IP67 Overload Protection Load Cell Stainless Steel Genie Z45 Aerial Lift Part
Price:
$200-300
MOQ:
1
Delivery Time:
5-8 working days
Brand:
Ventnor
Product Description
Technical Background and Signal Integrity
The Load Cell for Genie Z45 is an industrial-grade strain gauge transducer engineered to deliver continuous platform capacity monitoring for articulated boom lifts. Positioned within the platform support structure, this sensor converts physical mechanical stress into precise millivolt signals proportional to the total basket weight. The internal foil strain gauges are configured in a full Wheatstone bridge circuit to maximize sensitivity and automatically compensate for ambient thermal expansion. This configuration ensures consistent tracking calibration and zero-drift voltage outputs under variable atmospheric pressures, preventing erratic overload fault triggering.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Specification | Technical Data Value |
|---|---|
| Equipment Compatibility | Genie Z-45/25 IC and Z-45/25J DC Series |
| Measurement Technology | Resistance Strain Gauge (Wheatstone Bridge) |
| Rated Load Capacity | 500 lbs (227 kg) Nominal Payload |
| Material Construction | High-Tensile 17-4 PH Stainless Steel |
| Environmental Protection | IP67 Hermetically Sealed Enclosure |
| Operating Voltage Supply | 5V to 10V DC Excitation |
| Signal Output Level | 2.0 mV/V ±0.1% Rated Output |
| Combined Error Index | ≤ ±0.05% of Full Scale Output |
Industrial Applications and Fleet Deployment
The Genie Z45 Load Cell functions as a critical safety enforcement component for commercial material handling, facility infrastructure maintenance, and equipment rental markets. It integrates directly with the following vehicle systems:
- Articulated Boom Lifts: Direct load sensing calibration for Genie Z-45/25 IC, Z-45/25J IC, and Z-45/25 DC electrical safety loops.
- CE and ANSI Compliance Standards: Acts as the primary transducer for platform overload calibration controls mandated by global aerial work platform safety regulations.
- Severe Environment Fleet Operations: Deployed across masonry job sites, steel construction fields, and shipyard sandblasting lines requiring continuous structural monitoring.
Technical Advantages and Structural Architecture
- 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Core: The monolithic sensor body provides high structural yield strength and remains completely immune to fatigue deformation or stress cracking.
- Hermetic Potted Sealing: Internal micro-circuits are fully encapsulated in high-grade industrial polyurethane resin to isolate wiring pads from moisture ingress.
- Integrated Overload Stop Stops: Machined internal physical limits protect the fine strain elements from catastrophic failure if the platform experiences a sudden downward impact.
Product FAQ
How does the Genie Z45 load cell maintain weight calculation accuracy during extreme ambient temperature changes?
The load cell utilizes a self-temperature-compensated foil strain gauge matrix arranged in a balanced four-arm Wheatstone bridge configuration. When temperature shifts happen on site, all four arms expand or contract at identical thermal rates, nullifying any resistance offset. This precise engineering layout maintains zero-balance stability and measurement accuracy across an operational range of -30°C to +70°C.
The load cell utilizes a self-temperature-compensated foil strain gauge matrix arranged in a balanced four-arm Wheatstone bridge configuration. When temperature shifts happen on site, all four arms expand or contract at identical thermal rates, nullifying any resistance offset. This precise engineering layout maintains zero-balance stability and measurement accuracy across an operational range of -30°C to +70°C.
What specific wiring configurations shield the load cell's millivolt output from engine alternator noise?
The sensor comes integrated with a heavy-duty, four-conductor cable wrapped in a high-density tinned copper braided shield. This outer shield layer is grounded directly to the lift platform's frame structure, creating a Faraday cage that channels away high-frequency electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) generated by diesel engines and hydraulic motor contactors.
The sensor comes integrated with a heavy-duty, four-conductor cable wrapped in a high-density tinned copper braided shield. This outer shield layer is grounded directly to the lift platform's frame structure, creating a Faraday cage that channels away high-frequency electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) generated by diesel engines and hydraulic motor contactors.
Is it necessary to perform electronic software recalibration when replacing this sensor on a Z-45 platform?
Yes, whenever a new load cell is bolted into the platform pivot structure, a standard zero-point and full-capacity calibration sequence must be performed using the Genie onboard menu or tethered diagnostic tool. This standard process ensures the primary electronic control module maps the exact mechanical weight calibration curve to ensure accurate overload safety cutoffs
Yes, whenever a new load cell is bolted into the platform pivot structure, a standard zero-point and full-capacity calibration sequence must be performed using the Genie onboard menu or tethered diagnostic tool. This standard process ensures the primary electronic control module maps the exact mechanical weight calibration curve to ensure accurate overload safety cutoffs
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