MTX Load Cell

Accurate and Reliable Weighing

to Keep Your Vehicles Moving
Vehicle Weighing
MTX load cells provide reliable weighing
for truck scales and rail scales. They are
precision instruments that are durable
enough to meet the demands of heavy-
capacity vehicle weighing in industrial
environments.

Rocker-Column Suspension
Each load cell has an integral rocker-column
suspension that automatically aligns itself
for accurate weighing. This simple design
reduces maintenance by eliminating extra
mechanical suspension components that
can wear and become misaligned.

Self-Diagnostic POWERCELL® MTX® Load Cell

Each load cell calculates and transmits
a weight 15 times per second. A built-in The MTX load cell uses a proven POWERCELL
self-diagnostic system constantly monitors technology that provides performance you can count
the load cell's performance and automati-
cally corrects for temperature changes and on. With more than a half million in service worldwide,
other external factors. If there is a weighing our line of POWERCELL load cells has demonstrated
error, the load cell notifies the scale operator
instantly.
the ability to stand up to the toughest industrial
applications. We designed the MTX load cell to weigh
accurately in any type of environment and to operate
reliably over a long service life. The result is a heavy-
capacity load cell that delivers excellent value for your
money by meeting the real-world demands of vehicle
weighing.
• Hermetically sealed stainless steel load cells
• Quick-connect cables make replacement easy
• Global approvals standard on every load cell
 POWERCELL MTX Load Cell Specifications
Parameter Unit of Measure Specification
Model No. POWERCELL MTX
Rated Capacity (R.C.) t (klb, nominal) 25 (55) 45 (99)
Sensitivity at R.C. d @ R.C. 111,111 100,000
Communication High-speed network, bidirectional, two-wire (RS-485 BITBUS), 375,000 bit/sec
Effective System Update Rate (24 cells) Hz 15-18
Class C3 C4 C5 C6 C3 C4
Temperature Effect on Span2, 3 ppm R.C./°C <± 6.7 <± 5.0 <± 4.0 <± 3.3 <± 6.7 <± 5.0
Creep at R.C.3 10s to 30m ppm R.C. <± 167 <± 125 <± 100 <± 83 <± 167 <± 125
Zero Return3 30 min. at R.C. ppm R.C. <± 167 <± 125 <± 100 <± 83 <± 167 <± 125
Temperature Effect on Zero ppm R.C. HB44: <± 0.7; EC-OIML: <± 0.8
Nonrepeatability ppm R.C. <± 50
Zero Balance %R.C. < 0.5
Min. Dead Load Output %R.C./°C (.../°F) ≤ 0.002 (0.001)
Temperature Effect on
Sensitivity %A.L./°C (.../°F) ≤ 0.0009 (0.0005)
Compensated °C (°F) -10 to +40 (+14 to +104)
Temperature Range Operating °C (°F) -40 to +55 (-22 to +131)
Safe Storage °C (°F) -40 to +80 (-22 to +176)
Humidity Effect, Continuous 100% RH 0
Barometric Pressure Effect on Zero Load kg/kPa (lb/in Hg) < 0.064
Linearity2 ppm R.C. < 100
Influence Factors Hysteresis ppm R.C. < 160
Combined Error2 ppm R.C. < 200
Number NMi TC5804 (T2206, T2391)
Class C3 C4 C5 C6 C3 C4
nmax 3000 4000 5000 6000 3000 4000
OIML/European Approval1
Y 7250 12500 12500 20000 9000 11250
Vmin kg 5 2.0 2.0 1.25 5.0 4.0
Min. Dead Load kg (lb) 90 (198)
Number NTEP 88-091A4
Class III L M
NTEP Approval1 nmax 10,000
Vmin kg (lb) 1.4 (3.1) 1.6 (3.5)
Min. Dead Load kg (lb) 90 (200)
Category 2 (Zones 1, 21) KEMA 03ATEX1166: II 2 GD EEx ia IIB T4 T135°C
Category 3 (Zones 2, 22) KEMA 03ATEX1250: II 3 GD EEx nL IIB T4 T135°C IP65
ATEX Approval1
Ta °C (°F) -20 to +40 (-4 to +104)
Entity Parameters Ui+20V, Ii=760mA, Pi=1.89W, Ci=1.3µF, Li=60µH
Number 3004084
Rating IS/I,II,III/1/CDEFG/T4
Factory Mutual Approval1
Ta °C (°F) 60 (140)
Entity Parameters Ui+20V, Ii=600mA, Pi=1.25W, Ci=18nF, Li=130µH
Supply Voltage Regulated in the Cell V DC Typical: 12; Min./Max.: 7.5/30
Spring Element 17-4 PH stainless steel (magnetic)
Material Enclosure 0.9 mm electropolished 304 stainless steel
Connector Quick-connect, stainless steel, glass-to-metal (submersible)
Type Hermetic (submersible)
Protection IP Rating IP68, IP69K (submersible)
NEMA Rating NEMA 6P (submersible)
Safe %R.C. 100
Load Limit
Ultimate %R.C. 300
Safe Dynamic Load %R.C. 70
Fatigue Life cycles @ R.C. > 1,000,000
Direction of Loading Compression
Deflection @ R.C., nominal mm (in) 0.76 (0.0029)
Weight, nominal kg (lb) 2.5 (5) 3.0 (6.6)
Cable Length m (ft) 2.5 to 20 (8 to 50)

Produced in a 1 See certificate for complete information.

facility that is 2 The combined error of span, linearity error, and hysteresis will not exceed 70% of error limits for HB44 and 80% according to OIML
IR76-1 respectively.
3 TC of span, creep, and creep return for HB44 typically meet OIML C3 performance.

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Data Sheet MTX Load Cells
POWERCELL MTX Load Cell Dimensional Drawings mm (inch)

See
Five-connector, Note
shielded cable O-Ring
not supplied

Ø103.4 (4.07)
203 (8.00) 210.3 (8.28)

Connector boot supplied

only with NIST HB44 RFI
protection kits

See
Shims not supplied Note

46.23 (1.82)

Retain lower receiver to

lower mounting plate with
0.500 diameter roll pin Lower receiver

Note: Recommended receiver mounting plate hole size Ø69.85 (2.750) ± 0.13 (0.005) x 25.4 (1.000) deep
minimum, Ø76.2 (3.00) x 90-degree countersink.

POWERCELL MTX Cable Colors

Junction box to MTX load cell connector wiring schedule

J2-J7 Wire Color POWERCELL

Terminal Strip Connector Pin
Number Location
1 A Yellow B
2 B Blue A
3 N.C. White F
4 +V Red D
5 GND Green C
6 CGND Orange None

METTLER TOLEDO Data Sheet MTX Load Cells

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POWERCELL MTX Load Cell Ordering Information
Description Item No.
MX Kit, four 25t MTX load cells, C3, bottom-mounted junction box 69035182
MX Kit, four 25t MTX load cells, C3, side-mounted junction box 69035191
MX Kit, six 25t MTX load cells, C3, bottom-mounted junction box 69035200
MX Kit, six 25t MTX load cells, C3, side-mounted junction box 69035209
MX Kit, eight 25t MTX load cells, C3, bottom-mounted junction box 69035218
MX Kit, eight 25t MTX load cells, C3, side-mounted junction box 69035227
MX Kit, four 25t MTX load cells, C4, bottom-mounted junction box 69035183
MX Kit, four 25t MTX load cells, C4, side-mounted junction box 69035192
MX Kit, six 25t MTX load cells, C4, bottom-mounted junction box 69035201
MX Kit, six 25t MTX load cells, C4, side-mounted junction box 69035210
MX Kit, eight 25t MTX load cells, C4, bottom-mounted junction box 69035219
MX Kit, eight 25t MTX load cells, C4, side-mounted junction box 69035228
MX Kit, four 25t MTX load cells, C5, bottom-mounted junction box 69035184
MX Kit, four 25t MTX load cells, C5, side-mounted junction box 69035193
MX Kit, six 25t MTX load cells, C5, bottom-mounted junction box 69035202
MX Kit, six 25t MTX load cells, C5, side-mounted junction box 69035211
MX Kit, eight 25t MTX load cells, C5, bottom-mounted junction box 69035220
MX Kit, eight 25t MTX load cells, C5, side-mounted junction box 69035229
MX Kit, four 25t MTX load cells, C6, bottom-mounted junction box 69035185
MX Kit, four 25t MTX load cells, C6, side-mounted junction box 69035194
MX Kit, six 25t MTX load cells, C6, bottom-mounted junction box 69035203
MX Kit, six 25t MTX load cells, C6, side-mounted junction box 69035212
MX Kit, eight 25t MTX load cells, C6, bottom-mounted junction box 69035221
MX Kit, eight 25t MTX load cells, C6, side-mounted junction box 69035230
MX Kit, four 45t MTX load cells, C3, bottom-mounted junction box 69035288
MX Kit, four 45t MTX load cells, C3, side-mounted junction box 69035293
MX Kit, six 45t MTX load cells, C3, bottom-mounted junction box 69035298
MX Kit, six 45t MTX load cells, C3, side-mounted junction box 69035303
MX Kit, eight 45t MTX load cells, C3, bottom-mounted junction box 69035308
MX Kit, eight 45t MTX load cells, C3, side-mounted junction box 69035313
MX Kit, four 45t MTX load cells, C4, bottom-mounted junction box 69035289
MX Kit, four 45t MTX load cells, C4, side-mounted junction box 69035294
Weighing Electronics
METTLER TOLEDO offers a complete family of electronics from simple
MX Kit, six 45t MTX load cells, C4, bottom-mounted junction box 69035299 weighing to application solutions for filling, stock control, batching,
MX Kit, six 45t MTX load cells, C4, side-mounted junction box 69035304 formulation, counting, and checkweighing.
MX Kit, eight 45t MTX load cells, C4, bottom-mounted junction box 69035309
MX Kit, eight 45t MTX load cells, C4, side-mounted junction box 69035314
Global Approvals
POWERCELL MTX load cells have global certifications for metrologi-
cal performance and hazardous area applications.

Tailored Services Full Connectivity

Our extensive service network is among the METTLER TOLEDO supplies various data communication interfaces
best in the world and ensures maximum that enable our sensors and instruments to communicate with your
availability and service life of your product. PLC, MES, or ERP systems.

Mettler-Toledo, Inc.
1900 Polaris Parkway www.mt.com For more information
Columbus, Ohio 43240
Tel. (800) 786-0038
(614) 438-4511
Fax (614) 438-4900

Specifications subject to change without notice.

© 2007 Mettler-Toledo, Inc.
METTLER TOLEDO® is a trademark of Mettler-Toledo, Inc.

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