Load Cell Guide
What is a load cell? Learn what a load cell is, how they work, and how you can use them with Phidgets.
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Load cells are used to measure weight or forces. They require a load cell interface to function.

What is a load cell? Learn what a load cell is, how they work, and how you can use them with Phidgets.

A step-by-step guide showing you how to calibrate a load cell with Phidgets.

Learn what a load cell is, how they work, and how you can use them to measure weight.

Learn how to calibrate a load cell with Phidgets.
| Sensor Properties | |
|---|---|
| Controlled By | Bridge |
| Sensor Type | Single Point Load Cell |
| Load Cell Accuracy Class | Consumer Grade |
| Weight Capacity Max | 50 kg |
| Maximum Overload | 60 kg |
| Creep | 50 g/hr |
| Zero Balance | ± 750 g |
| Cell Repeatability Error Max | ± 25 g |
| Cell Non-Linearity Max | 25 g |
| Cell Hysteresis Max | 25 g |
| Temperature Effect on Span | 2.5 g/°C |
| Temperature Effect on Zero | 5 g/°C |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Rated Output | 1 mV/V |
| Rated Output Error Max | ± 150 μV/V |
| Output Impedance | 1 kΩ |
| Supply Voltage Max | 5 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 | 550 mm |
| Cable Gauge | 30 AWG |
| Material | Aluminium Alloy (LY12CZ) |
| Screw Thread Size | M5x0.8 |
| Customs Information | |
| Canadian HS Export Code | 8423.90.00 |
| American HTS Import Code | 8423.90.10.00 |
| Country of Origin | CN (China) |