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Capacitive Load Cell Technology
- Simplifies load measurements
- Standard 5V DC input
- 5V TTL frequency output
- Temperature compensated
Integrated Load Cell Electronics
- No external signal conditioner
- Large signal to noise ratio
- Saves space & reduces clutter
Rugged & Reliable
- Aluminum or Stainless
steel construction
- Mechanically robust design
- Weather-resistant packaging
Easy Attachment
- Convenient mounting on top
and bottom of sensor
- Self balancing three point
support on base
- Optional Tension
Adapter available
Multiple Load Cell Capacities
- iLoad 10 pound miniature load cell
- iLoad 50 pound miniature load cell
- iLoad 100 pound miniature load cell
- iLoad 200 pound miniature load cell
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Mini eDrawing
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Loadstar’s iLoad Mini load cell is based on the same Capacitive Technology as the iLoad and iLoad Pro load cells. However, it differs in one important respect–the Mini outputs a square wave whose frequency is proportional to the applied load. The Mini, the smallest load cell currently offered by Loadstar Sensors, is a small circular sensor with a diameter of just 1.25 in. and is available with either a threaded stud or a load button on top of the load cell. It has three threaded holes on the bottom of the sensor to easily mount the load cell with commonly available hardware.
If your application needs an analog (0-5V or 2mV/V) or digital USB output from the iLoad Mini the DQ-1000A or DQ-1000U are available as options.
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Precise
Accuracies from 1% to 0.5%
of full scale. |
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Integrated Electronics
No need for signal conditioning
or data acquisition system. Available interface for USB or analog output. |
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Rugged
Stainless steel or aluminum construction. Environmentally protected. |
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Easy Mounting
Threaded mounting holes for easy attachment using standard fixtures. |
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| Basic Configurations |
with Tension Adapter
(IX-125) |
with Tension Adapter
(IX-125) |
with Tension Adapter
(TX-125) and Rod End |
Click on thumbnail for alternative configuration
Suggested Configuration
Frequency to Digital USB Output
Frequency to Analog Output
Unlike conventional resistive sensors based on either strain gauges or piezo-resistive
techniques, Loadstar’s breakthrough patented technology harnesses changes in
capacitance to measure loads quickly and accurately. In the Mini, the change in
capacitance is converted into a change in frequency of the output signal.
The load cell accepts a 5V DC input and outputs a TTL square wave whose frequency is
proportional to the applied load. Most data acquisition systems, microprocessors and
microcontrollers have the capability to measure the frequency of the signal. The iLoad Mini load cell has 2 frequency outputs. When Control Input = logic '1', the Mini outputs the sensor frequency, Fsensor. When Control Input = logic '0', the Mini ouputs the reference frequency, Fref. The compensated frequency Fcomp = Fsensor - K*Fref, where K is a constant provided by Loadstar. Loadstar provides the coefficients for the quadratic equation to translate Fcomp to load.
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The iLoad Mini Series load cell is designed for applications where size is a major constraint. The iLoad Mini is only 1.25" in diameter and outputs a 5V TTL square wave whose frequency is proportional to applied loads.
