C2

C2 can be found in production surrounding, e.g. for the measurement of joining forces or press force monitoring. C2's are also very suitable for fast measurements in experiments or validation tests.

NEW: Now available with integrated digital amplifier with IO-Link output.

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C2 Force Sensor: Reliable Compressive Force Measurement

The C2 force sensor, tried and tested over a long time, is a diaphragm sensor – a design that is very well-suited for fast measurements. This sensor, with integrated lateral force compensation, works safely even in the event of lateral forces or non-centric force application.

HBK has re-engineered the C2 series sensors for compressive force measurement to enable quick and optimized response to spare parts requirements and new designs. Different cable lengths, mounted plugs and TEDS are available, allowing for more efficient installation. In addition to the well-known passive versions of the force sensor, optional versions are now also available featuring integrated electronics, while external dimensions remain unchanged.

HBK accuracy class: Up to 0.1 (0.5 kN: 0.2)
Capacities: 0.5 kN to 200 kN
Output: mV/V (passive, Wheatstone bridge), 0...10 V, 4...20 mA or IO-Link

New: With the new option "VAIO", the C2 comes along with an integrated digital amplifier. Your advantages:

Greater precision: Linearity error 0.03 %, TC₀: 0.03 % / 10 K.
Improved reliability: The Sensor Health monitoring of the C2 sends warnings in case of exceeding temperature or mechanical limits before problems occur.
More information: Temperature measurement, statistical information.
Lower costs, easy setup: The C2 with the VAIO option comes along as adjusted sensor. When connected to an IO-Link master, you will get immediately precise readings in Newton. Low cabling costs.
Standard instrument features: Limit switches, peak detection, digital output, filter.
Fast: Internal sampling rate: 40 kHz, 0.9 ms cycling time to the IO-Link master.

Please have a look at the K-C2- model. Beside many other options, you can find order information for the IO-Link version as well.

Advantages of all C2:

Practice-oriented

All variants are made of stainless steel and have a high degree of protection (IP67).
Shock and EMC tested in compliance with international standards.
Compact dimensions.

Benefit from the C2’s maturity and long-life technology.

Adaptable and cost-effective

Many configuration options: mounted plugs, TEDS and various cable lengths.
Available with an integrated measuring amplifier; in this case, calibrated as a measuring chain.
New: Digital output (IO-LINK) with improved accuracy and sensor health monitoring.
Identical dimensions with and without integrated electronics.

Save on installation costs by configure the sensor so that it fits to your application! Benefit from the advantages of HBK's IO-Link technology: Improved accuracy, less costs, even better relaibility.

Small displacement, excellent dynamics

The C2 shows only little deflection under load
Its high stiffness ensures excellent dynamic behavior, excellent for fast measurements
Suitable for static measurements due to strain gauge technology

Solve both static and dynamic measurement tasks using the C2.

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Code	Maximum capacity (nominal load)	Maximum capacity (nominal load)	Direction	HBK Accuracy class	Height (without accessories)	Height (without accessories)	Diameter (without cable or plug)	Diameter (without cable or plug)
1-C2/1KN	1 kN	225 lbf	Compression	0.1	30 mm	1.18 in	50 mm	1.9685 in
1-C2/2KN	2 kN	450 lbf	Compression	0.1	30 mm	1.18 in	50 mm	1.9685 in
1-C2/5KN	5 kN	1.12 klbf	Compression	0.1	30 mm	1.18 in	50 mm	1.9685 in
1-C2/10KN	10 kN	2.25 klbf	Compression	0.1	30 mm	1.18 in	50 mm	1.9685 in
1-C2/20KN	20 kN	4.5 klbf	Compression	0.1	48 mm	1.89 in	90 mm	3.5433 in
1-C2/50KN	50 kN	11.2 klbf	Compression	0.1	48 mm	1.89 in	90 mm	3.5433 in
1-C2/100KN	100 kN	22.5 klbf	Compression	0.1	60 mm	2.36 in	115 mm	4.52755 in
1-C2/200KN	200 kN	45 klbf	Compression	0.1	60 mm	2.36 in	115 mm	4.52755 in
1-C2/500N	500 N	112 lbf	Compression	0.2	30 mm	1.18 in	50 mm	1.9685 in
K-C2-	500 N, 1 kN, 2 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 50 kN, 100 kN, 200 kN	112 lbf, 225 lbf, 450 lbf, 1.12 klbf, 2.25 klbf, 4.5 klbf, 11.2 klbf, 22.5 klbf, 45 klbf	Both directions	0.1, 0.2	30 mm, 48 mm, 60 mm	1.18 in, 1.89 in, 2.36 in	115 mm, 55 mm, 50 mm, 115 mm, 90 mm	4.52755 in, 1.9685 in, 3.5433 in

C2 - Data Sheet	Data Sheets	English
C2 - Quick Start Guide	Quick Start Guide	English, Italian, French, Chinese, German
C2 - Mounting Instructions	Mounting Instructions	English, Italian, French, German
Release Notes - IO-Link Force Sensors	Release Note	English

Sales documents

Reliable force measurement - Brochure

Brochure

English

Certificates and Approvals

C2 (N / kN) - EU Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

English

C2 capacity 500 N - CAD	CAD Step Files
C2 capacity 1 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
C2 capacity 2 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
C2 capacity 5 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
C2 capacity 10 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
C2 capacity 20 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
C2 capacity 50 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
C2 capacity 100 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
C2 capacity 200 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
IO4 - firmware v2.0.10	Firmware

C2
Maximum capacity (nominal load)	2 kN, 5 kN, 100 kN, 500 N, 20 kN, 10 kN, 50 kN, 200 kN, 1 kN
Maximum capacity (nominal load)	450 lbf, 1.12 klbf, 22.5 klbf, 112 lbf, 4.5 klbf, 2.25 klbf, 11.2 klbf, 45 klbf, 225 lbf
Direction	Compression, Both directions
Type / technology	Strain Gauge
Calibration	Calibrated
Output signal	mV/V (passive strain gauge), Voltage (0…10V), Current (4-20mA), IO-Link
HBK Accuracy class	0.1, 0.2
Degree of protection	IP67
Mechanical adaptation	Spherical load introduction
Height (without accessories)	30 mm, 60 mm, 48 mm
Height (without accessories)	1.18 in, 2.36 in, 1.89 in
Diameter (without cable or plug)	50 mm, 115 mm, 90 mm, 55 mm
Diameter (without cable or plug)	1.9685 in, 4.52755 in, 3.5433 in

List of accessories available for all variants of this family

Product Code	Description
1-EEK4	Ground cable, copper, length 400mm
1-EPO3/200KG	Thrust piece C2 up to 1t
1-EPO3R/20T	Thrust piece above10 to 20t
1-EPO3R/5T	Thrust piece above C2 / C2A
1-EEK6	Ground cable, copper, length 600mm
1-EEK8	Ground cable, copper, length 800mm
1-KAB168-20	Connection cable, M12, 20m, free ends
1-KAB168-5	Connection cable, M12, 5m, free ends