Selecting the sensor connection, index 0x80n12 (Connection type)

The following connection options are available:

Index 0x80n1:12 "Connection type"
Setting	Meaning
4_dec: 4-wire LVDT	LVDT connection
5_dec: 5-wire LVDT	LVDT connection
6_dec: 6-wire LVDT	LVDT connection
13_dec: 3-wire Half Bridge	Half bridge - Connection
15_dec: 5-wire Half Bridge	Half bridge - Connection

The correct connections of the EL5072 are described in chapter EL5072 - Connection. All necessary bridges are automatically switched in the terminal. See chapter Setting recommendations of common sensor series

Note

Setting for Mahr®-compatible sensors

Mahr®-compatible sensors are connected using 5 wires. Since the fifth line is not a signal line but a virtual ground, use the 4-wire LVDT mode in index 0x80n1:12 "Connection type".