Description

Load cell PD 15 en

1. Safety 2
2. Function 2
2.1 Intended usage 2
2.2 Design 2
2.3 Operation mode 3
2.4 Measuring principle 3
2.5 Calculating the resultant load 4
3. Mounting 5
3.1 Accessory kits for mounting work 5
3.2 Transport screws 6
3.3 Load cell mounting 6
4. Installation 7
5. Maintenance 7
6. Spare parts and accessories 7
6.1 Accessory kits for PD 15 load cells 7
6.2 Cable 7
7. Technical Data 8

BEA--226006-EN-02
Load cell PD 15

1. Safety
1.1 Key to symbols  operations to be performed
additional important information and instructions
text sections particularly worthy of note to ensure the safe
operation of load cell PD 15.

1.2 Description Please keep these instructions in a safe place which is accessible to
the personnel at all times.
The description is part of the package supplied and should be read
carefully prior to installation, operation and maintenance.
All jobs listed in this description should be performed by qualified or
suitably instructed personnel only.

1.3 Safety hints Never insert your hand or tools in moving rollers.

Never touch the edges of running webs.

2. Function
2.1 Intended usage Load cell PD 15 may only be used to measure web tension.
Load cell PD 15 measures the tension exercised by the web on the
Web measuring roller. The web should run round the measuring roller at
Measuring roller between 60° and 180°. The load cells at both sides of the measuring
with load cell PD 15 roller are connected to an electronic amplifier which evaluates the
signals.

Amplifier

Web tension measuring with load cell

2.2 Design Load cell PD 2. consists of an outer and inner ring. The inner ring
has a centering collar. The measuring roller ball bearing fits into the
inner ring. The inner ring is also the measuring element, a bi-direc-
tional flexing yoke on which strain gauges, in the form of a full electri-
cal bridge are mounted. Positive stops make sure that the load cell is
protected against overload. The overload factor is 3 times the nomi-
nal measuring range.
The third and fourth digit of the load cell designation indicates the
axle diameter for which it is intended. Load cell PD 1517 for example
is suitable for an axle with a 17 mm diameter.

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Transport screw
Outer ring
Outer ring Inner ring
Measuring roller

Centering flange

Spacer for fixed

bearing side Sperical bearing

Inner ring Transport screw

Load cell PD 15

2.3 Operation mode A stabilized DC voltage from the electronic amplifier feeds the fully
balanced strain gauge bridge. The web tension generates a resultant
load in the measuring direction. This resultant load causes an imbal-
ance in the strain gauge bridge and alters its output voltage. This out-
put voltage is a signal which reacts in relation to the web tension.

2.4 Measuring principle The measuring principle is based on the determining of the radially
aligned bearing forces of a measuring roller around which a web is
wound.
Load cell PD 15 measures all tension factors in the measuring direc-
tion. The measuring direction always corresponds to the direction of
the plug. Tension factors at right angles to the measuring direction are
not registered, although they do stress the load cell. In case the load
cell mounting position is no longer horizontal (recommended position),
the dead weight of the measuring roller must be taken into consider-
ation.

Effective measuring direction Load cell mounting position without web tension

Neutral Horizontal Vertical Offset

line recommended position
Measuring
Measuring
direction
roller Web tension F

Effective
measuring
direction Measuring
direction γ
Web tension F
FG

FGR = 0 FGR = FG FGR = FG x cos γ

Neutral line F = Web tension

Effective measuring direction FG = Tension exercised by roller weight
FGR = Tension factor exercised by roller weight in measuring direction
γ = Angle between direction in which weight is exercised and
measuring direction

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2.5 Calculating the resultant examples and using the enclosed drawings.
load  Enter the arc of contact into drawing "calculation load cell". An
angle of 90° should always be aimed at.
 Determine the measuring direction and calculate the resulting
web tension (refer to the examples below).
If at all possible the measuring direction should always horizontal
as this ensures that the roller weight is neutralised and thus has
no effect on the load cell.
Calculation examples

Calculating the resultant load when the Calculating the resultant load when the
measuring direction is horizontal measuring direction is vertical
measuring
direction
F FR
β α
α
measuring
F direction
F2 F1 FR F F F F

F2
F1
FG

F F
F F
β
F1
F2

F α
F
FR FG
measuring
direction

F1 = F x cos α F1 = F x cos α F1 = F x cos α

F2 = F x cos β F2 = F x cos β F2 = F x cos β
F1 + F2 F1 + F2 + FG F1 + F2 - FG
FR/K = 2 FR/K = 2 FR/K = 2

Calculating the resultant load when the

F = web tension measuring direction is tilted
F1 = web tension factor in F measuring
measuring direction α direction
F2 = web tension factor in F F
measuring direction F2 β
F2 F
F
FG = tension exercised
by roller weight F F1
F1 F
FGR= tension factor exercised α FGR FG
by roller weight in FGR F
measuring direction FR
γ FG
FR = resulting web tension
in measuring direction measuring β γ
FR/K = resulting web tension per direction
load cell in measuring direction
F1 = F x cos α F1 = F x cos α
α,β = angle between direction in
F2 = F x cos β F2 = F x cos β
which tension is exercised
FG/R = FG x cos γ FG/R = FG x cos γ
and measuring direction
F1 + F2 + FG/R F + F2 - FG/R
γ = angle between direction in FR/K = FR/K = 1
which weight is exercised and 2 2
measuring direction

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3. Mounting Please observe the relevant local and customary safety

and accident prevention regulations.

3.1 Accessory kits for E+L supply all necessary parts for the mounting of the load cell
mounting work PD 15 in the form of accessory kits. Please note that an accessory
kit only contains the parts for one load cell.
The accessory kits consist of:
Accessory kits PD 15
1 2 3 4
1 self-aligning ball bearing x x x x
1 locking ring / shaft x x x x
1 locking ring / boring x x
2 locking ring / boring x x
1 distance sleeve x x
1 set collar x
1 rotary locking ring x x

The accessory kits differ according to:

- roller bearings (inner or outer mounting)
- roller side (movable or fixed bearing side)
- roller journal type (continuous or offset)
- axle or shaft diameter
Please refer to the two tables on the next page for the accessory kits
suitable for your system. The corresponding material references can
be found in the section on spare parts and accessories.
Accessory kits for rollers with inner bearings:

Movable bearing side Fixed bearing side

Offset shaft Accessory kit 1 * Accessory kit 3

Continuous shaft Accessory kit 2 * Accessory kit 4

Accessory kits for rollers with outer bearings:

Movable bearing side Festlagerseite

Offset shaft Accessory kit 1 * Accessory kit 1

Continuous shaft Accessory kit 2 * Accessory kit 2

Looking rings * The accessory kits for movable bearing sides contain
locking rings for the boring and shaft. The locking rings for
Looking ring the boring may not mounted on the movable bearing side.
for boring DIN 471 It must be possible to move the outer ring of the spherical
bearing on the movable bearing side.
Looking ring
for shaft DIN 472 The load cell always includes a spacer for the fixed bearing
side. There is no spacer on the movable bearing side.

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3.2 Transport screws The load cell is secured by two transport screws whenever it is trans-
ported. These two screws secure the measuring ring on the load cell
interior and thus protect it against knocks during transportation.
The transport screws must be replaced by the shorter cover
screws prior to commissioning otherwise web tension moni-
toring will not be possible.
Transport As an additional precaution we have listed the dimensions of the
screws transport screws in the table below:

Load cell PD 1517 PD 1525

Transport screw DIN 84 M3 x 5 M3 x 5
Cover screw DIN 7985 M3 x 4 M3 x 4

3.3 Load cell mounting Please ensure that no mechanical distortions arise between
the load cells and measuring roller.
Mechanical distortions influence the operation of the load
cells and, in extreme cases, may cause damage!
When mounting, please observe the load cell measuring direction
as laid down in the plan or preceding calculation (the measuring
direction is determined by the position of the plug or connection
cable). Both plugs must show in the same direction.
 Please observe the dimensioned drawings attached.
 Clean the measuring roller shaft journals and check the fitting di-
mensions.
 Mount the load cells on the measuring roller using the accessory
kits.
 Install the measuring roller together with the mounted load cells in
the machine.

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4. Installation When running electric cables make sure that their insulation
is not damaged and the cables correctly secured and protect-
ed. Protect signal cables and run apart from power lines.
If the angular plug of the connection cable must be turned by 180°
before putting it on its socket, we suggest the the socket on the
load cell be turned. Make sure that the insulation is not damaged.

5. Maintenance Protect the load cells from coarse dirt and moisture.
The ball bearings of the load cells do not need any lubricaton, they
are greased for life. E+L uses grease Optimol, type Longtime.
In case of failure return the load cell to the factory for replace-
ment. No parts may be exchanged by the customer.

6. Spare parts and

accessories A range of cables in different types and sizes is available to connect
6.1 Accessory kits for PD 15 Ø Journal diameter 17 mm 25 mm
load cells
Accessory kit 1 067061 067063
Accessory kit 2 067072 067074
Accessory kit 3 227075 227079
Accessory kit 4 227077 227081

6.2 Cable the load cell to the amplifier. The following part numbers refer to the
connection of one load cell to the amplifier.

5m 10 m 15 m 20 m 25 m
Screened cable 4x A 0,34 208534 208533 211310 211309 211308
with 1 plug
Screened cable 4x A 0,34 218870 217794 218871 218872 218873
with 2 plugs

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 Erhardt + Leimer GmbH
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D-86136 Augsburg
Telefon (0821) 24 35-0
Telefax (0821) 24 35-6 66
Internet http://www.erhardt-leimer.com
E-mail info@erhardt-leimer.com

7. Technical Data Precision class 2

Nominal characteristic value
(sensitivity) 1mv/V
Combined error 2.0 %
(hysteresis/non-linearity)
Characteristic value tolerance 0.2 %
Measuring principle Full strain gauge bridge
Nominal strain gauge bridge
resistance 700 ohms
Bridge supply voltage:
Nominal value 10 V
Maximum permissible value 14 V
Mechanical stop 1.6 to 2.4 Fnom depending on type
Normal load 1.6 to 2.4 Fnom
Limit load 3 Fnom
Nominal measuring path 0.1 to 0.25 mm depending on type
Nominal temperature range -10 to +60 °C
Normal temperature range -10 to +70 °C
Temperature coefficient:
of the characteristic value ±0.5 % / 10 K
of the zero signal ±0.5 % / 10 K
Protection class IP 50
Maximum permissible
axial transversal force 1x Fnom
Weight
PD 1517 0.56 kg
PD 1525 1,00 kg
Subject to technical modifications without notice