Measuring principle

As in all DIGI SENS products, a vibrating-wire sensor is used to convert force into an electrical signal. This patented element is able to generate directly a digital output signal, which brings bit advantages in accuracy, immunity to interference and electronic signal processing.

Mechanical construction

Type SO load cells consist of a guide plate of high-tensile, stainless steel and the KS oscillating-wire transducer.

The purpose of the guide plate is to allow scales to be built with only one cell, where otherwise three or more transducers would be needed. Torsion forces due to eccentrically applied loads are filtered out and complicated bearing pad constructions, designed to prevent stresses, become superfluous.

The above load cells are designed for nominal loads from 1'500 kg to 10'000 kg. There is a great flexibility of installation.

Signal processing

The data specific to the load cell are recorded in a built-in memory. No adjustment whatsoever is necessary after commissioning or when a load cell is replaced.

A 5V TTL output signal is available. For evaluation and further processing of the signal, or for setting up a complete measuring system, a DIGI SENS "TARGO" computer is to be recommended. It is designed for up to eight load cells and can combine the measured values from the different cells in real time. This computer can also take on complete control and regulating functions and communicate with other systems.