The CVD20 divides the voltage by 20 and the datalogger reads it as millivolts
(i.e., (V/20) x 10

3

= V x 50). Therefore, to output directly in volts, use a

multiplier of 1/50 or 0.02.

The following examples show the measurement instruction for each of the
different dataloggers to measure the sensor described above.

6.1.1 CR1000, CR800, CR850

Public SensVolt
VoltDiff (SensVolt,1,mV250,1,True,0,250,0.02,0)

6.1.2 CR3000, CR5000

Public SensVolt
VoltDiff (SensVolt,1,mV1000,1,True,0,250,0.02,0)

6.1.3 CR10(X)

1: Volt (Diff) (P2)
1: 1 Reps
2: 24 ± 250 mV 60 Hz Rejection Range
3: 1 DIFF Channel
4: 1 Loc [SensVolt]
5: 0.02 Mult
6: 0 Offset

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