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Configurable load cell measuring chain - LCMC

LCMC is a smart, customizable measurement chain that combines your preferred HBK load cell with the interface of your choice — creating a preconfigured, digital solution tailored to your application.

 

Your sensor. Your interface. Your measurement.

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Configurable load cell measuring chain - LCMC

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LCMC – Smart Load Cell Chain by HBK​

 
LCMC is a fully preconfigured, plug & play weighing solution designed for fast deployment in industrial environments. No programming, no complex integration — just precise weight measurement and smart connectivity out of the box.​

Built around HBK’s trusted load cells, LCMC combines proven sensor performance with intelligent signal processing and flexible communication options. Whether you’re working with analog systems or smart factory protocols like IO-Link, LCMC lets you build the perfect measurement chain for your application — simply and efficiently.
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Configurable load cell measuring chain - LCMC
Output signal IO-Link, CANopen, RS-485, Voltage (0...10V), Current (4-20mA)

Your sensor. Your interface. Your measurement​

​Build your perfect measurement chain in just two steps

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Choose your load cell ​

Digital precision. Proven performance. Smarter sensing.​

​LCMC is compatible with 14 digitalized versions of HBK’s trusted single-point load cells — now available with IO-Link connectivity. These sensors combine mechanical reliability with integrated intelligence, giving you more than just a signal: they deliver actionable data and diagnostic insight.​

​With over 11,000 possible combinations, LCMC gives you the freedom to build the perfect match for your application — fast, reliable, and ready to install.​

 

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Smart connectivity — without the complexity.​

 

​Each LCMC system includes a compact, high-performance module that digitizes your load cell signal and connects it directly to your automation system. Just pick the interface that fits:​

  • IO-Link – Intelligent, bidirectional communication with real-time diagnostics and remote configuration​

  • CAN / RS485 – Robust and reliable for industrial data transmission​

  • Analog (4–20 mA / 0–10 V) – Universally compatible and easy to implement​

 

​All options are preconfigured and tested — with standard wiring and zero programming needed.

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Designed for Your Application​

LCMC Smart Load Cell Chain is built to meet the demands of a wide range of industrial weighing applications.
Delivering precision, reliability, and seamless integration.​

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  • Automation and Smart Systems : Easily integrated into modern automation architectures using open communication standards​
  • Industrial Weighing : Ensure highly accurate static or dynamic weight measurements in production and logistics environments.​
  • ​Process Monitoring and Control : Monitor applied loads in real time to optimize manufacturing processes and improve operational efficiency.​
  • ​Filling and Dosing Systems : Achieve precise control in filling, batching, or dosing operations — critical for consistency in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical production.​
  • Harsh Industrial Environments : Built to withstand demanding conditions — from humidity and temperature extremes to vibration and electromagnetic interference.

IO-Link: Accelerating digital transformation 

​Smarter sensors. Simpler systems. Better performance.​

​IO-Link transforms traditional sensors into intelligent system components. It enables:​

  • Real-time, two-way communication​
  • Remote configuration and monitoring​
  • Predictive maintenance with continuous diagnostics​
  • Standardized cabling for reduced costs​

Whether you’re retrofitting or designing connected infrastructure, IO-Link by HBK delivers the clarity, reliability, and control your process needs.

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