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CANISTER LOAD CELL OPERATION MANUAL
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
General purpose canister load cells manufactured by PCB
Load & Torque are suitable for a wide range of general force
measurement applications, including weighing, dynamometer
use, and static material test machines. These load cells
operate in tension and compression. Standard 1/4”-28 female
threads facilitate ease of installation.
The following document explains the characteristics and
installation of the canister load cells.
2.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Failure of the load cell structure may cause personal injury
and equipment damage.
The load cell can withstand loads of at least 150% of the full-
scale capacity before any damage occurs to the sensing
element. Be sure that the load cell and any fixturing used is
properly designed, fabricated, and securely installed prior to
use.
3.0 OVERVIEW
Canister load cells come in a variety of capacities to handle
loads ranging from 25 lbf to 300 lbf.
3.1 Dimensions
3.2 Optional Components
4.0 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
Loads applied to canister load cells must be even and centered.
Compensation linkages (e.g. rod end bearing, alignment
couplers) are recommended to help minimize load
misalignment. When installing fixtures, be sure to thread the
fixture to the load cell, and not the load cell to the fixture. If
alignment fixtures are not used, ensure loading surfaces are
flat and parallel, with loads applied in-line with the sensor.
Figure 2
- Dimensions
Table 2
- Dimension Values
Table 1 -
Full-Scale Capacities
Figure 1 –
Canister Load Cell Loading
Full-Scale Capacities
Model
(lbf)
(N)
1102-05A
25
110
1102-01A
50
222
1102-02A
100
445
1102-03A
200
900
1102-04A
300
1334
M1102-05A
28
125
M1102-01A
56
250
M1102-02A
112
500
M1102-03A
225
1000
M1102-04A
337
1500
Dimensions
(see Figure 2)
Series Number
1102
M1102
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
1
∅
2.75
∅
69.9
∅
2.75
∅
69.9
2
∅
0.44
∅
11.2
∅
0.44
∅
11.2
3
∅
1.75
∅
44.5
∅
1.75
∅
44.5
4
1.50
38.1
1.50
38.1
5
0.09
2.3
0.09
2.3
6
0.06
1.5
0.06
1.5
7
3.17
80.5
3.17
80.5
8
¼”-28 Tapped
M6x1.0 Tapped
9
¼”-28 Tapped
M6x1.0 Tapped
4
5
7
9
3
2
1
8
6
Tensile Load
Tensile Load
Compression Load
Compression Load
Item Number
Description
181-012A
PT06A-10-6S (SR), Mating Connector
8311-01-10A
Cable – Non-Coax, PT65 to Pigtail, 10 feet
Table 3
- Optional Components
