Load cells are special force sensors used to measure weight or force in a wide range of applications. They are key to weighing systems in industries like aerospace, shipping, and automotive. This allows us to gather very accurate weighing data. Calibrating load cells is key for accurate readings. This helps avoid unwanted issues. It is important to check and calibrate them on a regular basis.
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Load cells show signs of wear after a few years of use. This discusses how often we use load cells and how temperature affects them. These factors can make load cells age faster. Inefficiencies can come from various sources.
These include:
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Cable and machine faults
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Material buildup
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Mechanical defects
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Incorrect installation
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Electrical problems
Regular calibration is important. It keeps load cells accurate and efficient. Without frequent calibration, load cells may give incorrect readings and generate erroneous data.
Regular calibration of load cells can help achieve an accuracy of around 0.03 to 1%. Load cells need calibration to meet national standards. This ensures product liability, safety, and compliance within a quality management system.
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Preliminary test:
Check if the machine gives correct measurement data before calibrating the load cell.
Here are three key indicators to check the proper functioning of the load cell and sensor. These include: When the system unloads, the weight indicator should return to zero. When you double the weight, you must double the indicated weight. The weight indicator should show the same reading no matter where the load sits. If you meet the conditions above, you can trust that the load cell functions properly. A faulty cable or wrong installation may cause the load cell to give an inaccurate reading.
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Before calibrating the load cell, check these:
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Cables
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Wires
Use dummy load cells until construction and welding are complete. If the load cell seems to be the issue after the initial tests, do these tests:
Physical inspection:
Check the load cell for physical damage. Also, check for dents and cracks on all four sides. If the load cell has changed shape, such as when someone compresses, bends, or stretches it, you need to replace it.
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Bridge resistance:
Test this when no load is present, and disconnect the system from the weight controller. Check the excitation lead for input resistance. Then, examine the signal lead for output resistance. Compare the readings with the load cell specifications. Tolerance readings are often caused by power fluctuations.
Zero balance:
Residual stress in the sensing area usually causes a shift in the zero balance. The load cell builds up residual stress when users overload it many times during its cycles. Check the output of the load cell with a voltmeter when the system is empty. It must be within 0.1% of the zero output signal mentioned above. If the zero balance tolerance band exceeds, it may damage the cell.
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Grounding resistance:
Connect the input, output and ground leads. With the help of an ohmmeter, check the resistance between the load cell and the leads. If the reading does not reach 5000 megohms, disconnect the ground wire and repeat the test. If it fails again, the damage may occur to the cell. Following these steps helps the load cell work well. It also prevents possible damage.
How do I calibrate a load cell?
A standard calibration checks two things: repeatability and linearity. Both help determine accuracy. The ’5-point’ method is the most common. In this method, the experimenter adds a known load to the load cell in steps. We record the output reading at each step. For example, a load cell with a capacity of 100 tons takes readings when someone applies a load of 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 tons. This process happens twice. The difference in results shows how accurate and repeatable it is. Calibrate the load cell with the display or readout as a unit. This is important because most load cells are part of a weighing system. Always do this together when you can.
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(1)Place the bench frame on a solid, stable base. Position the load cell on a surface that is almost level.
(2) Fix the load cell to the bench frame using the mounting plate.
(3)Attach the weight rack. Ensure the weight rack’s pressure head presses against the sensor’s pressure head.
(4) Hang the weight hook onto the weight rack.
(5) Connect the bridge power supply to the load cell. Then, link the output to a high-precision millivolt meter. Make sure the meter’s accuracy is above 70% of the sensor’s nominal accuracy. If needed, you can also measure the current output value.
(6) Load and unload the weight carrier hook step by step. This depends on the load cell range and the number of measurement points. Record the data from the load cell output. We can check performance indicators, including zero output, linear accuracy, repeatability accuracy, and hysteresis. We can also see if the load cell is normal and of good quality.
Post time: Feb-20-2025
