SP 400 3½ Digit Backlit LCD Voltmeter Module

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The SP 400 features a 200mV d.c. measurement range with auto-zero and auto-polarity. Decimal points are user selectable.
The SP 400 features a negative rail generator which enables the meter to measure a signal referenced to its own power supply
GND. LED backlighting ensures excellent readability under low light conditions. The module is easily fitted into the panel,
using the fixing clip provided. The module's low cost means it will suit high and low volume applications. The design of the
panel meter's housing ensures splash proofing using the supplied seal.

FEATURES
• 9.75mm (0.38") Digit Height
• 200mV d.c. Full Scale Reading
• 3.0 to 7.5V or 6.0 to 15.0V Operation
• Auto-zero and Auto-polarity
• Programmable Decimal Points
• LED Backlighting
• Low Battery Warning
• Splash Proof

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION

• Precision Instrumentation Systems Stock Number
• Power Supply Monitoring Standard Meter SP 400
• Test Boxes
• Panel-Mount Indication
• Low Power Voltage Measurement
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specification Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Accuracy (overall error) * 0.1 % (±1 count)
Linearity ±1 count
Sample rate 2.5 samples/sec
Operating temperature range 0 50 °C
Temperature stability 100 ppm/°C
Supply voltage V+ to GND configuration 3.0 5.0 7.5 V d.c.
V+ to V- configuration 6.0 9.0 15.0** V d.c.
Supply current V+ to GND configuration 350 mA
V+ to V- configuration 175 mA
Backlight supply voltage 4.75 5.0 *** V d.c.
Backlight supply current @ 5V d.c. 40 80**** mA
Input leakage current (Vin = 0V) 1 10 pA
* To ensure maximum accuracy, re-calibrate periodically.
** Operation of the meter beyond the maximum supply voltage rating may cause permanent damage to the meter.
*** An external series resistor is required above 5V, see Applications.
**** This specification linearly derates to 50mA @ 50°C.
Unless otherwise noted, specifications apply at TA=25°C, Vsupply=5Vd.c. (fclock=48kHz) and are tested with the module configured for single
ended input mode.

SAFETY
To comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD 93/68/EEC), input voltages to the module’s pins must not
exceed 60Vdc. The user must ensure that the incorporation of the panel meter into the user ’s equipment
conforms to the relevant sections of BS EN 61010 (Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measuring, Control and Laboratory Use).

LASCAR ELECTRONICS LTD. LASCAR ELECTRONICS INC. LASCAR ELECTRONICS (HK) LTD.
MODULE HOUSE, 4258 WEST 12th STREET, 8th FLOOR, CHINA AEROSPACE CENTRE,
WHITEPARISH, ERIE, 143 HOI BUN ROAD,
WILTSHIRE SP5 2SJ, PA 16505, KWUN TONG, KOWLOON,
UK USA HONG KONG
TEL: +44 (1794) 884567 TEL: +1 (814) 835 0621 TEL: +852 2389 6502
FAX: +44 (1794) 884616 FAX: +1 (814) 838 8141 FAX: +852 2389 6535
E-mail: sales@lascar.co.uk E-mail: us-sales@lascarelectronics.com E- mail: saleshk@lascar.com.hk

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DIMENSIONS
All dimensions in mm (inches) a. 0.75 (0.03)
b. 10.00 (0.39)
c. 6.00 (0.24)

a b c

20.5 (0.81)
21.3 (0.84)
22.4 (0.88)

0.64 (0.03)
5.1 (0.2)
34 (1.34
)
2.54 (0.1) pitch
7.56 (0.3) 5.02 (0.2)
33.0 (1.30)

35.1 (1
.38)

Panel thickness: 1.0 - 3.0

(0.04 - 0.12)

PANEL FITTING
Panel

Module Seal Fixing Clip

1 2 3 4

FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM PIN CONFIGURATION (rear view)

V+

Vref
CAL
BL- LCOM LBAT
CAL
1 9
DP1
DP2
INH

DP3
V+
GND
BL-

V-
INL

INH
+ A/D
_ 1 8

INL

V- GND DP3 2 1

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SP 400 3½ Digit Backlit LCD Voltmeter Module

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

RA and RB factory fitted options

Pins 11 and 18 not fitted as standard

PIN FUNCTIONS
1. V+ Positive power supply to the meter.
2. GND 0V power supply to the meter (3.0 to 7.5V meter power supply applications only).
3. BL- Connect to the meter's negative supply voltage to switch on the LED backlighting.
For meter supply voltages above 5V, add a series resistor Rs.
See Applications for suitable circuit diagrams.
4. INH Positive measuring input.
5. INL Negative measuring input.
6. DP1 Connect to V+ to display DP1 (199.9).
7. DP2 Connect to V+ to display DP2 (19.99).
8. DP3 Connect to V+ to display DP3 (1.999).
9. V- Negative power supply to the meter (6.0 to 15.0V meter power supply applications only).

Note:
A negative supply is generated internally and mirrors the positive supply. For example: if V+ is +5V,
then the internally generated V- is -5V. When measuring with the input referenced to the same supply
rail as that of the panel meter, then the limitations on the input range are (V- + 1.5V) to (V+ - 1.5V).

Solder Links:
LCOM Normally Open. Connects INL to COM.
LBAT Normally Closed. Cut this link to disable the low battery warning sign.

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SCALING
Two external resistors Ra FSR Ra Rb
and Rb may be used to 2V 910k 100k Ra
4
alter the full scale reading Voltage 20V 1M 10k + INH
(FSR) of the meter - see 200V 1M 1k
table. The meter will have 2000V* 1M 100R Vin or Iin Rb SP 400
to be re-calibrated by 200mA 0R 1k
5
Current 2mA 0R 100R - INL
adjusting the calibration
20mA 0R 10R
potentiometer on the rear 200mA 0R 1R
of the module. *Ensure that Ra is rated for high voltage use.

APPLICATIONS
Do not connect more than one meter to the same power supply if the meters cannot use the same signal
ground. Taking any input beyond the power supply rails will damage the meter.

5V supply operation (3.0 to 7.5V Meter Power Supply)

+3.0 to +7.5V +3.0 to +7.5V +3.0 to +7.5V

1 1 1
V+ V+ V+

+ 4
INH DP1
6 + 4
INH I+ 4
INH
7
DP2 3
8 ±200mV BL- Rb
±200mV DP3
5 5
5
- INL I- INL
- INL No DP

if V+>5V then
Rs=(V+ - 5V)
GND GND GND
0.04
2 2 2
0V 0V 0V

Measuring a single ended input Measuring an input voltage referenced to Measuring a current from a circuit which is
voltage referenced to supply, i.e. the a floating supply, i.e. the input voltage floating with respect to the DPM's supply,
input voltage and the meter's power and the meter's power supply are isolated i.e. the current and the meter's power
supply share the same 0V rail. from each other. supply are isolated from each other.
Ensure solder link LCOM is open. Ensure solder link LCOM is closed. Ensure solder link LCOM is closed.

9V supply operation (6.0 to 15.0V Meter Power Supply)

+3.0 to +7.5V +6.0 to +15.0V +6.0 to +15.0V
1 1 1
V+ V+ V+

+ 4
INH + 4
INH I+ 4
INH
3 ±200mV 3 Rb
±200mV BL- BL-
5 5
- INL I- INL
- 5
INL

Rs=(V+) - (V-) - 5V Rs=(V+ - 5V)

V- V- V-
0.04 0.04
9 9 9
-3.0 to -7.5V 0V 0V

Measuring a single ended input Measuring an input voltage referenced to Measuring a current from a circuit which is
voltage referenced to supply, i.e. the a floating supply, i.e. the input voltage floating with respect to the DPM's supply,
input voltage and the meter's power and the meter's power supply are isolated i.e. the current and the meter's power
supply share the same 0V rail. from each other. supply are isolated from each other.
Ensure solder link LCOM is open. Ensure solder link LCOM is closed. Ensure solder link LCOM is closed.

Specifications liable to change without prior warning SP 400 Issue 9 06/2010 S.L. Applies to SP 400/3

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