Series VC3500

load cell assembly

for silo, tank & vessel weighing
◆ Stainless steel
load sensor
◆ Auto-phoretic
toughened surfaces
(assembly only)
◆ Low cost
installation

◆ Low profile
◆ Integral lift off
prevention
◆ Fully welded
construction IP68
◆ Resistant to
off-axial loading
◆ Allows vessel
expansion / Capacities 5t to 200t
contraction
◆ Optional
Vessel weighing problems solved simply and cost effectively.
stainless steel The VC3500 incorporates lift off prevention and jacking bolts
loading assembly for routine maintenance and calibration.

Load cells available in ATEX approved version for hazardous area applications.  

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 Series VC3500
load cell assembly
for silo, tank & vessel weighing
The VC3500 family of load Vessel Restraints
cells are available in capacities The loading assembly is an integral
ranging from 5t to 200t. part of the VC3500 and eliminates
They are especially suitable for the need for vessel restraints or
high capacity vessel weighing check rods.
and feature a combined error
specification of < ±0.05%.
Installation Details
The critical sensor element
of the VC3500 unit is a fully Cable Length
welded double ended shear Cable length on all capacities: 20m
beam, manufactured from high
tensile 17-4PH released stainless Note: No jacking facilities on the
steel, heat treated to give a high 100t, 150t and 200t capacities.
ultimate tensile strength.

This treatment provides an

extremely stable platform for
the strain gauges. In common
with all Avery Weigh-Tronix load
cells, the strain gauged element
is temperature compensated to
ensure accuracy is maintained
through a wide temperature
range.

Stainless steel diaphragms

are TIG welded in position to
provide total environmental
sealing.

Range t A B C D E F G H J K øL

5, 10, 15, 20 177 235 235 177 135 155 crs 140 crs 18 N/A 8 18.0
30, 40, 50 254 285 254 220 210 175 crs 175 crs 25 N/A 8 22.0
75 254 330 330 254 250 200 crs 180 crs 25 100 crs 12 22.0
100 350 440 440 350 275 300 crs 235 crs 30 150 crs 12 26.0
150, 200 350 440 440 350 325 310 crs 285 crs 30 155 crs 12 32.0

All dimensions in mm.

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 VC3500 three load cell installation VC3500 four load cell installation

Assembly Deflection Due to the unique design of the

VC3500, Transverse and Non Axial
& Expansion misalignment errors are minimised.
Capacity Deflection Expansion across
t mm load cell assembly The unit is manufactured
5 ‘0.20 ±5 mm in five shell sizes as follows:
10 ‘0.25 ±5 mm Shell size 1: 5 – 20t
15 ‘0.30 ±5 mm Shell size 2: 30-50t
20 ‘0.40 ±5 mm Shell size 3: 75t
30 ‘0.30 ±9 mm Shell size 4: 100t
40 ‘0.40 ±9 mm Shell size 5: 150 – 200t
50 ‘0.50 ±9 mm
75 ‘0.80 ±9 mm The standard mounting kit is
100 ‘0.80 ±12 mm fabricated from Alloy steel, with
150/200 ‘0.90 ±12 mm Auto-phoretic toughened surface.
A Stainless steel mounting assembly
is available as an option.

The bi-directional freedom of

movement of the top plate allows
for a high degree of mis-alignment
in the structure, particularly important
in large structures where dimensional
accuracy, rigidity and angular
conformity cannot be guaranteed,
or where large changes in ambient
temperature are anticipated.

The complete assembly incorporates

built in lift off protection, reducing
the need for additional restraints.
Integrated jacking bolts facilitate
routine maintenance and calibration.
This eliminates the need for expensive
installation work, giving a very cost
effective total solution.

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 Series VC3500 load cell assembly
Specifications
Load Cell Capacity Units
Standard Load Ranges 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, 100, 150 & 200 Te
Full Load Output 2.0 (±0.25%) mV/V
Excitation Recommended 10 V
Excitation Maximum 18 V
Safe Service Load 150 %
Ultimate Load 300 %
Side Load without Accuracy Degradation 30 %
Maximum Operating Side Load 100 %
Combined Error <±0.05 %
Repeatability <±0.02 %
Output at Zero load <±2.0 %
Input Resistance 785±20 Ω
Output Resistance 700±5 Ω
Operational Temperature Range -50 to +80 °C
Compensated Temperature Range -10 to +40 °C
Temperature Coefficient on Zero <±0.005 %/° C
Temperature Coefficient on Span <±0.003 %/° C
Environmental Protection IP68
Insulation >500 at 100 Vdc MΩ

All percentages are related to Full Rated Load

Mechanical Interface
Via 8 off attachment holes (5 - 50t).
Via12 off attachment holes (75 - 200t).

Construction
Sensor assembly:
High strength stainless steel type 17-4PH.
Mounting assembly:
Alloy steel, auto-phoretic toughened surface.
Stainless steel is available as an option.
Shafts: High strength stainless steel type 17-4PH.

Electrical Connections
4-Core 7/0.2mm, screened polyurethane
mud-resistant cable.
Cable length on all capacities: 20m

Screen not connected to load cell body.

© Avery Berkel Limited 2007. All rights reserved. This publication

is issued to provide outline information only which, unless agreed Foundry Lane, Smethwick,
by Avery Berkel Limited in writing, may not be regarded as a
representation relating to the products or services concerned.
West Midlands, England B66 2LP.
Avery Berkel Limited reserves the right to alter without notice Tel: +44 (0)870 90 34343
the specification, design, price or conditions of supply of any
product or service. Fax: +44 (0)121-224 8183
E mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.averyweigh-tronix.com VC3500/7.07/Issue 2/ABP763

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