The iLoad Mini Load Cell is a Capacitive Load Cell that works on the principle of change of frequency in response to applied loads. It needs the DQ-1000U or DQ-4000U processing electronics and embedded firmware to apply calibrations and output calibrated force values. It is dual body solution with UART and USB (using an S2 adapter) output.

While the iLoad/iLoad TR/iLoad Pro Series load cells have integrated bodies, the iLoad Mini is a two piece solution. Its main advantage is its small/miniature size and frequency output. 

The accuracy of load cells is divided into non-linearity, hysteresis and non-repeatability each of which is of the order of +/- 0.5% of full scale for the stainless steel version and +/- 1% of full scale for the AL version. The overall accuracy is at steady state room temperatures of ~ 25C with Tare and Read. Which means that on a 100 lb load cell the worst accuracy along the entire range of 0 to 100 lbs would be +/- 0.5 lbs for a steel version and +/- 1 lb for AL version. This assumes axial loads with no moments or side load and steady state room temperature conditions.

The iLoad Mini load cell is NOT waterproof. The sensor is dust proof and can be used in non condensing environments from about 10C to 40C. The sensor is best used in room temperature controlled environments. Not recommended for condensing cold environments where moisture can seep in.

yes. You can use a DQ-1000U for UART/USB Output and a DQ-1000A for USB/UART and the optional analog 0-5 VDC output. You can use the DQ-4000U for connecting up to four iLoad Mini load cells and get individual as well as summed value of all four sensors. If you need a physical display and don't want to use a PC, then simply connect to our DS-4000 display with an LCD display to show values on a 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!

The iLoad Mini load cell typically has a 6 foot cable from the load cell with a minib connector at the other end to mate with a DQ-1000U/A or a DQ-4000U. It cmoes with an S2U Serial to USB adapter included as part of the purchase and a 6 ft miniB to miniB USB output cable. If you need to extend the cable beyond the 6/10 ft then purchase the UX-100 USB Extender cable. It adds 5m or 15 feet to the cable length. You can daisy chain three of these if needed to add an additional 45 feet to the 6 foot or 10 foot output cable. 

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. Note that although we are NOT ISO certified, we follow stringent internal quality processes to ensure excellent accuracy traceable to NIST standards.

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We give you a 30 day guiarantee for you purchase. You can exchange or return your purchased products for a refund of the purchase price of the product. Any calibration service fees, shipping and payment fees cannot be refunded. Feel free to try out our products risk free and see for yourself how easy we make it for you!

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.

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