F204 Universal Loadcell
Standard Ranges 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 and 500kN (1 to 50tonnef)
- Large internal interfacing threads
- High structural load limit
- Flying lead or connector option
- Sealed to IP65
- Traceable calibration with certificate included in the standard price
- Standard 1 year warranty
Specification
Parameter | Value | Unit |
Non-linearity - Terminal | ±0.2 (10 to 100kN) / ±0.5 (250 to 500kN) | % RL |
Hysteresis | ±0.2 (10 to 100kN) / ±0.5 (250 to 500kN) | % RL |
Creep - 20 minutes | ±0.05 | % AL |
Repeatability | ±0.02 (10 to 100kN) / ±0.03 (250 to 500kN) | % RL |
Rated output - Nominal | 1.2 (10 to 100kN) / 1.2 (250 to 500kN) | mV/V |
Rated output - Rationalised | 1.0 (10 to 100kN) / 1.0 (250 to 500kN) | mV/V |
Rationalisation tolerance (applies to single direction calibrations) | ±0.5 (10 to 100kN) / ±0.5 (250 to 500kN) | % RL |
Zero load output | ±4 (10 to 100kN) / ±4 (250 to 500kN) | % RL |
Temperature effect on rated output per °C | ±0.005 (10 to 100kN) / ±0.005 (250 to 500kN) | % AL |
Temperature effect on zero load output per °C | ±0.03 (10 to 100kN) / ±0.03 (250 to 500kN) | % RL |
Temperature range - Compensated | -10 to +50 (10 to 100kN) / -10 to +50 (250 to 500kN) | °C |
Temperature range - Safe | -10 to +80 (10 to 100kN) / -10 to +80 (250 to 500kN) | °C |
Excitation voltage - Recommended | 10 (10 to 100kN) / 10 (250 to 500kN) | V |
Excitation voltage - Maximum | 20 (10 to 100kN) / 20 (250 to 500kN) | V |
Bridge resistance | 700 (10 to 100kN) / 700 (250 to 500kN) | Ω |
Insulation resistance - Minimum at 50Vdc | 500 (10 to 100kN) / 500 (250 to 500kN) | MΩ |
Overload - Safe | 50 (10 to 100kN) / 50 (250 to 500kN) | % RL |
Overload - Ultimate | 200 (10 to 100kN) / 200 (250 to 500kN) | % RL |
Sealing | IP65 (10 to 100kN) / IP65 (250 to 500kN) | |
Weight - Nominal (excluding cable) | 0.7 (10 to 50kN) / 3.2 (100 - 250kN) / 7.8 (500kN) | kg |
All standard ranges are manufactured in stainless steel.
Geometry: Axial strain cylinder in a weather sealed stainless steel case, with end internal fixing threads. For use in tension and compression loaded in line with the axis.
With bi-directional versions there is a small difference between the output signal for compression and tension. All standard bi-directional loadcells are calibrated in both modes and the output for each direction is stated on the test / calibration certificate.
The F204 is ideally suited to bi-directional engineering force measurements. They are used extensively within the automotive industry for testing of auto components. Standard rod end bearings are available for this product. If you require better performance than the F204 the F317 may be suitable.
We are happy to design variants of this loadcell to meet your specific requirements. Versions can be manufactured for fully compensated operation up to +250°C. Please consult our engineering department.
Order Codes
Code | Description |
F204CFR0K0 | Compression, IP65, unrationalised |
F204TFR0K0 | Tension, IP65, unrationalised |
F204UFR0K0 | Bi-directional, IP65, unrationalised |
F204CFR0KN | Compression, IP65, rationalised |
F204TFR0KN | Tension, IP65, rationalised |
F204UFR0KN | Bi-directional, IP65, rationalised |
Structural Stiffness - Nominal
Range (kN) | Stiffness (N/m) |
10 | 2.8 x 108 |
25 | 7.0 x 108 |
50 | 1.4 x 109 |
100 | 2.7 x 109 |
250 | 6.8 x 109 |
500 | 1.4 x 1010 |
Notes
- AL = Applied load.
- RL = Rated load.
- Temperature coefficients apply over the compensated range.
- The load must be applied directly through the central loading axis.
Connections
The loadcell is fitted with 2 metres of PVC insulated 4 core screened cable type 16-2-4C or a 4 pin Binder 723 series chassis plug.
Excitation + = Red or pin 1, Excitation - = Blue or pin 2, Signal + = Yellow or pin 3, Signal - = Green or pin 4, Screen = Orange.
Reverse the signal connections to obtain a positive signal in tension mode. The screen is not connected to the loadcell body.
Files
Type | Title | Download |
Outline | Outline drawing of the product. | |
STEP File | F204-C/T/U-FR0K0 10 to 50kN (1 to 5tonnef) | |
STEP File | F204-C/T/U-FR0K0 100 to 250kN (10 to 25tonnef) | |
STEP File | F204-C/T/U-FR0K0 500kN (50tonnef) | |
STEP File | F204-C/T/U-PR0K0 10 to 50kN (1 to 5tonnef) | |
STEP File | F204-C/T/U-PR0K0 100 to 250kN (10 to 25tonnef) | |
STEP File | F204-C/T/U-PR0K0 500kN (50tonnef) |
