Column strain gauge CS-DP Sensocar is a digital model of a strain gauge produced in Spain. Sensocar load cells are manufactured and installed in railway scales and truck scales, where the weight of the transport mechanism, which is located on the scale platforms, is calculated through the platform.
Technical datasheet
The CS-DP Sensocar load cell is used as a measuring element in the weighing structure of scales. Strain gauges are installed at points in the weight structure where, according to the manufacturer’s drawing, equal pressure is applied throughout the platform. The sensor is installed under the platform ceiling or mounted inside the platform itself to obtain operational information about the weight load present.
The CS-DP series are sensors of a digital type of operation, the accuracy of reading indicators is C5 (low percentage of error). The sensors can be used in the following types of industrial and cargo scales: truck scales up to 100 tons; carriage scales up to 200 tons; Hopper scales up to 50 tons. Manufacturers of weighing equipment use Spanish Sensocar sensors because of their reliability (European components, stainless steel housing), which is confirmed by receiving certificates from the European Metrology Authority.
The CS-DP model has 8 weight modifications from 10 to 50 tons. Sensors are installed in the platform in small batches, from 4 to 8 sensors per weighing platform. The choice of the number of sensors is determined by the design of the scales and platform, as well as the customer’s technological requirements. In truck scales, platforms 4-5 meters long require 4 sensors, which are placed in the shape of a rectangle. For a vehicle platform 6-8 meters long, 6-8 sensors can be used, which is a consequence of greater pressure in the middle of a long platform. A wagon scale platform will require 4 to 6 load cells.
In vehicle scales platform length
The CS-DP version operates over a digital data transmission channel. The accuracy and speed of calculation is slightly higher than that of analog sensors due to the operation of the electronics. The following modifications are available for order, with a difference in the form of maximum performance weight:
- load up to 10 tons.
- load up to 15 tons.
- load up to 20 tons.
- load up to 25 tons.
- load up to 30 tons.
- load up to 35 tons.
- load up to 40 tons.
- load up to 50 tons.
Weighing equipment (strain gauge type sensors) is made from components that are produced in Europe and Asia. The sensor housing is made from stainless steel casting, the coating is smooth and reliable: the internal elements of the sensors are reliably protected from moisture, debris, and precipitation. Reliable protection of internal components ensures uninterrupted, accurate vehicle weight measurements.
When entering a platform, road or rail transport puts pressure on all weighing platforms, which evenly distribute the weight of the vehicle over its area. Next, the platform begins to transfer pressure from the weight to its installation units, where strain gauges are mounted. When pressure is applied, the strain gauge inside the sensor is loaded. Based on the level of pressure on the resistor, the formula calculates the pressure on the sensor as a whole. Next, this data is transmitted via a digital channel to the weighing terminal, where the data for each sensor is converted into kilograms, and the result from all sensors is added into a single number and displayed as the final weighing result.
where the data for each sensor are translated are converted to kilograms
- Transport weight determination class C5.
- Pressure limits per sensor: 10,000 kg; 15,000 kg; 20,000 kg; 25,000 kg; 30,000 kg; 35,000 kg; 40,000 kg; 50,000 kg.
- The verification period is preventive once a year.
- The supply voltage indicator is 10 Volts per sensor.
- Temperature range with correct results is from -21 to +41 degrees.
- Dimensions: diameter 89 mm, height 118.5 mm.
- The load cell weighs 3 kg.