3-axis force transducer 10 to 500 N - 60 x 60 x 23.5 mm - IP65

Introduction

K3D60a 3-component force transducer measures simultaneously the forces Fx, Fy, Fz on three perpendicular directions. The measurement ranges on each axis are between +/-10 N and +/-500 N, the overall accuracy is 0.5% (0.1% optional), and the sensitivity to crosstalk is 1%.

The K3D60a 3-component force transducer is easily installed on machine tools, arms, or test benches. The force introduction and fixation to the stator/bench is done by 4 M3x0.5 threads, as long as the tightening torques requirements are satisfied (see here). A distance of 1 mm must be kept between the adapters and the sensor body.

The sensor is supplied with 5 VDC. The operating temperature range is -20 to 70°C. The output signal is unamplified (0.5 mV/V). The 3 output signals are decoupled by the design of the sensor, and correspond directly to the actual forces. No additional decoupling is required. The sensor is delivered with a 3m cable.

Specifications

The K3D60a sensor is available in 4 measuring ranges:

Each sensor is delivered with a factory calibration certificate. Calibration to specific measuring ranges is possible (optional), as well as ISO-17025 calibration.

Signal conditionning and acquisition

The acquisition of the raw measurement signals can be done with :

• a PC or PLC acquisition system equipped with a strain gage bridge input card
• or via a strain gage bridge conditioning module with analogue or digital output, connected to a PC or a standard acquisition system.

We recommend the following modules for signal conditioning and acquisition:

• GSV-4USB, 4 input module , USB output
• GSV-1A4, 4 input module, analog output
• GSV-8DS (High performance module, 8 analog inputs)

The visualization and acquisition software included is achieved with the provided software GSV-multi.

Applications

• Robotics
• Production
• Wind tunnel
• Quality control
• Load measurement in medicine, prosthetics, orthopedic engineering or gait analysis
• Measurement in sports medicine
• Comfort / ergonomics measurements

• Connector on cable for acquisition
• Extended temperature compensation
• Electronic conditioning and acquisition
• Connector output on request
• TEDS module

• Conditioning electronics
• Display
• Specific wiring