FORCE TRANSDUCERS
Brüel & Kjær force transducers (also refereed to as force sensors) are designed with integral electronics for structural dynamic testing. The transducers feature a very high resonance frequency, that allow for measurement of short duration, fast rise force transients. All DeltaTron Force Transducers feature patented technology, and are typically used for measuring force directly between an exciter and a test structure, or for conducting force measurements in process applications.
What is a Force Transducer-
TYPE 8230-002
DeltaTron Force Transducer, 2.2 mV/N
DeltaTron Force Transducer designed for measuring 2.2 mV/N in dynamic, short-duration static and impact force measurements
- Sensitivity : 2.2 (10) mV/N (mV/lbf)
- Range full scale : +2000 / -2000 (+500 / 500) N (lbf) N (lbf)
- Maximum force :
- Maximum compression : +4400 (+10,000) N (lbf) N (lbf)
- Maximum tension : -2200 (-500) N (lbf) N (lbf)
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TYPE 8230-003
DeltaTron Force Transducer, 0.22 mV/N
DeltaTron Force Transducer with a sensitivity of 0.22 mV/N and CCLD Charge for performing short-duration static and impact force measurements
- Sensitivity : 0.2mV/N
- Range full scale : +22000/-22000N
- Maximum force :
- Maximum compression : 66000N
- Maximum tension : -2200N
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TYPE 8230-001
Force Transducer, DeltaTron, 22 MV/N
22 mV/N Deltatron Force Transducer designed for dynamic, short-duration static and impact force measurements.
- Sensitivity : 22 mV/N
- Range full scale : +220/-220N
- Maximum force :
- Maximum compression : 4400N
- Maximum tension : -2200N
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TYPE 8001
Impedance Head, Tapped 10-32 UNF
Impedance head designed for use on structures, such as rotor blades, polymers, rubbers, the human body, artificial mastoids, fruit, welds, wood and metal panels.
- Sensitivity :
- Range full scale :
- Maximum force :
- Maximum compression : 2000N
- Maximum tension : 300N
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TYPE 8230
IEPE/CCLD Force Transducer, 110 mV/N
Force Transducer with IEPE and CCLD technology for dynamic, short-duration static and impact force measurements
- Sensitivity : 110 mV/N
- Range full scale : +44/-44 N
- Maximum force :
- Maximum compression : 880N
- Maximum tension :
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TYPE 8231-C
Force Transducer, CCLD charge (2.2 kN tensile to 100 kN compressive)
Force transducer for dynamic, short-duration static and general impact force measurements (from 2.2 kN - 100 kN), delivering force measurements with excessive compressive forces or where a wide compression range is required.
- Sensitivity : N/A
- Range full scale : 111205 (25000)N
- Maximum force :
- Maximum compression : 268000N
- Maximum tension : -4448N
What is a Force Transducer
Brüel & Kjær force transducers provide integral electronics designed for dynamic, short-duration static and impact force measurements. The transducers are typically used for measuring applied forces in modal applications, for example, inserted directly between an exciter and the test structure or for general-purpose force measurements within process applications.
The transducers are mounted using the 28 UNF tapped holes on the top and bottom of the body, and feature a 10 - 32 UNF side connector.
Characteristics
The housing material is stainless steel giving a very stiff and rigid construction.
Calibration of Force Sensitivity
The transducers are supplied with an individual calibration of the sensitivity. The transducer is mounted on the test structure so that the force to be measured is transmitted through the transducer. When used with an exciter, the transducer signal can be used to measure and control the applied force. The frequency response function of the test structure can then be measured and analysed using a stationary or hand-held dual-channel analyzer.
- Type 8230 has a sensitivity of 110 mV/N (500 mV/lbf).
- Type 8230-001 has a sensitivity of 22 mV/N (100 mV/lbf).
- Type 8230-002 has a sensitivity of 2.2 mV/N (10 mV/lbf).
- Type 8230-003 has a sensitivity of 0.2 mV/N (1 mV/lbf).
The ultimate goal of using a piezoelectric force transducer is to measure the input force of an accelerometer (or laser velocity transducer), in applications where you want to measure the impulse response of a structure.