2D Load Cell - 2025-AS-01A-EN - Hugo modif

All Suspension,Load Cells, Ball holder

Argon Load Cells

Range	Resolution	Model Number
Range: up to 100mN	ㅤ	SPN02012-2-368
Range: up to 500mN	ㅤ	SPN02012-2-369
Range: 0.1 to 20 N	Resolution: 0.6 mN	SPN02012-4-360
Range: 0.25 to 50 N	Resolution: 1.5 mN	SPN02012-4-361
Range: 1 to 200 N	Resolution: 6 mN	SPN02012-4-362
Range: 0.005 to 1N	Resolution: 0.03 mN	SPN02012-3-357
Range: 0.025 to 5N	Resolution: 0.15 mN	SPN02012-3-358
Range: 0.05 to 10N	Resolution: 0.3 mN	SPN02012-3-359
Range: 2 to 400 N	Resolution: 12 mN	SPN02012-5-363
Range: 5 to 1000 N	Resolution: 30 mN	SPN02012-5-364
Range: 10 to 2000 N	Resolution: 60 mN	SPN02012-5-365
Range: 15 to 3000 N	Resolution: 90 mN	SPN02012-5-366

 

Suspension

Sales Number	Range
SPN14036-515	50N Suspension
SPN14036-516	200N Suspension
SPN14036-517	400N Suspension
SPN14008-499	5mN suspension
SPN14008-500	10mN suspension
SPN14008-501	20mN suspension
SPN14008-502	50mN suspension
SPN14008-503	100mN suspension
SPN14008-504	200mN suspension
SPN14008-505	500mN suspension
SPN14008-506	1000mN suspension
SPN14015-508	0.5N suspension L shape
SPN14015-509	1N suspension L shape
SPN14015-510	5N suspension L shape
SPN14015-511	10N suspension L shape

Specific ball Holder

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Ball Size	Holder Material	Rtec Part Number
∅ 1.6 mm	ㅤ	SPN030026
∅ 4 mm	ㅤ	SPN030029
∅ 6-6.35 mm	ㅤ	SPN030027
0.125" (3mm)	Aluminium	AM000177-01
0.125" (3mm)	Stainless Steel	AM000177-02
0.125" (3mm)	PEEK	AM000177-03
0.156" (4mm)	Aluminium	AM000178-01
0.156" (4mm)	Stainless Steel	AM000178-02
0.156" (4mm)	PEEK	AM000178-03
0.25" (6mm)	Aluminium	AM000091-01
0.25" (6mm)	Stainless Steel	AM000091-02
0.25" (6mm)	PEEK	AM000091-03
3/8" (10mm)	Aluminium	AM000092-01
3/8" (10mm)	Stainless Steel	AM000092-02

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You must use a non-metallic ball holder to avoid influencing the corrosion measurement.

 

Ball Size	Holder Material	Rtec Part Number
0.125" (3mm)	PEEK	AM000177-03
0.156" (4mm)	PEEK	AM000178-03
0.25" (6mm)	PEEK	AM000091-03

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Hardware:

• Screws referenced in the manual

• Imperial Allen keys

Electrified Testing Component Overview {{if ev}}

Load Cell EV Ready

 

Electrical kit setup: AM005060-01

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Electrical kit setup: AM005060-01

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Brass Slit sleeve
MM000141-02

• It is recommended to use the brass slit sleeve as it will transfer lateral forces better than the PEEK version.

DELRIN Insulator disk
MM000668-03

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• You must use a DELRIN insulator disk to insulate the load cell from the electrified ball holder.

 

Electrified Module

 

SPN04330-474

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Inline Rotary Module with electrified output (using a slip-ring).

Max Speed: 2500RPM
Max Torque: 9.2Nm.

 

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• Brass collar for Universal ball holder
  MM001451-00

• 2x Banana connector to fork/ring terminal cables

• 2x Banana to banana cables

• (Optional) Quick connection hub
  AM005060-01

Nylon Standoffs
BM460521

• These need to replace the original metallic standoffs of the load cell to insulate the load cell from the electrified ball holder.

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PEEK Slit Sleeve
MM000141-04

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• You must use the PEEK slit sleeve (and not the brass version) to insulate the load cell from the electrified ball holder.

Tribo-Corrosion Testing Component Overview {{if corr}}

Low Load Ball Holder (<10N)

Ball holder

• For Balls ∅ 1.6 mm - SPN030026

• For Balls ∅ 4 mm - SPN030029

• For Balls ∅ 6-6.35 mm - SPN030027

• 0.125” (3mm) balls:

Holder Material	Rtec Part Number:
Aluminium	AM000177-01
Stainless Steel	AM000177-02
PEEK	AM000177-03

• 0.156” (4mm) balls:

Holder Material	Rtec Part Number:
Aluminium	AM000178-01
Stainless Steel	AM000178-02
PEEK	AM000178-03

• 0.25” (6mm) balls:

Holder Material	Rtec Part Number:
Aluminium	AM000091-01
Stainless Steel	AM000091-02
PEEK	AM000091-03

• 3/8” (10mm) balls:

Holder Material	Rtec Part Number:
Aluminium	AM000092-01
Stainless Steel	AM000092-02

Brass Slit sleeve

• It is recommended to use the brass slit sleeve as it will transfer lateral forces better than the PEEK version.
• Rtec Part number: MM000141-02.

• Phillips screwdriver

• You must use a non-metallic ball holder to avoid influencing the corrosion measurement.
• 0.125” (3mm) balls:

Holder Material	Rtec Part Number:
PEEK	AM000177-03

• 0.156” (4mm) balls:

Holder Material	Rtec Part Number:
PEEK	AM000178-03

• 0.25” (6mm) balls:

Holder Material	Rtec Part Number:
PEEK	AM000091-03

 

Required Tools and Components - EV scratch

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• 2x Banana connector to fork/ring terminal cables

• 2x Banana to banana cables

DELRIN Insulator disk

• You must use a DELRIN insulator disk to insulate the load cell from the electrified ball holder.
• Rtec Part number: MM000668-03

Round mounting clamp

• Rtec Part number: MM002514-00

• Optional: Quick connection hub (visible in the image above)
• Rtec Part number: AM005060-01

Step-by-Step Installation

Remove the current adapter and holder if present

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Every accessories must be removed along with the graphite plate.

The graphite plate will be mounted back in the next part.

 

Install the adapter plate

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• Position the rectangular plate along the Y axis of the load cell to support the module.

6-32 x .250” long using 7/64” Allen wrench

 

Install the Y axis module

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1. Firstly, lose the tightening screw on the right to free the upper plate and have access to each screws.

2. Move the upper plate to 40mm and re tighten the side screw.

3. Secure the upper module with 4 x M4 x 8 screws using a 3mm metric Allen key.

4. Move back the plate to thighten the 2 last screws.

Install the graphite plate and the holder

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1. Fix the adapter with four M4 x 12 screws using a 4mm metric Allen key.

2. Secure the graphite plate with four 6-32 x .250” screws long using 7/64” Allen wrench.

3. Tighten the two captive screws from the suspension using 9/64” Allen key.

Without suspension

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• Mount the graphite plate

• Fix the holder with 4 x 10-32 x .438” using 5/32” Allen wrench

 

 

 

 

 

Center the holder to 0

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50mm of total stroke length, considering 25mm is the center point.

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The side screws must be loosen first.

1. Adjust the micrometer screw to increase or decrease the Y offset manually.

2. Tighten the side screw.

 

 

• Install the indenter inside the holder

Sleeve, insulator cap and the adaptor are placed on the top of the holder.

For more information

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A suspension is used to limit the vibration induced by the sample during testing. There are several variations of suspensions depending on the maximum load it can be effective on. .

It is recommended to select a suspension system with the closest higher load rating to the expected load.
For example, if you realize a test at 150N, you would need to use the 200N suspension. By doing so, you will mitigate the vibrations the most.

 

Sleeve, insulator cap and the adaptor are placed on the top of the holder.

 

 

The pictures below show the actual montage step directly on the arm.

Follow the next step to continue

1. Unscrew the thumb screw/knob present on the front of the arm
   You can now open the securing block and insert the holder.

2. Insert the holer onto the arm and align the slot on the sleeve with the alignment pin on the arm.





The flange of the insulator sleeve must be positioned towards the top of the block holder
For the block holder: Make sure that the notch matches the extrusion of the block holder

3. Slide the sleeve into position and loosely secure it.

You can use an extension block to reduce the distance between the load cell and the lower setup.

1. Mount the block extension on the exchange plate with 4 4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long screws using 5/32 Allen wrench.

2. Then the adaptor plate mounted on the extension block with 4 x 10-32 x .625” long screws using 5/32 Allen wrench.

3. Install the load cell on the fast-exchange attachment by fastening the 4 captive screws using a 5/32" Allen wrench.

• The narrow side of the fast exchange plate’s should point to the left of the front load cell as this side will fit into the back of the sliding support.

• The front of the load cell is the face showing the Rtec logo and the unit calibration sticker.

• Install the load cell on the fast-exchange attachment by fastening the 4 captive screws using a 5/32" Allen wrench.

• The narrow side of the fast exchange plate’s should point to the left of the front load cell as this side will fit into the back of the sliding support.

• The front of the load cell is the face showing the Rtec logo and the unit calibration sticker.

(Optional) You can also use an extension block to reduce the distance between the load cell and the lower setup.

1. Mount the block extension on the exchange plate with 4 4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long screws using 5/32 Allen wrench.

2. Then the adaptor plate mounted on the extension block with 4 x 10-32 x .625” long screws using 5/32 Allen wrench.

In most cases, the Argon adapter plate will already be installed. However, if
installation is required, follow these steps:

1. Mount the adaptor plate plate directly to the Quick Exchange base using the provided 4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long screws using 5/32” Allen wrench.

2. Install the load cell on the fast-exchange attachment by fastening the 4 captive screws using a 5/32" Allen wrench.

• Align the sensor so that the ribbon cable port is on the right-hand side
  when viewed from the front.

• This ensures correct orientation in relation to the rear alignment features of the Quick Exchange.

1. Slide in the load cell into the Z stage rack.

Make sure the 4 screws above the rack are removed.
Slide the load cell with its front facing you and the connector on the right.

2. Fasten the 4 securing screws by hands.

3. Connect the ribbon cable. The connector only fit one way.

Before installing the load cell

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1. Lower the Z-Axis all the way down using the jogbox, to have access to the attachement.

2. Ensure the Y-stage is moved sufficiently backward to avoid obstruction.
   Although unlikely to cause damage, improper placement may interfere with installation.

1. Slide the sensor assembly with the Quick Exchange into the MFT-5000
   Quick Exchange Dock



 



• Ensure first that the locking wings are forward.

• The front of the load cell (Rtec logo and sticker) is facing you.

2. Lift the Argon Assembly up while tightening the Quick Exchange locks
   outward



 



• Always hold the sensor by its sides to avoid applying force on the sensors.

• Make sure the assembly is firmly wedged up with no vertical play.

3. Connect the ribbon cable to the Argon Load Sensor.



 

 



The connector only fit one way.