Automated load cell identification

A load cell comprising:

• a transducer configured to measure force data;
• a first interface configured to send identification information associated with the load cell to a remote processing system;
• and
• a second interface configured to send the measured force data to the remote processing system;
• wherein the identification information comprises at least one of:
• an identification of the load cell, a type of the load cell, a force measurement range of the load cell, a measurement accuracy of the load cell, a manufacturing date of the load cell, a serial number of the load cell, or calibration information associated with the load cell.

A tubular makeup system comprising:

• a load cell;
• and
• a remote processing system in communication with the load cell, wherein:
• the load cell is configured to send identification information associated with the load cell to the remote processing system, the identification information including a measurement range of torque values supported by the load cell;
• and
• the remote processing system is configured to use the identification information associated with the load cell during makeup of a threaded connection of a first threaded tubular to a second threaded tubular.