Interface Load Cell Simulators serve a variety of purposes, including testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of weighing systems by replicating the electrical output of a load cell. By generating a precise millivolt-per-volt (mV/V) signal, they enable users to verify weighing indicators, amplifiers, and controllers without requiring an actual load cell. Widely used by manufacturers, field technicians, and researchers, these simulators aid in diagnosing system issues, validating instrumentation, and ensuring accurate force measurement. With features such as adjustable output, compatibility with various excitation voltages, and a compact design, load cell simulators are essential for maintaining and optimizing weighing and force measurement systems.

MODEL GOOD BETTER BEST BEST
Evaluator 3 IF500 CX ECX
Output Accuracy 0.1% 0.02% of setting for one year 0.0015% of setting for one year 0.0025% of setting for one year
Temperature coefficient (ppm/deg °C) ±5 ±5 <5 of setting <5 of setting
Range (mV/V) ±4.5 ±5.0 mV/V ±6 (Model dependant) ±4 (Model dependant)
Number of Settings 9 Anything between 0 and ±5.0000 2 to 12 (Model dependant) 2
Typical Use Troubleshooting Troubleshooting / Instrument Scaling Troubleshooting / Instrument Scaling / Metrology Labs Troubleshooting / Instrument Scaling / Metrology Labs
Instrument Substitution Testing per ASTM E74 NO NO YES YES
Allowable Excitation ANY 5 or 10 V (Does not work at other excitation voltages) ANY ANY
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