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Strain Gauge 4-Pin Connector

Strain gauge Wheatstone bridge sensors use 4-wire connections for excitation and signal to eliminate lead resistance errors. Common connectors include 4-pin DIN, M8 4-pin, or terminal blocks on load cells and force sensors.

// connector diagram 4 pins
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// Specifications
Standard
Generic 4-wire Wheatstone bridge
Pin Count
4
Excitation
5V to 10V DC or AC
Output
1 to 3 mV/V typical full-scale
Connector
4-pin DIN M8 or terminal block
Use Case
Load cells force sensors pressure transducers
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
1 EX+ Excitation positive PWR
2 EX- Excitation negative PWR
3 SIG+ Signal output positive ADC
4 SIG- Signal output negative ADC

Strain gauge Wheatstone bridge sensors use 4-wire connections for excitation and signal to eliminate lead resistance errors. Common connectors include 4-pin DIN, M8 4-pin, or terminal blocks on load cells and force sensors.