with USB/RS232/RS485

Model LCIC-WIM Load Cell Interface Card with USB/RS232/RS485
Open LCIC-WIM - Block Diagram

The LCIC-WIM was designed to fit the most demanding real time weighing and force measurement applications.
On the one hand, a very fast load cell interface allows users to capture the data at around 18,000 samples per second.
On the other hand, it is equipped with a powerful processor, 8 I/O, analog output and display that allows it to run embedded applications.
This is for customers that require real-time and immediate response.

Comes ready with embedded algorithms for these applications:

• WIM- Weighing Trucks & Trains in motion. Fits HS (high speed) and LS.
• LIW - Loss In Weight rate controller for continuous feeding to a process.
• Batching & Filling controller - Stand alone controller for high speed net-weight fillers. Example: Bag filling machine.
• Checkweigher - Makes the board a stand-alone controller that fits most common Checkweighers. It includes outputs for rejects.
• Force measurement & Monitoring forces - Our useful monitoring utility, a vital analyzing tool for all dynamic load and force measurement applications.
• High speed in-motion weighing controller - To weigh packages while passing over a conveyor.

Main Features

• Very high speed; Internal A/D 52,000 samples per second
• Updating the PC at streaming mode at a rate of 18,000 samples per second
• 24 Bit A/D with ± 8 million counts for tension and compression applications
• Powerful 32 bit / 135 MIPS DSP for high speed onboard processing. OEM applications can be embedded on the board
• 4 opto-isolated outputs configurable as setpoints, latching alarms or user outputs
• 4opto-isolated inputs; Input #1 has counter option
• Analog output 0 to 2.5V,16 bit resolution
• 8 digit LED display, LEDS to show the board status and I/O status
• Easily updating of firmware, free to download from our web site
• On board temperature sensor
• USB Interface; 2.0 Full Speed compatible
• RS232/RS485 communications. Ideal for PLC based applications
• Multiple boards may be connected via USB or RS485

Specifications Load Cell input

• 5 Volt excitation for up to 10 load cells in parallel (350 Ohm)
• Compatible with 1,2,3 mV/V strain gage load cells
• Low noise wide bandwidth amplifier & 24 bit ADC
• Standard interfaces
• USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible
• Combined RS232/RS485.

Outputs

• 4 opto-isolated solid state relays rated at 50V, 300mA Configurable as setpoints, latching alarms or user outputs. Each with status LED.
• Adjustable Analog output (0 - 2.5V) with 16 bit resolution.

Inputs

• 4 opto-isolated inputs with 10-30 VDC range. Each with status LED
• Input #2 configurable as high speed counter
• Input #1 configurable as sample trigger (option)

Dimensions (mm)

• Standard OEM model 160 x 100mm (1/2 Eurocard)
• ABS cased (option) Standard OEM model 160 x 100mm (1/2 Eurocard)
• ABS cased (option)

Software included:

• LCIC-WIM Calibration Wizard software is included with each board
• Drivers and examples for programmers on how to communicate with the board
• PC application software for easy start-up for each one of our embedded applications

Our LCIC-WIM Monitoring package utility - A vital tool for analyzing dynamic load/force applications

The graph was obtained with our monitoring utility, showing truck axles measured at 55 km/hr.