Load Cell Correction

Squeezing every last bit of accuracy out of your load cells

November 19, 2021by James

Introduction

Load cells are a good way to measure forces on an object to a high degree of accuracy. However, there are some factors you will have to keep in mind to get the best results out of your load cells.

To demonstrate some of these effects, we have used a number of KIT4007 Weighing Scale Kits equipped with 5kg load cells as a common platform, each paired with a DAQ1500 Wheatstone Bridge Phidget.

A Single Point Load Cell…