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LCD, POSITIVE REFLECTIVE OR NEGATIVE TRANSMISSIVE
WITH YELLOW/GREEN OR RED BACKLIGHTING
1 pA INPUT LEAKAGE CURRENT TYPICAL
200 mV FULL SCALE
AUTOMATIC ZEROING CIRCUIT
SELECTABLE DECIMAL POINTS
POLARITY INDICATION
5 VDC POWERED
FIVE SELECTABLE DISPLAY ANNUNCIATORS
PANEL MOUNT OR PC BOARD MOUNT
DESCRIPTION
The MDMV is a small panel or printed circuit board mount digital voltmeter.
With advantages of accuracy, size, and ease of installation, it is an ideal
replacement for analog meters. The unit has a 3½-digit LCD display with 0.4"
(10.2 mm) high digits. The displays are available in positive image reflective
(black digits, reflective background) or negative image transmissive (illuminated
digits, dark background) with red or yellow/green backlighting.
The integrated circuit is bonded directly to the printed circuit board and is
mechanically protected. Internal electrical interface connections use elastomeric
connectors to provide a corrosion resistant connection. This reliable construction
also reduces the space requirements.
The MDMV module is designed to operate from a +5 VDC supply. The
module measures input voltages from 0 to ±199.9 mV DC relative to the supply
common.
Auto-zeroing is provided by the module, therefore no zero adjustment is
required. If the input signal exceeds the input range, the unit display will
indicate an overrange condition.
The module has three selectable decimal point positions and five selectable
annunciators (BAT,V,A,m,μ). The BAT (Battery) annunciator is used to indicate
a low battery condition, while the others are used to indicate Volts and Amperes.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. DISPLAY: 3½-digit, 0.4" (10.2 mm) high digits. A minus(-) sign is displayed
when the voltage is negative.
2. DECIMAL POINTS: Selectable decimal points are activated at the rear
terminal pins to allow the display to be read in tenths, hundredths or
thousandths.
3. ANNUNCIATORS: 5 selectable annunciators, BAT, V, A, μ and m are
activated at the appropriate rear terminal.
4. POWER REQUIREMENTS:
Reflective Versions: 3 VDC to 6 VDC @ 500 μA Max.
Backlight Versions: 4.8 VDC to 6 VDC @ 25 mA Max.
5. INPUT RANGE: 0 to ±199.9 mV DC.
6. COMMON MODE: ±1 V min. around common.
7. ACCURACY: ±(0.1% + 1 digit).
8. RESOLUTION: 100 μv/Count.
9. OVERRANGE RATINGS, PROTECTION & INDICATION:
Max Input Voltage: 6 VDC Max.
Overrange Indication: Overrange is indicated by a “1” displayed in the
most significant digit and the blanking of the three least significant digits.
10. READING RATE: 2½ readings per second.
11. RESPONSE TIME: 1.5 seconds to settle for a step input change.
12. INPUT LEAKAGE CURRENT: 1 pA typical, 10 pA Max.
MODEL MDMV - MINIATURE DISPLAY MODULE D.C. VOLTMETER
1.81 (46.0)
SEE
NOTE
.06
(1.5)
1.06
(26.9)
.2 (5.08) MAX.
.14 (3.56) MIN.
1.68 -.02
+.03
.93 -.02
+.03
(23.6 +.8
-.5
(42.7 +.8
-.5
)
)
(1.5)
R .06 MAX., 4PL.
NOTE: BACKLIGHT MODELS: 0.50" (12.7)
REFLECTIVE MODELS: 0.31" (8.0)
DIMENSIONS
In inches (mm)
Note: Recommended minimum clearance (behind the panel) for mounting clip installation is 2.25" (57.2)W x 1.5" (38.1)H.
PANEL MOUNT UNIT PANEL CUT-OUT
1.65 (41.9)
.90
(22.9)
SEE
NOTE
REFLECTIVE MODELS: 0.37" (9.4)
NOTE: BACKLIGHT MODELS: 0.56" (14.2)
Ø.042 (1.07) THRU, 15 PL.
UNIT OUTLINE
.10 (2.5)
.12 (3.1)
.19 (4.8)
.14 (3.56) MIN.
.2 (5.08) MAX.
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MOUNT UNIT RECOMMENDED PCB LAYOUT
Bulletin No. MDMV-F
Drawing No. LP0266
Revised 08/09
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SPECIFICATIONS (Cont’d)
13. COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO: 70 dB.
14. INPUT IMPEDANCE: 1000 M
15. TEMPERATURE EFFECTS:
Operating Range: 0 ° to 70 ° C
Storage Temperature: -40 ° to 80 ° C
Temperature Coefficient: 100 ppm/ ° C
16. CONSTRUCTION: High impact black plastic case. (Mounting clip
included with panel mount models.)
17. RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Less than 85% RH.
18. WEIGHT:
Reflective Panel Mount: 0.76 oz (11 g);
Reflective PCB Mount: 0.54 oz (7.8 g)
Backlit Panel Mount: 0.96 oz (13.6 g);
Backlit PCB Mount: 0.75oz (10.4 g)
INSTALLATION
The MDMV meters are available in either a panel mount or printed circuit
board mount design. The panel mount units are provided with a mounting clip
to securely hold the unit in the panel cutout.
Panel mount installation:
1. Cut panel opening to
specified dimensions.
Remove burrs and clean
panel opening.
2. Install MDMV unit through
panel cutout as shown in
Figure 1.
3. Slide mounting clip over rear
of unit until clip is against
back of panel. The unit has
slots for the locking tabs to
hold it in the panel opening.
Note: Hold the MDMV front
bezel in place when sliding
the mounting clip in to
position.
PCB mount installation:
1. Prepare printed circuit board hole pattern to the specifications.
2. Unit should be hand soldered using good soldering techniques and hand
cleaned if necessary.
MDMV SIGNAL INPUT
The MDMV signal input range is from 0 to ±199.9 mVDC with automatic
zero adjustment. Signal inputs are not floating. The calibration does not require
adjustment, since the unit has been calibrated at the factory.
If the input signal exceeds 200 mV, the module will go into an overrange
condition. The unit will display a minus sign when the input high terminal is
negative with respect to the input low terminal.
FIGURE 2
Note: Incorrect supply polarity may permanently damage the unit.
WIRING CONNECTIONS
The electrical connections are made via
terminal pins located on the back of the
unit. The terminal pins are on 0.100"
center lines and can be mated with the
RLC Model HWK7 cable assembly or
many standard 0.100" center line
connectors. When wiring the unit, refer to
Figure 3 to identify the wire position with
the proper function.
There are certain considerations that
should be observed when running the
signal wires. A length of wire can act like
an antenna, and the closer it is to a source
of electrical noise, the more it becomes
susceptible to that noise. FIGURE 3
These are a few rules that should be followed when running these wires.
1. Never run signal wires in the same conduit or raceway with A.C. power lines,
conductors feeding motors, solenoids, SCR controls, heaters, etc.
2. Signal wires within enclosures should be routed as far away as possible from
contactors, control relays, transformers, and other noisy components.
3. When shielded wire is used, connect the shield to the common of the MDMV
unit, and leave the other end of the shield disconnected and insulated from
machine ground.
4. Connect common of the MDMV to machine ground at one point only.
PIN FUNCTIONS
+5 V - +5 VDC Positive Supply Terminal.
COMMON - Negative Supply Terminal.
COMMON - Negative Supply Terminal.
INPUT LO - Signal Input Low Terminal.
Normally connected to Common.
INPUT HI - Signal Input High Terminal.
BACK PLANE - Back Plane Not Terminal. Any annunciator and/or
decimal point will appear when its terminal is
connected to this terminal.
BACK PLANE - Back Plane Terminal. Any annunciator and/or decimal
point NOT in use must be connected to this terminal.
DP3 - Thousandths decimal point position. *
DP2 - Hundredths decimal point position. *
DP1 - Tenths decimal point position. *
BAT - Low battery annunciator. *
m - Milli annunciator. *
μ - Micro annunciator. *
V - Volt annunciator. *
A - Ampere annunciator. *
* Note: All annunciators must be tied to either BACK PLANE orBACKPLANE
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: This assembly contains electronic circuits
that are damaged by static electricity. Before handling the assembly,
discharge stray static electricity on your body by touching an earth ground
point. It is also important to handle the unit by the bezel assembly only.
Additionally, if it is necessary to handle a circuit board, be certain that hands
are free from dirt, oil, etc., to avoid circuit contamination that may lead to
malfunction.
BEZEL
MOUNTING CLIP
EXISTING PANEL THICKNESS
.031" to .125"
(.79 to 3.18)
LOCKING
TAB
FIGURE 1
PROCESS
CIRCUITRY
1MΩ
+5V
CALIBRATION
POT
+5V
BACKPLANE
BACKPLANE
INHI
INLO
COMMON
COMMON
BATTERY
A
V
m
DP1
DP2
DP3
µ
BLOCK DIAGRAM
+5V
COMMON
COMMON
INPUT LO
INPUT HI
BACK PLANE
BACK PLANE
DP3
DP2
DP1
BAT
m
V
A
µ
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
The MDMV can be used in a wide variety of measurement applications. The
following circuits show some possibilities of the exceptional versatility of the
MDMV unit.
ORDERING INFORMATION
CURRENT MEASUREMENTS
Using a shunt resistor network, the MDMV voltmeter is capable of
displaying current.
FIGURE 4
900Ω
90Ω
9Ω
.9Ω
.1Ω
INHI
INLO
MDMV
PROCESS
CIRCUITRY
200μA F.S.
2mA F.S.
20mA F.S.
200mA F.S.
2A F.S.
IN
INPUT ATTENUATORS
To measure voltages greater than
200 mVDC, a voltage divider network
is needed. Shown at right is a typical
circuit.
FIGURE 5
MULTI-RANGE MEASUREMENTS
To indicate various voltages in a multi-range application, it may be necessary
to switch the decimal point position and activate the appropriate annunciators.
This can be accomplished by connecting the appropriate annunciator terminals,
and the back plane. and the backplane terminals to a multi-position rotary
switch.
R1
R2
INHI
INLO
MDMV
PROCESS
CIRCUITRY
VIN
900KΩ
90KΩ
9KΩ
1KΩ
INHI
INLO
MDMV
PROCESS
CIRCUITRY
200mV F.S.
2V F.S.
20V F.S.
200V F.S.
VIN
FIGURE 6
.15 (3.8)
12 (305)
CIRCUIT #1; BROWN
.100 (2.54), TYP.
STRIPPED AND TINNED
COLOR CODED RIBBON CABLE
.100 (2.54), TYP.
ACCESSORY: MDMV CABLE ASSEMBLY
MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
Panel Mount W/Reflective Display MDMV0000
PC Board Mount W/Reflective Display MDMV0100
MDMV
Panel Mount W/Yel-Grn Backlighting MDMV0010
Panel Mount W/Red Backlighting MDMV0020
PC Board Mount W/Yel-Grn Backlighting MDMV0110
PC Board Mount W/Red Backlighting MDMV0120
HWK7 MDM Cable Assembly HWK70000
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workmanship for a period limited to two years from the date of shipment, provided the products
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