FC22Compression Load Cell

SPECIFICATIONSFEATURES
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Small Size
Low Noise
Robust: High Over-Range Capability
High Reliability
Low Deflection
Essentially Unlimited Cycle Life Expectancy
Low Off Center Errors
Fast Response Time
10 to 100 lbf Ranges
Reverse Polarity Protected

APPLICATIONS
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Medical Infusion Pumps
Robotics End-Effectors
Variable Force Control
Load and Compression Sensing
Exercise Machines
Pumps
Contact Sensing
Weighing
Household Appliances

SENSOR SOLUTIONS /// FC22

10 – 100 lbf Ranges
High Level or mV OutputsInterchangeable
Compact Easy to Fixture DesignCE Compliance

The FC22 is a medium compression force sensor
that creates new markets previously unrealizable due tocost and performance constraints. The FC22 offers
normalized zero and span for interchangeability and isthermally compensated for changes in zero and span withrespect to temperature.
The FC22 incorporates MEAS’ proprietary
Microfused technology which employs micromachined
silicon piezoresistive strain gages fused with hightemperature glass to a high performance stainless steel
substrate. Microfused technology eliminates age-sensitive
organic epoxies used in traditional load cell designs
providing excellent long term span and zero stability. TheFC22 measures direct force and is therefore not subject tolead-die fatigue failure common with competitive designs
which use a pressure capsule embedded within a silicone
gel-filled cavity. Operating at very low strains, Microfusedtechnology provides an essentially unlimited cycle life
expectancy, superior resolution, and high over-range
capabilities.
Cost-optimization of the FC22 brings your OEM productto 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 ourLoad Cell Engineering Center is ready to provide you withcustom designs for your OEM applications.
Please refer to the FS20 for lower force applications orthe FC23 for higher force applications.

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Compression Load Cell

STANDARD RANGES
Range
0 to 0010
0 to 0025
0 to 0050
0 to 0100

lbf
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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Voltage: 5.0V, Ambient Temperature: 25°C (unless otherwise specified)
PARAMETERSMINTYPMAXUNITSNOTESSpan (Unamplified, FC2201)243036mV/V

1Span (Unamplified, FC2211)

1920

21mV/V

1Span (Amplified)

3.8

4.00

4.2

V

1

Zero Force Output (Unamplified, FC2201)-101mV/V

1

Zero Force Output (Unamplified, FC2211)-0.500.5mV/V

1

Zero Force Output (Amplified)

0.45

0.5

0.55

V

1
2

Accuracy (non-linearity, hysteresis, and repeatability)±1%SpanOutput Resistance (Unamplified)

2.2

kΩ

Input Resistance (Unamplified)kΩ

3Temperature Error – Zero-1.25

1.25%Span

3

Temperature Error – Span-1.251.25%Span

3Long Term Stability (1 year)
Maximum Overload±1%Span2.5X

Rated

Compensated Temperature

050°C

Operating Temperature-40+85°C

Storage Temperature-40+85°C

5VDC

Excitation Voltage (Unamplified)
Excitation Voltage (Amplified)

4.75

Isolation Resistance (250Vdc)

50

50Weight

VDC
MΩ

Deflection at Rated Load
Humidity

5.25

18.41

0.05mm

90%RHgrams

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 [4 kV/ 4kV (Air/Contact)]
IEC61000-4-3 (3 V/m)
IEC55022 Class A

SENSOR SOLUTIONS /// FC2201/2018

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Compression Load CellDIMENSIONSSENSOR SOLUTIONS /// FC2201/2018

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Compression Load Cell

CONNECTIONSSENSOR SOLUTIONS /// FC2201/2018

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Compression Load Cell

ORDERING INFORMATION
FC22 – 3 1 0000 0100 – L

OutputCodeVent

Output00 – 150 mV

10 – 100 mV

30.5 – 4.5 Vlbf

L

MultiplierConnection
1-None2 feet Cable
Force Range
001000250050
0100

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