The Mantracourt DCell is a miniature embedded digital strain gauge digitizer measuring 20 mm in diameter, converting standard load cell mV signal into a digital signal. It supports RS 485, ASCII, Modbus, CAN, and MantraCAN (J1939) protocols, with up to 32 sensors on a single 4-wire bus with cable length of up to 1,000 m (3,280 ft).
The DCell is a game-changing module for sensor network designers. The DCell embeds directly inside each load cell and digitizes the analog signal. All digitized load cells/sensors connect to a single 4-wire RS-485 or CAN bus back to the Master controller, and cable length up to 1,000 m (3,280 ft) without signal degradation.
Linearization, temperature compensation, and peak/trough recording are all performed on-board, producing clean, corrected digital values ready for the Master controller. At 500 readings per second, the DCell is fast enough for dynamic weighing on conveyors, fruit sorting lines, and packaging machines. Free 24-channel logging software and the Instrument Explorer configuration tool make commissioning and multi-sensor management straightforward.
| Output Signal | RS 485, ASCII, Modbus, CAN / MantraCAN (J1939) |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 5.6 to 18 VDC |
| Bridge Sensitivity | +/- 3 mV/V |
| Bridge Excitation | 5 VDC |
| Input Range | – |
| Linearity | 25 ppm of FR |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
| IP Rating | – |
| Enclosure Material | PCB |
| Dimensions | 20 mm diameter (0.79″) |