Vout = (2mv/V) * Vext * Mass
= 2mv/V * 5V * 20Kg = 6.7mv
capacity of load cell
30kg
If the load cell has been damaged the no load voltage will likely be greater than 3mv or the
loaded voltage will be grossly different from the expected value. Remember the loaded
voltage will be offset by the amount of zero load voltage measured.
The load cell can be tested while it is connected to the A/D, using the scale power supply
for excitation voltage.
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