
zebris Medical GmbH
FDM-T Technical Data and Operating Instructions
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Product description
3.1
System Components
In its basic configuration the measuring system consists of the following components:
Treadmill with integrated sensor equipment for measuring the force distribution
Safety clip for the Emergency Shut-Down
Mains cable for connecting the treadmill
External power supply unit for the FDM-T force plate
USB cable (Type A-B, 3 m long)
zebris application software zebris FDM
Windows-compatible computer or notebook
Silicone oil for lubricating the belt
Cable guard with screws
User Manual for FDM-T system, treadmill, zebris FDM software
3.2
Specification FDM-T Sensor
The sensors of the different FDM-T system only vary in size of the measuring area, the
number of single sensors included in the sensor module and the supported sampling fre-
quency. All other technical specifications are identical.
Interfaces
USB
Synchronization input/output
Video synchronization
Infrared synchronization (optional)
Connectors
Interface box on the treadmill housing frame
Measuring principle
capacitive force measurement
Operating voltage
16-18V DC
Power consumption
maximum 60W (depending on the type)
Power supply via external power supply unit 100 - 240VAC / 50/60Hz
Accuracy of the calibrated measuring range (1
– 120 N/cm
2
) ±5% of maximum range
Mechanical cross talk
-25 dB
Pressure threshold
1 N/cm
2
3.3
Technical specifications FDM-T measuring systems
Depending on the treadmill type, zebris FDM-
T measuring systems are available as “med-
ical line” (M) for medical and “sports line” (S) for non-medical applications.
With the most system types, the FDM-T sensor is available in the resolutions 1.4 sensors
/cm
2
(3i) and 0.6 sensors /cm
2
(2i).