Using a loadcell with a Laptop PC.
The LINK loadcell-to-USB is a small, light box that connects directly to a USB connector on a PC - and a
loadcell. No external power supply is required. The unit comes with the TramSmart software running on Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7
Using the TramSmart software you can save identification (with calibration data) for several loadcells, and
when starting the TramSmart software you select the connected loadcell from a list. The load is displayed
on the PC and it can be transferred to any Windows program - just by using a shortcut key. Due to the
extremely high accuracy it is ideal for calibration purposes, but it is also very handy for all kinds of in-field measurements. You can save snapshot values or you can select continuos sampling - and the data will be
put in the clipboard - ready for pasting into any program.
The TSU - Sensor to USB:
- Is ideal for a full-bridge sensor, e.g. a loadcell, pressure sensor or an extensometer.
- It can also be used for potentiometer, thermocouple and other low voltage sensors.
- Is an easy way to record measurements of Force, Strain, position, temperature etc. on a PC.
- Is ideal for both snapshot as well as continuos recording.
- Have an outstanding accuracy and a resolution with more than 1 million divisions.
- Is ideal for various laboratory and in-field measurements.
- Is the answer for all calibration purposes with force/ pressure sensors and extensometer.
- Is small and light - only 470 g
- Simultaneous sampling of all channels
- Optional external trigger button in a 2m long wire
Simple to use software will enable the operator to grow familiar with the LINK-sensor-to-USB after
a very short time, even if he has no experience at all in operating a PC.
The equipment offers a great opportunity to improve both laboratory and in-field measurements
through instantaneous data generation. It is ideal for calibrating testing machines according to
EN ISO 7500-1.
With TramSmart for Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7:
- Automatically detects LINK 4-loadcell-to-USB at startup of TramSmart
- On demand or continuos recording of measurements
- Various calibration methods and identification of any channel combination
- Simultaneously display of all channels and channel-combinations.
- Shortcut key to transfer measurements to any MS Windows program.
- Optional display of additional devices, e.g. Thickness Gauge, Extensometer, extra loadcells, balances etc
Due to the modular design and the versatility of the software, tailored systems can be offered at
a moderate price.
Please contact TRAM or your local distributor for additional information.
USB - (power supply via USB) |
130x108x58 mm |
1,2 or 4 as standard (Strain-gauges, loadcells, extensometers, potentiometers etc.) |
5 V |
150-2000 Ω |
4 or 6 |
Typical ±1-4 mV/V (adjustable 1-1000 mV/V) (Gain = 1 to 128) |
sinc3 or sinc4 filter: 1,2-1200 Hz Optional extra software filter in TramSmart (moving average) |
max. ±2 million increments (±250,000 at 2 mV/V) |
Better than 1ppm/°C |
Typical 1ppm/°C |
-20...+60°C (Avoid wet and moist conditions) |
Compensated 0...+40°C (Avoid wet and moist conditions) |
Typical 10 ppm /1000hours (gain 1) |
IP50 |
0.5 kg |