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Load Cell "How To"
How Can I Tell If a Load Cell Is a Quality One?
Not all load cells are created equal. What sets the most accurate, reliable and long-lasting apart? This article answers this question to help you find the best quality load cell.
An Overview of Terminal Blocks
Terminal blocks complete circuits between two bare wire ends. Aside from safety, terminal blocks have distinct advantages when building circuits, including organization and ease of maintenance. Learn the different types here.
Guide to Load Cell Quadro Kits: Why Should I Buy One?
Load cell "quadro kits" make building 4-corner weigh systems easy & quick with a perfectly matched, full set of components. Find the right one with this guide.
What Does the IP Rating of a Load Cell Mean?
All load cells come with a marking such as "IP57". What does this marking tell you? This article gives a brief but detailed explanation of the Ingress Protection rating on all load cells.
A Comparison of Tacuna Systems Load Cell Mounts and Modules
Discover which load cell mount or module is best for your application with this comparison chart of over 20 products sold by Tacuna Systems.
Quality Control: Load Cell Handling, Storage and Preservation Do’s and Don’ts
Load cells contain delicate electronics and require careful handling. Learn quality control procedures for handling, storing and preserving load cells to extend their service life.
Calibrating the Force Measuring System
A measuring system has many elements from the force sensor to the output device. Each can potentially introduce error. This article explains calibration's contribution to the accuracy of the measuring system's output.
Load Cell Summing: Junction Boxes, Signal Trim, and Excitation Trim
Weighing systems often require multiple load cells to record accurate measurements. In this case, a junction or summing box combines signals from these distributed load cell devices. Learn here the trimming process that equalizes these multiple signals to ensure combined signal accuracy.
Reducing Noise in Very Sensitive Load Cell Applications
In force measurement, environmental noise such as voltage interferes with sensitive load cell applications, leading to errors. Learn best practices on how to reduce these unwanted effects.
How to Read a Load Cell Data Sheet
Load cell specifications generally cover three things: (1) what output voltage can you expect for a given load, (2) how much error can you expect for a given output and (3) how to safely operate the load cell. This article explains some of the most common load cell manufacturer's specifications.
