ICP
QUARTZ STRAIN SENSOR OPERATION MANUAL
2
3.0 INSTALLATION
Refer to the Installation Drawing supplied with this manual for
specific outline dimensions and installation details for your
particular model. The specification is also included to provide
details of the sensor
’
s characteristic properties.
It is important that the mounting surface is clean and free of
paint, oil, or other coatings that could prevent the proper
transfer of strain into the mounting pads of the sensor. Poor
surface contact may affect sensor sensitivity and result in
erroneous data. Prior to mounting, it is recommended that the
machine surface and the mounting pads of the sensor be
cleaned with acetone. This will maintain proper coupling with
these mating surfaces and prevent slippage at peak strain.
Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the sensor connector
and the other end to the XDCR jack on the signal conditioner.
Make sure to tighten the cable connector to the sensor.
DO
NOT
spin the sensor onto the cable, as this fatigues the cable
’
s
center pin, resulting in a shorted signal and a damaged cable.
If the cable cannot be attached prior to sensor installation, the
protective cap should remain on the connector to prevent
contamination or damage.
For installation in dirty, humid, or rugged environments, it is
suggested that the connection be shielded against dust or
moisture with shrink tubing or other protective material. Strain
relieving the cable/sensor connection can also prolong cable
life.
Mounting cables to a test structure with tape, clamps,
or adhesives minimizes the chance of damage.
3.1 STRAIN SENSOR INSTALLATION
Figure 3.1
displays the sensor mounted using the
supplied
mounting screw to a
minimum torque of 10 N-m.
Allow for
the static component of the signal to discharge prior to
calibration. Installations not preloaded to the recommended
value, or that utilizes a screw of different material and/or
dimensions than the supplied screw, may yield inaccurate
output readings. The supplied screw allows proper strain
transmission to the sensor while holding the sensor in place.
Properly machined holes for the mounting screw will ensure
proper vertical orientation of the sensor. Refer to the
installation drawing for additional mounting details.
Consult a PCB applications engineer for calibration and output
recommendations.
Figure 3.1 Strain Sensor Installation
CAUTION!
Please read all instructions before attempting to
operate this product.
Damage to built-in amplifier
due to incorrect power or misapplication is NOT
covered by warranty