DTS Flexible Force Sensor (FFS)

Product catalog summary

Overview: The DTS Flexible Force Sensor (FFS) is an ultra-thin, low-mass force sensing solution designed for a variety of applications. It features a 9.5 mm diameter active sensing area and offers a standard force range of 440 N (100 lbs), with an optional range up to 4400 N (1000 lbs). The sensor is equipped with a circuit module that amplifies and linearizes output, functioning like a standard bridge sensor with built-in EMI, RFI, and ESD protection.

Specifications:

Physical: Thickness of 0.208 mm, weight of 0.55 grams, and a sensing area diameter of 9.53 mm. Available lengths are 203 mm, 152 mm, 102 mm, and 51 mm, with a width of 14 mm.
Environmental: Operating temperature range from -9°C to 60°C, with an output change of ±0.36% per °C. For loads under 10 lbs, the operating temperature can increase to 74°C.
Performance: Linearity of less than ±3%, repeatability of less than ±2.5% of full scale, hysteresis of less than 4.5% of full scale, drift of less than 5% per logarithmic time scale, and a response time of less than 5 microseconds.
Electrical: Excitation voltage range of 4.9-14.0 VDC, current less than 2 mA, zero output of ±200 mV, and an output range of 1.0 – 4.5 V typical. Bridge resistance is 6600 Ω.
Cable: Four conductor, 30 AWG, with a standard length of 25 ft and pigtail termination. Color-coded for easy identification.
Connectors: Optional connectors include Omnetics, LEMO, and Tajimi, with sensor ID options available.

Applications: The sensor is suitable for aerospace analysis, amusement ride testing, automotive safety, biomechanics, blast testing, embedded monitoring, helicopter & aircraft testing, impact testing, in-dummy testing, injury investigation, pedestrian head & leg form testing, and sports & safety equipment testing.

Calibration: Each sensor is dynamically calibrated using a custom-built dynamic force calibration fixture that is NIST traceable. Re-calibration services are available, including replacement of the FlexiForce® sensor if necessary.

Part Numbers: Various part numbers are available for different configurations and calibration services, ensuring flexibility for specific needs.

Catalog excerpts

Aerospace analysis The DTS Flexible Force Sensor (FFS) is an ultra-thin Amusement ride testing force sensor that is ready to plug-n-play. The DTS FFS Automotive safety works like any other bridge transducer, by converting Biomechanics non-linear resistance changes to linear output voltage Blast testing proportional to force. Embedded monitoring Literally paper-thin, the FlexiForce® circuit is only Helicopter & aircraft 0.208 mm thick making it ideal to measure force between Impact testing virtually any two surfaces. The DTS FFS is a complete sensing solution that is easy to use and accurate for a In-dummy variety of applications. Injury investigation Pedestrian head & leg form Sports & safety equipment The DTS FFS is a laboratory-grade force sensor that is ready to plug-n-play. The key is the custom DTS circuit that allows the FlexiForce® sensor to work like any other bridge transducer. Features • Ultra-thin, low-mass force sensing solution • 9.5 mm diameter active sensing area • Standard force range 440 N (100 lbs.) Optional force range up to 4400 N (1000 lbs.) • Circuit module amplifies and linearizes output • Works like a standard bridge sensor including shunt checks • Built-in EMI, RFI and ESD protection DTS dynamically calibrates each sensor using a custom-built dynamic force calibration fixture that is NIST traceable. • Each sensor includes calibration certificate, NIST traceable Diversified Technical Systems designs and manufactures • Re-calibration services available data acquisition systems and sensors for the experienced test professional. Advanced Measurement Solutions www.dtsweb.com REV 06.2012

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24/7 Worldwide Tech Support Onsite Calibration & Training Application Support Software Integration OEM/Embedded Applications TECH CENTERS Seal Beach, California USA Sydney, Australia Shanghai, China Zorge, Germany Tokyo, Japan Sensing Area: Operating Temp.: Force Ranges: Loads <10 lbs, operating temperature can Zero Output: Output Range: Bridge Resistance: Color Code: Output not proportional to excitation Overall shield isolated from enclosure Pigtail termination standard Response Time: CONNECTORS (OPTIONAL <5% per logarithmic time scale Connector Options: PART NUMBERS 15102-00000 Flexible Force...

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DTS Flexible Force Sensor (FFS)

DTS Flexible Force Sensor (FFS)

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