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MICRO SWITCH Force Sensors

Force Sensor

FS Series

MICRO SWITCH Sensing and Control

FEATURES

• Robust performance

characteristics

• Precision force sensing

• Adaptable product design

• Highly reliable

• Signal conditioning available

• Electrically ratiometric output

• Extremely low deflection (30

microns typical @ Full Scale)

• Low repeatability errors

(± 0.2% Span)

• Low linearity errors (± 0.5%

Span)

• Low off-center loading errors

• Resolution to 1.0 gram force

• Fast response time

• Low power consumption

• High ESD resistance - 10 KV

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

• Medical infusion pumps

• Kidney dialysis machines

• Robotic end-effectors

• Variable tension control

• Load and compression

sensing

• Contact sensing

The FS Series Force Sensor provides precise, reliable force sensing

performance in a compact commercial grade package. The sensor

features a proven sensing technology that utilizes a specialized

piezoresistive micro-machined silicon sensing element. The low power,

unamplified, non-compensated Wheatstone bridge circuit design

provides inherently stable mV outputs over the 1,500 gram force range.

The force sensor operates on the principle that the resistance of

silicon implanted piezoresistors will increase when the resistors flex

under an applied force The sensor concentrates force from the

application through the stainless steel plunger directly to the silicon

sensing element. The amount of resistance changes in proportion to the

amount of force being applied. This change in circuit resistance results

in a corresponding mV output level.

The sensor package design incorporates a patented modular

construction. The use of innovative elastomeric technology and

engineered molded plastics results in load capacities of 5.5 Kg over-

force. The stainless steel plunger provides excellent mechanical stability

and is adaptable to a variety of applications. Various electrical

interconnects can accept pre-wired connectors, printed circuit board

mounting, and surface mounting. The unique sensor design also

provides a variety of mounting options including mounting brackets, as

well as application-specific mounting requirements.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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MICRO SWITCH Force Sensors Force Sensor FEATURES • Robust performance characteristics • Precision force sensing • Adaptable product design • Highly reliable • Signal conditioning available • Electrically ratiometric output • Extremely low deflection (30 microns typical @ Full Scale) • Low repeatability errors (± 0.2% Span) • Low linearity errors (± 0.5% Span) • Low off-center loading errors • Resolution to 1.
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MICRO SWITCH Force Sensors Force Sensor FS Series PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS @ 10 ± 0.01 VDC, 25°C Preliminary, based on limited test data Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units Excitation*  10 12 VDC Null shift, 25 to 0°, 25 to 50°C  ± 0.5  mV Null offset -30 0 +30 mV Linearity (BFSL)  ± 0.5  % Span Sensitivity  0.24  mV/grf Sensitivity shift 25 to 0°, 25 to 50°C  ± 5.0  % Span Repeatability  ± 0.2  % Span Response time   1.0 msec Input resistance  5.
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MICRO SWITCH Force Sensors Force Sensor FS Series MOUNTING DIMENSIONS (for reference only) 12,7 .50 ø 5,08 .200 8,0 .31 3,1 .12 1,0 .04 NOTCH PIN 1 0,5 .02 4 3 2 1 1,3 .05 9,0 .35 2,5 .10 10,2 .40 1,6 .06 ACCESSORY Catalog Listing Description PC15132 Plastic mounting bracket 5,9 .23 17,8 10,6 .70 .42 3,3 9,5 .13 .37 15,9 .62 5,3 .21 7,5 .29 19,4 .
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MICRO SWITCH Force Sensors Force Sensor FS Series SALES AND SERVICE Honeywell’s MICRO SWITCH Division serves its customers through a worldwide network of sales offices and distributors. For application assistance, current specifications, pricing or name of the nearest Authorized Distributor, contact a nearby sales office. Or call: 1-800-537-6945 USA 1-416-293-8111 Canada 1-815-235-6847 International INTERNET http://www.sensing.honeywell.com info@micro.honeywell.com Specifications may change without notice.