ALF232/3 Multi-axis Force Sensor
Dual or triple axis force transducer
Key features
- Full load range: 100N - 5kN
- Compression, tension, or bi-directional
- Rated output nominal: 1.2mV/V
- Non-lin./hysteresis: 0.5/0.5% RL
- Dimensions (mm): Ø61 x 47 to Ø70 x 56
- Aluminium or stainless steel body
- Direct output from each axis without calculation
- Traceable calibration with certificate
About the ALF232/3 Multi-axis Force Sensor
The ALF232 measures forces in two axes at 90°. Apart from error evaluations, each output is pure and requires no mathematical manipulation. The loadcell is moment sensitive requiring calibration to be carried out at a specified force center. The standard center is specified in the specification. If this is not suitable for your application please consult our engineering department about alternative calibrations.
The ALF232 is ideally suited to many industrial and scientific applications, including automotive and medical research.
We are happy to design variants of this loadcell to meet your specific requirements. Versions can be manufactured for higher temperature operation. Please consult our engineering department.
The loadcell can be manufactured with force ranges to suit the application. Please consult our engineering department about the viability of the required ranges. The example shown in the picture and drawing is a ±50kg model; there will be small differences in the dimensions for other ranges.
Notes
1. AL = Applied load. 3. Temperature coefficients apply over the compensated range.
2. RL = Rated load. 4. Values apply to all axes unless otherwise specified.
Connections
The ALF232 is fitted with 2 metres of PVC insulated 9 core screened cable type 7-1-9C.
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Talk to an expertTechnical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bridge resistance x & y axis | 350 Ω |
| Calibration force centre | x=0, y=0, z=-4.5mm |
| Creep - 20 minutes | ±0.1% AL |
| Excitation voltage - maximum | 10V |
| Excitation voltage - recommended | 10V |
| Hysteresis | ±0.5% RL |
| Insulation resistance - minimum at 50vdc | 500 MΩ |
| Load direction | Bi-directional |
| Maximum cross talk | 3% RL |
| Measurement range | 100N - 5kN |
| Non-linearity - terminal | ±0.5% RL |
| Overload - safe | 50% RL |
| Overload - ultimate | 100% RL |
| Rated output - nominal | 1.2mV/V |
| Repeatability | ±0.02% RL |
| Temperature effect on rated output per °c | ±0.005% AL |
| Temperature effect on zero load output per °c | ±0.01% RL |
| Temperature range - compensated | -10 to +50°C |
| Temperature range - safe | -10 to +80°C |
| Weight - nominal (excluding cable) | 200g |
| Z axis | 700 Ω |
| Zero load output | ±4% RL |
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