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LC8300
3 in OD Through-Hole, Compression Load Cells
- 5 Point NIST Traceable Calibration with
59 kOhm Shunt Cal Data - Low Profile
- All Stainless Steel Construction
- Rugged Industrial Design
Product Overview
- 5-Point Calibration 0%, 50%, 100%, 50%, 0%
- Cable Length 5 ft
- Calibration Option 5 POINT NIST
- Electrical Connection Cable
- Electrical Output 2 mV/V
- Force Type Compression
- Full Scale Deflection 0.003 in
- Height 1 in
- Input Resistance 360 Ω min
- Linearity ± 0.5%
- Load Cell Type Through Hole
- Materials 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
- Operating Temperature, Max 121 °C
- Operating Temperature, Min -54 °C
- Outer Diameter 3 in
- Output Resistance 350 ± 5 Ω
- Overload, Max 300% FS
- Process Temperature, Max 71 °C
- Process Temperature, Min 16 °C
- Repeatability ± 0.1%
- Safe Overload 150% FS
- Series ID LC8300
- Supply Power Note 10 Vdc, 15 Vdc maximum
- Supply Voltage 10 Vdc
- Thermal Span Effect ± 0.018% rdg/°C
- Thermal Zero Effect ± 0.009% FSO/°C
- Wiring/Connector Table Green: (+) Output; White: (-) Output; Black: (-) Input; Red: (+) Input
- Zero/Balance Error ± 2%
Supported Applications
The Omega LC8300 Series consists of compact, through-hole compression load cells designed for measuring compressive forces. The series is engineered with a low profile and rugged industrial design suitable for applications including clamping forces and bolt loading.
Operating Conditions & Performance
The LC8300 operates within an ambient temperature range of 16 to 71°C (60 to 160°F) and a process temperature range of -54 to 121°C (-65 to 250°F). The load cells feature a nominal output signal of 2 mV/V with an excitation voltage requirement of 10 Vdc, up to a maximum of 15V. Performance specifications include an accuracy class of ±0.5% FSO and repeatability of ±0.1% FSO.
Thermal effects are specified as Zero: ±0.009% FSO/°C and Span: ±0.018% FSO/°C, with a zero balance tolerance of ±2.0% FSO. Each unit is supplied complete with 5-point NIST-traceable calibration data and includes 59 kΩ shunt data.
Physical Dimensions
- Overall Height (H): 25.4 mm (1.00")
- Outer Diameter (OD): 76.3 mm (3.00")
Configuration Options
The LC8300 series offers a wide selection of configurations defined by capacity and inside diameter (ID). The load cells are constructed from 17-4 PH stainless steel housing material.
Capacity Ranges
- Imperial: 0 to 1,000 lb through 0 to 100,000 lb
- Metric: 0 to 455 kgf through 0 to 45,372 kgf
Selectable Inside Diameters (ID)
The series supports selectable inside diameters ranging from 0.250" to 1.50", allowing integration into existing mechanical assemblies with specific bore requirements.
- Available ID sizes include: 0.250", 0.375", 0.500", 0.625", 0.750", 0.875", 0.938", 1.00", 1.13", 1.25", 1.38", and 1.50".
Electrical Connection & Compliance
- Cable: Includes a 1.5 m (5') 4-conductor shielded cable.
- Wire Color Code: Green (+Output), White (-Output), Black (-Input), Red (+Input).
- Approvals: NIST and RoHS compliant.
Key Product Differences
The LC8300 model number follows the format LC8300-[ID CODE]-[K], where [ID CODE] corresponds to the selected inside diameter (e.g., 750 for 0.750") and [K] represents the capacity in thousands of pounds or kilograms.
Variations are distinguished by their specific combination of ID size and load range, with availability dependent on the intersection of these parameters as defined in the series specification tables. Metric configurations are available upon consultation with engineering.
PDFs & Manuals
Show Ratings & Reviews
I have an application for this model which consist in 3 load cells connected to a J-Box 4800 which will be 100ft away. Can I use Wire nuts or terminal blocks to bond the load an extension?
Thank you for your question, please feel free to email us directly at pressure@omega.com so we an better understand your application.
Date published: 2020-01-22
Are LC8300 Series Load Cells available with longer cables 10?, 15ft?
Yes, we are able to customize the cable length. Thank you for your question!
Date published: 2020-01-22
apart from:"This series, with its all stainless steel construction and environmental protection, has proved reliable in tough industrial applications." Is there an equivalent NEMA/IP enclosure rating or similar humidity or wet locations guidance
Thank you for you question.
You may request this with submersible cable or submersible connector to avoid water splashes getting from the electrical termination.
Date published: 2020-09-22
Does the load need to be evenly distributed across the face for accurate measurement? Or can the load contact only one side of the face?
Thank you for your inquire.
The load needs to be evenly distributed on the inner ring.
Date published: 2022-12-09
I need a LC8300-150-10K with 15ft long cable, is there a specific part # for such cable length?
Yes. You can get a LC8300-1.50-10K load cell with an extra long cable but this would have to be a custom quotation. Please contact Omega info@omega.com for a quote. Typical lead time for a custom variant of this load cell would be 8 weeks ARO.
Date published: 2020-04-29
Can you explain how best to apply a load to this specific model? I have been using a 2.25" ball bearing to rest on the sensing area of the load cell and applying a load with a reference standard.
Thank you for your inquire
Please contact us directly so we can discuss in detail.
There are to many variables to give a simple answer.
Hope this was helpful
Date published: 2020-05-07
Needed for a USACE job. Are these acceptable for the Buy American Act?
The LC8300 through-hole load cells are are made in the USA
Date published: 2020-03-23