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Before you begin
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Before you begin
Check the following before installing a load cell:
• You have all the parts required for installation. Refer to the appropriate figure for
your load cell in “Install the load cell” on page 78.
• Mounting screws are lubricated.
• A torque wrench is available.
• All threads, bores and mating surfaces are clean and free of damage.
• The crosshead is positioned below its travel midpoint so that you can easily and
safely access the crosshead.
• The frame is in the disabled state, i.e. the white LED above the DISABLED indicator
on the indicator panel is illuminated.
2530-100N 100 N (22) 48 (1.89) 2.5 mm clevis pin
and 6 mm clevis pin
OOf
Of
Table 8. 2530 Series (Continued)
Catalog no.
Capacity
N (lbf)
Effective length
mm (in) Mechanical fitting Interface size
Table 9. 2580 Series
Catalog no.
Capacity
N (lbf)
Effective length
mm (in) Mechanical fitting Interface size
2580-500N 500 N (112) 100 (3.9) 6 mm clevis pin Of
2580-1KN 1 kN (225) 100 (3.9) 6 mm clevis pin Of
2580-2KN 2 kN (450) 100 (3.9) 6 mm clevis pin Of
2580-5KN 5 kN (1125) 127 (5.0) 12.5 mm clevis pin Df