Load Cell

Load Cell Connections,
Red: + Excitation (10V nominal)
Black: -Excitation (Ground)
Green: + Signal
White: -Signal

Change in voltage difference detected between + and  - Signals representing force applied. It is then amplified and maybe conditioned if required.

Shielding rule: Avoid continuous ground loops; a system should not be grounded at multiple points. This may occur, for example, if the shield of the load cell cable is connected to earth at both ends.


IDC header connector: http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-sockets/6058819/
Something to extend preferably just one of the analogue input ports in order to weld the load cell circuitry on. The item above is a row of 8 pins that would cover one row out of the 16-pin IDC header. Single connector can not be found, wonder if these can be devide into individual ones.