Novatech F252 Pancake Loadcell

Tension / compression / bi-directional calibration
Compact size
Low deflection
Hardened stainless steel body
Standard 2 year warranty

F252 Pancake Loadcell

Geometry: Low profile axial loadcell for use in force measurements in tension and compression.

With bi-directional versions there is a small difference between the output signal for compression and tension. All standard bi-directional loadcells are calibrated in both modes and the output for each direction is stated on the test / calibration certificate.

The F252 is ideal for engineering force measurements particularly in applications where there is a limit on the height of the loadcell. It can be used for test machines and a wide range of general industrial applications.

We are happy to design variants of this loadcell to meet your specific requirements. Versions can be manufactured for fully compensated operation up to +250°C. 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.
F252CF00K0	Compression, unrationalised	F252CF00KN	Compression, rationalised
F252TF00K0	Tension, unrationalised	F252TF00KN	Tension, rationalised
F252UF00K0	Bi-directional, unrationalised	F252UF00KN	Bi-directional, rationalised

**F252 Specification**
Parameter	Value	Unit
Non-linearity - Terminal	±0.1	% RL
Hysteresis	±0.1	% RL
Creep - 20 minutes	±0.05	% AL
Repeatability	±0.02	% RL
Rated output - Nominal	1.6	mV/V
Rated output - Rationalised	1.5	mV/V
Rationalisation tolerance	±0.5	% RL
Zero load output	±4	% RL
Temperature effect on rated output per °C	±0.005	% AL
Temperature effect on zero load output per °C	±0.02	% RL
Temperature range - Compensated	-10 to +50	°C
Temperature range - Safe	-10 to +80	°C
Excitation voltage - Recommended	10	V
Excitation voltage - Maximum	20	V
Bridge resistance up to 400kg	350	Ω
above 400kg	700	Ω
Insulation resistance - Minimum at 50Vdc	500	MΩ
Overload - Safe	50	% RL
Overload - Ultimate	100	% RL
Weight - Nominal (excluding cable)	840 to 940	g

All standard ranges are manufactured in stainless steel.

**Structural stiffness - Nominal**
Range (kN)	Stiffness (N/m)	Range (kN)	Stiffness (N/m)	Range (kN)	Stiffness (N/m)
1	3.0 x 10⁶	4	1.2 x 10⁷	10	3.0 x 10⁷
2	6.0 x 10⁶	8	2.4 x 10⁷

Notes

AL = Applied load.
RL = Rated load.
Temperature coefficients apply over the compensated range.
The load must be applied directly through the central loading axis.

Connections

The loadcell is fitted with 2 metres of PVC insulated 4 core screened cable type 7-2-4C.

Excitation + = Red, Excitation - = Blue, Signal + = Yellow, Signal - = Green, Screen = Orange.

Reverse the signal connections to obtain a positive signal in tension mode. The screen is not connected to the loadcell body.

**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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