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Industrial Sensors
  Strain Sensors
MI-3190-STS
 
  Thin Film Load Cell s- MI-3190-S100
 
 

Microcomm's Thin Film Load Cells Series MI-3190-S100, uses proprietary sputtered thin film strain gauge technology to create rugged sensors with exceptional long term stability. These highly sophisticated load cells are manufactured in high quantities using state-of-the-art equipment. The compact sensor with its simple beam mounting configuration can be used to electronically measure force or displacement in a wide variety of applications. Custom characteristics can be provided for high volume OEM users.

 
Features:
  • Compact, Low Profile Design
  • High Long Term Zero Point Stability
  • Ideally Suited for OEM Applications
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Low Hysteresis
Key Specifications:  
  • Capacities from 0.1 to 25 pounds
  • 1,000 O Full Wheatstone Bridge
  • 0.05% Nonlinearity
  • 0.05% Nonrepeatability
  • 0.08% /Year Drift
 
Technical Specifications:  
Performance  
Hysteresis - < 0.03 % Rated Output (R.O.)  
Repeatability - < 0.05 % R.O.
Nonlinearity - < 0.05 % R.O.
NonRepeatability - < 0.05 % R.O.  
Creep/Creep Recovery, 30 minutes - < 0.05 % R.O.  
Static Overload    
Safe - 200 % R.C.  
  Ultimate - 500 % R.C.  
Temp. Effect on Zero Balance - < 0.03 % R.O. / °C
Temp. Effect on Output - < 0.03 % Reading / °C
Operating Temp. Range - -10°C to 70°C
Electrical      
Rated Output (R.O.) - 1 mV / V nominal  
Zero Balance - 1 mV / V  
Excitation
     
  Recommended - 10 V ac or dc
Maximum - 15 V ac or dc
Bridge Resistance
Input
Output

-
-

1,000 Ω
1,000 Ω
 
Insulation Resistance - >1,000 Meg Ω @ 50Vdc
Electrical Termination - Stranded PVC wire, 10 x 0.1 mm (approx. 28 AWG)
4 wires, 11.5" (300 mm) long
Mechanical    
Rated Capacity, Newtons   0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 125
Rated Capacity, kg-force   0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 12.5
Rated Capacity, lbs-force   0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 1, 2, 4, 10, 25
Applications:      
  • Medical Instrumentation
  • Force, Displacement
  • Acceleration Measurement
  • Battery Powered Equipment
  • Robotics
  • Food Dispensing Equipment
 

  Low Profile Single Point Load Cells- MI-3190-S230
 
 

Microcomm's Low Profile Single Point Load Cells Series MI-3190-S230, are low profile single point sensors intended for applications requiring accurate measurement of forces up to 40 pounds-force. It can be used with a rigidly mounted platform or to measure tensile or compressive forces. A 10,000 O wheatstone bridge offers extremely low power consumption for extended battery life in portable products. Its thin-film metal strain gauge circuit enables a long-term stability of better than 0.1% per year.

Ideal for scales, weighing bottles or bags in medical instrumentation, laboratory use, robotics or general industrial weighing applications. Options on various specifications and mounting configurations are available.

 
Features:
  • Low Profile
  • Single Point (Platform)
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Long Term Stability
  • Economical
  • Low Hysteresis
Key Specifications:  
  • 0.46” high
  • 10,000O Bridge
  • 0.01% Nonrepeatability
  • 200% Overload
  • <0.08% / Year Drift
Technical Specifications:  
Performance  
Hysteresis - < 0.03 % R.O.  
Long Term Stability - < 0.01 % R.O. / Year
Nonlinearity - < 0.03 % R.O.
Nonrepeatability - < 0.01 % R.O.  
Creep/Creep Recovery, 20 minutes - < 0.02 % R.O.  
Static Overload    
Safe - 200 % Full Scale Capacity  
  Ultimate - ±0.3 mV / V (Optional ± 1% R.O.)  
Temp. Effect on Zero Balance - < 0.03 % R.O. / °C (Tighter Specifications Avaliable)
Temp. Effect on Output - < 0.03 % Reading / °C (Tighter Specifications Avaliable)
Operating Temperature
Range
- -40°C to 150°C (200°C Optional)
Calibrated Temp. Range - -40°C to 125°C
Electrical      
Rated Output (R.O.) - 2.0 mV / V nominal  
Zero Balance - 1 mV / V  
Excitation
     
  Recommended - 10 Vdc
  Maximum - 20 Vdc
Bridge Configuration - 4-Wire closed bridge (5-Wire Optional)
Bridge Resistance
Input
Output

-
-

10,000 Ω ±3%
10,000 Ω ±3%
 
Insulation Resistance - >1,000Meg Ω @ 50Vdc
Electrical Termination - 32 AWG Teflon® Insulated Wire, 2.5" long
Mechanical    
Rated Capacity, Standard   20Lb, and 40Lb (9.0Kg, 18.0Kg)
Rated Capacity, Custom   Up to 60Lb (27kg)
Applications:      
  • Medical Instruments
  • Scales
  • Laboratory Use
  • Force Measurement
  • Robotics
 

  Miniature Platform Load Cells- MI-3190-S251
 
 

Microcomm's Miniature Platform Load Cells Series MI-3190-S251, are low profile, single point OEM load cells offering high accuracy at a low price. Only .71" high, the S251 is ideal for medical instruments, low profile scales and other low profile, high resolution applications.

A 3,000 ohm thin film strain gauge bridge provides extremely low power consumption for battery and current loop applications. Capacities available include 200g, 600g, 1kg, 2kg, 3kg, 5kg, 10kg full scale.

 
Features:
  • Low Profile
  • Stainless Steel
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Long Term Stability
  • Economical
  • Low Hysteresis
Key Specifications:  
  • 3,000 ohm Full Bridge
  • 0.75"H x 1.25"L x 0.25"W
  • 0.01% Repeatability
  • Less than 0.1% /Year Drift
  • 200% Overload
Technical Specifications:  
Performance  
Hysteresis - < 0.02 % Rated Output (R.O.)  
Nonlinearity - < 0.04 % Rated Output (R.O.)
Long Term Stability - < 0.01 % R.O. / Year
Nonrepeatability - < 0.01 % R.O
 
Creep/Creep Recovery, 30 minutes - < 0.05 % R.O.
 
Static Overload    
Safe - 150 % Full Scale Capacity
 
  Ultimate - 300 % Full Scale Capacity
 
Temp. effect on Zero Balance
Standard - < 0.03 % R.O. / °C
Optional - < 0.004 % R.O. / °C
Temp. Effect on Output    
Standard - < 0.025 % Reading / °C
Optional   < 0.002 % Reading / °C
Electrical      
Rated Output (R.O.) - 2 mV / V nominal
 
Excitation      
  Standard - 5 - 20 V ac or dc
Bridge Config. Full Bridge    
  Standard   4 wire closed
Bridge Resistance    
Standard - 3,000 ohms ±2%
Insulation Resistance - >1,000Meg Ω @ 50Vdc  
Electrical Termination - Stranded PVC wire, 10 x 0.1 mm (approx. 28 AWG)
4 wires, 11.5" (300 mm) long
Mechanical    
Rated Capacity, kg-force   0.2, 0.6, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10
Rated Capacity, Newtons Apprx   2, 6, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100
Rated Capacity, lbs-force 0.4, 1.3, 2.2, 4.4, 6.6, 11, 22
Applications:      
  • Medical Instruments
  • Postal Scales
  • Counting Scales
  • Check weighing
  • Medical Scales
 

  Button Cells- MI-3190-S400
 
 

Microcomm's Miniature Platform Load Cells Strain Sensors Series MI-3190-S400, The S400 range of 'button' style load cells were designed for those force measurement applications where space is at a premium. Constructed from 17-4PH stainless steel, the devices are available in full scale capacities from 50 lb to 1000 lb and come complete with shielded cable to custom lengths.

Applications include process control, press tools, orthopedic instruments and weighing.

 
Features:
  • Low Profile
  • Stainless Steel
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Long Term Stability
  • Economical
  • Low Hysteresis
Key Specifications:  
  • 2 mV/V output
  • 0.5" diameter X 0.375 High
  • < 0.1% non-linearity
  • 150% safe overload
  • Full Bridge
Technical Specifications:  
Performance  
Hysteresis - < 0.05 % Rated Output (R.O.)
 
Nonlinearity - < 0.1 % Rated Output (R.O.)
Nonrepeatability - < 0.03 % R.O.  
Static Overload      
Safe - 150 % Rated Capacity (R.C.)
 
Temp. effect on Zero Balance  
Standard - < 0.038 % R.O. / °C  
Temp. Effect on Output      
  Standard - < 0.025 % Reading / °C  
Body Material
- 17-4 PH stainless steel
 
Electrical      
Rated Output (R.O.)
- 2 mV / V nominal
 
Excitation      
  Recommended - 10 Vdc
Maximum - 15 Vdc
Bridge Configuration - Full Wheatstone Bridge
Bridge Resistance - 350 ohms
Insulation Resistance - >1,000 Meg Ω @ 50Vdc  
Electrical Termination - Shielded 28AWG 4C cable with drain wire, 24" long
 
Mechanical      
Rated Capacity, Newtons   245, 445, 1,130, 2,255, 4,500  
Rated Capacity, kg-force   25, 45, 115, 230, 460  
Rated Capacity, lb-force 50, 100, 250, 500, 1,000  
Applications:      
  • Orthopedic Instruments
  • Process Control
  • Hydraulics Force Control
  • Press Tools
  • Printing
 

  Mini Load Cells- MI-3190-S610
 
 

Microcomm's Mini Load Cells Series MI-3190-S610, are miniature load cells, which can be used in both tension and compression. Combining overload protection and low profile, the S610 can be used in a variety of applications. It is often used with an in-line force measurement such as a scale or medical bag weighing application. With a bridge resistance of 5000O it has extremely low power consumption and therefore can be used in portable, ambulatory and battery operated products

With full-scale capacities of 100g through 50 kg (100 lb) and flexible #4-40 threads on both the top and bottom, the S610 is a flexible platform, which can be configured for many varied force measurement tasks. The load cell comes with a compression fitting which converts it to a pure compression load cell.

 
Features:  
  • Low Profile
  • Tension & Compression
  • Low Power Construction
  • Long Term Stability
  • Economical
  • Low Hysteresis
  • Overload Protected
 
Key Specifications:  
  • < 0.75" high
  • 5,000O Wheatstone Bridge
  • 1,000% Overload (w/shim)
  • <0.03%/°C Temp Effect - Span
Technical Specifications:  
Performance  
Hysteresis - < 0.08 % R.O.
 
Long Term Stability - < 0.1 % R.O. / Year
Nonlinearity - < 0.1 % R.O.
Nonrepeatability - < 0.04 % R.O.  
Static Overload      
Safe - 150 % R.C.
 
Ultimate - 200 % R.C.
Temp. Effect on Zero Balance - < 0.018 % R.O. / °C (Tighter Tolerances Avaliable)  
   
Temp. Effect on Output - < 0.035 % Reading / °C (Tighter Tolerances Avaliable)  
Operating Temperature
  17-4 PH stainless steel
 
  Range - -40°C to 105°C
Calibrated - 0°C to 90°C
Electrical      
Rated Output (R.O.)
- 2.0 mV / V nominal (except 100g: 1.5mV / V)  
 
Zero Balance   ±0.06 mV / V  
Excitation  
  Recommended - 10 Vdc
Maximum - 20 Vdc
Bridge Configuration - 4-Wire closed bridge
Bridge Resistance - 3,000 O ±4%
Insulation Resistance - >1,000 Meg Ω @ 50Vdc  
Electrical Termination - 4 - Conductor Shielded, 34AWG, 5ft. long
 
Mechanical      
Rated Capacity, gram-force   100g, 250g  
Rated Capacity, lbs-force   1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100lb  
Rated Capacity, Newtons 0.9, 2.4, 4.4, 8.8, 22, 44, 111, 222, 444  
Applications:      
  • Medical
  • QC/Laboratory
  • Robotics
  • Force Measurement
  • Consumer Products
  • Educational