Strain Gauge Based Submersible LOAD CELL For use in Triaxial Chambers STALC3 Series

Product catalog summary

Overview: The STALC3 series is a range of submersible load cells designed for measuring compressive loads from 0-1kN to 0-100kN. They are also capable of measuring tension loads up to 5kN. These load cells are suitable for use in triaxial chambers and feature an internal pressure compensation system to eliminate zero offset changes due to external pressure variations.

Specifications:

Rated Capacities: 0-1kN to 0-100kN
Rated Output: 2.0 mV/V nominal
Non-linearity: <0.05% of Full Scale
Hysteresis: <0.1% of Full Scale
Temperature Range: Operating: -20 to +80°C, Compensated: 0 to 50°C
Temperature Effect: On Output: <0.01% of FSO/°C, On Zero: <0.02% of FSO/°C
Safe Overload: 150% of Rated Capacity
Ultimate Overload: 300% of Rated Capacity
Excitation: Recommended: 10 Volts AC or DC, Maximum: 15 Volts AC or DC
Input Impedance: 750 Ohms nominal
Output Impedance: 700 Ohms nominal
Insulation Impedance: >2000 Megaohms (bridge to ground) & >1000 Megaohms (shield to ground)
Deflection at Rated Capacity: <0.05 mm
Weight: 0.85 kg
Construction: Stainless Steel, with a chromic anodised HE15 aluminium sensing element for the 1kN capacity version
Environmental Protection: Fully submersible to 7000kPa
Cable: 3 Metre 4 Core Screened

Features:

Pressure Compensated Design
Robust Construction
Simple Installation
High Performance
High Sideload Tolerance
3 Year Warranty

Options Available: Other ranges and equivalents to other manufacturers are available upon request, as well as different cable lengths.

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

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Strain Gauge Based Submersible LOAD CELL For use in Triaxial Chambers STALC3 Series-1

Strain Gauge Based Submersible LOAD CELL Fully submersible to an external Pressure Compensated Design Robust Construction Simple Installation High Performance High Sideload Tolerance Options Available Other Ranges Available on request Equivalents to other manufacturers' available Different Cable Lengths The STALC3 series of submersible load cells has been designed for measuring compressive loads from 0-1 kN to 0-1 OOkN and can be fitted into new or existing triaxial chambers. Tension loads can also be measured if required; for capacities up to 5kN tension loads up to the cell's rated capacity can be applied, while for higher capacities tension capacity is limited to 5kN. The design features an internal pressure compensation system that eliminates zero offset changes when the load cell is subjected to external pressure changes. Being insensitive to cell confining pressure, the load cell can be used inside the triaxial chamber - measuring the load from within the chamber also eliminates the effects of piston friction. The use of specially selected heat treated stainless steel and precision straingauges ensure Transducer Specialists... APPLIED MEASUREMENTS LIMITED 3 MERCURY HOUSE - CALLEVA PARK - ALDERMASTON - BERKSHIRE - RG7 8PN - UK

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Strain Gauge Based Submersible LOAD CELL For use in Triaxial Chambers STALC3 Series-2

Wiring Schematic Diagram 4 core screened cable APPLIED MEASUREMENTS LIMITED Continuous product development may result in minor changes to published specifications.

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