DSCC Pancake Load Cell | Low Profile Force Sensor
Low Profile, Adaptable and Accurate, with a High Frequency Response The DSCC pancake load cell / low profile load cell by Applied Measurements is manufactured in stainless steel and is suitable for use in weighing and force measurement applications. Our pancake load cells are available to buy online with capacities 0-200kN in stock. Load buttons are also available on request. The DSCC can operate in both tension and compression and are commonly used in materials testing and component fatigue testing applications for axial force measurements where a high accuracy, low-profile device is required. The high-frequency response of the DSCC pancake load cells also makes them ideal for dynamic force and load measurement applications such as crash test walls. The high-speed analogue SGA amplifier is an ideal complement to the DSCC pancake load cell, offering a conditioned signal output of 4-20mA, ±5Vdc or ±10Vdc with a bandwidth of up to 6kHz. Thanks to the pancake load cell’s shear web sensing design and central threaded through-hole, it is largely insensitive to bending, off-axis loads, side-loads/shear loads and torsion. As with all Applied Measurements pancake load cell designs, the DSCC low profile load cell can be modified to suit your specific requirements, with alternative threads, custom dimensions, counter-bored mounting holes and higher capacities in excess of 3000kN possible. Plus, for harsh, wet or humid environments we can make gel-filled pancake load cells rated to IP67. IP68 immersion versions are suitable for complete submersion and can also be offered on request. See Applied Measurements IP ratings guide for more details. If you require a pancake load cell with a rated capacity below 5kN for low-range measurements, the DSCRC low profile load cell covers forces from 0-200N up to 0-2kN.
Technical Specifications
| Rated Capacity (RC) | kN | 0-5, 0-10, 0-25, 0-50, 0-100, 0-200, 0-250, 0-300, 0-500, 0-750, 0-1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Modes | Tension/Compression / Tension & Compression | |
| Sensitivity (RO) | mV/V | 2.0 (up to 200kN) / 2.7 nominal (250kN upwards) |
| Zero Balance/Offset | ±%/Rated Output | <1.0 |
| Output Symmetry (tension vs. compression) | %/Rated Load | <0.25 (0.8 typical on Ø155 250kN) |
| Non-Linearity | ±%/Rated Output (BFSL) | <0.05 (<0.03 typical) |
| Hysteresis | ±%/Rated Output | <0.05 (<0.03 typical) |
| Repeatability | ±%/Rated Output | <0.05 (<0.03 typical) |
| Temperature Effect on Zero | ±%/Rated Capacity/ ˚C | <0.005 |
| Temperature Effect on Sensitivity | ±%/Applied Load/ ˚C | <0.005 |
| Effect of Eccentricity | %/Applied Load/25mm | <±0.25 typical |
| Effect of Side Load | % | 0.25 typical |
| Bridge Resistance | Ohms | See dimension table |
| Insulation Resistance | Megohms @ 50 Vdc | >5000 |
| Excitation Voltage | Volts AC or DC | 10 recommended (2-15 acceptable) |
| Operating Temperature Range | ˚C | -20 to +80 |
| Compensated Temperature Range | ˚C | 0 to +70 |
| Storage Temperature Range | ˚C | -20 to +80 |
| Safe Overload | % of Rated Capacity | 150 |
| Ultimate Overload | % of Rated Capacity | >250 |
| Maximum Safe Side Load ** (Fx or Fy) | % of Rated Capacity | 40 |
| Maximum Safe Torque/Bending Moment | (Mx, My or Mz) ** | See dimensions table |
| Deflection @ Rated Capacity | mm (nominal) at Rated Load | 0.05 (>50kN) / 0.1 (100-250kN) / 0.13 (300-1000kN) |
| IP Rating (Environmental Protection) | IP65 | |
| Cable Length (as standard) | metres | 3 |
| Cable Type | Single Bridge Versions | 6-Pin Amphenol Connector (PT02A-10-6P to MIL-DTL-26482 spec) + Mating Cable Assembly (4-core screened cable, PUR sheath, Ø5) |
| Dual Bridge Versions | 8-Pin M12 x 1 Connector + Mating Cable Assembly, (8-core screened cable, PUR sheath, Ø^) | |
| Construction | Stainless Steel | |
| Resolution | 1 part in 250,000 (with appropriate instrumentation) | |
| Fatigue Life | Fully Reversed Cycles | Standard Versions: 30-50 million typical Fatigue-Rated Versions: 500 million Versions rated to 1 billion+ on request |
| *The resonant frequency is calculated with the body of the load cell attached to a large plate, ensuring that only the sensing element oscillates: This is vital to achieve the highest natural frequency and subsequent frequency response. | ||
| **Extraneous load ratings (Fx, Fy, Mx, My, Mz) are based on application of only one at any time in addition to force in the primary measurement axis (Fz). Contact our engineering department if multi extraneous loads will occur simultaneously. | ||
| CORE PRODUCT REF | CAPACITY (kN) | Bridge Resistance (ohms, nominal) | Deflection at RC (mm, nominal) | Resonant Frequency (kHz) | Extraneous Load Limit (Mx, My or Mz) (Nm) | Weight (kg no base) | Weight (kg with base) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSCC | 0-5, 0-10, 0-25, 0-50 | 700 | 0.05 | 5kN=3.5 | 30 | 1.5 | 3.7 |
| 10kN=4.5 | 60 | ||||||
| 25kN=6.5 | 150 | ||||||
| 50kN=7.2 | 300 | ||||||
| DSCC | 0-100, 0-200, 0-250 | 1050 | 0.1 | 100kN=6.5 | 845 | 3.9 | 9.1 |
| 200kN=7.8 | 1690 | ||||||
| 250kN=8.7 | 2000 | ||||||
| DSCC8 | 0-250, 0-300, 0-500 | 1400 | 0.1 | 250kN=9 | 1500 | 11 | 24 |
| 300kN=9.3 | 1800 | ||||||
| 500kN=10 | 3000 | ||||||
| DSCC | 0-300, 0-500, 0-750, 0-1000 | 350 | 0.13 | 300kN=8.7 | 2030 | 25.5 | 65 |
| 500kN=8.9 | 3390 | ||||||
| 1000kN=9.0 | 6780 |
Product Dimensions
| Core Product Ref | CAPACITY (kN) | ØA (Size) | B | C | ØD | ØE | Thread F | ØG | N holes | H | J |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSCC | 0-5, 0-10, 0-25, 0-50 | 107 | 2 | 33 | 8.5 | 33 | M20 x 2.5 | 90 | 8 | 35 | 2 |
| DSCC | 0-100, 0-200, 0-250 | 155 | 3 | 45 | 11 | 60 | M36 x 2 | 130 | 12 | 45 | 2 |
| DSCC8 | 0-250, 0-300, 0-500 | 202 | 2 | 52 | 12.2 | 95.5 | M56x4 | 165 | 16 | 50 | 2 |
| DSCC | 0-300, 0-500, 0-750, 0-1000 | 278 | 6 | 78 | 17 | 118 | M64 x 6* | 230 | 16 | 84 | 4 |
| *If you require rod end bearings please request an M64 x 4 thread. Note that the maximum rated safe static load on this size rod end is 689kN. | |||||||||||
All dimensions are in mm
Wiring Details (Single Bridge Version)
| Wire | Connector Pin | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Pin A | +ve excitation |
| Blue | Pin B | -ve excitation |
| Green | Pin C | +ve signal (compression) |
| Yellow | Pin D | -ve signal |
| Screen | N/C | To ground — not connected to load cell body |
Wiring Details (Dual Bridge Version)
| Wire | Connector Pin | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Pin 8 | +ve excitation (bridge A) |
| Blue | Pin 7 | -ve excitation (bridge A) |
| Green | Pin 3 | +ve signal (compression) (bridge A) |
| Yellow | Pin 4 | -ve signal (bridge A) |
| Brown | Pin 2 | +ve excitation (bridge B) |
| White | Pin 1 | -ve excitation (bridge B) |
| Pink | Pin 6 | +ve signal (compression) (bridge B) |
| Grey | Pin 5 | -ve signal (compression) |
| Screen | N/C | To ground — not connected to load cell body |
Ordering Codes & Options
| Core Product | Capacity (inc Engineering Units) | Cable Length (m) | Specials Code | Example Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSCC | 5kN | 003 | 000 | DSCC-5kN-003-000 |
| DSCC | 10kN | 003 | 000 | DSCC-10kN-003-000 |
| DSCC | 25kN | 003 | 000 | DSCC-25kN-003-000 |
| DSCC | 50kN | 003 | 000 | DSCC-50kN-003-000 |
| DSCC | 100kN | 003 | 000 | DSCC-100kN-003-000 |
| DSCC | 200kN | 003 | 000 | DSCC-200kN-003-000 |
| DSCC | 250kN | 003 | 000 | DSCC-250kN-003-000 |
| DSCC | 300kN | 003 | 000 | DSCC-300kN-003-000 |
| DSCC | 500kN | 003 | 000 | DSCC-500kN-003-000 |
| DSCC | 750kN | 003 | 000 | DSCC-750kN-003-000 |
| DSCC | 1000kN | 003 | 000 | DSCC-1000kN-003-000 |
| DSCC8 | 250kN | 003 | 000 | DSCC8-250kN-003-000 |
| DSCC8 | 300kN | 003 | 000 | DSCC8-300kN-003-000 |
| DSCC8 | 500kN | 003 | 000 | DSCC8-500kN-003-000 |
| Other Specials Code | Details | |||
| 029 | Fatigue rated to 500 million cycles | |||
| 033 | Mounting base fitted | |||
| 061 | Fatigue rated to 500 million cycles + mounting base fitted | |||
| 088 | Dual strain gauge bridges + fatigue rated to 500 million cycles | |||
| 126 | Dual strain gauge bridges | |||
| 127 | Dual strain gauge bridges + mounting base fitted | |||
| 128 | Dual strain gauge bridge + mounting base + fatigue rated to 500 million cycles |
