AMTI / MC818 Long Rectangular Platform Sensor with Mounting Inserts

The MC818 is a rectangular six-axis, four-element type transducer which features an 8 x 18 inch working area. This sensor is available in multiple vertical capacities, ranging from 1,000 lb to 4,000 lb (see Specifications Tables). The surface of the MC818 is equipped with 41 threaded holes for customer attachment points.

Description

MC818 Long Rectangular Platform Sensor with Mounting Inserts

Manufactured from high strength aluminum alloy with an anodized finish, its flanged base is also built for T-slot mounting. Elastomeric O-ring seals and internal potting offer extra protection for the strain gage elements and wiring and long-lasting performance.

General Specifications
Specification Details
Dimensions 203 × 559 × 79 mm
Weight 20 kg
Temperature Range -18°C to 50°C
Channels Fx, Fy, Fz, Mx, My, Mz
Body Material Aluminum
Excitation 10 V Maximum
Fx, Fy, Fz Hysteresis < 1% Full Scale Output
IP Rating IP60
Analog Outputs 6 Channels
Digital Outputs USB (with GEN-5)
Sensing Elements Strain Gage Bridge
Amplifier GEN-5 Available for Purchase
Outputs Digital (USB), Analog (Optional)
Crosstalk* < 2% on All Channels
Fx, Fy, Fz Non-linearity ±0.2% Full Scale Output
Available Capacities (Fz) 1000, 2000, 4000 lb
Capacities, Sensitivities & Frequencies

The table below provides a comparison of the available capacity models for this force sensor.

Model Name Suffix (Fz, lbs) 1000 2000 4000
Fx, Fy Capacity (N) 2225 4450 8900
Fz Capacity (N) 4450 8900 17800
Mx Capacity (Nm) 450 900 1810
My Capacity (Nm) 900 1810 3620
Mz Capacity (Nm) 510 1020 2030
Fx, Fy Sensitivity (µV/V-N) 0.67 0.34 0.17
Fz Sensitivity (µV/V-N) 0.17 0.085 0.043
Mx Sensitivity (µV/V-Nm) 1.2 0.62 0.35
My Sensitivity (µV/V-Nm) 3.5 1.80 1.00
Mz Sensitivity (µV/V-Nm) 5.0 2.5 1.2
Lowest Natural Frequency* (Hz) 400 400 400

*The listed natural frequency is the lowest natural frequency for the force sensor and will dominate.

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