Force Calculation For Measurement With A Single Load Cell; The Most Common And Simple Solution - ABB PFEA 111 User Manual

Tension Electronics PFEA111/112, User Manual
Appendix E PFTL 101 - Designing the Load Cell Installation
E.6 Force Calculation for Measurement with a Single Load Cell
E.6.1 The Most Common and Simple Solution
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In some cases, it is sufficient to measure the tension with only a single load cell mounted at one
end of the roll. The roll should nevertheless be supported at both ends.
The most obvious and simple solution is horizontal mounting with the web evenly distributed
and centered on the roll.
As long as the roll is supported at both ends, the same calculations given in
Mounting Alternatives, Calculating Force and Calculating Wrap Gain
The accuracy of a single load cell measurement is highly dependent on how well
the center of force can be determined. Since the cross-directional stress
distribution generally is somewhat uneven, this is not easily done. The load cell
will, however, produce a stable and repeatable measurement.
Figure E-2. Cross-directional stress distribution
NOTE
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Section E.5,
are valid.