Low Profile Beam Load Cell-Series BEM980
BEM980 load cells are ideal for force measurement applications in factory automation, robotics, and structural analysis where space limitations require a low profile force sensor.
These load cells are often used in combination with our LVDTs for force versus displacement measurements. Each unit is shipped with a 5 point calibration record traceable to NIST as standard.
Standard Features
- Ultra Low Profile
- 10% Accuracy
- Tension and Compression
- 2 mV/V
- Stainless Steel
- -40°F to 250°F Standard Temperature
- Shock and Vibration Resistant
- 5 Point Calibration Record Traceable to NIST
Optional Features
- Multiple Bridges
- Special Full Scale Ranges
- Metric Versions
- Special Calibration
- Customer Specified Cable Lengths
- -65°F to +400°F Operating Temperature
Performance
- Standard Ranges
- 500, 1000, 2500, 5000 lbs.
- Output
- 2mV/V nominal.
- Accuracy
- 0.10% BFSL.
- Temperature Effect on Zero
- 0.005% FSO/°F.
- Temperature Effect on Span
- 0.005% Reading/°F.
- Zero Balance
- 1% FSO.
Environmental Characteristics
- Operating Temperature Range
- -40°F to 250°F.
- (-65°F to 400°F optional.)
- Compensated Temperature Range
- 70°F to 170°F.
- (-40°F to 400°F optional.)
| CAPACITY (LBS) | l | L1 | W | W1 | H | THREAD | DP | NATURAL RINGING FREQUENCY (HZ) | DEFLECTION | WT (OZ) |
| 500 | 3.00 | 1.25 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 1.50 | 1/2-20 UNF | 0.53 | 2100 | 0.003 | 12 |
| 1000 | 3.00 | 1.25 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 1.50 | 1/2-20 UNF | 0.53 | 2850 | 0.003 | 12 |
| 2000 | 3.00 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 0.95 | 1.63 | 1/2-20 UNF | 0.53 | 5000 | 0.003 | 17 |
| 3000 | 4.00 | 1.79 | 1.50 | 1.20 | 1.75 | 1/2-20 UNF | 0.53 | 4500 | 0.005 | 34 |
| 5000 | 4.12 | 1.79 | 1.88 | 1.62 | 2.00 | 3/4-16 UNF | 0.75 | 6250 | 0.005 | 43 |
Mechanical Characteristics
Static Overload Without Damage
150% FSO.
Standard Calibration
Tension only:
5 points (0, 50%, 100%, 50%, 0 of FSO).
Optional Calibrations
- Compression only:
5 points (No charge option)
- Tension and Compression:
5 points in each direction
- Special multipoint calibration
(customer specified):
in tension or compression or both tension and compression.
Material
Stainless steel environmentally protected.
Threads
See table.
Electrical Characteristics
Bridge Resistance
350 Ohms nominal.
Excitation
10 Vdc or Vac.
Insulation Resistance
Greater than 5000 megaohms at 50 Vdc.
Electrical Termination
10’, 4 Conductor Shielded Teflon Cable.
Connector Pins (Standard)
RED +EXE GREEN +SIG BLACK – EXE WHITE – SIG
Customer specified wiring codes
are available.
