POWERCELL® PDX®

Smart Digital Load Cell

Benefits of POWERCELL® PDX® Technical Specifications
Premium Accuracy and Reliability Material Stainless steel
POWERCELL® PDX® digital load cells use proven technology Metrology OIML C1-C6, depending on capacity (see page 4)
equipped to handle the real-world demands of vehicle weighing. Protection Rating IP68 / 69k
With outstanding accuracy and reliability, these load cells can
help maximize yield and simplify the weighing process. Lightning Protection 80,000 A
Model SLC820
Improved Accuracy
Load Cell Type Column compression, Digital weight processor
Advanced signal processing removes errors caused by
temperature, loading cycle, loading time, and signal noise.

No Junction Boxes
Simple connection eliminates the need for high-maintenance
junction boxes.

Lightning Protection
StrikeShield™ lightning protection prevents costly downtime by
safeguarding your entire scale system.

Outstanding Performance
Digital signal processing enables premium weighing, especially
when compared to traditional analog technology.

Maintain High Uptime

The predictive diagnostics system monitors each load cell in its
environment, alerting you if problems arise.

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Benefits of POWERCELL® PDX® POWERCELL PDX Load Cell Dimensions: mm (in)
Smart Technology
POWERCELL load cells have a proven history of accurate and
reliable performance. POWERCELL PDX, our premium offering,
takes this reliability to the next level, keeping you continually
informed about your scale’s performance.

Advanced Diagnostics
Diagnostic capability makes individual load cell outputs visible
from the terminal, simplifying problem identification and repair.

Durable Construction
Laser welding provides IP68 and IP69K protection for reliability
in harsh environments.

Environmental Protections
Smart design, quality construction, and proprietary weight signal
compensation provide protection even in challenging climates.

Rocker Column
An integral rocker-column suspension automatically aligns the
load cell for accurate weighing. A debris shield keeps the lower
end of the rocker column free of elements that can affect accuracy.

Simple Upgrade
Load cell upgrade / conversion kits for existing scales give easy
access to all the benefits of POWERCELL PDX for most makes
and models of truck scales.

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Parameter Unit of Measure Specification
Part Number 42904882 42904883 42904884 42904885 42904891 42904892 30290638 72238150 72238147 30220694 30314022
Rated Capacity (R.C.)* t (klb, nominal) 20 (44.1) 30 (66.2) 50 (110.3) 90 (198.5) 200 (440) 300 (660)
Sensitivity at R.C. d @ R.C. 200,000 300,000 500,000 900.000 200.000 300,000
Communication Controller Area Network (CAN), Encrypted
Communication Rate kbit / sec 125
Effective System Update Rate Hz 83 (with 4 cells), 50 (with 6 cells), 25 (with 14 cells), 15 (with 24 cells)
Effective System Synchronous Update Rate Hz 40 (with 10 cells)
Effect of Cable Length on System Accuracy kg 0 (Digital Signal)
Temperature Range Compensated** °C (°F) −10 to +40 (+14 to +104)
Operating*** °C (°F) −50 to +55 (−58 to +131)
Safe Storage °C (°F) −40 to +80 (−40 to +176)
Warm-up Time from Cold Start Minutes 15
Metrology Class C3 / III L-M C3 / III L-M C4 / III L-M C6 C3 / III L-M C4 / III L-M C6 C3 / III L-M C4 / III L-M C1 C1
Linearity**** ppm R.C. <100 <100 <100 <67 <100 <100 <67 <100 <100 <140 <140
Hysteresis**** ppm R.C. <160 <160 <160 <110 <160 <160 <110 <160 <160 <220 <220
Temperature Effect on Span**** ppm R.C. / °C < ±13.3 < ±13.3 < ±10.0 < ±6.6 < ±13.3 < ±10.0 < ±6.6 < ±13.3 < ±10.0 < ±26.7 < ±26.7
Combined Error**** ppm R.C. <300 <300 <300 <200 <300 <300 <200 <300 <300 <800 <800
Creep at R.C. 10 s to 30 m ppm R.C. < ±150 < ±150 < ±125 < ±83 < ±150 < ±125 < ±83 < ±150 < ±125 < ±500 < ±500
Zero Return After 30 min at R.C. ppm R.C. < ±150 < ±150 < ±125 < ±83 < ±150 < ±125 < ±83 < ±150 < ±125 < ±500 < ±500
Barometric Pressure Effect on Zero Load Output kg / kPa < ±0.95 < ±0.93 < ±0.93 < ±0.93 < ±1.5 < ±1.5 < ±1.5 < ±2.4 < ±2.4 < ±7.7 < ±11.3
Zero Balance %R.C. @ 20°C < ±0.2
Temperature Effect on Minimum Dead Load Output kg / °C < ±0.8* Vmin (OIML) / 5°C
Humidity Effect, Continuous 100% RH kg 0 (Hermetic Seal)
Nonrepeatability ppm R.C. < ±50 < ±200
* R.C. = Rated or full capacity as specified on the data plate.
** Certified according to approval agency or notified body (third party).
*** Operating temperatures below −40°C / −40°F require the load cell to be continuously powered.
**** The combined error of span, linearity error, and hysteresis will not exceed 80% of the error limits for OIML R60. OIML R60 C3 error limits are typically 60% tighter than the HB44 10 K III L-M allowable tolerance.
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Parameter Unit of Measure Specification
Breach Detection % Loss of Hermetic Seal
Maximum Overload kg Maximum Overload
Load Cell Temperature °C Minimum, Maximum, Current
Asset Management Serial Number Serial Number
Load Cell Supply Voltage V Minimum, Current
Communication Signal Level V High, Low
European / OIML Approval* Standard Standard OIML R60
Number T8426; TC7579; T2206; R60 / 2000-NL1-09:08
Class C3 C3 C4 C6 C3 C4 C6 C3 C4 C1 C1
nmax (OIML) 3,000 3,000 4,000 6,000 3,000 4,000 6,000 3,000 4,000 1,000 1,000
Y kg / kg 8,000 11,111 12,500 20,000 11,111 12,500 20,000 11,111 14,286 10,000 30,000
Vmin (OIML) kg 2.5 2.7 2.4 1.5 4.5 4.0 2.5 8.1 6.3 20 30
pLC 0.8
Humidity Symbol CH (Hermetic Seal)
Min. Dead Load kg 50
NTEP Approval* Standard NIST Handbook 44
Number NTEP 08-090
Class III L-M
nmax (OIML) 10,000 5,000
Vmin (OIML) kg (lb, nominal) 0.95 (2.1) 1.0 (2.2) 0.93 (2.0) – 1.7 (3.8) 1.55 (3.4) – 3.2 (7.1) 2.4 (5.3) 7.7 (17) 11.3 (25)
Min. Dead Load kg (lb, nominal) 50 (110.3)
* See certificate for complete information.
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Parameter Unit of Measure Specification
Part Number 42904882 42904883 42904884 42904885 42904891 42904892 30290638 72238150 72238147 30220694 30314022
Rated Capacity (R.C.) t (klb, nominal) 20 (44.1) 30 (66.2) 50 (110.3) 90 (198.5) 200 (440) 300 (660)
Connectors Quick-Connect with Bayonet Lock, 5 Pins, Stainless Steel, Glass-to-Metal Seal, Laser Welded
Cable Exterior braided stainless-steel armor, PVC chemically resistant jacket, 9 mm O.D., 5 conductors, triple shielded and dual drain wires
Cable Length, Cell to Cell (typical) m (ft, nominal) 2 to 14 (6.5 to 46)
Cable Length, Home Run (typical) m (ft, nominal) 10 to 300 by 10 increments (33 to 984 by 33 increments)
Supply Voltage by Typical V DC 12 or 24
Terminal (Regulated
Minimum / Maximum V DC 7.5 / 28
in the Load Cell)
Lightning Protection* Max. Tested (SAE ARP5412) A > 80,000
Surge Protection Device Integral
Insulation Resistance at 50 V DC MΩ ≥ 2000
Breakdown Voltage V AC ≥ 500
Material Spring Element 17-4 PH Stainless Steel (magnetic) 420 Stainless Steel
Enclosure Electropolished 304 Stainless Steel, 1 mm Wall Thickness, Laser Welded
Low-Profile Receivers 17-4 PH Forged and Machined Stainless Steel, Hardened
Anti-Rotation Integral, 6-Point Hexagonal Mount
Protection Type Hermetic (submersible)
IP Rating IP68 (1 m – 7 days submersion), IP69K test reports on file
NEMA Rating NEMA 6P (submersible)
Load Limit Safe %R.C. 200 150
Ultimate %R.C. 300 200
Safe Dynamic Load %R.C. 70
Fatigue Life at R.C. Cycles > 1,000,000
Direction of Loading Compression
Deflection at R.C., typical mm (in) 0.36 (0.014) 0.51 (0.020) 0.71 (0.028) 1.02 (0.040) –
Horizontal Restoring Force %A.L. / mm** 1.82 1.60 1.59
Shipping Weight, nominal kg (lb) 3.0 (6.6) 3.2 (7.0) 7.5 (16.6) 12.8 (28.2) 29 (63.9)
* Tested with an IND780 terminal and lightning protection kit by Lightning Technologies, Inc. (80,000A).
** Percent of the vertical applied load (A.L.) per mm of horizontal displacement.
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Parameter Unit of Measure Specification
Part Number 42904882 42904883 42904884 42904885 42904891 42904892 30290638 72238150 72238147 30220694 30314022
Rated Capacity (R.C.)* t (klb, nominal) 20 (44.1) 30 (66.2) 50 (110.3) 90 (198.5) 200 (440) 300 (660)
ATEX Zone 1/21 Agency FM Approvals Ltd.
Certificate Number FM17ATEX0023
Standards EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013, EN 60079-11:2012, EN 60529:1991+A1:2000+A2:2013
Gas Rating II 2 G Ex ib IIB T4 Gb
Dust Rating II 2 D Ex ib IIIC T130°C Db
IS Parameters Power: Ui = 8.4 V, Ii = 100 mA, Pi = 0.84 W, Ci = 27.5 uF, Li = 17.7 uH; CANbus: Ui = 8.4 V, Ii = 100 mA, Pi = 0.84 W, Ci = 27.5 uF, Li = 0uH
Temperature Range −40°C ≤ Ta ≤ +55°C
Installation Instructions 30343366
IECEx Zone 1/21 Agency FM Approvals LLC
Certificate Number IECEx FMG 17.0010
Standards IEC 60079-0:2011 Edition 6.0, IEC 60079-11:2011 Edition 6.0
Gas Rating Ex ib IIB T4 Gb
Dust Rating Ex ib IIIC T130°C Db
IS Parameters Power: Ui = 8.4 V, Ii = 100 mA, Pi = 0.84 W, Ci = 27.5 uF, Li = 17.7 uH; CANbus: Ui = 8.4 V, Ii = 100 mA, Pi = 0.84 W, Ci = 27.5 uF, Li = 0uH
Temperature Range −40°C ≤ Ta ≤ +55°C
Installation Instructions 30343366
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Parameter Unit of Measure Specification
Part Number 42904882 42904883 42904884 42904885 42904891 42904892 30290638 72238150 72238147 30220694 30314022
Rated Capacity (R.C.) t (klb, nominal) 20 (44.1) 30 (66.2) 50 (110.3) 90 (198.5) 200 (440) 300 (660)
FM Division 1 Zone Agency FM Approvals LLC
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Certificate Number FM17US0025
Standards FM Class 3600:2011, FM Class 3610:2015, FM Class 3810:2005 ANSI / ISA 60079-0:2013, ANSI / ISA 60079-11:2014, ANSI / IEC 60529:2004
Gas Rating Class I, Division 1, Groups C, D, Temperature Class T4 Class 1, Zone 1, AEx ib IIB T4 Gb
Dust Rating Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G, Temperature Class T4 Zone 21, AEx ib IIIC T130°C Db
Fiber Rating Class III, Division 1
IS Parameters Power: Ui = 8.4 V, Ii = 100 mA, Pi = 0.84 W, Ci = 27.5 uF, Li = 17.7 uH; CANbus: Ui = 8.4 V, Ii = 100 mA, Pi = 0.84 W, Ci = 27.5 uF, Li = 0uH
Temperature Range −40°C ≤ Ta ≤ +55°C
Control Drawing 30343367
CSA Division 1 Zone Agency FM Approvals LLC
1/21
Certificate Number FM17CA0013
Standards CAN / CSA-C22.2 No. 60079-0:2015, CAN / CSA-C22.2 No. 60079-11:2014 CAN / CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2012, CSA-C22.2 No. 60529:R2016
Gas Rating Class I, Division 1, Groups C, D, Temperature Class T4 Zone 1, Ex ib IIB T4 Gb
Dust Rating Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G, Temperature Class T4 Zone 21, Ex ib IIIC T130°C Db
Fiber Rating Class III, Division 1
IS Parameters Power: Ui (Vmax) = 8.4 V, Ii (Imax) = 100 mA, Pi = 0.84 W, Ci = 27.5 uF, Li = 17.7 uH, CANbus: Ui (Vmax) = 8.4V, Ii (Imax) = 100 mA, Pi = 0.84 W, Ci = 27.5 uF, Li = 0uH
Temperature Range −40°C ≤ Ta ≤ +55°C
Installation Instructions 30343367
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