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    Moment Compensated Load Cell | 0-300kg to 0-750kg | OBUH

    Accurate, Lightweight & Adaptable Compression Measurement

    At a Glance

    • Capacities: 300kg up to 750kg
    • Output: 2mV/V
    • Environmental Protection: IP67
    • High Accuracy: <±0.03%/RC
    • Integral Overload Stop
    • ATEX Certificate: EEx ia IIC T4
    • Dual Cantilever Design
    • Designed for Low Range Measurement Applications – Ideal in Weighing Scales
    • Suitable for Industrial Environments
    • Save on Installation Time – Ideal for Retrofitting
    • Lightweight & Low Cost for Price Sensitive Applications
    • High Accuracy Guaranteed – Dual Cantilever Design
    • Customised Versions to Suit Your Specific Application
    • Immersion Protection up to 1m on Request – Humid or Flood Risk Locations

    Description

    Applied Measurements OBUH low profile moment compensated load cell is designed for use in weighing scales and a wide selection of force measurement applications such as manufacturing, testing, research and development.  It is primarily designed for compression measurements, but it can also measure tension loads, or it can be used bi-directionally.

    The moment compensated load cell uses a dual cantilever beam design which makes them insensitive to bending moments and also offers extremely high accuracy and stability, while aluminium construction ensures light weight and low cost.

    Customised single point moment compensated load cell versions with dimensions and fixings to allow direct retro-fitment in place of obsolete products or to suit specific applications are available on request.

    We selected the OBU series load cells from Applied Measurements because they provide us with the accuracy, long term stability and environmental protection that our weighing systems require – at an excellent price.

    Mark Thorp, Technical Director at C.F Whaler Ltd, UK OBU single point load cells May 14, 2015

    Technical Specifications

    CHARACTERISTICSOBUGOBUGOBUCUNITS
    Rated Capacity (RC)0-0.25, 0-0.5, 0-1, 0-20-3, 0-5, 0-10, 0-15, 0-20, 0-30, 0-400-10, 0-15, 0-20, 0-30, 0-50, 0-100, 0-200kgf
    Operating ModesCompression only
    Sensitivity (RO)1.5 nominal2±10%2±10%mV/V
    Maximum Platform Dimensions200 x 200350 x 350400 x 400mm
    Zero Balance/Offset<1<1<10±%/Rated Output
    Creep (30 mins)<0.08<0.03±%/Rated Capacity
    Non-Linearity<0.03±%/Rated Capacity
    Hysteresis<0.02%/Rated Capacity
    Repeatability<0.02±%/Rated Capacity
    Temperature Effect on Zero<0.005<0.002<0.006±%/Rated Capacity/˚C
    Temperature Effect on Sensitivity<0.015<0.002<0.015±%/Applied Load/˚C
    Effect of Eccentricity<0.015<0.006±%/Rated Capacity/cm
    Input Resistance400 nominalOhms
    Output Resistance350 nominalOhms
    Insulation Resistance>2000 @ 50VdcMegohms
    Excitation Voltage10 recommended (2-15 acceptable)Volts AC or DC
    Operating Temperature Range-20 to +70˚C
    Compensated Temperature Range-10 to +40˚C
    Storage Temperature Range-20 to +70˚C
    Safe Overload150% of Rated Capacity
    Ultimate Overload300% of Rated Capacity
    Deflection @ Rated Capacity<0.5 nominalmm
    Resonant FrequencyConsult Sales Team
    IP Rating (Environmental Protection)IP65: 2kg and below | IP67: 3kg and above
    Weight (excluding cable)See dimension table
    Fatigue LifeConsult Sales
    Cable Length (as standard)0.50.43metres
    Cable Type4 core screened, PVC sheath4 core screened, PVC sheath,6 core screened, PVC sheath,
    ConstructionAluminium Alloy
    Resolution1 part in 250,000 (with appropriate instrumentation)

    Product Dimensions

    OBUH Single Point Moment Compensated Load Cell Outline Drawing

    All dimensions are in mm

    Model
    Capacity (kg)
    A
    B
    C
    D
    F
    G
    H
    L
    Q
    V
    X
    J
    Weight (kg)
    OBUH
    300, 500, 750
    191
    76.2
    75
    111
    125
    25
    60
    33
    40
    -
    3
    M8x1.25 - 15 deep
    2

    Wiring Details

    WireDesignation
    Red+ve excitation
    Black-ve excitation
    Green+ve signal
    White-ve signal
    Blue+ve sense
    Brown-ve sense
    ScreenTo ground – not connected to load cell body

    Ordering Codes & Options

    Core ProductCapacity (inc Engineering Units)Cable Length (m)Specials CodeExample Result
    OBUH300kg3000OBUH-300kg-003-000
    OBUH500kg3000OBUH-500kg-003-000
    OBUH750kg3000OBUH-750kg-003-000

    Downloads

    CAD Model Files

    Our 3D models are provided in STEP format and can be viewed using FreeCAD. Other formats can be provided on request.

    The .zip file below contains a separate model for each product variant.

    Case Studies

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