A load cell is a transducer that receives force in the form of a load and converts it into electronic signals. Devices such as indicators, computers or other measuring devices are necessary to display and use the electrical signals. The outputted values can then be saved in a database or printed and organized in various ways.

Here, we will explain how to connect a load cell to an indicator.

The load cell cable consists of a shielded cable with four wires: two power wires (+/-) and two signal wires (+/-).

To reduce errors, a 6-wire shielded cable with two additional sensing wires (+/-) may also be used.

The instruction manuals of both load cells and indicators describe the kind and the color of each cable, so you can simply match and connect two cables of the same kind and color.

Once the cables are connected, it is necessary to perform calibration and set the various option settings. These settings vary depending on the product, so be sure to read the instruction manual.