F232/3 Multi-Axis Loadcell

Ranges 100N to 5kN (10 to 500kgf)
The F232 measures forces in two axes at 90° and the F233 measures forces in 3 mutually perpendicular axes. Apart from error evaluations, each output is pure and requires no mathematical manipulation.

The loadcell is moment sensitive requiring calibration to be carried out at a specified force centre. The standard centre is specified in the specification. If this is not suitable for your application please consult our engineering department about alternative calibrations.

The F232/3 is ideally suited to many industrial and scientific applications, including automotive and medical research.

The loadcell can be manufactured with force ranges to suit the application. The Z axis can have a different force range from the X and Y axes. Please consult our engineering department about the viability of the required ranges. The example shown in the picture and drawing is a 500N model; there will be small differences in the dimensions for other ranges.

We are happy to design variants of this loadcell to meet your specific requirements. Other types of multi-axis loadcell can be supplied with ranges up to 20kN. Versions can be manufactured for higher temperature operation. Please consult our engineering department.

Additional information on specifying a multi-axis loadcell can be found in Engineering Sheet E015.

The loadcell is moment sensitive requiring calibration to be carried out at a specified force centre. The standard centre is specified in the specification. If this is not suitable for your application please consult our engineering department about alternative calibrations.

The F232/3 is ideally suited to many industrial and scientific applications, including automotive and medical research.

The loadcell can be manufactured with force ranges to suit the application. The Z axis can have a different force range from the X and Y axes. Please consult our engineering department about the viability of the required ranges. The example shown in the picture and drawing is a 500N model; there will be small differences in the dimensions for other ranges.

We are happy to design variants of this loadcell to meet your specific requirements. Other types of multi-axis loadcell can be supplied with ranges up to 20kN. Versions can be manufactured for higher temperature operation. Please consult our engineering department.

Additional information on specifying a multi-axis loadcell can be found in Engineering Sheet E015.

Specification

ParameterValueUnit
Non-linearity - Terminal±0.5% RL
Hysteresis±0.5% RL
Creep - 20 minutes±0.1% AL
Repeatability±0.02% RL
Maximum cross talk3% RL
Calibration force centrex=0, y=0, z=-4.5mm
Rated output - Nominal1.2mV/V
Zero load output±4% RL
Temperature effect on rated output per °C±0.005% AL
Temperature effect on zero load output per °C±0.01% RL
Temperature range - Compensated-10 to +50°C
Temperature range - Safe-10 to +80°C
Excitation voltage - Recommended10V
Excitation voltage - Maximum10V
Bridge resistance X & Y axis350
Z axis700
Insulation resistance - Minimum at 50Vdc500MΩ
Overload - Safe50% RL
Overload - Ultimate100% RL
Weight - Nominal (excluding cable)200g

Order Codes

CodeDescription
Most F232/3 loadcells are manufactured to special requirements and are given an F232-Zxxxx or F233-Zxxxx number.

Structural Stiffness

Range (kN)Stiffness (N/m)
100 N (per axis)
5 kN (per axis)

Notes

  • AL = Applied load.
  • RL = Rated load.
  • Temperature coefficients apply over the compensated range.
  • Values apply to all axes unless otherwise specified.

Connections

The F232 is fitted with 2 metres of PVC insulated 9 core screened cable type 7-1-9C. The F233 is fitted with 2 metres of PVC insulated 12 core screened cable type 7-1-12C. The screen is not connected to the loadcell body.

Function Wire Colour
X axis Y axis Z axis
Excitation + Red Violet Orange
Excitation – Blue Black Turquoise
Signal + Yellow Brown Pink
Signal – Green White Grey
Screen Orange (thick)

Files

TitleTypeFile
Outline drawing of the product.Outline Download
F232/3-C/T/U-FR000 Standard 500N rangeSTEP File Download

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