The MCS10 multi-axis sensor can simultaneously measure up to six different forces and moments with an accuracy class of up to 0.1. It provides near-complete compensation of signal crosstalk, ensuring highly precise measurement results.
A new low-capacity version MCS10-002 is now available: a compact variant of the MCS10 with force capacities of 2 kN / 0.5 kN / 0.5 kN and bending moment torque capacities of 20 Nm / 20 Nm / 20 Nm.
MCS10
Up to six forces and moments on three axes (x, y, z) can be measured by the MCS10 multi-axis sensor. This makes it an ideal solution for mechanical engineering applications, test benches, and research and development environments. It delivers a highly precise three-dimensional representation of the measurement setup with a maximum precision up to accuracy class 0.1. Thanks to the MCS10's innovative flange-based design, it achieves the best measurement performance.
Individual signal channels of common multi-axis sensors often mutually affect each other. The MCS10 minimizes this crosstalk to guarantee a problem-free signal. HBK also provides an individual compensation matrix for the MCS10, allowing users to enhance accuracy even further. When used together with an HBK measuring amplifier, this calculation becomes particularly straightforward.
Thanks to TEDS technology, the installed data acquisition unit automatically recognizes the MCS10, enabling immediate operation without extensive parameterization. Users can freely choose which forces and moments to measure. HBK has combined the experience from numerous custom-built special transducers in the MCS10, while adding a standard product's reliability and flexibility - resulting in a multiaxis load cell that delivers proven, high-quality performance.
Exact measurement results thanks to high precision and compensation for crosstalk
Numerous measurement combinations possible with independently configurable maximum capacity ranges
Resistant - thanks to degree of protection and overload capacities
| MCS10 - Data Sheet | Data Sheets | English |
| MCS10 - Data Sheets | Data Sheets | German |
| MCS10 - Data Sheets | Data Sheets | Japanese |
| MCS10 - Data Sheets | Data Sheets | French |
| MCS10 - Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide | English, French, Chinese, German |
| MCS10 - Mounting Instructions | Mounting Instructions | English, French, German |
Certificates and Approvals
| MCS10 - EU Declaration of Conformity | Declaration of Conformity | English |
| MCS10-002-3C - CAD | CAD Step Files |
| MCS10-002-6C - CAD | CAD Step Files |
| MCS10-005-3C - CAD | CAD Step Files |
| MCS10-005-6C - CAD | CAD Step Files |
| MCS10-010-3C - CAD | CAD Step Files |
| MCS10-010-6C - CAD | CAD Step Files |
| MCS10-025-3C - CAD | CAD Step Files |
| MCS10-025-6C - CAD | CAD Step Files |
| MCS10-050-3C - CAD | CAD Step Files |
| MCS10-050-6C - CAD | CAD Step Files |
| MCS10-100-3C - CAD | CAD Step Files |
| MCS10-100-6C - CAD | CAD Step Files |
| MCS10-200-3C - CAD | CAD Step Files |
| MCS10-200-6C - CAD | CAD Step Files |
| Nominal lateral force Fx & Fy | 1 kN, 2 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 40 kN, 0.5 kN |
| Nominal lateral force Fx & Fy | 224 lbf, 450 lbf, 1124 lbf, 2248 lbf, 4496 lbf, 8992 lbf, 112 lbf |
| Nominal axial force Fz | 5 kN, 10 kN, 25 kN, 50 kN, 100 kN, 200 kN, 2 kN |
| Nominal axial force Fz | 1124 lbf, 2248 lbf, 5620 lbf, 11.24 klbf, 22.48 klbf, 44.96 klbf, 450 lbf |
| Nominal bending moment Mx & My | 0.05 kNm, 0.15 kNm, 0.35 kNm, 0.7 kNm, 2 kNm, 3.5 kNm, 0.02 kNm |
| Nominal bending moment Mx & My | 442 in-lb, 1327 in-lb, 3098 in-lb, 6195 in-lb, 17700 in-lb, 30973 in-lb, 177 in-lb |
| Nominal torsional moment Mz | 0.05 kNm, 0.15 kNm, 0.25 kNm, 0.5 kNm, 1.5 kNm, 3 kNm, 0.02 kNm |
| Nominal torsional moment Mz | 442 in-lb, 1327 in-lb, 2212 in-lb, 4424 in-lb, 13274 in-lb, 26548 in-lb, 177 in-lb |
| Accuracy class | 0.2, 0.1, 0.15 |
| Degree of protection | IP67 |
| Length | 45 mm, 62 mm, 77 mm |
| Length | 1.77 in, 2.44 in, 3.03 in |
| Diameter | 68 mm, 96 mm, 121 mm |
| Diameter | 2.68 in, 3.78 in, 4.76 in |
| Minimum Temperature | -10 °C |
| Maximum Temperature | 85 °C |
| Minimum Temperature | 14 °F |
| Maximum Temperature | 185 °F |
| Output signal | Passive (mV/V) |
| Weight | 0.5 kg, 1 kg, 1.8 kg, 3.8 kg |
| Weight | 1.1 lb, 2.2 lb, 4 lb, 8.4 lb |
We introduced a new MCS10. The new sensor is quite sensitive with capacities of 2 kN, 0.5 kN, 0.5kN and 20 Nm for all three torque channels. The new model is made from titan which gives us very beneficial mechanical properties As a result the output signal is in the same range as with the other capacities - minimum 1.6 mV/V for each channel. This ends up in a very good signal / noise ration an very stable results in every measurement situation. Regarding the cross talk - if the spring body is perfectly symmetric and precisely manufactured, if the strain gauges are positioned perfectly, the cross talk is zero. HBK finds low cross talk by optimising production processes – the results are documented in the datasheet.
This is a question of the correct mounting of a sensor - we help our customers here with a very easy to use centering aid and a positioning pin. This helps to mount the sensor accurately; together - with a low cross talk - we end up with low measurement uncertainty in the different measurement situations. The precise mounting position is especially important for correct measurement of bending moments.
We are proud that we are able to offer a calibration service for our MCS sensors – just the same as for the other HBK sensors. The calibrations of the MCS10 is performed on our calibration machines and traceable to the German national institute - the Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB). The uncertainty of those machines is ranged from 0.008 % to 0.02 % relative to the load step. The precision of our calibration machines is the basis of precise sensors and further improvements.
We do not have any cross talk matrix for compensation purposes, but produce with tight tolerances (see statement above). A cross talk matrix is based on the assumption that the influence from one channel, on the other, is equal under all load situations. We found that this is questionable. We are sure that a sensor with a low cross talk leads to a lower uncertainty, compared with a sensor with higher cross talk and a compensation matrix - and the setup process is much easier with our approach. We do a compensation for the temperature effect on the zero point and the sensitivity.
First of all the answer is given above: the lack of a compensation matrix saves a lot of time that is normally required to type in all the coefficients of this matrix into the data acquisition system or the software. We are helping further more with the TEDS technology. If ordered - and a suitable data acquisition system, such as the QuantumX is in place - you have a plug and measure system. After connecting the MCS to the instrument, you will get correct reading. Also, we are overing cable configured according to the measurement tasks, so our customers do not have to prepare any cabling.
See answer above and - this is another advantage of the TEDS technology - it improves the reliability of the measurement. Using TEDS means mistakes in parameterization are impossible.
At HBK we have a test routine that every new product hast to run through, shock Vibration tests - and not to forget we also perform EMC tests in accordance with the DIN EN 61000. The last point is getting more and more important.
Keywords: electric drives and inverters. The insensitivity of measurement chains against electromagnetic influences is one important point on all of our requirement lists.
Concerning the degree of protection and resistance against humidity: the standard MCS10 covers splashing water. For applications under more challenging environmental surroundings we have dedicated customised solutions - our design engineers can help to find solutions for climatic chambers or use under long-term high humidity.
The overload capability of a single axis on a MCS10 sensor is huge - in some cases, more than 500 % of the capacity. Also, under complex load cases with torque and force the sensors are robust.
See above - the sensors are mechanically robust. Our data sheet offers a nice tool for engineers, the so called “load ration sum”, LRS. This is a formula that helps engineers to calculate if the sensor is overloaded under the expected load situation - in cases of uncertainty we can recommend to use a bigger MCS10. Low cross talk, precise calibration and low dependency of the characteristics on the temperature means low measurement uncertainty, which means a huge measurement range.
See above - we at HBK learned that precise sensors offer a wide measurement range. A wide measurement range means in the end that you need less sensors to cover the force or torque range which is required. This counts not only for the MCS10, as we are improving the performance of our products so that their useable ranges are a wide as possible.
One of our company values is “Be True”, which is important to my colleagues in development, production and me. That means values for hysteresis, linearity, temperature characteristic and creep - therefore the characteristic that give the measurement uncertainty are never exceeding the data sheet - we do not work with “typical values”, but hard limits. No MCS10 leaves the HBK facilities if it does not meet the datasheet criteria - this lowers the risk for our customers massively.
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