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S256 Force Sensor (30 g)

The S256 Load Cell is an overload protected force sensor, using proprietary thin-film strain gauge to create a rugged design with exceptional long term stability.

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The S256 Load Cell is an overload protected force sensor, using proprietary thin-film strain gauge to create a rugged design with exceptional long term stability. Manufacturing with state-of-the-art equipment creates a sensitive gram-range accurate sensor. This is a compact sensor with an integral overload protection scheme. Used to electronically measure force or displacement in various applications.

Features

  • Integral tension/compression
  • Overload protection
  • Suited for low force
  • High, long-term zero point stability
  • Low power consumption
  • Low hysteresis

Applications

  • Medical instrumentation
  • Force, displacement
  • Laboratory testing
  • Battery powered equipment
  • Robotics
Part numberS256-030
TypeForce Sensor
Maximum capacity0.066 lbf (30 g)
Dimensions (L x W x H)1.35 x 0.19 x 0.2 in
Capacity10, 30, 80 grams
Hysteresis<0.03% R.O.
Non-Repeatability<0.05% R.O.
Natural Frequency158, 208, 348 HZ

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