Novatech F232/3 Multi-axis Loadcell

2 & 3 axis versions
Custom force ranges
Simple installation
Direct output from each axis without calculation
Standard 2 year warranty

F232/3 Multi-axis Loadcell

The F232 measures forces in two axes at 90° and the F233 measures forces in 3 mutually perpendicular axes. Apart from error evaluations, each output is pure and requires no mathematical manipulation. The loadcell is moment sensitive requiring calibration to be carried out at a specified force centre. The standard centre is specified in the specification. If this is not suitable for your application please consult our engineering department about alternative calibrations.

The F232/3 is ideally suited to many industrial and scientific applications, including automotive and medical research.

The loadcell can be manufactured with force ranges to suit the application. The Z axis can have a different force range from the X and Y axes. Please consult our engineering department about the viability of the required ranges. The example shown in the picture and drawing is a ±50kg model; there will be small differences in the dimensions for other ranges.

We are happy to design variants of this loadcell to meet your specific requirements. Other types of multi-axis loadcell can be supplied with ranges up to 40kN. Versions can be manufactured for higher temperature operation. Please consult our engineering department.

Details of our other loadcell families can be found in the Loadcell Specifier Guide.

**Ordering Codes**
See the loadcell ordering code sheet for more details. Add range in the required force units.
Most F232/3 loadcells are manufactured to special requirements and are given an F232-Zxxxx or F233-Zxxxx number.

**F232/3 Specification**
Parameter	Value	Unit
Non-linearity - Terminal	±0.5	% RL
Hysteresis	±0.5	% RL
Creep - 20 minutes	±0.1	% AL
Repeatability	±0.02	% RL
Maximum cross talk	3	% RL
Calibration force centre	x=0, y=0, z=-4.5	mm
Rated output - Nominal	1.2	mV/V
Zero load output	±4	% RL
Temperature effect on rated output per °C	±0.005	% AL
Temperature effect on zero load output per °C	±0.01	% RL
Temperature range - Compensated	-10 to +50	°C
Temperature range - Safe	-10 to +80	°C
Excitation voltage - Recommended	10	V
Excitation voltage - Maximum	10	V
Bridge resistance X & Y axis	350	Ω
Z axis	700	Ω
Insulation resistance - Minimum at 50Vdc	500	MΩ
Overload - Safe	50	% RL
Overload - Ultimate	100	% RL
Weight - Nominal (excluding cable)	200	g

Manufactured in aluminium or stainless steel, depending on the load range.

**Structural stiffness - Nominal**
Range (N)	Stiffness (N/m)	Range (kN)	Stiffness (N/m)	Range (kN)	Stiffness (N/m)
100 (per axis)	4.3 x 10⁶	5 (per axis)	2.1 x 10⁸

Notes

AL = Applied load.
RL = Rated load.
Temperature coefficients apply over the compensated range.
Values apply to all axes unless otherwise specified.

Connections

The F232 is fitted with 2 metres of PVC insulated 9 core screened cable type 7-1-9C. The F233 is fitted with 2 metres of PVC insulated 12 core screened cable type 7-1-12C. The screen is not connected to the loadcell body.

Function	Wire Colour
	X axis	Y axis	Z axis
Excitation +	Red	Violet	Orange
Excitation -	Blue	Black	Turquoise
Signal +	Yellow	Brown	Pink
Signal -	Green	White	Grey
Screen	Orange (thick)

**Additional Information**
Outline	Outline drawing of the product.
PDF data-sheet	Printable data-sheet. Right click on the link to download the file.

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F232/3 Multi-Axis Loadcell

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Connections