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Gas cylinder scale
Gas cylinder scale for level measurement of liquid gases in gas cabinets and gas distribution systems, chemical delivery systems, and industrial weight measurement with high overload limit and IP65 protection.
Output
4-20mA · 0-5V
Accuracy
0.1 % FS
Protection
IP65
RoHSChina RoHSEMCEU declaration of conformityCEII 3G Ex nA IIC T4/T5 Gc XEx nA IIC T4/T5 Gc
Price
On request
Depends on configuration
Description
The model GCS-1 gas cylinder scale has been designed for indoor and outdoor use in gas cabinets or gas containers.
Due to its high ingress protection of IP65, there is no concern with using the gas cylinder scale for gas cylinders with heavy condensation.
The robust and compact design features high accuracy and temperature stability, meeting the requirements of the semiconductor industry.
The gas cylinder scale meets the highest overload and EMC requirements in order to ensure safe, error-free and accurate operation.
Gas cylinder scale model GCS-1
Special features
- High overload protection up to 400 %
- 0.1 % FS Accuracy
- Meets the highest EMC requirements
- Measuring ranges 0 ... 27.22 kg to 0 ... 136.08 kg [0 ... 60 lbs to 0 ... 300 lbs]
- High ingress protection, IP65, for outdoor use and processes with high condensation
Identification
| Model | GCS-1 |
| Product family | GCS |
| Subcategory | Gas cylinder scale |
Accuracy
| Accuracy class | 0.1 % FS |
| Accuracy standard | IEC 61298-2 |
Process conditions
| Process temperature | −20…+60 °C |
Electrical characteristics
| Output signal | 4-20mA · 0-5V · 0-10V · DC0...5V · DC0...10V |
| Power supply | DC 14 ... 30 V |
| Electrical connection | Cable outlet |
Materials
| Case material | Stainless steel |
| Wetted parts material | Aluminium, Stainless steel |
Operating environment
| Ambient temperature | −20…+50 °C |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Weight | 6 kg |
Certifications and approvals
| Certifications | RoHSChina RoHSEMCEU declaration of conformityCE |
| Explosion protection | II 3G Ex nA IIC T4/T5 Gc XEx nA IIC T4/T5 Gc |
Additional details
| Datasheet languages | EN |
Tables from datasheet
Accuracy specifications
| Non-linearity per BFSL per IEC 61298-2 | ≤ 0.05 %of span |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | → See 'Max. measured error per IEC 61298-2' |
| Max. measured error of the analogue signal per IEC 61298-2 | ≤ 0.1 %of span |
| Adjustability | |
| Zero point | ±5 %through built-in potentiometer |
| Span | ±5 %through built-in potentiometer |
| Mean temperature coefficient between -20 ... +50 °C [-4 ... +122 °F] | |
| Zero point | ≤ ±0.1 %of span / 10 K |
| Span | ≤ ±0.1 %of span / 10 K |
| Long-term stability (per month) | ≤ 0.04 %of span (at reference condition) |
| Reference conditions | Per IEC 61298-1 |
kg
| 0 ... 27.22 | 0 ... 45.36 |
|---|---|
| 0 ... 136.08 |
Further details on: Measuring range
| Overload limit | |
|---|---|
| Measuring range 0 ... 27.22 kg [0 ... 60 lbs] | 4 times |
| Measuring range 0 ... 45.36 kg [0 ... 100 lbs] | 3 times |
| Measuring range 0 ... 136.08 kg [0 ... 300 lbs] | 2.5 times |
Output signal
| Signal type | |
|---|---|
| Model GCS-1-A (2-wire) | 4 ...20mA |
| Model GCS-1-G (4-wire) | DC 0 ...5V |
| Model GCS-1-F (4-wire) | DC 0 ...10V |
| Load in Ω | |
| Model GCS-1-A | ≤ (supply voltage - 10 V) / 0.02 A |
| Model GCS-1-G | > 5 kΩ |
| Model GCS-1-F | > 10 kΩ |
| Voltage supply | |
| Supply voltage | DC 14 ...30V |
| Max. output current | ≤ 35mA |
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lbs
| 0 ... 60 | 0 ... 100 |
|---|---|
| 0 ... 300 |
Electrical connection
| Connection type | Cable outlet |
|---|---|
| Cable length | 6 m[20 ft] |
| Short-circuit resistance | S+ vs. U- |
| Reverse polarity protection | U+ vs. U- |
| Insulation voltage | DC 500V |
Pin assignment (2-wire)
| U+ / S+ | Brown (BN) |
|---|---|
| U- / S- | Black (BK) |
Pin assignment (4-wire)
| U+ | Red (RD) |
|---|---|
| S+ | Orange (OG) |
| U- | Black (BK) |
| S- | Brown (BN) |
Material
| Sensor | Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Case | Stainless steel |
| Base plate | Stainless steel |
Operating conditions
| Operating temperature range | -20 ...+50 °C [-4 ...+122 °F] |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature range | |
| T4 | -20 ...+50 °C [-4 ...+122 °F] |
| T5 | -20 ...+40 °C [-4 ...+104 °F] |
| Storage temperature range | -20 ...+60 °C [-4 ...+140 °F] |
| Free fall | Resistant to impact of 90 kg from a height of 10 cm |
| Ingress protection (IP code) per IEC 60529, industrial quality | IP65 |
| Logo | Description | Country |
|---|---|---|
| EU declaration of conformity | European Union |
| Logo | Description | Country |
|---|---|---|
| EU declaration of conformity ATEX directive | European Union | |
| - Ex n Zone 2 gas [II 3G Ex nA IIC T4/T5 Gc X] IECEx | International |
| Logo | Description |
|---|---|
| - | China RoHS directive |
Safety-related characteristic values (Ex)
| Ex marking | Without Ex approval | |
|---|---|---|
| (ATEX) II 3G Ex nA IIC T4/T5 Gc X (IECEx) BVS 16.0001X Ex nA IIC T4/T5 Gc | ||
| Safety-related maximum values 1) | ||
| Supply voltage | Model GCS-1-A (4 ... 20 mA) | DC 14 ...24V |
| Model GCS-1-G (DC 0 ... 5 V) | DC 14 ...24V | |
| Model GCS-1-F (DC 0 ... 10 V) | DC 14 ...24V | |
| Power limitation P i | Model GCS-1-A (4 ... 20 mA) | 1W |
| Model GCS-1-G (DC 0 ... 5 V) | 1W | |
| Model GCS-1-F (DC 0 ... 10 V) | 1W |
| Designation | Order number | |
|---|---|---|
| Without Ex approval | ||
| Measuring range 0 ... 27.22 kg [0 ... 60 lbs] | Model GCS-1-A (4 ... 20 mA) | 14196214 |
| Model GCS-1-G (DC 0 ... 5 V) | 14196221 | |
| Model GCS-1-F (DC 0 ... 10 V) | 14196228 | |
| Measuring range 0 ... 45.36 kg [0 ... 100 lbs] | Model GCS-1-A (4 ... 20 mA) | 14196215 |
| Model GCS-1-G (DC 0 ... 5 V) | 14196223 | |
| Model GCS-1-F (DC 0 ... 10 V) | 14196229 | |
| Measuring range 0 ... 136.08 kg [0 ... 300 lbs] | Model GCS-1-A (4 ... 20 mA) | 14196216 |
| Model GCS-1-G (DC 0 ... 5 V) | 14196224 | |
| Model GCS-1-F (DC 0 ... 10 V) | 14196230 | |
| IECEx Ex nA IIC T4/T5 Gc ATEX II 3G Ex nA IIC T4/T5 Gc X | ||
| Measuring range 0 ... 27.22 kg [0 ... 60 lbs] | Model GCS-1-A (4 ... 20 mA) | 14196208 |
| Model GCS-1-G (DC 0 ... 5 V) | 14196217 | |
| Model GCS-1-F (DC 0 ... 10 V) | 14196225 | |
| Measuring range 0 ... 45.36 kg [0 ... 100 lbs] | Model GCS-1-A (4 ... 20 mA) | 14196210 |
| Model GCS-1-G (DC 0 ... 5 V) | 14196218 | |
| Model GCS-1-F (DC 0 ... 10 V) | 14196226 | |
| Measuring range 0 ... 136.08 kg [0 ... 300 lbs] | Model GCS-1-A (4 ... 20 mA) | 14196213 |
| Model GCS-1-G (DC 0 ... 5 V) | 14196220 | |
| Model GCS-1-F (DC 0 ... 10 V) | 14196227 |
| Designation | Order number | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital indicator DI30 in wall-mount enclosure | AC 230V | 12458741 | |
| Digital indicator DI30 panel mounting | AC 230V | 7539422 | |
| AC 110V | 12489825 |
Industry
Chemistry / Pharma
Level measurement in chemical delivery systems
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