Features and Benefits
- 3-Axis – Fx Fy Fz; independent bridges
- 500kN (112K lbf) force range
- Compact size
- Low crosstalk
- IP67 Rating
- Temperature compensated
3A400 3-Axis Force Load Cells
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3A400 3-Axis Force Load Cells
3-Axis Force Measurement
Force: 112K lbf
Force: 500 kN
Interface’s 3A400 3-axis load cell measures forces simultaneously in 3 mutually perpendicular axes: X, Y, and Z – tension and compression. Each axis provides a unique mV/V output and requires no mathematical manipulation. The 3-axis load cell is built to minimize eccentric loading effects and crosstalk between axes.
The 3A400 is ideally suited to many industrial and scientific applications, such as aerospace, robotics, automotive and medical research (orthopedics and bio-mechanical).
The load cell is provided in various capacity ranges and sizes with each of the three axes providing the same capacity.
We are happy to work with your design needs – providing a custom design if warranted for varying capacities (between X, Y, and Z), higher temperature capability, or OEM/private labeling if needed.
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Interface’s 3A400 3-axis load cell measures forces simultaneously in 3 mutually perpendicular axes: X, Y, and Z – tension and compression.
- Features and Benefits
- Specifications
- Characteristics
- Systems
- Dimensions
- Connector Pin Diagram
- Shipping Information
- Product Video
Specifications
Specifications 3A400
3A400 Specs Table
| ACCURACY – (MAX ERROR*) | ||
| Nonlinearity – %FS | ±0.2 | |
| Hysteresis – %FS | ±0.5 | |
| Creep, in 30 min – % | ±0.5 | |
| TEMPERATURE | ||
| Effect on Zero – %RO / deg | °C | ±0.02 |
| Effect on Output – % / def | °C | ±0.02 |
| Compensated Range | °C | -10 to +70 |
| °F | +14 to +158 | |
| Operating Range | °C | -10 to +85 |
| °F | +14 to +185 | |
| ELECTRICAL | ||
| Rated Output (Nominal) – mV/V | ±1 | |
| Max. Excitation Voltage – V | 10 | |
| Zero Balance – mV/V | 0.1 | |
| Input Resistance, x, y, & z axis – Ω | 740 | |
| Output Resistance, x, y, & z axis – Ω | 700 | |
| Insulation Resistance – Ω | > 5 × 10⁹ | |
| Electrical Connection | 3 m Cable with 37-PIN Connector. Includes Mating Connector. | |
| MECHANICAL | ||
| Rated Capacity (FS) | N | 500k |
| lbf | 112k | |
| Material | Nickel Plated Steel | |
| Deflection – Fx, Fy | mm | 0.3 |
| in | 0.01 | |
| Deflection – Fz | mm | 0.6 |
| in | 0.02 | |
| Total Weight | kg | 120 |
| lbs | 264.5 | |
| Safe Overload – %CAP | 150 | |
| Ultimate Overload – %RO | 300 | |
| Protection Level | IP67 | |
| ECCENTRICITY AND MOMENT* | ||
| Allowable Moment | Nm | 15k |
| lbf-in | 133k | |
| Crosstalk: x:y / y:x – % | ±1 | |
| Crosstalk: z:x/y – % | ±1 | |
| Crosstalk: x/y:z – % | ±1 | |
* Nominal
U.S. dimensions and capacities are provided for conversion only. Standard products have International System of Units (SI) capacities and dimensions.
Characteristics
| Capacity | 500kN |
| Fx (N) | 500 |
| Fy (N) | 500 |
| Fz (N) | 500 |
| Max Bending Moment (Nm) | 15 |
| Torque Limit (Nm) | 15 |
| Breaking Force %FS | - |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Protection (IP) | 67 |
Dimensions
Dimensions 3A400
U.S. dimensions and capacities are provided for conversion only. Standard products have International System of Units (SI) capacities and dimensions.
Connector Pin Diagram
| Description | Wire Color | 37-Pin D-Sub | 16-Pin M23 | |
| Shield | Shield | Shield | 1 | N/C |
| X-Axis | + Excitation | Brown | 20 | 2 |
| - Excitation | White | 27 | 1 | |
| + Output | Green | 22 | 3 | |
| - Output | Yellow | 25 | 4 | |
| Y-Axis | + Excitation | Pink | 2 | 6 |
| - Excitation | Gray | 9 | 5 | |
| + Output | Blue | 4 | 7 | |
| - Output | Red | 7 | 8 | |
| Z-Axis | + Excitation | Purple | 11 | 10 |
| - Excitation | Black | 18 | 9 | |
| + Output | Gray/Pink | 13 | 11 | |
| - Output | Red/Blue | 16 | 12 |
Additional Information
Product Video
- Features and Benefits
- Specifications
- Characteristics
- Systems
- Dimensions
- Connector Pin Diagram
- Shipping Information
- Product Video
Features and Benefits
- 3-Axis – Fx Fy Fz; independent bridges
- 500kN (112K lbf) force range
- Compact size
- Low crosstalk
- IP67 Rating
- Temperature compensated
Specifications
Specifications 3A400
3A400 Specs Table
| ACCURACY – (MAX ERROR*) | ||
| Nonlinearity – %FS | ±0.2 | |
| Hysteresis – %FS | ±0.5 | |
| Creep, in 30 min – % | ±0.5 | |
| TEMPERATURE | ||
| Effect on Zero – %RO / deg | °C | ±0.02 |
| Effect on Output – % / def | °C | ±0.02 |
| Compensated Range | °C | -10 to +70 |
| °F | +14 to +158 | |
| Operating Range | °C | -10 to +85 |
| °F | +14 to +185 | |
| ELECTRICAL | ||
| Rated Output (Nominal) – mV/V | ±1 | |
| Max. Excitation Voltage – V | 10 | |
| Zero Balance – mV/V | 0.1 | |
| Input Resistance, x, y, & z axis – Ω | 740 | |
| Output Resistance, x, y, & z axis – Ω | 700 | |
| Insulation Resistance – Ω | > 5 × 10⁹ | |
| Electrical Connection | 3 m Cable with 37-PIN Connector. Includes Mating Connector. | |
| MECHANICAL | ||
| Rated Capacity (FS) | N | 500k |
| lbf | 112k | |
| Material | Nickel Plated Steel | |
| Deflection – Fx, Fy | mm | 0.3 |
| in | 0.01 | |
| Deflection – Fz | mm | 0.6 |
| in | 0.02 | |
| Total Weight | kg | 120 |
| lbs | 264.5 | |
| Safe Overload – %CAP | 150 | |
| Ultimate Overload – %RO | 300 | |
| Protection Level | IP67 | |
| ECCENTRICITY AND MOMENT* | ||
| Allowable Moment | Nm | 15k |
| lbf-in | 133k | |
| Crosstalk: x:y / y:x – % | ±1 | |
| Crosstalk: z:x/y – % | ±1 | |
| Crosstalk: x/y:z – % | ±1 | |
* Nominal
U.S. dimensions and capacities are provided for conversion only. Standard products have International System of Units (SI) capacities and dimensions.
Characteristics
| Capacity | 500kN |
| Fx (N) | 500 |
| Fy (N) | 500 |
| Fz (N) | 500 |
| Max Bending Moment (Nm) | 15 |
| Torque Limit (Nm) | 15 |
| Breaking Force %FS | - |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Protection (IP) | 67 |
Dimensions
Dimensions 3A400
U.S. dimensions and capacities are provided for conversion only. Standard products have International System of Units (SI) capacities and dimensions.
Connector Pin Diagram
| Description | Wire Color | 37-Pin D-Sub | 16-Pin M23 | |
| Shield | Shield | Shield | 1 | N/C |
| X-Axis | + Excitation | Brown | 20 | 2 |
| - Excitation | White | 27 | 1 | |
| + Output | Green | 22 | 3 | |
| - Output | Yellow | 25 | 4 | |
| Y-Axis | + Excitation | Pink | 2 | 6 |
| - Excitation | Gray | 9 | 5 | |
| + Output | Blue | 4 | 7 | |
| - Output | Red | 7 | 8 | |
| Z-Axis | + Excitation | Purple | 11 | 10 |
| - Excitation | Black | 18 | 9 | |
| + Output | Gray/Pink | 13 | 11 | |
| - Output | Red/Blue | 16 | 12 |
Additional Information
Product Video
| Short Description | Sku | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Model 3A Series 3-Axis Load Cell, Fx = 500KN, Fy = 500KN, Fz = 500KN, with 3-meter Cable and Installed 37-pin D-type Connector | 3A400-500KN-D11 | $17,870.00 |
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