Dillon Digital Dynamometers

Q: When should I choose a self-indicating LCD Dynamometer versus a wireless telemetry load cell?

Self-Indicating Digital Dynamometers —such as the Dillon EDjunior , Straightpoint SID6T5 , and Straightpoint LoadLink Plus —have an integrated LCD screen on the load cell body and are ideal for eye-level pulls, tripod lifts, or low-height rigging. Wireless & Bluetooth Load Cells —such as the Crosby Straightpoint RLP Radiolink Plus , Straightpoint BlueLink , Dillon EDXtreme-Blue , and Radio "Red" EDXtreme —transmit readings remotely up to 164–3,280 ft (50–1,000 m), keeping operators out of the fall zone during high crane lifts and overhead proof-load testing.

ABQ Industrial offers an extensive range of electronic Digital Dynamometers and tension/compression load cells from Dillon and Crosby / Straightpoint. Engineered for high-accuracy force verification (±0.1% to ±0.2% of full scale), multi-unit conversion (lbf, kgf, kN, tonnes), full-range push-button tare, and remote data acquisition, our electronic load monitoring systems protect personnel and equipment across capacities from 100 kg (220 lbs) up to 500 tonnes (1,100,000 lbs).

Applications & Recommended Digital Configurations

Self-Indicating Digital Link Dynamometers (Built-In LCD Display):

Ideal for crane operators and riggers with direct line-of-sight to the load cell. Choose the field-proven Dillon EDjunior Digital Dynamometer (2,500 to 25,000 lbf), the high-precision Dillon "Red" EDXtreme Dynamometer (0.1% accuracy, up to 550,000 lbf), the compact Straightpoint SID6T5 Digital Dynamometer (6.5t / 14,300 lbs), or the heavy-capacity Straightpoint LoadLink Plus Digital Dynamometer (1t to 300t)..

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Bluetooth App-Connected & Dual-Display Dynamometers:

Capture live tension readings, peak loads, and timestamped PDF/CSV test reports directly on iOS or Android mobile devices using the Dillon EDXtreme-Blue Digital Dynamometer (which features both an onboard backlit LCD and Bluetooth connectivity up to 25,000 lbs) or the ultra-compact Straightpoint BlueLink Bluetooth Dynamometer (6.5t capacity, 328 ft / 100 m range).

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Long-Range 2.4 GHz Wireless & ATEX Explosion-Proof Telemetry:

Keep operators safely away from suspended loads during water-bag proof testing, heavy crane lifts, and offshore rigging with the IP67-sealed Crosby Straightpoint RLP Radiolink Plus Wireless Dynamometer (1t to 500t, 1,000 m / 3,280 ft radio range), the intrinsically safe Straightpoint ATEX / Ex IECEx Radiolink Plus for Zone 0, 1, and 2 hazardous gas environments, or the radio-enabled Dillon "Red" EDXtreme with the Dillon EDX-COMM-II Remote Communicator.

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Specialized Digital Load Shackles, Running Line Tensiometers & Crane Scales:

Low-Headroom Shackles & Shear Pins: Straightpoint Shackle Load Cells (Loadshackles) and Standard Loadpins (LP).
Moving Ropes, Chains & Hoist Cables: Straightpoint TIMH Running Line Tensiometer, Straightpoint CableSafe Rope Tension Meter, Straightpoint ChainSafe Bluetooth Chain Load Cell, and Dillon CraneGard Clamp-On Load Cell.
Under-Hook Crane Scales & Compression Load Cells: Dillon BCS Digital Crane Scale, Straightpoint MWP MiniWeigher Plus, Straightpoint LBP Loadblock Plus, and Straightpoint NI-Compression Wired Load Cell.

Applications & Recommended Digital Configurations

Digital Architecture	Capacity Range	Typical Accuracy	Display & Telemetry Range	Active Models in Subcategory
Self-Indicating LCD Links	1t to 300t (2,500 to 660,000 lbs)	±0.1% to ±0.2%	Integrated LCD on Load Cell (Optional RS-232 / RS-485)	Dillon EDjunior, EDXtreme, SID6T5, LoadLink Plus (LLP)
Bluetooth Mobile App Load Cells	1t to 10t (2,200 to 25,000 lbs)	±0.1% to ±0.2%	iOS/Android App up to 164–328 ft (50–100 m) + LCD on EDX-Blue	Dillon EDXtreme-Blue, BlueLink, ChainSafe
Long-Range 2.4 GHz Wireless Links	1t to 500t (2,000 to 1,100,000 lbs)	±0.1% to ±0.3%	2.4 GHz Radio up to 600–3,280 ft (183–1,000 m) to Handheld/PC	Straightpoint RLP, ATEX RLP, Radio EDXtreme
Load Shackles & Shear Loadpins	500 kg to 1,500 tonnes	±0.1% to ±1.0%	Cabled (4-20 mA / MODBUS) or Wireless 2.4 GHz / Bluetooth	Loadshackles (SLB/WLS), Standard Loadpins (LP)
Running Line & Clamp-On Tensiometers	100 lbs to 80 tonnes (Ø 4–52 mm)	±0.25% to ±2%	Cabled, 2.4 GHz Radio, Bluetooth, or Overload Relay	Straightpoint TIMH, CableSafe, Dillon CraneGard
Crane Scales & Compression Cells	100 kg to 100+ tonnes	±0.1% to ±0.3%	Ultra-Bright LED/LCD, Remote Control, or Wired Output	Dillon BCS, MWP, LBP, NI-Compression

F.A.Q.

When should I choose a self-indicating LCD Dynamometer versus a wireless telemetry load cell?

Self-Indicating Digital Dynamometers—such as the Dillon EDjunior, Straightpoint SID6T5, and Straightpoint LoadLink Plus—have an integrated LCD screen on the load cell body and are ideal for eye-level pulls, tripod lifts, or low-height rigging.
Wireless & Bluetooth Load Cells—such as the Crosby Straightpoint RLP Radiolink Plus, Straightpoint BlueLink, Dillon EDXtreme-Blue, and Radio "Red" EDXtreme—transmit readings remotely up to 164–3,280 ft (50–1,000 m), keeping operators out of the fall zone during high crane lifts and overhead proof-load testing.

Can I monitor and sum multiple wireless digital load cells simultaneously?

Yes. For multi-point lifts, structural weighing, and Center-of-Gravity (CoG) verification:

Multiple Dillon Radio EDXtreme units can be monitored and totalized on a single Dillon EDX-COMM-II Remote Communicator.
Up to 100–126 Crosby Straightpoint Wireless Load Cells can be monitored simultaneously with live graphing, overload alarms, and ISO 19901 CoG reports using Straightpoint INSIGHT Software or SW-MWLC Controller Software.

Which Digital Dynamometer is certified for hazardous gas and offshore oil & gas zones?

Standard electronic load cells are not permitted in explosive atmospheres. For Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 hazardous environments, select the intrinsically safe Straightpoint ATEX / Ex IECEx Radiolink Plus Wireless Dynamometer (certified to Ex ia II C T4 Ga), which includes an intrinsically safe handheld display and capacities from 1 tonne to 300 tonnes.

What is the difference between -WS and -TS part numbers on Crosby Straightpoint RLP listings?

On our Crosby Straightpoint RLP Radiolink Plus product page, models ending in -WS (With Shackles) are supplied as a complete kit with two matched Crosby anchor shackles, whereas models ending in -TS (Minus Shackles) include the wireless load cell and SW-HHP Handheld Display for users who already own compatible Crosby Shackles.