MV-LC0023 600 t Compression Load Cell for Heavy Force Assemblies

METRAVON MV-LC0023 is a 600 t compression load cell for a heavy force-measurement assembly. The reference specifies a single nominal rating, not a selectable range ending at 600 t. Its 1.5 mV/V bridge and the mechanical bearing arrangement need to be accepted together. A structural fixture capable of transmitting the force safely is a separate requirement from the electrical calibration of the sensor.

Define the 600 t compression load cell bearing arrangement first

Send an axial section of the upper loading part, lower support and any guides. Identify the force at the sensor, the useful operating interval and how bending or sideways reactions are kept out of the intended compression path. The cylindrical illustration does not establish that every visible cover surface is a permissible bearing face. Neither a general self-centring statement nor the nominal rating supplies an allowed tilt or restoring force. Require the approved contact areas and structural responsibilities on the assembly drawing.

Resolve the fixing layout before drilling or choosing bolts

The outline includes 225 mm overall and a separate 212 mm vertical reference, together with diameter callouts of 242 and 236 mm in the side view. These are not a complete manufacturing specification. The plan shows a 175 mm circle and carries a 12-M20 x 25 callout, while the visible schematic hole count does not settle the allocation between the two ends. Obtain the controlled top and bottom patterns, thread definitions and fixing functions. The offer needs to define usable engagement, fastener grade and tightening requirements; the shorthand alone does not approve the fixture strength.

Specify the 1.5 mV/V channel and its acceptance interval

Rated output is 1.5 +/-0.01 mV/V with 10-12 V DC excitation, 400 +/-20 ohms input and 350 +/-5 ohms output resistance. Confirm the intended reader rather than carrying over settings from a 2 mV/V unit. The precision entry is 0.3% FS and the separate temperature effect is 0.03% FS per 10 deg C. If the task concerns a small change while a large dead load is present, state that change explicitly and assess the complete measurement chain. A nominal high-force rating does not establish the installed resolution or uncertainty at a small fraction of full scale.

Plan heavy-force verification without using failure limits as test targets

Agree a safe method of applying and independently checking the required forces through the final fixture. Record loading, unloading and repeat readings with the actual bearing parts, then retain the sensor identity and instrument settings with those results. The 200% FS safe-load entry is not an instruction to overload the fixture, and higher yielding or breakage entries are not usable measurement ranges. The enclosure references include IP67 and IP67/IP68, so obtain the supplied version and exposure conditions. Also specify material and sensor temperature against the listed -40 to +85 deg C operating interval. Delivered terminal functions must resolve the conflicting signal-colour legend before testing.

For a 500 t reference with a different bridge specification, review MV-LC0024. Comparing the two means checking useful force measurement, reader settings and the complete fixture; neither rating establishes an interchangeable mounting assembly.

Request MV-LC0023 with the 600 t application load, bearing sections, proposed verification method and required readout interval.

Fixture approval and useful force measurement