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C5
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
F
ex
F
nom
F
q
M
b
F
nom
Force in direction of measurement
F
ex
Force parallel to direction of measurement, but outside center of
force transducer
M
b
Bending moment
F
q
Force perpendicular to direction of measurement
The C5 is a high-quality reference transducer. It is advisable to always have the sensor
calibrated with the attachments with which it is planned to use the sensor.
You can place the C5 directly on a suitable substructure. The force transducer measures
static and dynamic compressive forces, and can be used at full oscillation width (peak-to-
peak).
Load is applied via the spherical load button on top of the force transducer. We
recommend using the supplied thrust piece to guarantee ideal force application. The
thrust piece has a suitable surface finish, and is placed on the crowned load button.
If you want to do without a thrust piece, please note that the surface of the structural
component that applies the force to the convex load application part must be ground and
have a minimum hardness of 40 HRC.