Strain Gauge Based Bolt on Strain Sensing LOAD CELL BOSS Series

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides technical specifications and installation guidelines for the BOSS series Bolt-On Strain Sensors, designed for detecting tensile, compressive, and bending stresses in steel structures. These sensors convert mechanical stress into electrical signals and are suitable for applications such as weighing systems in silos, hoppers, and overload protection systems.

Specifications:

Output at Rated Load: 1.0 mV/V @ 10000psi
Accuracy: ±0.25% of Rated Load
Zero Balance: ±5.0% of Rated Load
Zero Return (30 mins.): ±0.04% of Rated Load
Temperature Range: Operating: -30 to +70°C, Compensated: +15 to +65°C
Temperature Effect: Rated Output: ±0.003% of Applied Load/°C, Zero Balance: ±0.005% of Rated Load/°C
Terminal Resistance: 350 ohms nominal
Insulation Resistance: 5000 Megaohms
Excitation: Recommended: 10 VDC or VAC, Maximum: 15 VDC or VAC
Safe Overload: 200% of Rated Load
Ultimate Overload: 600% of Rated Load
Safe Side Load: 50% of Rated Load
Deflection: <0.5 mm
Environmental Protection: IP65

Construction and Installation: The sensors are made from high-grade alloy steel with thermal coefficients matched to structural steel. They are encapsulated with a waterproof compound for protection. Installation involves attaching mounting blocks with high tensile cap head bolts, welding them in place, and then attaching the sensor.

Additional Features:

Cost-effective solution for high-capacity vessel/silo weighing applications
Robust construction and simple installation
All mounting accessories supplied
3-year warranty

Contact Information: Applied Measurements Limited, 3 Mercury House, Calleva Park, Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 8PN, UK. Tel: (+44) 0118 981 7339, Fax: (+44) 0118 981 9121, Email: [email protected], Website: www.appmeas.co.uk

Catalog excerpts

Strain Gauge Based Bolt on Strain Sensing LOAD CELL BOSS Series-1

Strain Gauge Based Bolt on Strain Sensing LOAD CELL Cost Effective Solution for High Capacity Vessel/Silo Weighing Robust Construction Simple Installation The BOSS series of Bolt-On Strain Sensors designed to be attached directly to steel structures, are capable of detecting tensile, compressive and bending stresses and converting them to a useable electrical signal. Utilising the latest strain gauge technology, each sensor is manufactured from specifically selected high grade alloy steel with thermal coefficients of expansion matched to structural steel. Each unit is temperature cycled to ensure that the effects of temperature variation are minimised. To ensure complete protection from all but the harshest of environments each sensor is fully encapsulated with a high strength waterproof compound. Typical weighing applications include silo, hoppers, storage vessels, bins and tanks and overload protection systems on cranes, winches, lifts and presses. For installation, each unit is supplied with a template to which the two mounting blocks are attached using high tensile cap head bolts. The mounting blocks are welded in position using the template which is then removed and the Bolt-On sensor attached in its place. Transducer Specialists. APPLIED MEASUREMENTS LIMITED 3 MERCURY HOUSE - CALLEVA PARK - ALDERMASTON - BERKSHIRE - RG7 8PN - UK

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Strain Gauge Based Bolt on Strain Sensing LOAD CELL BOSS Series-2

Wiring Schematic Diagram Installation an Application Notes are available for this product, on request APPLIED MEASUREMENTS LIMITED Continuous product development may result in minor changes to published specifications.

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