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Thin Film Load Cell - S100

Thin Film Load Cell For Medical Sensing The S100 load cell uses proprietary sputtered thin film strain gauge technology to create a rugged sensor with exceptional long term stability. These highly sophisticated load cells are manufactured in high quantities using state-of-the-art equipment. The compact sensor with its simple beam mounting configuration can be used to electronically measure force or displacement in a wide variety of applications. Custom characteristics can be provided for high volume OEM users.  

 

APPLICATIONS
SPECIAL FEATURES
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
  • Medical Instrumentation
  • Force, Displacement
  • Acceleration Measurement
  • Battery Powered Equipment
  • Robotics
  • Food Dispensing Equipment
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  • Compact, Low Profile Design
  • High Long Term Zero Point Stability
  • Ideally Suited for OEM Applications
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Low Hysteresis
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  • Capacities from 0.1 to 25 pounds
  • 1,000 Ω Full Wheatstone Bridge
  • 0.05% Nonlinearity
  • 0.05% Nonrepeatability
  • 0.08% /Year Drift
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    SPECIFICATIONS

    Performance
    Hysteresis < 0.03 % R.O.
    Long Term Stability < 0.1 % R.O. / Year
    Nonlinearrity < 0.05 % R.O.
    NonRepeatability < 0.05 % R.O.
    Creep/Creep Recovery, 30 minutes < 0.05 % R.O.
    Static Overload  
    Safe
    		 200 % R.C.
    Ultimate
    		 500 % R.C.
    Temp. Effect on Zero Balance < 0.03 % R.O. / °C
    Temp. Effect on Output < 0.03 % Reading / °C
    Operating Temp. Range -10°C to 70°C

    Electrical
    Rated Output (R.O.) 1 mV / V nominal
    Zero Balance 1 mV / V
    Excitation  
    Recommended
    		 10 V ac or dc
    Maximum
    		 15 V ac or dc
    Bridge Resistance  
    Input
    		 1,000 Ω
    Output
    		 1,000 Ω
    Insulation Resistance >1,000 Meg Ω @ 50Vdc
    Electrical Termination Stranded PVC wire, 10 x 0.1 mm (approx. 28 AWG)
    4 wires, 11.5" (300 mm) long

    Mechanical (Please order in Newtons, e.g. S100-5N)
    Rated Capacity, Newtons 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 125
    Equivalent, kg-force 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 12.5
    Equivalent, lbs-force 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 1, 2, 4, 10, 25
    Contact SMD for all of your custom application needs