FlexiForce user manual

02/05/09 FlexiForce Sensor User Manual (Rev G) 15
SENSOR PROPERTIES
STANDARD FLEXIFORCE SENSOR (MODEL A201)
Sensor Properties
Thickness 0.008 (0.208 mm)
Length
8” (203 mm)
6” (152 mm)
4” (102 mm)
2” (51 mm)
Width 0.55” (14 mm)
Sensing Area 0.375” (9.53 mm) diameter
Connector 3-pin male square pin (center pin is inactive)
Typical Performance
Force Ranges
0-1 lb (4.4 N)
0-25 lbs (110 N)
0-100 lbs (440 N)*
Operating Temperature
Range
15°F to 140°F (-9°C to 60°C)
Linearity (Error) +/- 3%
Repeatability +/- 2.5% of full scale (conditioned sensor, 80% force applied)
Hysteresis <4.5% of full scale (conditioned sensor, 80% force applied)
Drift <5% per logarithmic time scale (constant load of 90% sensor rating)
Response Time <5 microseconds
Output Change/Degree F
Up to 0.2% (~0.36% / °C).
Loads <10 lbs, operating temperature can be increased to 165°F (74°C).
HIGH-TEMPERATURE FLEXIFORCE SENSOR (MODEL HT201)
Sensor Properties
Thickness 0.008” (0.203 mm)
Length 7.75” (197 mm)
Optional: 6” (152 mm)
Trimmed: 4” (102 mm)
Lengths: 2” (51 mm)
Width 0.55” (14 mm)
Sensing Area 0.375” (9.53 mm) diameter
Connector 3-pin Male Square Pin (center pin is inactive)
Substrate Polyimide (ex: Kapton)
Typical Performance
Force Ranges 0-30 lbs (133N)
0-100 lbs (445N)
Operating Temperature Range 15°F to 400°F (-9°C to 204°C)
Repeatability +/- 3.5% of full scale
Linearity +/- 1.2% of full scale
Hysteresis 3.6% of full scale
Drift 3.3% per log time
Output Change/Degree F 0.16%