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Torque Sensor Series 2300
The 2300 series is the most cost-effective entry into professional torque measurement technology.
3.1
Short description
This series is mainly used in automotive test facilities, professional testing construction, climatic exposure
test cabinets (exceeding dew point), process monitoring and medical engineering.
Transmitted torque can be measured statically and dynamically in real time. Each sensor can be configured
individually with a lot of extras, such as angle sensor.
Series 2300 offers a wide range of output signals such as 0-10 V, 4-20 mA, CAN-Bus or USB. USB is offered
including a special NCTE software enables to show data in real time.
The sensor is provided as a complete unit with integrated evaluation electronic, including 5 m cable,
keystones and factory calibration certificate and in case of digital output 2.8 m USB cable is also included.
3.2
Assembly and disassembly
When mounting the sensor, make sure that the measuring shaft is exactly aligned with the connecting shafts.
It must then be possible to push the key adapters of the connection shafts onto the key adapter connections
of the sensor without any effort. No force must be exerted on the housing in the axial direction during
fastening. The sensor can be secured against rotation by means of the flat surface (optional sensor holder).
The cable length must not exceed 5m. Using a cable other than the one supplied by NCTE or an identical cable
with a different cable length may impair the function of the sensor system.
The disassembly may only be done without applying torque to the measuring shaft.
3.3
Interface description
Mechanical interfaces:
For power transmission, adapter connections are provided at both ends of the keystone round shafts.
Electrical interface:
A socket for power supply and signal output is attached to the upper side of the housing.
(Pin assignment see Chapter
3.4
Starting up
After mounting the sensor, the following must be observed:
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Switch on power supply and check voltage value.
(Voltage peaks at the sensor must be avoided, devices must be checked accordingly before
connection to the sensor)
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Connect the sensor to the power supply. (using the cable supplied)
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Record the output signal of the sensor with high resistance.
(e.g. A/D converter, oscilloscope, PC measuring card)
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Record output signal in mechanically unloaded state of the sensor.
