Load Cell Measurement Chain (LCMC) Load Cell Measurement Chain (LCMC) | HBM

Load Cell Measurement Chain (LCMC) – smart customizable measurement chain

Create a customized, digital load cell measurement chain by combining a variety of established HBK load cells with your preferred interface to meet your specific needs.

The load cell measurement chain (LCMC) is the combination of your chosen HBK load cell and an electronic unit.

The LCMC involves selecting one of 14 available HBK load cells that suits your requirements, combined with a common electronic unit. While the electronic unit is the same across all 14 load cells, it provides seven distinct output options, including IO-Link compatibility.

With a potential for 11,000 unique configurations, this standardized solution not only offers superior performance and cost-effectiveness but also ensures a precise match for your needs.

The IO-Link interface brings several advantages, such as smart functions (pre-preprocessing of data, self-monitoring, and warnings), bidirectional sensor communication, and easy installation.

Customized plug & play measurement chain

  • Select the load cell and interface that best suits your machine or process requirements.
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  • Pre-configured, fixed measurement chain that fits seamlessly with your existing infrastructure and is easy to implement.

IO-Link for 14 load cells

  • Integrates high-quality, proven load cells with IO-Link technology.
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  • Enjoy the benefits of smart sensors, including data pre-processing, self-monitoring and bidirectional communication.

One measurement chain for multiple purposes

  • Use the same measurement chain for various load cells.
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  • Streamline your processes and procurement.

LCMC with IO-Link Interface

IO-Link technology offers you fast measurements, reduced costs, greater efficiency and increased reliability. Below please find an overview of the digital features.

Output Signal Digital signal according to IO-Link standard, COM 3 transmission rate
Filter Up to 5 filter stages can be cascaded: FIR, IIR and comb filter as well as moving average
Weighing Technology Algorithms Integrated filler and checkweighing algorithm
Sensor Health Monitoring Self-monitoring of sensor-specific limit values and IO-Link event trigger if exceedance is detected
Scaling Two-point scaling manually or by user adjustment (calibration process)
Statistics Maximum, minimum, peak-to-peak, uptime counter, limit overrun counter
Limit switch Two limit value switches
Digital Output One permanently available digital IO. A second digital IO is available if IO-Link transmission is deactivated
Units The load cells measure in kilograms. Switching units and rescaling is possible as required. A calibration process provides precise measurement results that take into account location and installation-dependent factors.

 

The measuring electronic options

OptionInterface (electronics)Characteristics
RMIOIO-LinkDigital sensor electronics with IO-Link interface

105C

105R

CAN

RS485

Digital sensor electronics with one digital input and one digital output: 200 measured values/s

112C

112R

CAN

RS485

Digital sensor electronics with one digital input and one digital output: 1200 measured values/s
RM424 - 20 mAAnalog electronics with current output
RM430 - 10 VAnalog electronics with voltage output

 

The load cell options

PW10A
The PW10A single-point load cell is compact and allows legal for trade weighing of loads up to 300 kg in different weighing tasks.
PW12C
The PW12C single-point load cell is optimally suited to be used in fast, dynamic weighing tasks involving particularly large platforms.
PW16A
The PW16A single-point load cell is available with ten different maximum capacities and in many variants for a wide range of applications.
PW6D
The PW6D single point load cell has been optimized for processes requiring very fast weighing and offers a flexible multi-range measuring range.
PW2D
Small displacement, high natural frequency: The PW2D single point load cell is the right choice for dynamic weighing.
PW4M / PW4M-OP
PW4M is a single point load cell that has received the OIML R60 test certificate. For masses ≤ 5 kg. Also available with overload protection (PW4M-OP).
PW22
The PW22 single point load cell features high rigidity, making it unique and ideal for fast, dynamic weighing processes.
PW2C
Ideal for use in static applications, providing high accuracy and a small temperature coefficient for multi-range applications.
PW6C
The PW6C single point load cell is very precise, individually configurable, and optimally compatible for use in the weighing of small, static loads.
PW15.../SP4M Series
The PW15 and SP4M load cells have the same dimensions and at the same time different specifications - this makes them extremely flexible in use.
SP8
The SP8 single point load cell has been optimized for dynamic weighing applications and can be integrated into every multi-head combination weigher.
Z6
The Z6 bending beam load cell from HBM is the market standard for precise and rugged weighing and successfully used in millions of industrial scales.

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LCMC CAD Step files

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Product Literature

Titolo / DescrizioneLingua
Data Sheets
LCMC - Data Sheet English
LCMC - Data Sheet German
Operating Manuals
LCMC - Operating Manual English, German
Quick Start Guides
LCMC - Quick Start Guide English, German, French, Italian, Chinese
Declaration of Conformity
LCMC - EU Declaration of Conformity English
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