Honigmann: Double axis radial force sensor RFS150XY

RFS^® 150 XY
Radial force sensor with 2 measuring axis

• measuring the radial force in x- and y-direction
   e.g. acquisition of axle loads and unbalance
• easy to adapt
• independent of force introduction point / lever arm
• robust, stainless steel housing
• available in 14 rated load ranges:
    0 to 5N       LR - Low Range
    0 to 10N   ... 0 to 400N    SR - Standard Range
    0 to 500N ... 0 to 1kN       HR - High Range

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Description

The dual-axis radial force sensor offers two measuring axis, vertically to each other.
Force introduction occurs radially at the bearing journal.
Any acting force can be splitted vectorially into X- and Y-components.

Fields of application:
•  for research and industry
•  acquisition of axle loads, bearing reactions and unbalances
•  XY-force measurement on shafts and axles
•  force measurement on pivot joints and crankshafts
•  recording of polar force diagrams
•  biomechanics / orthopedy
•  flow measurements in wind tunel or flow channel
•  measurement of wind intensity and wind direction
•  winding and unwinding processes with varying geometry
•  force controlled joystick, e.g. control of a servo drive proportional to force

The high mechanical stiffness of the load cell enables measurement with virtually no excursion.

The specified and calibrated accuracy remains unchanged throughout the unit’s service life and, across wide ranges, is independent of direct axial forces.

Both force signals get conditioned
with a 2-channel measuring amplifier solution.
Value and direction of the acting force are acquired.

For analysis the data can be stored in the PC, e.g. with the software HCC-Easy.

Its export function enables the user to transfer the data to further software for extended analysis, e.g. generating
a XY-diagram.

Example: Polar diagram of the force in a crankshaft, force components against angle of rotation

Special features

•  2 measuring axis, vertically to each other
•  high overload protection
•  independent of the force introduction point, i.e. the sensor is not affected by lever arm action
•  no influence of any axial tilt torques or direct axial forces which might appear
•  robust, stainless steel housing
•  thought-through concept of housing for simple mounting

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Force ranges and bearing journals

Nominal force [N]						Bearing journal Ø [mm]
5*	10	20	30	40		5	8	10
50	60	100	200	300	400		8	10	12
500**	600**	1000**						10	12

The measuring range of the sensor begins at force’s zero point.
Bearing journals and nominal forces differing from the list are available.
* Special type LR (Low Range)
**Special type HR (High Range)

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