LC101

Supported Applications

The Omega LC101 Series consists of all stainless steel 'S' Beam load cells designed for tension and compression applications. These sensors are engineered for harsh industrial environments, offering high accuracy at an economical price point. The series supports measurement ranges from 0-25 lb to 0-40,000 lb (0-10 kgf to 0-10,000 kgf) and is available in both standard inch-pound and metric models.

Operating Conditions & Performance

The LC101 Series operates within an ambient temperature range of -40 to 93°C (-40 to 200°F), with a compensated temperature range of 17 to 71°C (60 to 160°F). Thermal effects are specified as Zero: 0.002% FSO/°C and Span: 0.002% FSO/°C. The load cells feature an input resistance of 350 ±10 Ω and output resistance of 350 ±10 Ω, with a full-scale deflection between 0.010 to 0.020".

Performance specifications include:

• Linearity: ±0.03% FSO (±0.1% for the 40 K model)
• Hysteresis: ±0.05% FSO (±0.1% for the 40 K model)
• Repeatability: ±0.01% FSO (±0.05% for the 40 K model)
• Zero Balance: ±1% FSO
• Safe Overload: 150% of capacity
• Ultimate Overload: 300% of capacity

The series provides NIST Standard traceable calibration, including a 5-point calibration in tension and a 59 kΩ shunt resistor for data verification.

Configuration Options

The LC101 Series is constructed from 17-4 PH stainless steel to withstand demanding conditions. It offers two primary electrical interface configurations:

• Cable Output (LC101/LCM101): Features a 4-conductor shielded cable with lengths and wire gauges varying by capacity: <100 kgf/250 lb uses 9 m (30') of 24 AWG; 250 to 1000 kgf/250 to 2000 lb uses 9 m (30') of 20 AWG; and ≥1500 kgf/3000 lb uses 4.5 m (15') of 20 AWG.
• Connector Output (LC111/LCM111): Available with a mating connector option sold separately. Models ≤100 kgf/200 lb utilize the PT06F8-4S-R (4-pin) connector, while models ≥250 kgf/250 lb use the PT06F10-6S-R (6-pin) connector.

Optional accessories include load buttons and rod ends to facilitate specific mounting requirements. Load button options range from LBC-014 for ¼-28 threads up to LBC-114 for 1¼-12 threads, with metric equivalents (MLBC-M6 through MLBC-M24) available for the MCM series.

Key Product Differences

The series is divided into standard inch-pound models and metric models. Standard models are designated as LC101 (cable output) or LC111 (connector output), while metric variants use LCM101 and LCM111 prefixes respectively.

• Standard Models: Capacities range from 25 lb to 40,000 lb. Thread sizes vary by capacity: ¼-28 (25–200 lb), ½-20 (250–2.5K lb), ⅝-18 (3K–5K lb), 1-14 (10K–30K lb), and 1¼-12 (40K lb).
• Metric Models: Capacities range from 10 kgf to 10,000 kgf. Thread sizes include M6 x 1.00 (10–100 kgf), M12 x 1.75 (250–1000 kgf), M16 x 2.0 (1500–2000 kgf), and M24 x 2.00 (5K–10K kgf).

Model numbers follow the format SERIES-CAPACITY-CONNECTOR/CABLE-OPTIONS. For example, LC101-2K denotes a standard cable-output model with 2,000 lb capacity. To order the connector style instead of the cable, change the prefix to LC111 or LCM111 at no extra charge; mating connectors are sold separately.