3138

3138_0 S Type Load Cell (0-100kg) - CZL301C

£62.42

A load cell is a force sensing module - a carefully designed metal structure, with small elements called strain gauges mounted in precise locations on the structure.

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A load cell is a force sensing module - a carefully designed metal structure, with small elements called strain gauges mounted in precise locations on the structure. Load cells are designed to measure a specific force, and ignore other forces being applied. The electrical signal output by the load cell is very small and requires specialized amplification. Fortunately, Phidget Bridge Interfaces will perform all the amplification and measurement of the electrical output.

This S-Type load cell can be operated in compression or tension.

Connection

Load cells require a power source and produce a very small voltage differential when under strain. In order to read this signal, an amplifier or a board with a high-precision analog-to-digital converter is required.

Warning

warning Make sure to calibrate your load cell before using it. You can find information on how to calibrate the cell in the Load Cell Primer. You should also have a look at the User Guide for the bridge interface board that you're using to read the load cells.

Sensor Properties

Sensor Type

Compression/Tension Load Cell

Controlled By

Bridge Input

Weight Capacity Max

100 kg

Maximum Overload

120 kg

Electrical Properties

Output Impedance

350 Ω

Supply Voltage Min

5 V DC

Supply Voltage Max

18 V DC

Physical Properties

Compensated Temperature Min

-10 °C

Compensated Temperature Max

40 °C

Operating Temperature Min

-20 °C

Operating Temperature Max

55 °C

Cable Length

3 m

Cable Gauge

20 AWG

Material

Alloy Steel

Screw Thread Size

M6

Documents

Bridge Interfaces

Load cells and strain gauges produce a very tiny voltage differential and must be read by a high-resolution analog-to-digital converter. You can connect this load cell to a bridge interface as described in this table:

Function 3138 Bridge Interface
+5V Red 5V
+ Green +
- White -
Ground Black G
Ground Yellow G
Functional Functional