RRS3 Waterproof S-Beam Load Cell rated to IP68

Highlights

  • S-Beam load cells can be used for compression measurements or tension measurements or both
  • Accuracy Class: +/- 0.05% from -10C to 40C
  • Threaded Mounting Holes on Each End of Load Cell
  • Rugged uni-body construction with welded seals near cable egress
  • Ideal for wire, cable or rope strength testing applications, tank weighing, hopper weighing and other push-pull kind of reliability testing applications
  • USB output with DI-100U/DI-1000U load cell interfaces
  • Wireless output with DI-1000ZP or DI-1000WiFi includes rechargeable battery
  • Analog output 0-5V DC with AI-1000 signal conditioner for easy input to DAQ or PLC
  • Note that only the load cell is sealed to IP68 standards. The Interface devices if any used need to be sealed in separate containers to make them waterproof

Load Cell Capabilities

  • 225 lb and 1125 lb. (100 kg and 500 kg) available online
  • Larger capacities available as RRS4.


Suggested Mounting for S-Beam Load Cell

S-Beam Suggested Mounting

Miniature S-Beam Load Cell

If you are looking for smaller lower capacity load cells (5, 10 and 50 kg) please take a look at our RES2 S-Beam Jr. load cells.

Miniature S-Beam Load Cell

If you need a S-Beam load cell for For-Trade applicatoins i.e. packaging products to be sold on the basis of weight, then you need an NTEP certified load cell. Check out our RRS1 NTEP Certified S-Beam Load Cell for your applicattion.

  
RRS3 S-Beam Load Cell
precise load cell Precise
Non-Linearity from +/-0.05% of full scale.
rugged load cell Rugged Alloy Steel construction. Welded and sealed to IP68 rating
easy mount load cell Easy Mounting Features on top and bottom of load cell. Compatible 
rod-ends and eye-bolts available for purchase to apply compression
and/or tension forces
S-Beam load cells (or S beam Load cells, so named for their distinctive S shape,) are one of the most versatile load cells available in the market and offer the best solution for applications that need both tension and compression force measurement. They are most often found in applications such as cable strength testing, harness testing and rip strength of cords, ropes and wires. The RRS3 is made from tool steel and is available in capacities 225 lb and 1125 lb (100 kg and 500 kg). This load cell can be used in wet areas that require wash down or can occasionally be exposed to or submerged in water.

This load cell has very good accuracy, stability and easy mounting features especially for in-line tension testing applications where two threaded rod-ends or eye bolts can be easily attached to the threaded female holes on the two ends of the S-Beam load cell.
 
If you are looking for a small high capacity S-beam load cell, please explore RRS4 S-beam load cell.

USB Load Cell Configuration

RRS3 Universal Load Cell Configuration
  • One RRS3 S-Beam load cell
  • One DI-1000U 24-bit digital load cell interface
  • Single-channel LV-1000 LoadVUE Pro software
   Buy RRS3 USB load cell kit

 

Simply connect the load cell to the DI-1000U Digital Load Cell Interface & use the USB out port on the DI-1000 to connect to a PC via the USB port. The DI-1000U is a signal conditioner and 24-bit digitizer and handles all the communications functions to talk with USB port of a PC.  When connected this way, the load cell appears on the PC as a virtual COM port. Using a standard terminal emulator you can send commands to the sensor to display loads on screen. They can either be one at a time or in continuous operation mode. You can also use Matlab, LabView or other popular programs to communicate and get calibrated readings from the load cell.  Alternatively, use our application (LoadVUE) to display, log or plot load measurements on a PC.

 

If you do not need the very high precision of the DI-1000U, you can use our DI-100U digital load cell interface with 16 bit ADCs and Serial TTL or USB output.  The DI-100U is sufficient for accuracies of +/- 0.1% of full scale output.  Or in other words if you need to measure +/- 1 lb accuracy over 1000 lb range or +/- 0.1 lb accuracy over 100 lb range, then the DI-100U is more than adequate for your application.

  • One RRS3 S-Beam load cell
  • One DI-100U 16-bit digital load cell interface
  • Single-channel LV-1000 LoadVUE Pro software
   Buy RAL1 USB load cell kit

Wireless Load Cell Configuration

RRS3 Universal Load Cell Configuration
  • One RRS3 S-Beam load cell
  • One DI-1000ZP wireless digital load cell interface
  • Single-channel LV-1000 LoadVUE Pro software
   Buy RRS3 Wireless load cell kit

 

You can use this load cell wirelessly by connecting it to our DI-1000ZP wireless load cell interface. This configuration allows you to wirelessly connect to a Windows/Unix/Mac computer. On a Windows platform, you can use our LV-1000 LoadVUE Pro software to display, log and plot force vs time data effortlessly.

 



USB Load Cell Kit with Tension Adapters

RRS3 Load Cell Kit

If you are going to use this load cell in tension, you might be interested in the following option.

  • One RRS3 S-Beam load cell
  • One DI-1000U or DI-100U digital load cell interface
  • Single-channel LV-1000 LoadVUE Pro software
  • Two Tension Adapters
   Buy four-sensor RRS3 kit

Wireless USB Load Cell Kit with Tension Adapters

RRS3 Load Cell Kit

If you are going to use this load cell in tension, you might be interested in the following option.

  • One RRS3 S-Beam load cell
  • One DI-1000ZP digital load cell interface
  • Single-channel LV-1000 LoadVUE Pro software
  • Two Tension Adapters
   Buy four-sensor RRS3 kit

Analog load cell configuration

RRS3 Universal Load Cell Configuration

  • One RRS3 S-Beam load cell
  • One AI-1000 0-5V DC load cell interface
   Buy RRS3 Analog load cell kit

 

Some users want a high level 0-5V analog DC output in order to work with existing data acquisition systems or PLCs. Ih that case, you can use this load cell with our AI-1000 Load Cell interface which provides an amplified 0.5 to 4.5V output proportional to the applied loads. We can provide the system together with calibration and the formula to convert from voltage to loads/forces when ordered in this configuration.

 

Four-Sensor USB Kit

RRS3 Low Profile Pancake Load Cell with through hole

If you are looking to build a weighing platform, you can purchase this kit which includes all items you would need:

  • Four RRS3 S-Beam load cells
  • Four DI-1000U or DI-100U digital load cell interfaces
  • One four-port USB hub
  • Four-channel LV-4000 LoadVUE Pro software
   Buy four-sensor RRS3 kit

Four-Sensor USB Kit (16 bit)

RRS3 4-Load Cell Kit

A lower priced version of the above 4 sensor kit is also available with a DI-400U 4 channel USB load cell interface

  • Four RRS3 universal load cells
  • A DI-400U 4-channel USB load cell interface
  • Four-channel LV-4000 LoadVUE Pro software
   Buy four-sensor RRS3 kit

Application Development

 

If you are looking to develop your own custom software application, our digital USB load cells and wireless load cell interfaces offer convenient ASCII commands to obtain load information directly from the interfaces/load cells without need for any signal conditioning or data processing. With just a few commands you'll be able to incorporate load/force/weight information into your application. You can also use Visual Basic, Visual C++, Matlab, LABView or any other application development environment to create your custom applications with our interface/load cells.

 

See our support pages for details.


 

You can access Sample Code for Visual Basic, Matlab, Python, Arduino and customize it for your own needs.
Product Details
C-Compression, T-Tension, U-Universal
SKUCapacityAccuracyMaterialPriceQuantity
RRS3-225S-S225 lb0.015%SteelClick here to see price
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RRS3-1125S-S1125 lb0.015%SteelClick here to see price
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Digital Wired Load Cell Interfaces

Once you've picked a resistive load cell and max capacity, please select a wired digital or analog interface device if needed. We offer digital interfaces with Serial TTL (UART) or USB Output. Once you pick a load cell and an interface, do not forget to add a calibration option to the order!

SKUADC BitsMax. Data RateOutput Price Quantity
DI-100U1640Serial TTL/USBClick here to see price
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DI-100UHS 16275Serial TTL/USB Click here to see price
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DI-1000U 2480USB (VCOM)Click here to see price
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DI-1000U-5V 2480USB (VCOM) Click here to see price
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DI-1000UHS-5V24500USB (VCOM) Click here to see price
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DI-1000UHS 24500USB (VCOM) Click here to see price
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DI-1000UHS-1K241 KHzUSB (VCOM)Click here to see price
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DI-1000UHS-10K2450 KHzUSB (VCOM)Click here to see price
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DI-400U1640USB (VCOM)Click here to see price
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DI-400UHS16250 Hz per ChannelUSBClick here to see price
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DS-3000-Pro-1 Channel -10USB (VCOM) Click here to see price
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DS-3000-Pro-4 Channel -10USB (VCOM) Click here to see price
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Digital Wireless Load Cell Interfaces

Once you've picked a load cell and capacity, please select a wireless interface device if needed. Some of the devices have optional rechargeable battery power built in to them (like in DI-1000ZP). Once you pick a load cell and an interface, do not forget to add a calibration option to the order!

Analog Load Cell Interfaces

The AI-1000/AI-1000-CV are strain gage amplifiers is an interface designed to amplify strain gauges arranged in a full Wheatstone bridge configuration, and is suitable for many applications where a bridge or differential input amplifier is required.

SKUOutput ProtocolPortsWired/WirelessRange Price Quantity
AI-1000Analog (0.5-4.5VDC)1Non/aClick here to see price
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AI-1000-CVAnalog (0.5-4.5V DC, 4-20mA)1Non/aClick here to see price
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High Data Output Rate Options

Normal data rate for DI-100U USB load cell interface is about 40 readings/sec and for the DI-1000U it is 80 readings/sec. You can add the high speed option to your order to get the data rate of the DI-100U to up to 275 readings/sec or the DI-1000U to up to 500 readings/sec. The high-speed option pricing shown below includes upgrade to the high-speed version of LoadVUE as well.

SKUDescription Price Quantity
RES-HS-500500Hz Output Rate Option (for 1 load cell)Click here to see price
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RES-HS-1K1KHz Data Output Rate Option (for 1 load cell)Click here to see price
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RES-HS-04High Data Rate Option (500 Hz for 4 load cells)Click here to see price
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Load Cell Software

Digital USB sensors or sensors with digital interfaces can be operated on a PC via our LoadVUE, SensorVUE or ControlVUE software. Single Channel software can be used with single sensors, SensorVUE with multiple sensors and ControlVUE can be used to control external devices via USB relays.

SKUDescriptionChannelsSensors SupportedLoggingPlottingRelaySpeed Price Quantity
LV-100-PCLoadVUE Load Cell Display S/W1Load, Force, WeightNoNoNo10Click here to see price
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LV-1000LoadVUE Pro - 1 Channel1Load, Force, WeightYesYesNoUp to 1 KhzClick here to see price
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LV-4000CG LoadVUE Pro - Center of Gravity 4Load, Force, Weight YesYesNo100 Click here to see price
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LV-1000HS-10KLoadVUE High Speed 10KHz1Impact ForceYesYesNo1KHz up to 50KhzClick here to see price
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SensorVUE SensorVUE UnlimitedAllYesYesNoup to 1 KHz Click here to see price
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ControlVUEControlVUEUnlimitedAllYesYesYesup to 1 KHzClick here to see price
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Calibration Options

After you've picked a load cell and interface device if needed, please select a calibration option from those shown below. It could be digital calibration or analog (0.5 to 4.5 VDC) calibration. And the mode can be compression only, tension only or universal. You MUST select and pay for at least one calibration if you are purchasing a load cell with an interface device.

SKUModeDirectionCapacity Price Quantity
ACAL-MV*C01mV/VCompressionBelow 10K lb.Click here to see price
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ACAL-MV*C02mV/VTensionBelow 10K lb.Click here to see price
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ACAL-MV*C03mV/VTension & CompressionBelow 10K lb.Click here to see price
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ACAL*C01AnalogCompressionUp to 10K lb.Click here to see price
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ACAL*C02AnalogTensionUp to 10K lb.Click here to see price
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ACAL*C03AnalogUniversalUp to 10K lb.Click here to see price
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DCAL*C01DigitalCompressionUp to 10K lb.Click here to see price
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DCAL*C02DigitalTensionUp to 10K lb.Click here to see price
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DCAL*C03DigitalUniversalUp to 10K lb.Click here to see price
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ACAL-MV-HC*C01mV/VCompression OnlyAbove 10K lb.Click here to see price
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ACAL-MV-HC*C02mV/VTensionAbove 10K lb.Click here to see price
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ACAL-MV-HC*C03mV/VTension & CompressionAbove 10K lb.Click here to see price
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ACAL-HC*C01AnalogCompressionAbove 10K lb.Click here to see price
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ACAL-HC*C02AnalogTensionAbove 10K lb.Click here to see price
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ACAL-HC*C03AnalogUniversalAbove 10K lbClick here to see price
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DCAL-HC*C01DigitalCompressionAbove 10K lb.Click here to see price
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DCAL-HC*C02DigitalTensionAbove 10K lb.Click here to see price
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DCAL-HC*C03DigitalUniversalAbove 10K lb.Click here to see price
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Hardware Accessories

Add one more of these accessories for convenient operation. Some accessories are only used with specific load cells.

Rod Ends

Add one more of these accessories for convenient operation. Some accessories are only used with specific load cells.

SKUThread TypeThread SizeFor Use with Load Cells Price Quantity
RE-1428-MMale1/4"RAS1 upto 200 lb.Click here to see price
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RE-1032-FFemale#10-32iLoad Mini upto 50 lb.Click here to see price
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RE-3416-MMale3/4" - 16RRS1 5K to 10K lb., RAS1 5K to 10K lb.Click here to see price
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RE-1428-FFemale1/4"iLoad Mini 100 lb. & 200 lbClick here to see price
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RE-112-MMale1RRS1 15K lb.Click here to see price
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RE-11412-MMale1 1/4" - 12RRS1 20K lb., RAS1 40K lb.Click here to see price
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RE-1220-MMale1/2" - 20iLoad TR upto 100 lb., iLoad Pro upto 2500 lb., RAS1 250 to 3K lb.Click here to see price
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RE-7814-MMale7/8"iLoad Pro 5K lb. & 10K lb.Click here to see price
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RE-M10-FFemaleM10RSS1 200 lb.Click here to see price
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RE-M3-MMaleM3S-Beam Jr.Click here to see price
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RE-M5-FFemaleM5REB7, 10 kg.Click here to see price
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RE-M6-FFemaleM6REB7 100 kg, RSB4 10-200 kgClick here to see price
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Eye Bolts

Add these eye bolts if you want apply a tensile load. You will need 2 for each load cell. You will also need a universal adapter for each load cell.

SKUThread SizeFor Use with Load Cells Price Quantity
EB-34163/4RRS1 5K lb, RAS1 5K lb.Click here to see price
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EB-12201/2RRS1 500-1500 lb., RAS1 250-2000 lb., RAL1 1500-2500 lb.Click here to see price
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EB-M18M18RSS1 3000 kg and 5000 kgClick here to see price
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EB-14281/4RRS1 upto 300 lb., RAS1 upto 200 lb., IX-125 iLoad Mini Tension AdapterClick here to see price
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EB-14201/4-20iLoad Mini: IX-125 and IX-125A Tension AdaptersClick here to see price
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Load Buttons

Add these load buttons for easy application of a compressive load.

SKUThread SizeFor Use with Load Cells Price Quantity
LB-1220#1/2-20iLoad Pro upto 2500 lb., iLoad TR upto 100 lb., RAL1 5K & 10K lb.Click here to see price
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LB-7814#7/8-14iLoad Pro 5K lb. and 10K lb.Click here to see price
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LB-3416#3/4-16RAS1 5k lb. & 10K lb., RAL1 25K lb. & 50K lb.Click here to see price
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Expedited Processing Options

Normal lead time for shipping orders is approx. two weeks after receipt of order via FedEX 3 Day service for most US orders. If you want expedited processing of your order, please select one of the options. Note: Fee is per item. And it is on a best efforts basis. Sometimes we might be late by a day or two due to unforeseen issues or problems.

SKUDescription Price Quantity
EXP-021 Day Expedite Fee Per Sensor - Process & Ship Within 1 Business Day of receipt of orderClick here to see price
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EXP-013 Day Expedite Fee Per Sensor - Process & Ship Within 3 Business Days of receipt of orderClick here to see price
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EXP-03Same Day Expedite Fee Per Sensor - Process & Ship Within Same Business Day of receipt of order if possible or the next business dayClick here to see price
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EXP-04One Week Expedite Fee Per Sensor - Process & Ship Within one week of receipt of orderClick here to see price
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