F204 Universal Loadcell

Standard Ranges 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 and 500kN (1 to 50tonnef)
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.

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.

Specification

ParameterValueUnit
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 - Nominal1.2 (10 to 100kN) / 1.2 (250 to 500kN)mV/V
Rated output - Rationalised1.0 (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 - Recommended10 (10 to 100kN) / 10 (250 to 500kN)V
Excitation voltage - Maximum20 (10 to 100kN) / 20 (250 to 500kN)V
Bridge resistance700 (10 to 100kN) / 700 (250 to 500kN)
Insulation resistance - Minimum at 50Vdc500 (10 to 100kN) / 500 (250 to 500kN)MΩ
Overload - Safe50 (10 to 100kN) / 50 (250 to 500kN)% RL
Overload - Ultimate200 (10 to 100kN) / 200 (250 to 500kN)% RL
SealingIP65 (10 to 100kN) / IP65 (250 to 500kN)
Weight - Nominal (excluding cable)0.7 (10 to 50kN) / 3.2 (100 - 250kN) / 7.8 (500kN)kg

Order Codes

CodeDescription
F204CFR0K0Compression, IP65, unrationalised
F204TFR0K0Tension, IP65, unrationalised
F204UFR0K0Bi-directional, IP65, unrationalised
F204CFR0KNCompression, IP65, rationalised
F204TFR0KNTension, IP65, rationalised
F204UFR0KNBi-directional, IP65, rationalised

Structural Stiffness

Range (kN)Stiffness (N/m)
102.8 x 108
257.0 x 108
501.4 x 109
1002.7 x 109
2506.8 x 109
5001.4 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

TitleTypeFile
Outline drawing of the product.Outline Download
F204-C/T/U-FR0K0 10 to 50kN (1 to 5tonnef)STEP File Download
F204-C/T/U-FR0K0 100 to 250kN (10 to 25tonnef)STEP File Download
F204-C/T/U-FR0K0 500kN (50tonnef)STEP File Download
F204-C/T/U-PR0K0 10 to 50kN (1 to 5tonnef)STEP File Download
F204-C/T/U-PR0K0 100 to 250kN (10 to 25tonnef)STEP File Download
F204-C/T/U-PR0K0 500kN (50tonnef)STEP File Download

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