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	===Load Cell Accuracy===		===Load Cell Accuracy===
	Load cells sold by Phidgets Inc. are categorized into different types, as mentioned above, as well as different accuracy classes. An overview of general accuracy is available in the table below.		Load cells sold by Phidgets Inc. are categorized into different types, as mentioned above, as well as different accuracy classes. An overview of general accuracy is available in the table below:

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	===Load Cell Accuracy===		===Load Cell Accuracy===
	Load cells sold by Phidgets Inc. are categorized into different ~~classes~~, as mentioned above, as well as different accuracy classes. An overview of general accuracy is available in the table below.		Load cells sold by Phidgets Inc. are categorized into different types, as mentioned above, as well as different accuracy classes. An overview of general accuracy is available in the table below.

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Load Cell Accuracy

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	===Load Cell Accuracy===		===Load Cell Accuracy===
	Load cells sold by Phidgets Inc. are categorized into different classes, as mentioned above, as well as different accuracy ~~grades~~. ~~A general~~ overview of general accuracy ~~grades~~ is available in the table below.		Load cells sold by Phidgets Inc. are categorized into different classes, as mentioned above, as well as different accuracy classes. An overview of general accuracy is available in the table below.

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	\| Consumer \|\| 0.1%		\| Consumer \|\| 0.1%
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			As shown above, class C4 load cells have less total error, and provide greater performance regarding accuracy, repeatability, and drift.

	==How Do I Get Data From My Load Cell?==		==How Do I Get Data From My Load Cell?==

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Which Load Cell Should I Use?

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 <center>''Three 50kg button load cells installed in a weighing platform (top plate not shown).''</center>
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 ==How Do I Get Data From My Load Cell?==

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	===Selecting a Load Cell Interface===		===Selecting a Load Cell Interface===
	Phidgets Inc. offers ~~three~~ load cell interfaces:		Phidgets Inc. offers two load cell interfaces:
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	\| [[File:DAQ1500_square.jpg\|link=https://www.phidgets.com/docs/images/0/08/DAQ1500_square.jpg\|250px]] \|\| [[File:1046_1_square.jpg\|link=https://www.phidgets.com/docs/images/b/ba/1046_1_square.png~~\|250px]]\|\| [[File:1046_square.jpg\|link=https://www.phidgets.com/docs/images/c/ce/1046_square.jpg~~\|250px]]		\| [[File:DAQ1500_square.jpg\|link=https://www.phidgets.com/docs/images/0/08/DAQ1500_square.jpg\|250px]] \|\| [[File:1046_1_square.jpg\|link=https://www.phidgets.com/docs/images/b/ba/1046_1_square.png\|250px]]
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	! !! [https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&catid=64&pcid=57&prodid=957 Wheatstone Bridge Phidget (DAQ1500_0)]!! [https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&catid=98&pcid=78&prodid=1270 PhidgetBridge 4-Input (1046_1~~)]!! [https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&catid=98&pcid=78&prodid=1027 PhidgetBridge 4-Input (1046_0B~~)]		! !! [https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&catid=64&pcid=57&prodid=957 Wheatstone Bridge Phidget (DAQ1500_0)]!! [https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&catid=98&pcid=78&prodid=1270 PhidgetBridge 4-Input (1046_1)]
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	\| Controlled By \|\| VINT ~~\|\| USB~~ \|\| USB		\| Controlled By \|\| VINT \|\| USB
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	\| Load Cell Inputs\|\| 2 ~~\|\| 4~~ \|\| 4		\| Load Cell Inputs\|\| 2 \|\| 4
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	\| Maximum Sample Rate (One Input Used) \|\| 50Hz \|\| 1200Hz ~~\|\| 122Hz~~		\| Maximum Sample Rate (One Input Used) \|\| 50Hz \|\| 1200Hz
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	\| Maximum Sample Rate (All Inputs Used)\|\| 10Hz \|\| ~~125HZ \|\| 122Hz~~		\| Maximum Sample Rate (All Inputs Used)\|\| 10Hz \|\| 125Hz
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	\| ADC Resolution~~\|\| 24 bits - 59.9nV/V~~ \|\| 24 bits - 59.9nV/V \|\| 24 bits - 59.9nV/V		\| ADC Resolution\|\| 24 bits - 59.9nV/V \|\| 24 bits - 59.9nV/V
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	\| Avg System Cost \|\| $60USD \|\| $95USD ~~\|\| $90USD~~		\| Avg System Cost \|\| $60USD \|\| $95USD
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	[[Image:Shearbeam_foot_phidgets.jpg\|300px\|center\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/0/0b/Shearbeam_foot_phidgets.jpg]]		[[Image:Shearbeam_foot_phidgets.jpg\|300px\|center\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/0/0b/Shearbeam_foot_phidgets.jpg]]
			<center>''A shear beam load cell installed using a rubber swivel foot.''</center>

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	====Installation====		====Installation====
	Our shear beam load cells typically have an arrow showing which direction the load should be applied. One end of the load cell is secured to the base of the platform or can be placed directly on the ground using the included rubber swivel foot, while the other is secured to the top plate.		Our shear beam load cells typically have an arrow showing which direction the load should be applied. One end of the load cell is secured to the base of the platform or can be placed directly on the ground using the included rubber swivel foot, while the other is secured to the top plate.


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Which Load Cell Should I Use?

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	==Which Load Cell Should I Use?==		==Which Load Cell Should I Use?==

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	There are many different types of strain gauge load cells to choose from. Phidgets Inc. carries the following types and capacities:		There are many different types of strain gauge load cells to choose from. Phidgets Inc. carries the following types and capacities: