PW6C Force
PW6C: sensors and measurement devices by HBK for force.
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Shared technical specifications for the series
Properties every model in the series has. What differs is in the models table below.
| Ordering options and constraints | K-PW6C — capacity: 6.61 lb, 11.02 lb, 22.05 lb, 44.09 lb, 66.1 lb, 88.2 lb; accuracy_class: C6; minimum_verification_interval_vmin: 0.1 g, 0.2 g, 0.5 g, 1 g, 2 g, 5 g; constraints: [] |
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Range across models
The span covered by the models of the series together — not the range of each model.
| Force range | 0–392.3331465 N |
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| Nominal force capacity | 29.40274488–392.3331465 N |
| ADC sampling rate | 19200–40000 samples/s |
Models in the series
One column per model: what differs between the models of the series.
| Parameter | 1-PW6CMR/1.5KG-1 | 1-PW6CMR/10KG-1 | 1-PW6CMR/15KG-1 | 1-PW6CMR/20KG-1 | 1-PW6CMR/30KG-1 | 1-PW6CMR/3KG-1 | 1-PW6CMR/40KG-1 | 1-PW6CMR/5KG-1 | K-PW6C · 11.02 lb | K-PW6C · 22.05 lb | K-PW6C · 44.09 lb | K-PW6C · 6.61 lb | K-PW6C · 66.1 lb | K-PW6C · 88.2 lb | PW6C-10kg | PW6C-15kg | PW6C-1p5kg | PW6C-20kg | PW6C-30kg | PW6C-3kg | PW6C-40kg | PW6C-5kg |
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| Force range | 0–14.709975 N | 0–98.0665 N | 0–147.09975 N | 0–196.133 N | 0–294.1995 N | 0–29.41995 N | 0–392.266 N | 0–49.03325 N | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 0–98.0665 N | 0–147.09975 N | 0–14.709975 N | 0–196.133 N | 0–294.1995 N | 0–29.41995 N | 0–392.266 N | 0–49.03325 N |
| Force range | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Technical specification details | Maximum capacity: 3.31 lb; Minimum verification interval (Vmin): 0.1 g | Maximum capacity: 22.05 lb; Minimum verification interval (Vmin): 1 g | Maximum capacity: 33.07 lb; Minimum verification interval (Vmin): 1 g | Maximum capacity: 44.09 lb; Minimum verification interval (Vmin): 2 g | Maximum capacity: 66.1 lb; Minimum verification interval (Vmin): 2 g | Maximum capacity: 6.61 lb; Minimum verification interval (Vmin): 0.2 g | Maximum capacity: 88.1 lb; Minimum verification interval (Vmin): 5 g | Maximum capacity: 11.02 lb; Minimum verification interval (Vmin): 0.5 g | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 10 kg rated capacity = 98.0665 N (10 kg mass equivalent at standard gravity); compression | 15 kg rated capacity = 147.0998 N (15 kg mass equivalent at standard gravity); compression | 1.5 kg rated capacity = 14.71 N (1.5 kg mass equivalent at standard gravity); compression | 20 kg rated capacity = 196.133 N (20 kg mass equivalent at standard gravity); compression | 30 kg rated capacity = 294.1995 N (30 kg mass equivalent at standard gravity); compression | 3 kg rated capacity = 29.42 N (3 kg mass equivalent at standard gravity); compression | 40 kg rated capacity = 392.266 N (40 kg mass equivalent at standard gravity); compression | 5 kg rated capacity = 49.0332 N (5 kg mass equivalent at standard gravity); compression |
| Outputs and interfaces | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 4-20mA | Analog 0-10V | Digital I/O | 4-20mA | Digital I/O | 4-20mA | Digital I/O | Analog 0-10V |
| Selected configuration options | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 11.02 lb nominal force capacity | 22.05 lb nominal force capacity | 44.09 lb nominal force capacity | 6.61 lb nominal force capacity | 66.1 lb nominal force capacity | 88.2 lb nominal force capacity | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Nominal force capacity | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 49.0194022 N | 98.08328662 N | 196.122091 N | 29.40274488 N | 294.0274488 N | 392.3331465 N | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Published accuracy class | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Official family-table accuracy class: C6 | Official family-table accuracy class: C6 | Official family-table accuracy class: C6 | Official family-table accuracy class: C6 | Official family-table accuracy class: C6 | Official family-table accuracy class: C6 | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Sampling rate reference | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | LCMC digital update rate is variant- and filter-dependent; confirm it for the ordered chain | LCMC measurement-chain update rate is variant- and filter-dependent; confirm it for the ordered chain | LCMC analog bandwidth is variant- and filter-dependent; confirm it for the ordered chain | LCMC analog bandwidth is variant- and filter-dependent; confirm it for the ordered chain | LCMC measurement-chain update rate is variant- and filter-dependent; confirm it for the ordered chain | LCMC measurement-chain update rate is variant- and filter-dependent; confirm it for the ordered chain | ClipX fixed internal sampling rate; verify the configured filter and usable output bandwidth | LCMC analog bandwidth is variant- and filter-dependent; confirm it for the ordered chain |
| Interfaces | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Ethernet | IO-Link | Ethernet | Ethernet | EtherCAT | PROFINET | IO-Link | EtherCAT |
| ADC sampling rate | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 40000 samples/s | 40000 samples/s | 19200 samples/s | 19200 samples/s | 19200 samples/s | 19200 samples/s | 19200 samples/s | 19200 samples/s |
| Status | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| Datasheet | PDF — K-PW6C · 11.02 lb (opens in a new tab) | PDF — K-PW6C · 22.05 lb (opens in a new tab) | PDF — K-PW6C · 44.09 lb (opens in a new tab) | PDF — K-PW6C · 6.61 lb (opens in a new tab) | PDF — K-PW6C · 66.1 lb (opens in a new tab) | PDF — K-PW6C · 88.2 lb (opens in a new tab) |
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about our products and services
The C3 Multi Range table lists 1.5–40 kg maximum-capacity versions. Maximum platform size is 300×300 mm, and the manufacturer’s eccentric-load conditions also matter.
No. The C6 table starts at 3 kg and extends to 40 kg. The 1.5 kg version is listed in the C3 Multi Range table; the series name does not justify assigning C6 to it.
No. PW6C specifies 2.2±0.2 mV/V nominal sensitivity. Amplifier selection and calibration must use the selected cell’s specification.
No. The passive cell bridge signal is mV/V. The datasheet separately offers an LCMC chain with IO-Link, CANopen, RS-485 or analog output. Communication belongs to the selected chain configuration.
The datasheet specifies IP67. Its nominal temperature range is −10 to +40 °C and operating range −10 to +50 °C. IP rating does not replace the temperature-range check.
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