Button Load Cell (0-50kg) - CZL204E

SKU : BLC0-50kg-CZL204E

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, this load cell is designed to measure compression.

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, see the Compatible Products tab for details.

This Button Load Cell is used in applications that require a thin form factor. The bottom of the load cell is bolted, 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 Specifications

Sensor Properties

Sensor Type Compression Load Cell

Controlled By Bridge Input

Weight Capacity Max 50 kg

Maximum Overload 60 kg

Creep 20 g/hr

Zero Balance ± 500 g

Cell Repeatability Error Max ± 100 g

Cell Non-Linearity Max 100 g

Temperature Effect on Span 2.5 g/°C

Temperature Effect on Zero 2.5 g/°C

Electrical Properties

Rated Output 1 mV/V

Rated Output Error Max 40 μV/V

Output Impedance 350 Ω

Supply Voltage Min 5 V DC

Supply Voltage Max 12 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 30 AWG

Material Aluminium Alloy & Alloy Steel

Screw Thread Size M3x0.5