Calibrating the Force Measuring System
Preface All electronic force measuring systems, including industrial weighing systems, consist of a series of components. These components carry the end-to-end signal flow, from the force sensor(s) to the output display or control system. Each of these components can...
Reducing Noise in Very Sensitive Load Cell Applications
Preface Load cells produce very small voltages, on the order of millivolts, when measuring a force. Consequently, any unwanted voltage from the load cell, such as that induced by environmental interference, creates error in the measurement. Therefore, when making very...
Load Cell Mounting and Installation Best Practices
While selecting the appropriate load cell for an application is important, its measurement output could be meaningless if the load cell installation and mounting are off. Proper installation is critical to obtaining high-quality, accurate readings. It also guarantees...
How to Test for Faults in Load Cells
Preface Load cells may, from time to time, encounter faults that disrupt their performance. This article highlights common strain gauge load cell faults and how to troubleshoot them. Common Load Cell Faults The following faults are common to a typical strain gauge...