Force and Torque Instruments Specifications

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Measurement Type


	Measurement Type
	Your choices are...
	Force / Weight		Tension or compression loading, units are lbs., Newtons, etc.
	Torque		Displays torque units (in-oz, ft-lbs etc.)
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	Force Measurement Range:
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	Force Accuracy:
	Search Logic:		All matching products will have a value less than or equal to the specified value.

	Torque Measurement Range:
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	Torque Accuracy:
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	Sensor / Transducer Interfaces:		Sensor/transducer technology this Instrument will Interface to
	Your choices are...
	Strain Gauge		For strain gage devices, strain gages (strain-sensitive variable resistors) are bonded to parts of the structure that deform when making the measurement. These strain gages are typically used as elements in a Wheatstone bridge circuit, which is used to make the measurement.
	Piezoelectric		For piezoelectric devices, a piezoelectric material is compressed and generates a charge that is measured by a charge amplifier.
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	Number of Channels:
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	Bandwidth (Analog):		The frequency range over which the device meets its accuracy specifications. Accuracy is degraded at lower and lower frequencies unless the device is capable of dc response, and at higher frequencies near resonance and beyond, where its output response rolls off. Frequencies in the database are usually the 3dB rolloff frequencies.
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Features & Options


	Special Instrument Type
	Your choices are...
	Handheld		Specifically for using while holding in one hand.
	Portable		Has handles/case/wheels etc. to make easy to move, not necessarily held in hand to use.
	Modular		Has different modules for interfacing to different sensors or input ranges.
	Battery Powered		Batteries for full operation, not just backup
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	Measurement Features
	Your choices are...
	Tare		Can zero out reading to measure differences, for weighing
	Limits / Set Points		Limits Set Points (Hi and/ or Lo)
	Peak Hold		Shows or holds a peak measurement value.
	Controller Functionality		Controller functions include set limits, regulator, P/PI/PID etc.
	Temperature Compensation		Contains software or adjustments for compensating for variations in temperature.
	Biaxial Measurement		Accelerometer capable of measurement along two, usually orthogonal, axes.
	Triaxial Measurement		Accelerometer capable of measurement along three, usually orthogonal, axes.
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Output


	Output		The type of electrical signal that will be produced.
	Your choices are...
	Analog Voltage		Output voltage is a simple (usually linear) function of the measurement.
	Analog Current		Often called a transmitter. A current is imposed on the output circuit proportional to the measurement. Feedback is used to provide the appropriate current regardless of line noise, impedance, etc. Useful when sending signals long distances.
	Analog / Modulated Frequency		The output signal is encoded via amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), or some other modulation scheme, but the signal is still analog in nature.
	Serial		A standard digital output protocol (serial) such as RS232, etc.
	Parallel
	SCSI
	Switch / Alarm		An "output" of a change in state of switches or alarms
	Telephone Line / Modem
	Other		Any digital output other than the standard serial or parallel signals. Simple TTL logic signals are an example.
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	*Digital Resolution (if Applicable):*		Size in bits of A/D converter (if digital instrument)
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	Sampling Frequency:		For digital instruments, frequency of signal sampling for A/D conversion.
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General Features & Functionality



	Your choices are...
	Filters		Special signal processing or filtering (Butterworth, Bessel, etc)
	Event Triggered		Can be set to capture/log data when an event happens
	Built-in / Self-Calibration		Has a built in calibrator that can be used to calibrate itself.
	Self Test / Diagnostics
	Extreme Environment		High temperature, humidity, shock & vibration, etc
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Communication / Data Storage


	Data Storage:
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	Storage Device:
	Your choices are...
	Nonvolatile Memory		Ex. battery backup on ram or EEPROM
	Hard Drive
	Removable Storage		Ex. Floppy, PCMCIA card
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	Network / Bus Compatibility:
	Your choices are...
	GPIB/IEEE-488/HPIB		GPIB/IEEE-488/HPIB
	Ethernet
	Foundation Fieldbus		A fieldbus protocol
	Profibus		A fieldbus protocol
	ARCNet		A fieldbus protocol
	DeviceNet		A CAN protocol.
	SDS		Smart Distributed System. A CAN protocol
	CANbus		A CAN protocol
	IEEE P1451		Smart Transducer Interface for Sensors and Actuators
	Interbus-S
	Seriplex
	AS-I
	Beckhoff I/O
	Sensoplex
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User / Computer Interface


	Display Type:
	Your choices are...
	Analog Meter		Dials, needles, pointers, or other such indicators.
	Digital Readout		Has display for numerical values
	Video Display		CRT, LCD or other multi-line display
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	Programmability:		Programmable through...
	Your choices are...
	Manual Operation		Has simple front-panel/local controls
	Front Panel
	Computer Interface
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	Software Support:		Has software specifically for running on host computer.
	Your choices are...
	PC
	MAC
	Other
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Environment


	Operating Temperature:		The temperature range over which the device must operate.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	Shock Rating:		The maximum shock you require the device to survive. Items that are 'typical' may not explicitly give their Max Shock value, so it is a good idea to use this only when working with extremes.
	Search Logic:		All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.

	Vibration Rating:		The maximum vibration you require the device to survive. Items that are 'typical' may not explicitly give their Max Vibration value, so it is a good idea to use this only when working with extremes.
	Search Logic:		All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.

Force and Torque Instruments Specifications

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Output:

Digital Resolution (if Applicable):

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Data Storage:

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