INSTRUCTION MANUAL

LOAD CELL TRAINER

Model : LC-100

Mfg. by

R&D Electronics
Kolkata

First Time Operation

The Procedure outline here is recommended for first time operation so that the user becomes
familiar with the working of the Model LC-100.
Before connection Trainer to Mains Voltage and switching on the KIT make sure that the output
voltage is proper and as per its requirement (i.e. 230 V AC , 10% , 50 Hz.)
Switch the Trainer by Switching on the ON Toggle Switch.
Then Power LED will be Glow.
Now The Kit is ready for Experiment.

O
Obbjjeecctt ::

To calibrate Load with the help of Standard Weight with digital reading.

To measurement of Load using Load Cell Sensor.

M
Maaiinn SSuuppppllyy ::

230 V AC , 10% , 50 Hz.

M
Maatteerriiaall RReeqquuiirreedd ::
1.

LOAD CELL TRAINER , Model : LC-100.

2.

LOAD CELL ASSAMBLY : 6KG/10KG/20KG.

IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn ::
Strain may be sensed directly or indirectly form of strain- gauge transducer. It converts an
applied force (weight) into a bridge output potential. In a Load cell, the strain gauge is
mounted on some form of a mechanical sensing element Cantilever etc.), and the gauge (or
gauges) is (are) into a bridge configuration. Compensation of temperature and non-linearity is
provided for by the manufacturer in the selection of resistance values for the arms of the bridge
and in series with the bridge. Strain gauges are low-impedance devices; they require significant
excitation power to get output at reasonable levels. A typical strain-gauge-based Load cell will
have a 350W impedance.
We have used stain Gauge based Load Cell to measure Load on basis of Weight. And Calibrate
with know load.
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The system consists of two parts.

1.

The Load Cell sensor assembly. This assembly consists of a strain beam
fitted with four strain gauges at one end of the beam, while the other
end is free to move up and down. the four strain elements are
interconnected in bridge configuration.

2.

The Measuring instrument.

Place the transducer assembly and the measuring instrument on a table.
It is necessary to add weights on this pan during experiment.

1. Use the multimeter to measure the output voltage. There are two terminals
on the right hand side of the measuring instrument. These are output
terminals on the right hand side of the measuring instrument. These are
output terminals. You have to measure the voltage at these terminals. Set
the meter in DC Volt 2.000V range.
2. Now measure the output voltage. It must be equal to 0 volts.
3. Otherwise adjust the ZERO potentiometer on the measuring instrument.
4. Now add 5-kg/10kg/20kg weight gently in the pan.
5. Measure the output voltage it must be equal to 0.500V corresponds to 5kg,
1.000V corresponds to 10kg and 2.000V corresponds to 20kg.
6. Otherwise adjust the SPAN potentiometer in the measuring instrument to set
0.500V /1.000V /2.000V as required.
7. Repeat Step No. 2 through 6 four or five times, till the readings are
repeatable.
10. Now the system is calibrated. Hence there is no need to adjust the
potentiometers further. And the system is ready for operation.

Experiment Procedure :1.

Verify the system is calibrated.

2.

Measure the output voltage for empty pan.

3.

Add 1KG of weights and measure the output voltage or note down DPM
readings, and record.

4.

Increase the weight to 1.5kg and measure the output voltage, and record.

5.

Similarly increase the weight up to 20kg and tabulate the readings as

shown.

Weights in Grams

Output in mV.

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REPORT SHEET
Load on Pan.

Load Cell output

Amplifier output