FC23
Compression Load Cell
SPECIFICATIONS
50 2000 lbf Ranges
High Level or mV
Interchangeable
Compact Load Button Design
Industry Standard Packaging
CE Compliance
The FC23 is a high compression force sensor that
creates new markets previously unrealizable due to cost
and performance constraints. The FC23 offers normalized
zero and span for interchangeability and is thermally
FEATURES compensated for changes in zero and span with respect to
temperature.
Interchangeable
The FC23 incorporates MEAS proprietary
Low Noise
Microfused technology which employs micromachined
Robust: High Over-Range Capability
silicon piezoresistive strain gages fused with high
High Reliability
temperature glass to a high performance stainless steel
Low Deflection
substrate. Microfused technology eliminates age-
Low Off Center Errors
sensitive organic epoxies used in traditional load cell
Fast Response Time
designs providing excellent long-term span and zero
Long Cycle Life Expectancy
stability. The FC23 measures direct force and is therefore
not subject to lead-die fatigue failure common with
competitive designs which use a pressure capsule
APPLICATIONS
embedded within a silicone gel-filled cavity. Operating at
Batch Weighing
very low strains, Microfused technology provides an
Robotics End-Effectors
essentially unlimited cycle life expectancy, superior
Variable Force Control
resolution, and high over-range capabilities.
Load and Compression Sensing
The FC23 brings your OEM product to life whether
Assembly Line Force Measurement
you need thousands or millions of load cells annually.
Pumps
Although the standard model is ideal for a wide range of
Hoist and Winch Loads applications, our dedicated design team at our Load Cell
Weighing Engineering Center is ready to provide you with custom
designs for your OEM applications.
Please refer to models FS20 and FC22 for lower force
applications.
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FC23
Compression Load Cell
STANDARD RANGES
Range lbf
0 to 0050
0 to 0100
0 to 0250
0 to 0500
0 to 1000
0 to 2000
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise specified: Supply Voltage: 5.0V, Ambient Temperature: 25C
PARAMETERS MIN TYP MAX UNITS NOTES
Span (mV) 95 100 105 mV 1
Span (Amplified) 3.8 4.0 4.2 V 1
Zero Force Output (mV) -20 0 20 mV 1
Zero Force Output (Amplified) 0.3 0.5 0.7 V 1
Accuracy (non-linearity, hysteresis, and repeatability) -1 1 %Span 2
Input Resistance (mV) 3.0 k
Output Resistance (mV) 2.2 k
Temperature Error Span (Amplified & mV) -2.5 1 2.5 %Span 3
Temperature Error Zero (Amplified & mV) -2.5 1 2.5 %Span 3
Supply Voltage (mV) 2 5 10 V 1
5
Supply Voltage (Amplified) 4.5 5.5 V 1
Response Time (10% to 90%) 1.0 ms
Long Term Stability (1 year) 1 %Span
Maximum Overload
2.5X Rated
Compensated Temperature 0 50 C
Operating Temperature -40 +85 C
Storage Temperature -40 +85 C
Isolation Resistance (250Vdc) 50 M
Deflection at Rated Load 0.05 mm
Humidity 0 90 %RH
For custom configurations, consult factory.
Notes
1. Ratiometric to supply.
2. Best fit straight line.
3. Maximum temperature error over compensated range with respect to 25C.
CE Compliance
IEC61000-4-2: [4kV/ 4 kV (Air/Contact)]
IEC61000-4-3: (3 V/m)
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