OMEGA announced the introduction of the Wheatstone Bridge Universal in-line signal conditioner.
The OMEGA IN-UVI in-line signal conditioner is housed in a rugged stainless steel enclosure, which is connected between the transducer and a readout instrument. While providing easy accessibility for transducer field calibrations, especially when space is limited, the IN-UVI provides a solution suitable for applications where a transducer must be located in a hostile environment or some distance away from the display. The IN-UVI supplies a highly regulated bridge excitation voltage for the transducer or load cell and a host of features including: improved signal to noise ratio, two selectable excitation voltages, wide zero adjustment range, and an isolated shunt calibration relay for quick field setup. All output options and excitation voltages are field selectable.
Applications include monitoring the forces needed to raise the roof of a blimp hanger to allow buildup of the sidewalls for larger airships to fit inside. And monitoring compression forces in an automated clamping machine that allows modification of 44 assembly pieces at a time by automated drills.
Full specifications: http://www.omega.com/in-uvi