VC3 Series
$425.00
- 25 LB to 250 LB Capacities
- 0.03% Accuracy Class
- 3 mV/V Full Scale Output
- 10 FT PVC Cable
- Miniature Compact Size
- IP67 Environmental Sealing
- Stainless Steel Construction
- Dual Guided Beam Design
- Universal – Tension and Compression
The VC3 Series is a miniature high performance cantilever beam load cell constructed of heat treated stainless steel. The VC3 is designed to accurately measure tension and compression forces in capacities ranging from 0-25 LB to 0-250 LB. The VC3 Series features a field proven dual-guided cantilever beam design that readily tolerates moments induced by angular, eccentric, or off-center loading, with minimal sensitivity to these extraneous loads, producing excellent performance in a very small, compact package. The inherent low deflection of the VC3 Series yields a high dynamic response and superior output resolution for a wide range of applications. This load cell is Harsh Environment Sealed (IP67-Limited Immersion) by virtue of proprietary multi-redundant barriers uniquely integrated to protect all internal components. The integral premium instrumentation grade cable features a durable PVC jacket over a paired foil shield for minimizing the unwanted electrical effects of RFI and EMI. The attributes of the VC3 Series make it convenient for weighing small bins and hoppers, making it an ideal choice for low force measurements, material handling, packaging, or bagging scale applications where a miniature precision load cell solution is required.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Rated capacities ⁽¹⁾ (LB) | 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 250 |
| Rated Output (FSO) | 3.0 mV/V |
| Output Tolerance | ±10 % R.O. |
| Combined Error Band | ≤ 0.03 % FSO |
| Non-Linearity | ≤ 0.03 % FSO |
| Hysteresis | ≤ 0.02 % FSO |
| Non-Repeatability | ≤ 0.01 % of load |
| Zero balance | ≤ 1.0 % FSO |
| Creep (30 Minutes) | ≤ 0.03% of Load |
| ⁽¹⁾ (“K” = thousand) | |
| Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Input Impedance | 420 ± 50 ohms |
| Output Impedance | 350 ± 3 ohms |
| Insulation Resistance | >5000 Megohms @ 50VDC |
| Excitation Voltage | 10 V AC/DC (15 V maximum) |
| Cable Color Code | + Excitation (Red) – Excitation (Black) + Signal (Green) – Signal (White) Shield (Natural) |
| Cable Type | 4-conductor, 24 AWG, PVC Jacket, Tinned Copper Braid, Diameter: 0.168″ |
| Cable Length | See Dimensions Tab |
| Cable Termination | Finished Conductors |
| Cable Seal | Epoxy Gland |
| Mechanical | |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Natural – Bright |
| Safe Overload | Compression 150% FSO Tension 150% FSO Side Load 50% FSO |
| Ultimate Overload | Compression 300% FSO Tension 300% FSO Side Load: 100% FSO |
| Deflection | See Dimensions Tab |
| Weight | See Dimensions Tab |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Temperature, Operating | 0 to +150 °F (-18 to +65°C) |
| Temperature, Compensated | 14 to +104 °F (-10 to +40°C) |
| Temperature, Storage | -40 to +170 °F (-40 to +77°C) |
| Temperature Effects | Zero < 0.0015% FSO/°F < 0.0026% FSO/°C |
| Temperature Effects | Output < 0.0008% of Rdg./°F < 0.0014% Rdg./°C |
| Sealing | IP67; Multi-redundant; Limited Immersion Tolerance |

| CAPACITY (LB) | SCREW/BOLT SIZE | RECOMMENDED BOLT TORQUE | DEFLECT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25, 50 | #8 | 27 IN-LB | 0.005 | 0.5 LB |
| 75, 100 | #8 | 27 IN-LB | 0.006 | 0.5 LB |
| 150, 250 | #8 | 27 IN-LB | 0.007 | 0.5 LB |

| Datasheets | VC3-DS.00.pdf |
| Step Files | VC3-25-to-250-X1-STEP.step |



