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We invented the world's first USB Load Cell and made it possible to view, log or plot forces on a PC, Tablet, Phone or an LCD display. Now we also offer torque, impact, displacement, pressure, temperature and level sensors with the same ease of use in keeping our motto...Sensing Made Easy!
Sensors
We offer Force, Weight, Torque, Displacement, Pressure, Temperature and Level sensors in various ranges & accuracy classes to meet your specific needs.
Interfaces
We offer signal conditioners to connect with computers, phones, microcontrollers & PLCs via USB, WiFI, BLE, XBee digital protocols & 0-5 VDC or 4-20 mA analog outputs.
Software
Available Software includes LoadVUE, SensorVUE and ControlVUE to display, log and plot data from your sensors on PCs, Tablets or Phones.
Calibration
Sensors need to be calibrated with interface devices before they can be used. We offer NIST traceable calibration services and certificates to offer you peace of mind.
USB Load Cell
The World's first all in one USB Load Cell. The USB port powers the load cell as well as communicates sendor data. LoadVUE Pro software makes it effortless to connect, display, log and plot force data on a PC or Tablet.
Digital Load Cell with UART or USB Output
We extended the concept of a USB Load Cell to ANY resistive load cell based on the wheatstone bridge network by offering a Digital Load Cell Interface. This interface enables a user to work with any load cell built using strain gauges and works on a mV/V bridge network concept and connect it to a PC/Tablet via USB or to a micro-controller via UART.
Wireless Load Cell with Xbee, WiFi or BLE Output
We offer the finest interface devices to to connect a sensor to a PC, Mac, Linux machine or an iOS phone or tablet. Whether you want to do it via BLE, WIFi or XBee (802.15.4) wireless protocols we make it easy for you. An included rechargeable battery allows you to sense data cordlessly not just wirelessly.
Load Cell with Analog Output (0-5 V DC Voltage or 4-20 mA Current)
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) are used to activate external devices like valves, motors, pumps, lights and alarms. If you want to connect a sensor to a PLC or a Data Acquisition System, we offer the AI-1000 Analog Interface that offers high level 0-5 VDC analog output and the AI-1000-CV with a 4-20 mA output.
Load Cell with LCD Touch Screen Display
For quality control applications, weighing applications and others that need a simple LCD touch screen display, we offer the DS-3000-Pro Touch Screen LCD Displays. We offer two models - one for a single sensor or scale and a four channel display for up to four sensors.
Connect a Load Cell to an Arduino or Raspberry Pi
If you want to connect a sensor to a microcontroller to build an embedded application we offer the DI-100U interface with UART connectivity. Just add an S2U Serial to USB dongle to get USB output to connect with a Raspberry Pi. We provide the finest interface that gives you the broadest range of options to connect to the widest range of processors and computing devices.
Wireless Load Cell with BLE Output and IoS
If you want to connect to an iOS device like an iPhone or iPad, the easiest and best way is to connect a resistive load cell to our DI-1000BLE. An included rechargeable battery allows you to sense data cordlessly not just wirelessly for a couple of hours of continuous use. The LoadVUE iOS software can be downloaded for free from the Apple AppStore.
Powering the World's Most Advanced Applications
Load Cells
We offer a variety of load cells to meet your application needs. We have load cells for push or compression forces, pull or tension forces or universal load cells that can measure push or pull, compression and/or tension forces. Some are through hole load cells, some are miniature load cells, some are s-beams and some single point load cells. You need to pick a load cell that meets your accuracy, size, off center loading, temperature conditions and cost constraints. Take a quick visual look at the ones shown below and identify a few that looks right to you and then explore the details further.
REB5 Miniature Load Cell
Compression Only
2kg, 5kg, 10kg & 100kg
+/- 0.5% of FS Accuracy class/p>
RSB2 Button Load Cell
Compression Only
25 kg to 1000kg.
+/- 0.05% of FS Accuracy Class
RSB3 Threaded Stud Load Cell
Push or Pull Force
50kg, to 500kg
+/- 0.1% of FS Accuracy Class
REB7 Threaded Stud on Both Sides Load Cell
Push or Pull Force
1kg to 100kg.
+/- 0.1% of Full Scale.
RAS1 S-Beam Load Cell
Tension or Compression
25 lb to 40K lbs
+/- 0.02% of FS Accuracy Class
RAL1 Pancake Load Cell
Tension or Compression
5K lb to 100k lb
+/- 0.03% of FS Accuracy Class
RSB6 Through Hole Load Cell
Tension and/or Compression
250 kg to 5K kg
+/- 0.05% of FS Accuracy Class
iWeigh Scales
Compression Only
1 lb to 100K lbs
+/- 0.02% of FS Accuracy Class
RAP4 Single Point Load Cell
Measure Compression Forces.
Available in 2kg, 10kg, 100kg.
Accuracy Class 0.05% of Full Scale.
RSP1 Single Point Load Cell
Measure Compression Forces
11 lbs to 330 lbs
+/- 0.03% of FS Accuracy Class
RAPG Single Point Load Cell
Compression Only
100 g to 3 kg
+/- 0.1% of FS Accuracy Class
Bite Force Sensor
Compression Only
100kg (220 lbs)
+/- 1% of FS Accuracy Class
Spec-Sheets, Solid Models, and Documentation
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Why Buy From Us?
30 day money-back guarantee
Generous application support
NIST Traceable Calibration
Ready to use out-of-the-box
Royalty Free Software APIs
Patent protected technology
End to End Solutions
Scales
Ready-to-use scales with NIST traceable calibration certificates in various capacities & sizes. Pallet scales, waterproof scales & NTEP rated scales also available.
Brake Testing
Pedal Force Sensors to help you characterize & test brakes, accelerators and other pedals used to apply a force to control a vehicle or other device.
IV Bag Monitoring
Monitor IV bags remotely and get alerts before the fluid runs out. Save lives, save time and reduce cost with our simple to use USB or Wireless IV Bag monitors.
Tank Weighing
Weigh tanks for process control, inventory tracking and for dispensing fluids. Refill tanks or fill smaller tanks or containers by weight with our easy to use control system.
Weigh Modules
Weigh Modules allow you to insert sensors underneath existing machinery or containers to quickly weigh contents. No need for special machining or mounting. Available with displays, USB or wireless interfaces.
Suspension Testing
One of a kind Force & Displacement sensors allow you to characterize and test suspensions to measure how much the suspension compresses with applied loads. DIsplay, log and plota Force vs. Displacement results.
Harness Testing
Whether you are testing parachute harnesses or chains that pick up heavy loads using cranes or are ropes that are used to save life during rescue missions, our harness testing solutions make it easy for you.
Thrust Force
Characterize rocket thrust force, aircraft lift and drag, or a drone's ability to lift weight using our easy to use thrust force measurement solution with 1 KHz data update rates and LoadVUE Pro or SensorVUE software.
Learn More
USB Load Cell - Analog & Digital Output
Wireless Load Cell Interface
Portable Digital USB Counting Scale
Impact Force Measurement
How to Build a Digital Scale
Thrust Force & CG Measurement
FAQ
The company was founded in 2003 with the idea of developing easy to use digital PC friendly force measurement solutions. In 2010, Loadstar Sensors was purchased by and operates as a wholly owned unit ofYPoint Capital, Inc. We have over 10,000 customers in 85+ countries and have over 20 issued patents. We are located in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, CA.
A capacitive load cell works on the principle of change of capacitance in response to applied forces. When a force is applied, it changes the gap between two capacitive plates. This change is transduced into a change in frequency of the output signal. Instead of minute changes in voltage, one can get change in frequency and conver this into a measure of force.
A resisitive load cell is built using strain gauges arranged in a wheatstone bridge network. A strain gauge is basically a resistive element that is piezo resistive i.e. it changes resistance in response to changes in strain (change in length over original length). Applied forces lead to induced stresses that lead to displacement and strain. The change in strain leads to a change in resistance. So with an applied inout voltage one can measure tiny changes in voltage and use this to infer the applied force.
We offer signal conditioners that allow you to connect to a computer (PC. Mac or Linux) via USB or wirelessly via XBee, WiFi or BLE protocols. We also offer sensor interfaces with UART output to connect to a microcontroller to develop an embedded application. Our analog signal conditioner makes it easy to get analog 0-5 V voltage output or 4-20 mA current output. Or simply connect to our touch screen LCD display to show values on a simple physical display.
We offer free LoadVUE Lite software to display force/weight on a Windows 8/10 PC/Tablet. The LoadVUE Pro software allows you to display, log & plot force/weight data, recalibrate sensors and get remote support. SensorVUE extends support to an unlimited number of sensors as well as all types of sensors we offer. ControlVUE software extends the functionality offered by SensorVUE and adds the ability to control external devices based on sensor values through a USB Relay with one to eight channel. Our sensors and interfaces allow you to write your own code as well! We also offer customization and custom softrware development services to meet your specific needs!
Yes. We offer calibration service on new sensor purchases as well as recalibration service for previously purchased sensors. We use NIST traceable reference standards to perform and validate the calibration and provide a free calibration certificate as part of the service. We are NOT ISO certified.
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We give you a 30 day guarantee for you purchase. Please refer to our Returns and Refunds Policy and contact us if you face any issues with your product(s).
Any calibration service fees, shipping and payment fees cannot be refunded.
We need between one and two weeks usually to ship your order for items in stock. This is because we have to make your sensor, interface and calibrate them together, make sure the quality meets all specs and then pack and ship it to you. We offer expedited processing options if you are in a rush and need to get sensors sooner. If out of stock or if sensors are needed in volume, we could take 4-6 weeks or longer. Please contact us to get an estimate of price and lead time for your particular needs.
