GND

REF

-

IN2+

IN2

-

REF+

IN1+

OUT+

EXC

-

OUT

-

EXC+

IN1

-

+5VA

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1.2

Controls

The main controls for the ADS1232REF are the four buttons and the mode selection slide-switch (see

Figure 1).

The slide-switch selects between weigh-scale (Scale) and Analysis modes. The ADS1232REF switches

modes only when it is displaying data. If the switch is changed in a configuration mode, nothing happens

until the configuration mode is exited. At that time the ADS1232REF reads the switch and enters the

selected mode.

The four buttons have different functions, depending on the operating mode. In Scale mode, the switches

have the functions in the box labeled SCALE. In Analysis mode, the switches have the functions shown in

the box labeled ANALYSIS. In configuration mode, the switches have the functions shown in the box

labeled CONFIG.

The buttons also have different names in different modes. In this document, they are identifed by the

respective names they have in the mode under discussion.

1.2.1

Auxiliary Controls

The Reset switch resets the board, except for the USB interface.

The USB Reset switch resets the USB interface. If USB communication fails, pressing USB Reset may

solve the problem.

The Programming Mode switch is used to update the firmware. For normal operation, it should be set to

JTAG.

1.3

Powering the Board

To apply power to the ADS1232REF, connect a 9V battery or plug in a 6V to 9V ac wall adapter.

AC adapters must be tip positive/sleeve negative. When an ac adapter is plugged in, the board always

takes power from it, and not from the battery.

The ADS1232REF is protected against polarity reversal. If a power source is connected in reverse by

mistake, the display remains blank. To prevent damage to the board, do not leave a reversed power

source connected for longer than a few seconds.

1.4

Connecting a Load Cell

The ADS1232REF is specifically designed for connection to load cells. Two connectors are provided for

this application. The terminal block is used for load cells having stripped wire connections; the load cell

header is for load cells having a header connector. The terminal block provides connections to the

reference input, the power supply, and both input channels. The header has switched excitation.

1.4.1

Connecting a 4-Wire Load Cell to the Terminal Block

Figure 2 shows the connection of a 4-wire load cell to the terminal block. In this configuration, the load cell

is excited by the +5V power supply, and the ADC

’s reference is taken from the power supply.

Figure 2. 4-Wire Load Cell to Terminal Block

For this configuration, the reference select switch must be in the +5VA position.

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ADS1232REF User

's Guide

SBAU120B

– November 2005 – Revised July 2011

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