Cooper Instruments & Systems LXT 971 Rotating Torque Load Cell - Manual (Page 4)

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Rev. I September 2013
7. Operating Instructions
7.1 Field of Application The torque sensor is intended for use in an industrial environment (e. g. test
bench).
7.2 Scope of Delivery The torque sensor set consists of the sensor itself (signal pick-up and signal
processing integrated into sensor housing), one connecting cable with a soldered plug, key stones and the
instruction manual.
7.3 Installation and Removal Make sure to install the sensor shafts exactly with the proper aligned
connecting shafts. The key stone adapter / square endings of the connecting shafts are to be attached forceless
to the corresponding ones of the sensor. No external axial force should be on the housing of the sensor by fixing
it. The spanner flat is for the protection of the sensor from distortion. A maximum cable length of 5m must not be
exceeded. Using a cable or connector other than supplied with the unit, or a similar cable that is of a different
length may affect the overall performance of the sensor. DO NOT REMOVE THE SHAFT WITH TORQUE
APPLIED TO THE SENSOR.
7.4 Interface Description
Mechanical connection: The key stone adapters on both ends of the measurement shaft are intended for torque
transmission.
Electrical connector: On the sensor housing there is a 5-pin socket for the power supply and the signal output
(see Chapter 6 Connection Plan).
7.5 Operation (in regular case or in optimal case) Optimal measurement parameters can be achieved
when the sensor is applied in accordance to the specification. Use the sensor only for short periods of time at