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ALF241 Axial Compensated Force Sensor

For universal use in tension and compression

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Bridge resistance 350 Ω
Creep - 20 minutes ±0.02% AL
Excitation voltage - maximum 10V
Excitation voltage - recommended 10V
Hysteresis ±0.05% RL
Insulation resistance - minimum at 50vdc 500 MΩ
Load direction Tension, compression, bi-directional
Measurement range 30N, 50N, 100N, 300N
Non-linearity - terminal ±0.05% RL
Overload - safe 20% RL
Overload - ultimate 100% RL
Rated output - nominal 2.2mV/V
Rated output - rationalised (applies to single direction calibrations) 2.0mV/V
Rationalisation tolerance ±0.1% RL
Repeatability ±0.02% RL
Temperature effect on rated output per °c ±0.005% AL
Temperature effect on zero load output per °c ±0.005% RL
Temperature range - compensated -10 to +50°C
Temperature range - safe -10 to +80°C
Weight - nominal (excluding cable) 240 to 260g
Zero load output ±4% RL

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