Sensor
Technology Ltd
is the world's leading high technology rotary torque measuring company
exploiting the global patented technology of using Surface Acoustic Wave
technology to produce TorqSense rotary torque measuring sensors and other
strain, temperature and pressure sensors for non-automotive applications.
Sensor Technology has over
25 years experience in developing rotary torque systems and has a global
network of distributors. The company has on-going external and internal
R&D to introduce new products and ensure its technology remains a world
leader for torque measurement well into the 21st century. To assist with
this process it has a network of world-renowned expert consultants and is
currently involved in a number of university research projects.
Torque Transducers
Sensor Technology Ltd
offer their latest 'E Series' of rotary and static torque transducers:
- TorqSense Rotary Torque
Transducers
- Optical Rotary Torque
Transducers
- Strain Gauge Base Mounted
Transducers
- Strain Gauge in line
Transducers
Each torque transducer
contains an embedded non-volatile memory chip which stores data on parameters,
calibration etc., which is passed to a stand alone Transducer Display Interface
and then if required to a host PC operating 'TorqView2' Virtual Instrumentation
Display Software. This provides the user with a very cost-effective
solution to measuring, recording and displaying data from a wide variety of
applications.
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TorqSense
Rotary Torque Transducers
Sensor Technology Ltd
announce a new radical technology for measuring rotary torque.
Developed in conjunction with a UK Government Link programme, TorqSense
Transducers are the world's first low cost non-contact rotary torque
transducers.
TorqSense E300RWT
Transducers are available in 7 sizes and can measure torque from 100mNm up to
10,000 Nm. Each transducer should be used in conjunction with an E301/2
Transducer Interface.
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TorqSense
transducers are also suitable for OEM applications such as:
- Viscosity & Consistency
Monitoring & Measurement
- Variable Speed Drive Systems
- Motor & Machinery Control
- Automotive & Aerospace
- Condition Monitoring
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Optical
Rotary Torque Transducers
The E-Series Optical
Rotary Torque Transducer (ORT) provides an ideal means for precise dynamic
measurement of rotary and static torque from 10mNm to 10,000Nm.
Each E200ORT transducer
should be used in conjunction with an E201/2 Transducer Interface.
E-Series Transducers are
also compatible with the D Series Instrumentation.
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An extensively developed
measurement principle is used, in which the intensity of light beams is
modulated by the applied torque. Light intensity is measured by means
of photovoltaic detectors, and the electrical output is used to provide
precise indication of the torque transmitted by the shaft.
The use of this technique
results in a transducer having fast mechanical and electrical response, low
inertia, and complete freedom from brushes or complex electronics. The
absence of brush gear allows high-speed operation with a continuous rating of
up to 20,000RPM standard, and 30,000RPM high speed on the smaller sizes.
The torque shaft is of low compliance - ½° maximum torsion deflection on the
smaller transducers, and ¼° maximum on the larger transducers, at full-scale
deflection. The lamps providing the light source are selected to ensure
long life and high stability with the light intensity automatically controlled
within the transducer body by a monitor cell.
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Strain
Gauge Base-Mounted Torque Transducer
The E-Series Strain Gauge
Base-Mounted Transducer has a substantial easily mounted body, which houses the
shaft and strain gauge assembly. The shaft is mounted on its outer end in
a ball race, ensuring accurate torque simple adapters which can be supplied
with standard square dimensions, or machined to suit specific applications.
Each E100SBT Transducer
should be used in conjunction with an E101/2 Transducer Interface.
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Strain
Gauge In-Line Torque Transducer
The E-Series Strain Gauge
In-Line Transducer is ruggedised for industrial applications with a synthetic
rubber boot to protect the transducer from abnormal shocks. An In-line
cable connector is fitted for safety.
The transducer is ideal
for measurement of static torque from 0.1Nm to 5000 Nm.
Each E100SIT Transducer
should be used in conjunction with an E101/2 Transducer Interface.
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Torqview2
TorqView2 has been written
in NI LabVIEW, to provide a very simple yet user-friendly measurement analysis
and data presentation interface.
TorqView2 is provided as a
fully stand-alone executable file meaning that LabVIEW software is not
required. However, single VI's are available from Sales for users with
LabVIEW.
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Features
- Simple installation using
serial port
- Ease of operation (user
friendly, a variety of user interface settings such as scales, units,
etc.)
- Three types of display:
dials, digital bars and chart graph
- Wide choice of displayed
units (SI, FPS, and MKS)
- Torque, RPM, power,
temperature and 2 auxiliary analog inputs displays as required
- Data recording facility
- Output a text file compatible
with Matlab, Excel
- Interfaces with TorqSense
RWT1, ORT, SBT and SIT transducers
Sensor Technology also
provide:
- Calibration, Service and
Repair
- Equipment Rental
- Engineering Support
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