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Analog Signal Conditioner 

AD-4541-V (Voltage output type), AD-4541-I (Current output type) 

Instruction Manual 

 

1. Outline 

AD-4541-V and AD-4541-I are analog signal conditioners utilizing a load cell or strain gauge as sensor input and converts signals 
such as mass, acceleration, pressure and torque at the signal level, to an output suitable for a PLC or PC analog input.

 

The conditioners can be mounted on a DIN rail or on the wall.

 

 

2. Specifications 

Category Item 

Description 

Input 

Zero adjustment range 

-0.5 mV/V to +0.5 mV/V 

  Span adjustment range 

0.4 mV/V to 3.2 mV/V 

  Non-linearity 

0.05% of F.S. typ. 

  Loadcell excitation 

5 VDC 60 mA max. (Can be used with one loadcell of 120

Ω

 or maximum four loadcells of 350

Ω

 )

  Zero temperature coefficient 

2

μ

V/°C RTI typ. 

  Span temperature coefficient  200ppm/°C typ. 

  Frequency response 

DC to 2 Hz

-3dB

 

  Response   

Approx. 190 ms (0% to 90%) 

 Input 

noise 

2

μ

Vp-p RTI typ. 

  Calibration standard 

1 mV/V 

±

0.2% typ. 

Output 

Voltage output (AD-4541-V) 

-2 V to +2 V (Load 2k

Ω

 or higher) 

  Current output (AD-4541-I) 

4 mA to 20 mA (Load 250

Ω

 or lower) 

Power 

Voltage 

24 VDC +10%-15% 

  Current 

100 mA max (Approx. 2.4W) 

General 

Operating temperature 

-5°C to +50°C 

  Operating humidity 

85%RH or lower (No condensation) 

  Storage temperature 

-20°C to +70°C 

  External dimensions 

45W x 122H x 24D mm 

  Mass 

Approx. 90 g 

Others 

Terminal 

Spring clamp type     

Wire 0.08 mm

to 1.5 mm

2  

(AWG 28-14)    Maximum outside diameter 3.4 mm 

  Installation 

DIN rail or screw 

  Material (Body) 

PBT (V0) 

  Isolation 

Input output to power supply 

  Insulation resistance 

500 VDC for 1 min 

  Accessories 

Flathead screwdriver 1 pc, Instruction manual (this document) 1 pc 

 

3. External dimensions 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

4. Block Diagram 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Installation 

 Mounting on the DIN rail 

Using the accessory screwdriver, push out the DIN rail mounting spring located at the 
bottom of the casing and secure the casing on the DIN rail. 

 Using the screws 

Using the holes on four corners, the casing can be secured on the wall with the screws. 

 

6. Cable connection 

Caution: Before cable connection, be sure to turn the power off. 

Insert the accessory screwdriver perpendicularly into the terminal block as shown in the 
illustration to the right, until stopped. At this time, do not rotate or twist the screwdriver. 
The screwdriver, when inserted firmly, stands alone. 
With the screwdriver inserted, insert the cable and pull out the screwdriver to connect the cable. 
To disconnect the cable, insert the screwdriver and pull out the cable. 
Remove the insulation from the cable tip to expose cables 5 to 6 mm long. Twist the cables 
lightly and connect to the terminal block. (See the illustration below.) 

 

 

7. Calibration

 

(1) Zero adjustment 

With no load on the sensor, use the zero adjustment control to adjust the conditioner so that the analog output will be the zero point.

 

(2) Span adjustment 

With load on the sensor, use the span adjustment control to adjust the conditioner so that the analog output will be the designated value. 
If no load is to be applied to the sensor, use the CAL switch to add a pseudo value of 1 mV/V to the input and make an adjustment. 

* Repeating the above adjustments several times will improve the accuracy. 

 

8. Precautions 

  Install the conditioner securely so that it is free from vibrations and impact.

 

  Be sure to turn the power off before cable connection.

 

  Keep the interior free of dust and foreign materials. They may cause the damage to the conditioner.

 

  When connecting cables or operating the controls and CAL switch, use the accessory screwdriver.

 

  When operating the controls and CAL switch, be sure to insert the screwdriver perpendicularly. Inserting the screwdriver with a tilt 

may cause a short circuit.

 

 The zero adjustment and span adjustment controls have a maximum number of revolutions of 15. Do not rotate them more than 

necessary.

 

  Do not disassemble or modify the conditioner.

 

It may cause the damage to the conditioner.

 

  Avoid condensation during operation and storage.

 

  Do not immerse the conditioner in water.

 

 

Input 

Output 

LC excitation 

5 VDC

 

Level converter 
  -2 to +2V 
          or 

4 to 20 mA

   

*Depends on the

 

model

 

Analog output

Power 24 VDC

Loadcell 

or  

strain gauge 

LPF 

Amplifier

SIG+

SIG-

EXC+

EXC-

OUT+ 

 

Voltage or current output

OUT- 

SHD 
 Output shield 

POWER-

Input shield

 SHD

Offset/gain 
adjustment

 

Standard 

1 mV/V

Sensor input 

DC/DC converter

POWER+

Two sets of two terminals 
in parallel. Use them for 
crossover connection. 

With isolation 

Insert the 

screwdriver 

perpendicularly

5 to 6 mm 

 

Cable treatment

The illustration below is the AD-4541-V. 
The size of the AD-4541-1 is the same as 
the AD-4541-V.

 

Zero adjustment 
control 

Sensor input terminal 

Span adjustment 
control

 

CAL switch 

When pressed, a pseudo 
value of 1mV/V is added 
to the input. 

Analog output terminal 
and power terminal 

DIN rail mounting spring 

Unit: mm 

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