SS5 Ultra Low Force Load Cell Basepoint Enterprise Centre, Stroudley Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8UP, United Kingdom Tel :- +44 (0) 870 444 0728 Fax :- +44 (0) 870 444 0729 email :- [email protected] website :- www.sherbornesensors.com Data sheet SS5 - Iss 2.doc Gram range, Hi-precision Force Transducer The SS5 load cell has been designed for applications where precision measurement of extremely low forces is required. The SS5 is a derivation of the SS2-3 series with higher overload capability. It is based upon bonded semi-conductor strain gauge technology, conferring excellent sensitivity and eliminating the fragility associated with unbonded strain gauge types. The transducer is designed for measuring compressive forces and features excellent immunity to the effects of eccentric loading, side loading and bending moments. The ultra-low deflection and consequent high frequency response ensures that the unit is suitable for measuring peak and transient forces. The transducer will replace the well known UC2 and UC3 range of load cells, originally marketed by Gould-Statham®, who stopped production in the 1980’s. There are many applications for this range of load cells in medical applications, research and development and industry. Specifications Outline Dimensions Notes 1. Standard unit is supplied with 4 conductor, 1m shielded cable, shield not connected to transducer 2. Units supplied calibrated in compression 3. Signal polarity is positive in compression Ordering Information Order by specifying type number, e.g. SS5 Continuous product development may result in minor specification change without notice. All dimensions are in millimetres. Drawings are shown for general guidance only - detail drawings are available on request. Type No SS5 Standard Range grams 60 Operational Mode Compression Recommended Excitation Voltage VDC 10 Maximum Excitation Voltage VDC 15 Full Scale Output mV/Volt (nominal) 10 Non-Linearity ± % Full Scale (max) 0.10 Hysteresis & Non-repeatability % Full Scale (max) 0.10 Operating Temperature Range °C -20 to +90 Compensated Temperature Range °C -10 to +65 Thermal Zero Shift ± % Full Scale/°C (max) 0.06 Thermal Sensitivity Shift ± % Reading/°C (max) 0.02 Input Resistance Ù (nominal) 1500 Output Resistance Ù (nominal) 450 Overload Capacity (compression) % Full Scale 800 Maximum Side Load % Full Scale 100 Deflection at Rated Load mm (inches)(max) 0.03 (0.001”) Environmental protection level IEC529 IP51 Documentation Individual calibration data sheet