3141 - Button Load Cell (0-1000kg) - CZL204
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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 type of force, and ignore other forces being applied. The electrical signal output from the load cell is very small and requires specialized amplification. Fortunately, the 1046 PhidgetBridge will perform all the amplification and measurement of the electrical output.
This Button Load Cell is used in heavy applications. The bottom of the load cell can be bolted to a surface, and force applied to the button on the top. By loading only the button, which is slightly rounded, the load cell is less sensitive to errors resulting from the load not pushing down exactly straight on the load cell.
Product Features
- Maximum Load Capacity: 1000 kg
- Wheatstone Bridge Sensor
- Measurements compressive force
- Plugs into the 1046 – PhidgetBridge 4-Input
The following table shows how to connect the Load Cell Wires to the bridge connectors.
| Wire Color | Red | Green | White | Black/Yellow |
| Bridge Connector | 5V | + | - | GND |
Sensor Properties
| Sensor Type | Compression Load Cell |
| Weight Capacity Max | 1 mg |
| Maximum Overload | 1.2 mg |
Electrical Properties
| Output Impedance | 700 Ω |
| Supply Voltage Max | 12V DC |
| Rated Output | 2 mV/V |
| Rated Output Error Max | 40 μV/V |
Physical Properties
| Compensated Temperature Min | -10°C |
| Compensated Temperature Max | 40°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -35°C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 65°C |
| Cable Length | 3 m |
| Cable Gauge | 5x 22AWG |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Screw Thread Size | M5 |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Weight | 361 g |
See the included calibration certificate for precise values.