How to wire Omega's Platinum Meter to an S Type Load Cell

David from Omega walks you through how to connect a load cell to Omega's Platinum Meter.
Here's what you need to know to choose the right load cell:
www.omega.com/en-us/resources/load-cells#section2
Here's a link to the Platinum Series Meter Product Page: www.omega.com/en-us/control-and-monitoring-devices/meters-and-timers/process-meters/p/DPPT-Series
A load cell is a transducer which converts force into measurable electrical output. Although there are many varieties of load cells, strain gage based load cells are the most commonly used type.
Except for certain laboratories where precision mechanical balances are still used, strain gage load cells dominate the weighing industry. Pneumatic load cells are sometimes used where intrinsic safety and hygiene are desired, and hydraulic load cells are considered in remote locations, as they do not require a power supply. Strain gage load cells offer accuracies from within 0.03% to 0.25% full scale and are suitable for almost all industrial applications.

[@mecon92]

Thank you, this helped me set up a similar load cell.

[@franciscomartinez539]

Excelente explanation and so professional I was able to program my meter real fast and accurate thank you

[@DwyerOmega]

Glad we could help you! Please let us know if there are any other product/how-to videos from Omega that you'd like to see.

[@jdmech07]

It's that easy!

[@andrewspencer8611]

I wish the wiring manual for the platinum series was as in depth as the DP41-S series manual.

[@mipersona8533]

hello, i have DP25B-S controller but i cant find setpoint options, can you help me please

[@FishTankEnjoyer]

I could use a video on connecting a power supply.

[@phillipbuckle948]

How would you go about to add rfid capabilities to the system?

[@SHAILENDRAKUMAR-zt9me]

How to connect load cell controller with RS232 and take the data on system (Computer).

[@kaankaral]

How can i increase the measuring speed Because the Omega Platinum cannot catch the Peak Load Value my process loads and unloads in 0,5 sec !!

[@samuelbuckner]

I have a 5th lead that is clear.....where would this one go? And are the other leads still in the channels discussed?

[@DwyerOmega]

Great question Samuel! Clear leads or drain wires are usually common ground that will go to ground, but make sure your clear wire is actually ground based on the load cell you have. For more detailed answers please email: [e-mail]

[@husseinbadr6704]

I wonder what should be the Rd.2 input for 10K load cell. There are only 3 digits before the point and 1 digit after the point. Thanks in advance !

[@ChuiStrong]

My experience too, did you end up finding out?

[@ChuiStrong]

I think I found it and you need to set it in RdG >> dEC.P to move the decimal point. My guess is that you set it to FFFF and ultimately it will let you write 9999 as a 10K load cell.

[@tablatronix]

ah your displays are dim also.. good to know its bad design and not my unit. A bit of a shame, such big digits but can't really see them across the room

[@alibaba-tf2mo]

😊

[@laumas]

The complete video that illustrates all our Guidelines for the correct installation of Load Cells, Weight Indicators and Weight Transmitters within a Weighing System. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYLXfJiOd6hla7s

[@denwilden2748]

For the old man its still complicated 😇😇