What is a Load Cell?

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[@dellazhong8828]

Thanks for your video. I am the load cell manufacturer in China. More people knows about load cells now!

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Amazing explanation !!

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[@asbargathi]

could you please explain to us how to calibrate the strain gauge LC

[@realpars]

Normally load cells are installed on a tank in a array of 3, 4, 5, or 6 load cells, depending on the size of the tank and the total load. To calibrate, dead weights of know weight are place on the tank to simulate loading of the tank. The load cell response is recorded and the measured weights are compared to the actual weight placed on the tank. The measured weight is a sum of the weights detected by each load cell. In an ideal weight distribution, all load cells should see exactly the same load, but this is hardly ever the case. If the output from one load cell is faulty, it can be isolated by measuring the voltage at that cell in the summing junction. Because the weight response from "empty" to full can be non-linear, the tank level can be programmed as function rather than through linear scaling. The dead weights on hand should represent about 10% of the total live load (weight in tank at 100% full). Starting at empty, place the weights on the tank and record the value. Then remove the weights and fill the tank until the weight indicated matches that recorded with the weights on (replace the dead weight with water weight). Add the dead weights back and repeat the process through the entire range. Once complete, re-scale the output so that the weight indicated at 100% output matches the actual weight applied. If the progression from 0% to 100% is non-linear, use the curve to program a calculation of weight in the PLC.

[@srm-escapes6]

hello, This is a great video to gather so much information about load cell. I'm developing a PLC based automatic weigh feeder & i have to show flow rate in Kg/hr . so can i use this formula: {weight(mv) * speed (mtr/sec) * 3600} / {platform length(mtr)} ** i have used 4 load cell connected in parallel to distributed the load of platform ** speed is getting using proxy pulse and calculate it using the roller circumference.

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[@akremaali8399]

Thanks for this video , I uderstand the principle of load cell .

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[@Safwan.Hossain]

Thank you. I'm thinking about doing an independent project where it'll probably require me to understand how weight scales work and maybe even build one. This gave me a nice beginner's insight

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[@hoosbomb]

I hear non-contact , radar based technology is the way to go. Also, look into radiometric weight scales on conveyor belts!

[@brianwgDK]

6:47 the pressure in the hydraulics determine this not a load cell. but apart from that wherry professional made videos 👍

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[@benwadowski4845]

Thank you for this explanation! For my school project, we need to construct a very small dimension thru-hole load cell to measure a heatsink screw's clamp force (~50 lbf). Which route would you recommend?

[@realpars]

A thru-hole donut load cell is not inexpensive, and it will require an amplifier/electronics to complete the measurement package. For a school project, I would construct a weighing system with a half-bridge load cell using an Arduino or other inexpensive micro-controller. Search the web for "half-bridge load cell".

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[@nazimmirza9421]

Kindly make a vedio on analog and digital load cell.

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Hi Nazim, We have the following video courses on Analog, in case you missed those. "PLC Analog Inputs and Signals" bit.ly/2U6seL3 "What is Analog Automation?" bit.ly/2NzmpVa Additionally, we have lots of course videos on Analog in our course library. bit.ly/2L1RDSe I will definitely forward your topic suggestion regarding a video course on Analog and Digital Load Cell to our creator team. Happy learning!

[@r0manred]

Good video. You explain the different type of load cells, and they're great. But I think it would be a good idea if you stated which load cell is being used in your examples. Given that load cells are the main topic. I'm not sure, but the first load cell is using a Capacitive Load Cell?

[@realpars]

Thank you for your comment. In the first example, it is likely that the load cell is a capacitance load cell since it best suited for accuracy and precision at low weights (

[@r0manred]

@@realpars Makes sense, thanks!

[@dKmukun]

Could you explain how the impact flow meter works? Thank you

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[@noisevoltage7022]

@RealPars ; can you please make a video a bout Tank Calibration Using load cells .

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[@TheL4zarx]

Hello, which type do you recommend for a Belt conveyor scale used in a bulk fertilizer warehouse ? for maximum accuracy. Thanks for the video

[@realpars]

Many reputable manufacturers provide precision belt conveyors. Mettler-Toledo, Acrison, Rice Lake, Milltronics, B&H, and Hardy are all very good manufacturers. Check with each to determine which provides a model that is right for your application.

[@shailendrasingh-dx7il]

Thanks for the great video, one query please, Electro magnetic type of load cell falls in to which category out of these four

[@realpars]

This type of load cell (electromagnetic) is often used in balances, scales, and check weighers to detect relatively small weights. I believe this type of load cell would be in a fifth category since it does not fit into the four categories described in this video.

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[@Emaratilfy]

Nice explanation but are there any examples for the paying subscribers on HOW to code a weigh/load cell in e.g. TIA Portal?

[@realpars]

Load cells develop millivolt signals that much be connected to an amplifier junction or some other device to convert the signals to a usable range in industrial applications since load cells cannot be directly connected to PLC I/O. When a summing junction is used, the resultant signal is typically a 4-20ma signal, which is just like any other analog input to the PLC. On the subscription site (realpars.com) we have several instructional videos on how to wire and interface analog inputs to a PLC.

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well done

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[@dennisrubio2375]

Hello Dear. Good job. Can you explain to me the mv/v in a load cell..

[@realpars]

Bridge-based sensors typically specify their rated output in millivolts per volt (mV/V), where mV/V is the ratio of output voltage to the excitation voltage required for the sensor to work. Strain gauge sensors provide a voltage output that is proportional to the excitation voltage.

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[@derina.maleek9408]

Thanks.... But what type of output signal he supporting 4 to 20 ma or 0 to 10 volt or what

[@mhamzariaz5488]

Capacitive and strain type load cell supports both typeof signals

[@derina.maleek9408]

Thank you sir

[@smailkhelil1857]

At my knowledge the principe is the variation of resistance and after we can add a circuit with power supply and we get analogic signal if it's not connected to computer or plc if not we can use a dc or if plc receives analogic signal we don't convert the signal with adc

[@smailkhelil1857]

S=(dR/R)/(dl/l) with A sensibility, R is resistance and I is the longer of gauge resistance

[@smailkhelil1857]

Derin A. Maleek check my answer in the comments

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Hey, I woud like to ask you what software or website you use to visualize these devices ?

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Hi Saad, Thanks for your comment! Regarding your question, I am actually not sure about that, as our imagery is created by our graphic and animation department.

[@talhagondal4215]

Ok Sir I am Doing a Control system Project please tell me how We write Matrixes multiplication in PLC ladder logic ? Or how can we convert matlab code into PLC ladder logic ?

[@alexandernorman5337]

Yeah, that is going to be a nightmare. A full IEC 61131 development environment (so you can use structured text) is much more appropriate.

[@realpars]

Matrix calculations in the PLC are most efficiently done in SCL. It could be done in ladder with some patience and determination. There is a set of example programs and documentation on the Siemens Support website that will support what you need, although the FC's are in SCL. If you don't have the SCL editor package add-on, you can still open the FC's in the ladder editor for viewing. You would then need to translate the logic into ladder. support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/29851674/tool-collection-of-functions-for-bit-number-and-mathematical-operations?dti=0&lc=en-WW The only way I know of to convert Matlab to ladder logic is with a product called Simulink PLC Coder. From the comments I find online, it is not 100% efficient and may require additional massaging of the program after conversion.

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[@CaminoYVerdad1]

Can you guys do a video on PWM vs TPO explaining the advantages, usage, differences, etc...

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[@methuselahbwalya9981]

Thanks real pars . We having issues at work with our liquid carbon dioxide storage tanks , we can't pick exact co2 in the tank so would calibrating them work ?

[@realpars]

Yes, liquid CO2 flashes and causes a lot of problems with measuring level with probes or differential pressure sensors. Load cells are the best choice to measure CO2 level in a tank, and a well-calibrated system is the first step towards providing an accurate measurement. I would have a proferssional scale company come do the calibration, especially if you using the weights for trade. The professional scale companies have the best test and diagnostic equipment available to tune-up your scale systems. It is well worth the cost!

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Nice vedio

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Great 👍

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[@nishanthanbalusamy8709]

Most of all companies using strain gauge load cells

[@tito1987hac]

Scale with 4 load cell (1000kg eich cell).. The max weigth of this scale is 1000 or 4000 kg??

[@realpars]

4000kg. Each cell is capable of weighing 1000kg. Four cells of 1000kg capacity allow 4000kg to be weighed. The four cells are wired to a summing box, which "adds" the signals from the four cells together.

[@peternagy2552]

Piezoelectric force cell?

[@koman35000]

yes exactly

[@giovannibianchessi1578]

Piezoelectric sensors, as far I know, cannot measure static loads like weight

[@st1984]

Nice video. Would be very nice if this videos are done in other languages e.g in German language.

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[@ddee2501]

Great !

[@shantanujoshi1682]

I understand that output signal from load cell is very weak. Please explain how this weak signal is processed and calibrated to the required accuracy?

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[@reed201]

Great video! But the narrator is pronouncing "Wheatstone bridge" incorrectly. He is saying "wet stone." The device is named after an Englishman, Charles Wheatstone. That's pronounced "wheat-stone." Or, you can say it the way the English pronounce it: /ˈwiːtstən/ (Wheat-sten) where the "e" in "sten" is barely pronounced or skipped altogether. .

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Thank you . Kalau bisa ada sub translate Indonesi nya. ( Im from indonesia)

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[@EdwinGarcia-vn9ri]

Pongan un subtítulo al video para entenderle no entiendo en inglés

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Great explanation!

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