LC501

Supported Applications

The Omega LC501/LC511 series comprises high-accuracy stainless steel cantilever beam load cells designed for tension and compression force measurement in industrial weighing applications. These precision sensors are engineered for harsh environments, featuring all-stainless steel construction to withstand corrosive conditions. The series supports capacities ranging from 100 lb (45 kgf) up to 30,000 lb (13,612 kgf), with metric models available as LCM501/LCM511.

Operating Conditions & Performance

The LC501 series delivers high-precision performance calibrated at five points in compression: 0%, 50%, 100%, 50%, and 0%. Key electrical specifications include an excitation voltage of 10 Vdc (maximum 15 Vdc) and a nominal output signal of 3 mV/V ±0.25%.

Performance characteristics are defined as follows:

• Linearity: ±0.03% FSO
• Hysteresis: ±0.05% FSO
• Repeatability: ±0.02% FSO
• Zero Balance: ±1% FSO

The operating temperature range is -34 to 82°C (-30 to 180°F), with a compensated temperature range of 16 to 71°C (60 to 160°F). Thermal effects on zero and span are ±0.001% FSO/°F (±0.0018%/°C). The series supports safe overload up to 150% of capacity and ultimate overload up to 300% of capacity.

Configuration Options

The LC501/LC511 family offers configurable electrical connections, construction materials based on capacity, and a range of mounting accessories. Standard models (LC501) feature a 4-conductor shielded cable measuring 4.6 m (15'), while connector-style models (LC511) utilize a 6-pin DT02H-10-6P or equivalent interface.

Construction Materials:

• Capacities ≤30,000 lb: 17-4 PH stainless steel
• Capacities >30,000 lb (per manual reference): High-alloy steel

Electrical Interfaces:

• Cable Style (LC501/LCM501): 4.6 m (15') 4-conductor shielded cable.
• Connector Style (LC511/LCM511): Twist-lock 6-pin connector; mating connector PT06F10-6S-R is sold separately.

Mounting Accessories:The series supports various load buttons and rod ends tailored to specific capacity ranges. Examples include LBC-012 for 100–5,000 lb, REC-034M for LC501/511-10K, and metric equivalents such as MLBC-M24 for LCM501/511-10K. Base plates are available in nickel-plated carbon steel or stainless steel (e.g., BP-10-SS).

Key Product Differences

The series is divided into standard and metric model families, distinguished by capacity units and thread specifications.

• LC501/LC511 (Standard): Capacities from 100 lb to 30,000 lb. Threaded mounting holes vary by range: ¼-18 UNC for lower capacities up to ½-14 UNC and larger threads such as M24 x 2.0 or ¾-16/1-12 depending on the specific model row.
• LCM501/LCM511 (Metric): Capacities from 25 kgf to 10,000 kgf. These models utilize metric thread sizes including M12 x 1.75, M20 x 1.5, and M24 x 2.0.

The LC511/LCM511 variants are specified with a twist-lock connector interface rather than the standard cable lead found on LC501 models. Both series include NIST-traceable calibration data and RoHS compliance.