FC2311-0000-2000-L

## FC23 Compression Load Cell 

## SPECIFICATIONS 

- **50 – 2000 lbf Ranges** 

- **High Level or mV** 

- **Interchangeable** 

- **Compact Load Button Design** 

- **Industry Standard Packaging** 

- **CE Compliance** 

## VRoHS 

## FEATURES 

- Interchangeable 

- Low Noise 

- Robust: High Over-Range Capability 

- High Reliability 

- Low Deflection 

- Low Off Center Errors 

- Fast Response Time 

- Long Cycle Life Expectancy 

## APPLICATIONS 

- Batch Weighing 

- Robotics End-Effectors 

- Variable Force Control 

- Load and Compression Sensing 

- Assembly Line Force Measurement 

- Pumps 

- Hoist and Winch Loads 

- Weighing 

The **FC23** is a high compression force sensor that creates new markets previously unrealizable due to cost and performance constraints. The FC23 offers normalized zero and span for interchangeability and is thermally compensated for changes in zero and span with respect to temperature. 

The FC23 incorporates MEAS’ proprietary Microfused™ technology which employs micromachined silicon piezoresistive strain gages fused with high temperature glass to a high performance stainless steel substrate. Microfused™ technology eliminates agesensitive organic epoxies used in traditional load cell designs providing excellent long term span and zero stability. The FC23 measures direct force and is therefore not subject to lead-die fatigue failure common with competitive designs which use a pressure capsule embedded within a silicone gel-filled cavity. Operating at very low strains, Microfused™ technology provides an essentially unlimited cycle life expectancy, superior resolution, and high over-range capabilities. 

The FC23 brings your OEM product to life whether you need thousands or millions of load cells annually. Although the standard model is ideal for a wide range of applications, our dedicated design team at our Load Cell Engineering Center is ready to provide you with custom designs for your OEM applications. 

Please refer to models FS20 and FC22 for lower force applications. 

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## STANDARD RANGES 

|**Range**|**lbf**|
|---|---|
|0 to 0050||
|0 to 0100||
|0 to 0250||
|0 to 0500||
|0 to 1000||
|0 to 2000||



## PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 

## **Supply Voltage: 5.0V, Ambient Temperature: 25°C (unless otherwise specified)** 

|**PARAMETERS**|**MIN**|**TYP**|**MAX**|**UNITS**|**NOTES**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Span (Uncompensated)|95|100|105|mV|1|
|Span (Unamplified)|95|100|105|mV|1|
|Span (Amplified)|3.8|4.0|4.2|V|1|
|Zero Force Output (Uncompensated)|-50|0|50|mV|1|
|Zero Force Output (Unamplified)|-20|0|20|mV|1|
|Zero Force Output (Amplified)|0.3|0.5|0.7|V|1|
|Accuracy (non linearity, hysteresis, and repeatability)|-1||1|%Span|2|
|Input Resistance (Unamplified)||3||kΩ||
|Input Resistance (Uncompensated)||2.2||kΩ||
|Output Resistance (Unamplified & Uncompensated)||2.2||kΩ||
|Temperature Error – Span (Amplified & Unamplified)|-2.5|±1|2.5|%Span|3|
|Temperature Error – Zero (Amplified & Unamplified)|-2.5|±1|2.5|%Span|3|
|Supply Voltage (Uncompensated)|2|3.3|6.7|V|1|
|Supply Voltage (Unamplified)|2|5|10|V|1|
|Supply Voltage (Amplified)|4.5|5|5.5|V|1|
|Response Time (10% to 90%)||1.0||ms||
|Long Term Stability (1 year)||±1||%Span||
|Maximum Overload|||2.5X|Rated||
|Compensated Temperature|0||50|°C||
|Operating Temperature|-40||+85|°C||
|Storage Temperature|-40||+85|°C||
|Isolation Resistance (250Vdc)|50|||MΩ||
|Deflection at Rated Load|||0.05|mm||
|Humidity|0||90|%RH||
|Weight||47.23||grams||



**For custom configurations, consult factory.** 

## **Notes** 

1. Ratiometric to supply. 

2. Best fit straight line. 

3. Maximum temperature error over compensated range with respect to 25°C. 

## **CE Compliance** 

IEC61000-4-2: [4kV/ 4 kV (Air/Contact)] IEC61000-4-3: (3 V/m) 

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## DIMENSIONS 

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## CONNECTIONS 

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## ORDERING INFORMATION 

|**FC23**|**FC23**|**3**||**1**|**-**|**0000**|**0000**<br>**-**|**-**<br>**500**|**-**|**L**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Model Name**|**Model Name**||||||||||
|**Output**|||||||||||
|**0**=Uncompensated||**1**=0-100mV|||||||||
|**3**=0.5-4.5V|||||||||||
|**Connection**|**Connection**||||||||||
|**1**=2ft Cable|||||||||||
|**Specials**|||||||||||
|0000|||||||||||
|**Force Range**|||||||||||
|0050|0100||0250||||||||
|0500|1000||2000||||||||
|**Multiplier**|||||||||||
|**"-"**=None||**K**=x1000|||||||||
|**Units**|||||||||||
|**L**=lbf|**N**=Newtons||||||||||



## **NORTH AMERICA** 

## **EUROPE** 

Measurement Specialties, Inc., MEAS France SAS, a TE Connectivity company a TE Connectivity company 45738 Northport Loop West 26 Rue des Dames Fremont, CA 94538 78340 Les Clayes-sous-Bois, France Tel:  +1 800 767 1888 Tel:  +33 (0) 130 79 33 00 Fax: +1 510 498 1578 Fax: +33 (0) 134 81 03 59 customercare.frmt@te.com customercare.lcsb@te.com 

## **ASIA** 

Measurement Specialties (China) Ltd., a TE Connectivity company No. 26 Langshan Road Shenzhen High-Tech Park (North) Nanshan District, Shenzhen, 518057 China 

Tel:  +86 755 3330 5088 Fax: +86 755 3330 5099 customercare.shzn@te.com 

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