1D Force Sensors - SPN02016

Components:

• Fz-1D Load Cell

• Fx-1D Arm: horizontal arm, vertical arm, pivot base, springs

• 1D+1D Arm kit : suspensions, insulator sleeve, slit sleeve, top cap, adaptor, insulator cap, mounting screw

• Universal holder

Screws and Hardware:

• (4x) 1.125 in Screws and Washers

• Allen wrenches: 5/64", 3/16”

The one dimension load cell allows for decoupling for friction and down force sensor.

 

 

• This type of Load Cell is composed of 2 different parts, each one responsible for one axis of force.

• One arm with a piezo sensor will measure the friction force along Fx, while Fz will be applied and recorded by another component.

 

The Fx sensor should come pre-built. However, if you need to build it, follow the following steps:

1. Firstly, attach the horizontal arm to the vertical arm.
   Screw the shoulder screw from the bottom hole with FHSHS 6-32 x .750” BM310271-08




There are 2 types of horizontal arms. The longer version is mostly used with environmental chambers. You need to select the arm depending on how long you want the ball holder to be.

2. Fix the capacitive sensor to the vertical arm with 2 x 8-32 x .875” BM310290-11.





The sensor face with the threaded insert.



 

3. Attach the friction arm to the pivot base with 8-32 x .375” BM310280-05 with a 9/64 » allen key.

1. Quick-exchange attachement

2. Sliding plate

3. Block extension

4. Fz load cell

Ensure that the quick-exchange plate is properly mounted on top of the load cell:

1. Mount the fz load cell on the fast exchange plate and tighten the 4 captive screws.
   (4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long using 5/32 Allen wrench).

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• The fast exchange plate’s notch should be pointing on the opposite side of the front load cell as this notch will fit into the back of the sliding support.

• The front of the load cell is the face showing the Rtec logo and the unit calibration sticker.

(Optional) With Extension blocks:

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You can also use an extension block to reduce the distance between the load cell and the lower setup.

1. Mount the block extension on the exchange plate with 4 4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long screws using 5/32 Allen wrench.

1. Install the load cell mounted on the extension block with the 4 captives screws.
   (4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long using 5/32 Allen wrench).

• The fast exchange plate’s notch should be pointing on the opposite side of the front load cell as this notch will fit into the back of the sliding support.

• The component at the top of the picture is the fast exchange adapter.

• The front of the load cell is the face showing the Rtec logo and the unit calibration sticker.

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1. Lower the Z-Axis all the way down using the jogbox Z-axis control.

2. Slide the FZ-1D arm into the quick-exchange mount.

3. Secure the arm by locking it in place.

1. Remove the right panel of the MFT to access to the fixation hole and sticker

2. Position yourself at the right frame of the MFT and place the back of the arm (the pivot base)against the frame, making sure the base of the arm is pressed against it.





Refer to the alignment guide on the side of the instrument to determine
the correct mounting holes.

The level of the friction arm depends on the configuration.

ex: For the block-on-ring configuration without heating chamber, use
positions 5 and 7.

3. Attach the friction arm to the instrument using the 1.125-inch screws and washers to secure the arm. (1/4-20 x 1.000” BM310340-09). Hand-tighten initially; fully tighten with the 3/16” Allen Key after final adjustments.

Sleeve, insulator cap and the adaptor are placed on the top of the holder.

For more information

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A suspension is used to limit the vibration induced by the sample during testing. There are several variations of suspensions depending on the maximum load it can be effective on. .

It is recommended to select a suspension system with the closest higher load rating to the expected load.
For example, if you realize a test at 150N, you would need to use the 200N suspension. By doing so, you will mitigate the vibrations the most.

 

Sleeve, insulator cap and the adaptor are placed on the top of the holder.

 

 

The pictures below show the actual montage step directly on the arm.

Follow the next step to continue

1. Unscrew the thumb screw/knob present on the front of the arm
   You can now open the securing block and insert the holder.

2. Insert the holer onto the arm and align the slot on the sleeve with the alignment pin on the arm.





The flange of the insulator sleeve must be positioned towards the top of the block holder
For the block holder: Make sure that the notch matches the extrusion of the block holder

3. Slide the sleeve into position and loosely secure it.