FT2431-0000-0050-L Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The FT2431-0000-0050-L is a force load cell sensor manufactured by TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties, rated for 50 lbs (22.68 kgf) operating force. This component is classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of active equivalent parts for new designs and ongoing production requirements. The sensor provides ratiometric analog output and operates across industrial temperature ranges, making it suitable for force measurement applications requiring precision load monitoring.

Substiute Parts

FT2431-0000-0050-L

TE Connectivity Measurement SpecialtiesIn Stock: 1098FT2431-0000-0050-L Datasheet

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FC2231-0000-0050-L

TE Connectivity Measurement SpecialtiesIn Stock: 1281FC2231-0000-0050-L Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the FT2431-0000-0050-L is based on strict equivalence of the following critical parameters:

• Operating Force Rating: 22.68 kgf (50 lbs) — must match exactly
• Sensor Type: Load Cell — functional category requirement
• Output Specification: 0.5 V ~ 4.5 V — signal range compatibility
• Accuracy: ±1% — measurement precision requirement
• Voltage Supply: 5V — power supply compatibility
• Compensated Temperature Range: 0°C ~ 50°C — thermal compensation specification
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C ~ 85°C — functional temperature limits
• Manufacturer: TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties — source consistency

The FC2231-0000-0050-L qualifies as a direct substitute based on matching all critical electrical and mechanical parameters. The primary distinction is product status: FC2231 is active production, whereas FT2431 is obsolete.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The FC2231-0000-0050-L is the direct functional equivalent for applications currently using the FT2431-0000-0050-L. Selection of the FC2231 is supported by the following factors:

Product Status: The FC2231 maintains active production status, ensuring long-term availability and supply chain continuity. The FT2431 is obsolete, creating procurement risk for ongoing production and field service requirements.

Regulatory Compliance: The FC2231 carries ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status, meeting current environmental and regulatory requirements for electronic components in most jurisdictions. These certifications are not specified for the FT2431.

Electrical Equivalence: All critical electrical parameters are identical, including output voltage range, supply voltage, accuracy specification, and temperature compensation range. Direct circuit-level substitution is supported without modification to signal conditioning or power supply circuits.

Mechanical and Thermal Compatibility: Operating force rating, temperature operating range, and moisture sensitivity level are identical between both parts, supporting direct mechanical and thermal substitution in existing designs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the FC2231-0000-0050-L be used as a direct replacement for the FT2431-0000-0050-L in existing designs?

A: Yes. All critical electrical parameters, force ratings, output specifications, accuracy, supply voltage, and temperature ranges are identical. No circuit modifications are required for substitution.

Q: What is the primary reason for substituting the FT2431 with the FC2231?

A: The FT2431 is obsolete, while the FC2231 is in active production. This ensures component availability, supply chain reliability, and access to current manufacturing quality standards.

Q: Are there compliance differences between these two parts?

A: The FC2231 specifies ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status. The FT2431 does not provide these compliance certifications. For applications subject to environmental regulations, the FC2231 is the appropriate selection.

Q: Do the output signal characteristics differ between these parts?

A: No. Both parts provide 0.5 V to 4.5 V output with ±1% accuracy. The FT2431 specifies ratiometric output; the FC2231 output specification is identical in range and function.

Q: Is packaging different between the FT2431 and FC2231?

A: The FT2431 packaging is not specified in available documentation. The FC2231 is supplied in bulk packaging. Confirm packaging requirements for your application before procurement.

Q: What is the temperature compensation range for these load cells?

A: Both parts are compensated across 0°C to 50°C. Operating temperature range extends to -40°C to 85°C, but compensation is specified only within the narrower range.

Q: Are these parts suitable for applications requiring extended temperature operation?

A: Both parts operate across -40°C to 85°C. However, accuracy specification (±1%) is guaranteed only within the compensated range of 0°C to 50°C. Applications outside this range should account for potential accuracy degradation.

Q: What is the supply voltage requirement for these load cells?

A: Both parts require 5V supply voltage. Ensure power supply circuits provide stable 5V output with appropriate current capacity for the sensor and signal conditioning electronics.