ICP
FORCE SENSOR OPERATION MANUAL
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Figure 7 - Series 260 Mounting 3-Component
Force Sensor
3-COMPONENT LINK TRIAX SENSORS
Series 261 3-component force sensors are designed for
measuring z-axis compression loads from a fraction of a
pound(N) to 10,000 lbs (to 45 kN), and x and y-axis radial
forces from a few pounds (N) to 4,000 lbs (to 18 kN).
These sensors are designed to simultaneously monitor three
measurements in the x, y, and z-planes. Similar to the
piezoelectric link series, this series consists of a triaxial force
sensor factory installed and preloaded between mounting
hardware. Additional customer applied preload during
installation is not required.
The mounting hardware does not loosen naturally.
DO NOT
ADJUST THE MOUNTING HARDWARE
as loosening or
tightening of the hardware will change the preload applied to
the sensor. Changes to the preload result in changes the
factory supplied calibration. In the unlikely event the
mounting hardware becomes loose, contact PCB’s service and
repair document for proper instructions for returning the
sensor to PCB for recalibration.
Figure 8 – SERIES 3-COMPONENT TRIAX FORCE
SENSORS
PENETRATION
Penetration style sensors are similar to the axial models but are
specifically designed for compression and impact force
measurements in materials testing applications. Smooth,
cylindrical housings and curved impact caps avoid cutting
through specimens. This enables measurements to be taken to
determine yield, deformation, and break point measurements of
polymers, composites, and other materials. The axial connector
configuration installs into force thruster apparatus and protects
the connector from potential damage. Versions offering full-
scale measurements to 5,000 lb (to 22.24kN) are available.
Tension measurements are possible with units having
removable caps.
Figure 9 - Series 208A20 ICP
Penetration Force Sensor
MINIATURE/HIGH SENSITIVITY
Series 209 Miniature Sensitivity Sensors permit low amplitude,
dynamic compression, tension, and impact force
measurements. A full-scale measurement range to 2.2 lbs (9.79
N) compression and to 1 lb (to 4.45 N) tension is standard. Two
configurations are available, one with a tapped mounting hole
and impact cap, and the other with tapped holes on both ends of
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