Low Cost Load Cell
Model 53
DESCRIPTION
Model 53 load cells are bonded foil strain gage transducers
designed for cost efficient production and testing applications
(i.e. press calibration). Engineered compression force
measurements up to 50K lb., this model achieves a maximum
non-linearity of 0.5 % full scale. Precision gaging techniques
and a stainless steel construction provides excellent long-
term stability and reliability under severe operating conditions.
The Model 53 compression-only load cell has an integral load
button machined as part of the load cell. The Model 53 must be
mounted on a smooth flat surface for proper operation. Three
tapped holes are provided for mounting.
FEATURES
• 5 lb to 50K lb
• Stainless steel
• Mini footprint
• Button-style design
• mV/V output
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Model 53
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristic Measure
Load ranges55 lb to 50K lb
Linearity (max.) ±0.5 % full scale
Hysteresis (max.) ±0.3 % full scale
Non-repeatability (max.) ±0.1 % full scale
Output (tolerance) 2 mV/V (nominal)
Operation Compression
Resolution Infinite
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristic Measure
Strain gage type Bonded foil
Excitation (calibration)
5 lb to 100 lb
5 Vdc
Excitation (calibration)
250 lb to 50K lb
10 Vdc
Insulation resistance 5000 Mohm @ 50 Vdc
Bridge resistance (toler-
ance)
350 ohm (nominal)
Zero balance (tolerance) ±3 % full scale
Shunt calibration data Included
Electrical termination (std) Teflon cable 1.83 m [5 ft]
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristic Measure
Weight See table
Material 17-4 PH stainless steel
Maximum allowable load 150 % full scale1
Deflection full scale See table
Natural frequency See table
WIRING CODES
Cable Unamplied
Red (+) excitation
Black (-) excitation
Green (-) output
White (+) output
DEFLECTIONS AND RINGING FREQUENCIES
Capacity
(lb)
Deection @
full scale (in)
Natural ring-
ing frequency
(Hz)
Weight with
cable g [lb]
5 0.001 2000 59 [0.13]
10 0.001 3000 59 [0.13]
25 0.001 16K 62 [0.136]
50 0.001 21K 63 [0.138]
100 0.001 28K 64 [0.141]
250 0.001 25K 72 [0.158]
500 0.001 32K 72 [0.158]
1000 0.001 42K 75 [0.165]
2000 0.001 53K 77 [0.17]
3000 0.001 27K 137 [0.30]
4000 0.001 31K 138 [0.304]
5000 0.001 34K 140 [0.306]
7500 0.001 41K 142 [0.313]
10K 0.001 47K 145 [0.32]
15K 0.002 24K 368 [0.811]
20K 0.002 28K 372 [0.820]
30K 0.002 33K 377 [0.831]
50K 0.003 24K 1270 [2.8]
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristic Measure
Temperature, operating -54 °C to 121 °C [-65 °F to 250 °F]
Temperature, compensated 15 °C to 71 °C [60 °F to 160 °F]
Temperature effect, zero ±0.005 % full scale/°F
Temperature effect, span ±0.01 % full scale/°F
RANGE CODES
Range
Code
Available ranges Range
Code
Available ranges
AT 5 lb DN 3000 lb
AV 10 lb DP 4000 lb
BL 25 lb DR 5000 lb
BN 50 lb DT 7500 lb
BR 100 lb DV 10K lb
CN 250 lb EJ 15K lb
CR 500 lb EL 20K lb
CV 1000 lb EN 30K lb
DL 2000 lb EP 50K lb
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MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
Ranges lb D1 mm [in] D2 mm [in] H mm [in] L mm [in] A in B mm [in] G mm [in]
5, 10, 25, 50, 100 25,4 [1.00] 5,33 [0.21] 15,75 [0.62] 1,27 [0.05] #4-40 UNC 5,59 [0.22] 19,05 [0.750]
250, 500, 1000, 2000 31,75 [1.25] 8,13 [0.32] 9,91 [0.39] 1,78 [0.07] #6-32 UNC 6,35 [0.25] 25,4 [1.000]
3000, 4000, 5000,
7500, 10K
38,1 [1.50] 10,16 [0.40] 16,0 [0.63] 2,03 [0.08] #6-32 UNC 6,35 [0.25] 31,75 [1.250]
15K, 20K, 30K 50,8 [2.00] 15,24 [0.60] 25,4 [1.00] 3,05 [0.12] #6-32 UNC 6,35 [0.25] 41,28 [1.625]
50K 76,2 [3.00] 19,81 [0.78] 38,1 [1.50] 4,57 [0.18] #6-32 UNC 6,35 [0.25] 60,33 [2.375]
OPTION CODES
Many range/option combinations are available in
our quick-ship and fast-track manufacture pro-
grams. Please see http://sensing.honeywell.com/
TMsensor-ship for updated listings.
Load
ranges
5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000,
5000, 7500, 10K, 15K, 20K, 30K, 50K lb
Tempera-
ture com-
pensation
1a. 60 °F to 160 °F
1b. 30 °F to 130 °F
1c. 0 °F to 185 °F
1d. -20 °F to 130 °F
1e. -20 °F to 200 °F
1f. 70 °F to 250 °F
1g. 70 °F to 325 °F
1h. 70 °F to 400 °F
1i. -65 °F to 250 °F
1j. 0 °C to 50 °C
1k. -20 °C to 85 °C
1m. -25 °C to 110 °C
Internal
ampliers
2u. Unamplified, mV/V output
Electrical
termination
6d. Microtec DR-4S-4H 4-pin
6e. Integral cable: Teflon
6f. Integral cable: PVC
6g. Integral cable: Neoprene
6h. Integral cable:
Silicone
6i. Integral underwa-
ter cable3
6v. Phoenix connector
on end of cable
Special
calibration
9a. 10 point (5 up/5 down) 20 % increments @ 68 °F
9b. 20 point (10 up/10 down) 10 % increments @ 68 °F
Shock and
vibration
44a. Shock and vibration resistance
Interfaces 53e. Signature calibration6
53t. TEDS IEEE 1451.4 module4
008638-4-EN IL50 GLO
February 2014
Copyright © 2014 Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved.
Model 53 Low Cost Load Cell
Sensing and Control
Honeywell
1985 Douglas Drive North
Golden Valley, MN 55422
honeywell.com
TYPICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM
NOTES
1. Allowable maximum loads – maximum load to be applied without
damage.2
2. Without damage - loading to this level will not cause excessive zero
shift or performance degradation. The user must consider fatigue
life for long term use and structural integrity. All structurally critical
applications (overhead loading, etc.) should always be designed
with safety redundant load paths.
3. Dimension “H” may increase with option 6i. Consult factory. Maxi-
mum temperature is 180 °F.
4. TEDS available with integral cable units only.
5. This unit calibrated to Imperial (non-Metric) units.
6. Signature calibration only available as inline module.
Model 53
Customer supplied
Chart recorder
Alarm panel
Data acquisition
Computer
PLC
Display units
SC500
SC2000
SC2001
SC3004
GM
NK
HH
In-line amplifiers (used with unamplified units only)
Amplifier Output
Universal in-line amplifiers
UV ±5 Vdc
UV-10 ±10 Vdc
UBP 0 ±5 Vdc
U3W 4 mA to 20 mA (3-wire)
DIN rail mount in-line amplifiers
DV-05 0 ±5 Vdc (3-wire)
DA-05 4 mA to 20 mA (3-wire)
DV-10 0 ±10 Vdc (3-wire)
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merchantability and tness for a particular purpose. In no
event shall Honeywell be liable for consequential, special, or
indirect damages.
While we provide application assistance personally, through our
literature and the Honeywell web site, it is up to the customer to
determine the suitability of the product in the application.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY
• DO NOT USE these products as safety or emergency
stop devices or in any other application where failure of
the product could result in personal injury.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
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