Contents 
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................2 
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2 
Manual Scope ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 
LED Status Indication ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 
Chapter 2 Getting Started ...................................................................................................................................................3 
Communications Interface Information ...................................................................................................................... 3 
DSC Toolkit ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3 
What Can The Toolkit Do? ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3 
Installing DSC Toolkit ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 
Connecting the Module to the Computer ................................................................................................................... 4 
Using the Found New Hardware Wizard ................................................................................................................................................ 4 
Using the Software .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 
Information Page ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 
Home Page .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 
Save and Restore Page ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9 
Trend Chart Page ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 
Logging Page .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 
Data Rates and Filter Page .................................................................................................................................................................... 14 
Calibration Page ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 
Calibration ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18 
Auto Calibration ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18 
Table Calibration ............................................................................................................................................................................... 18 
Simple Unit Conversion .................................................................................................................................................................. 19 
Shunt calibration ............................................................................................................................................................................... 20 
System Zero ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20 
Limits .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 
Units ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21 
Advanced Calibration Page ................................................................................................................................................................... 22 
Chapter 3 Installation ....................................................................................................................................................... 23 
Identifying Strain Gauge Connections ....................................................................................................................... 23 
9 way D Connector Pin-outs ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23 
4-wire load cell ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 
6-wire load cell ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 
Temperature Sensor (Optional)................................................................................................................................................................ 24 
Chapter 4 Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 25 
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................... 25 
Dimensions & Mounting .............................................................................................................................................. 26 
External Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................................. 26 
LED Position ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26 
Mounting Holes ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 
DIN Rail Mounting (Optional Kit)........................................................................................................................................................ 27 
Cable Clearance ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 
Cable Retention ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 
Environmental Approvals ................................................................................................................................................ 28 
CE Approvals .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................. 28