Model 13

Subminiature Load Cell

DESCRIPTION
Model 13 (compression only) subminiature load cell is designed frequency response and low deflection to achieve a combined
to measure load ranges from 150 g to 1000 lb. With subminiature non-linearity and hysteresis of 0.25 % to 0.5 % full scale. A
dimensions, including diameters from 0.38 in to 0.75 in and balance module is included in the load cell’s lead wire cable for
heights of 0.13 in to 0.25 in, these units are easily incorporated temperature compensation and should not be removed.
into systems having limited space. Model 13 combines high

FEATURES
• 150 g to 1000 lb
• 0.7 % accuracy
• mV/V output
• Subminiature design
• Single diaphragm construction
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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS RANGE CODES
Characteristic Measure Range codes Range
Load ranges6 150 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1000 g, 5 lb, AL 150 g
10 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb, 100 lb, 250 lb, 500 lb,
1000 lb AN 250 g

Linearity ±0.5 % full scale AP 500 g

Hysteresis ±0.5 % full scale AR 1000 g

Non-repeatability ±0.1 % full scale AT 5 lb
Tolerance on output AV 10 lb
15 mV/V (nominal)
150 g to 500 g
BL 25 lb
Tolerance on output 1000 g 1.5 mV/V (nominal)
Tolerance on output
BN 50 lb
2 mV/V (nominal)
5 lb to 1000 lb BR 100 lb
Operation Compression only CN 250 lb
Resolution Infinite CR 500 lb

CV 1000 lb
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristic Measure WIRING CODES
Temperature, operating -54 °C to 121 °C [-65 °F to 250 °F] Cable Unamplified
Temperature, compensated 15 °C to 71 °C [60 °F to 160 °F] Red (+) excitation
Temperature effect, zero 0.01 % full scale/°F Black (-) excitation
Temperature effect, span 0.02 % reading/°F Green (-) output
White (+) output

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristic Measure DEFLECTIONS AND RINGING FREQUENCIES
Strain gage type Semiconductor Capac- Deflec- Weight Weight with Max. al-
150 g to 500 g ity (lb) tion at cable lowable
Strain gage type Bonded foil
full scale load1 (%
1000 g to 1000 lb
(10-3 in) FS)
150 g 0.06 1 g [0.002 lb] 9 g [0.019 lb] 500
Excitation (calibration) 5 Vdc
250 g 0.06 1 g [0.002 lb] 9 g [0.019 lb] 500
Insulation resistance 5000 mOhm @ 50 Vdc
500 g 0.08 1 g [0.002 lb] 9 g [0.019 lb] 500
Bridge resistance (toler- 500 ohm (nominal)
ance)150 g to 500 g 1000 g 0.05 1 g [0.002 lb] 9 g [0.019 lb] 150
Bridge resistance (toler- 350 ohm (nominal) 5 lb 0.5 1 g [0.002 lb] 9 g [0.019 lb] 150
ance)1000 g to 1000 lb 10 lb 0.4 1 g [0.002 lb] 9 g [0.019 lb] 150
Zero balance (tolerance) ±3 % of full scale (nominal) 25 lb 0.4 1 g [0.002 lb] 9 g [0.019 lb] 150
Shunt calibration data Included 50 lb 0.4 1 g [0.002 lb] 9 g [0.019 lb] 150
Electrical termination (std) 1,83 m [5 ft] integral cable with balance 100 lb 0.4 3 g [0.006 lb] 11 g [0.024 lb] 150
board3
250 lb 0.5 3 g [0.006 lb] 11 g [0.024 lb] 150
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS 500 lb 0.5 10 g [0.022 lb] 18 g [0.039 lb] 150
Characteristic Measure 1000 lb 0.6 10 g [0.022 lb] 18 g [0.039 lb] 150
Maximum allowable load See table
Weight See table
Material Stainless steel
Deflection @ full scale See table

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MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
Ranges D1 D2 H B SR
150, 250, 500, 2,29 mm [0.09 in] 9,65 mm [0.38 in] 3,3 mm [0.13 in] 0,69 mm [0.027 in] 6,35 mm [0.25 in]
1000 g; 5, 10, 25, 50 lb
100, 250 lb 3,05 mm [0.12] 12,7 mm [0.50 in] 3,81 mm [0.15 in] 0,51 mm [0.020 in] 12,7 mm [0.50 in]
500 lb, 1000 lb 6,35 mm [0.25 in] 19,05 mm [0.75] 6,35 mm [0.25 in] 0,64 mm [0.025 in] 12,7 mm [0.50 in]

OPTION CODES
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grams. Please see http://sensing.honeywell.com/
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Load range 150, 250, 500 g,
1000 g; 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 lb
Temperature 1a. 60 °F to 160 °F 1e. -20 °F to 200 °F
compensa- 1b. 30 °F to 130 °F 1j. 0 °C to 50 °C
tion 1c. 0 °F to 185 °F 1k. -20 °C to 85 °C
1d. -20 °F to 200 °F 1m. -25 ° to 110 °C
Internal 2u. Unamplified, mV/V output
amplifiers
Overload 4a. Overload stops
TYPICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM stops
Electrical 5 ft integral cable with balance board3
termination 6v. Phoenix connector on end of cable
15d. Connector on end of cable
Special 9a. 10 point (5 up/5 down) 20 % increments @ 68 °F
calibration 9b. 20 point (10 up/10 down) 10 % increments @ 68
°F
Shock and 44a. Shock and vibration resistance
vibration

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NOTES Warranty. Honeywell warrants goods of its manufacture as
being free of defective materials and faulty workmanship.
1. Allowable maximum loads – maximum load to be applied without
Honeywell’s standard product warranty applies unless agreed
damage.2 Loads described allow for 100 % full scale axial loading
with the bending loads specified. Torque loading maximum is with- to otherwise by Honeywell in writing; please refer to your
out axial or other load. For any other combination, consult factory. order acknowledgement or consult your local sales office for
2. Without damage - loading to this level will not cause excessive zero
specific warranty details. If warranted goods are returned to
shift or performance degradation. The user must consider fatigue
life for long term use and structural integrity. All structurally critical Honeywell during the period of coverage, Honeywell will repair
applications (overhead loading, etc.) should always be designed or replace, at its option, without charge those items it finds
with safety redundant load paths. defective. The foregoing is buyer’s sole remedy and is in lieu
3. A small, 2 in circuit board is included in the cable, 2 ft from the load
cell. Do not remove this board. of all warranties, expressed or implied, including those of
4. Only for ranges greater-than-or-equal-to 1000 g. merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no
5. Specifications may vary with this option. event shall Honeywell be liable for consequential, special, or
6. This unit calibrated to Imperial (non-Metric) units.
indirect damages.

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WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY
• DO NOT USE these products as safety or emergency
stop devices or in any other application where failure of
the product could result in personal injury.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.

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