LCF Tension and Compression Sensor Family Manual
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Load · Torque · Pressure · Multi-Axis · Calibration · Instruments · Software
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Shield Usage and Connections
• Cable shielding should be grounded on one
end, either the sensor side or instrument
side to avoid ground loops .
• A shield connection listed as floating on a
sensors spec sheet means the cable shield is
not connected on the sensor side and may
be connected on the instrument side
to ground .
Calibration
• A yearly calibration is recommended . But
verification and calibration period shall be
defined based on application, conditions,
endurance and usage .
• FUTEK offers NIST calibrations as well
as A2LA accredited calibrations for total
uncertainty .
• For more information on available
calibrations visit FUTEK calibration web
page at:
http://www .futek .com/calibration-
• For recalibration orders visit the FUTEK
recalibration page at:
• An online summary of calibration results
is available at:
SHUNT
A shunt is an external resistance applied across
two points on the load cell’s Wheatstone
bridge to generate a known, fixed output from
the sensor .
Shunt results can be used to set up instruments
as well as compare changes to the load cell
output over time and usage .
When selecting the appropriate shunt
resistance for your load cell, we recommend a
resistance that generates an output of about
80% of the sensor’s rated output . It is important
to have a shunt resistance that results in an
output that is less than the full output of the
load cell .
An online shunt calculator can be found at
http://www .futek .com/shuntcalc .aspx
to find
a resistance that will generate a certain shunt
output level, or to estimate the output for a
known shunt resistance .
Additionally, recommended shunt resistance
levels may be available on the sensor spec
sheet .
TEDS
Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS)
IEEE1451 .4 standard is available for FUTEK
sensors and is utilized by select FUTEK
instruments .
Through the use of TEDS load cell calibration
information can be stored with sensor, or
sensor cable, for use with TEDS capable
instruments .
FUTEK utilizes the Bridge Sensor template 33
for the LCF family .
The following FUTEK instruments are TEDS and
LCF compatible:
IPM Series
Panel Mount Display
IHH Series
Handheld Instrument
Bridge Sensor
XXX
Ω
+ Excitation
+ Signal
Sh
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t C
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– Signal
– Excitation
Shield
Power Supply
Shield
Jacket
Shield
Wires
