L-cell – Kistler-Morse KM L-Cell Bolt-On User Manual

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Appendix G. Alternate Method

G-2

L-Cell

If you do not have a Kistler-Morse Test Meter, use a Digital Multimeter (DMM) to monitor the voltage
output of each L-Cell during installation. Set up the DMM as described below and then follow the installa-
tion procedure for Mounting L-Cell.

Note

The junction box must be mounted and wired to the signal processor and powered up before
following this procedure. See Mounting Junction Box, Wiring L-Cells to Junction Box, and Wiring
Junction Boxes Together and to Signal Processor
before proceeding.

1.

See Figure G-2. Connect the red wire from the L-Cell cable to the R terminal on terminal block TB3 in the
junction box. Connect the black wire to the B terminal on TB3.

Figure G-2. Using DMM to Monitor

Voltage Output

2.

Connect the signal (+) probe of the DMM to the white wire from the L-Cell cable. DO NOT connect the
white wire to the terminal block.

3.

Connect the common (-) probe of the DMM to TP1 on the junction box circuit board. If a test point is
not present, connect the common probe to the lead
of either R1 or R2 nearest the TB2 terminal strip.

4.

Set a voltage range on the DMM that will accommodate a measured range of ± 1 volt.

5.

Complete installation of the L-Cell, using the DMM to monitor the voltage output as you use the T-
handle driver to tighten the screws. See Mounting L-Cell for details.

+ Probe

from DMM

R1
R2

TP1

L-Cell Sensor

Cable

12 VDC Excitation Voltage from
Signal Processor connected
across Black and Red Terminals

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