Impedance Heads and Force Sensors

Measuring dynamic forces with piezoelectric quartz sensors permits accurate capture of fast, transient forces associated with manufacturing processes and product testing. Unlike strain gage sensors that are suitable for slow changing or static loads, quartz dynamic force sensors possess the endurance to survive, and the response necessary to quickly and accurately follow fast-rising, short-duration crimping, stamping, punching, and impact events.

Model	Meas. Range (Compress) lb (N)	Meas. Range (Tension) lb (N)	Sensitivity mV/g (mV/N)	Broadband Resolution lb-RMS (N-RMS)	Lower Freq. Resp. (-5%)	Max Static Force (Compress) lb (kN)	Max Static Force (Tension) lb (kN)
208C01	10	10	500	0.0001	0.01	60	60
208C02	100	100	50	0.001	0.001	600	500
208C03	500	500	10	0.005	0.0003	3000	500
208C04	1000	500	5	0.01	0.0003	6000	500
208C05	5000	500	1	0.05	0.0003	8000	500
TLD288D01	50	500	100	0.02	0.0003	8000	500
TLD288M25	5000	500	1	0.05	0.0003	8000	500
200C20	5000	500	1	0.05	0.0003	8000	500
200C50	5000	500	1	0.05	0.0003	8000	500

Series 208 Force Sensors Back to Top General purpose quartz force sensors measure dynamic tension and compression used in impact, drop, and material testing. They are also frequently used in dynamic shaker testing. Setup is easy - the force sensor must be mounted to the object under test and connected to the shaker via a stinger. Series 208 units are stainless steel, 22.7 gram mass and have a side 10-32 coaxial cable jack. All units have a temperature range of -65 to +250°F (-54 to +121°C) and include an impact cap (084A03) and a 10-32 mounting stud (081B05). A 003C style cable should be used to connect to the BNC. Metric mounting studs (M081A62) are available upon request.
		208C01 full specs ±10 lb range (compression and tension) 0.625" hex x 0.625" height stainless steel sensor 22.7 gram mass 10-32 female mounting 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables Rental Includes: 081B05 - Mounting stud 084A03 - Impact cap
		208C02 full specs ±100 lb range (compression and tension) 0.625" hex x 0.625" height stainless steel sensor 22.7 gram mass 10-32 female mounting 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables Rental Includes: 081B05 - Mounting stud 084A03 - Impact cap
		208C03 full specs ±500 lb range (compression and tension) 0.625" hex x 0.625" height stainless steel sensor 22.7 gram mass 10-32 female mounting 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables Rental Includes: 081B05 - Mounting stud 084A03 - Impact cap
		208C04 full specs 1000 lb compression, 500 lb tension 0.625" hex x 0.625" height stainless steel sensor 22.7 gram mass 10-32 female mounting 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables Rental Includes: 081B05 - Mounting stud 084A03 - Impact cap
		208C05 full specs 5000 lb compression, 500 lb tension 0.625" hex x 0.625" height stainless steel sensor 22.7 gram mass 10-32 female mounting 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables Rental Includes: 081B05 - Mounting stud 084A03 - Impact cap
Impedance Heads Back to Top A mechanical impedance head includes both a quartz force sensor to measure dynamic tension and compression as well as an accelerometer. They are often used to obtain driving point measurements in modal and structural analysis. Mount the unit to the object under test and connect to the shaker via a stinger. Series 288 units are stainless steel, 19.2 gram mass and have two side 10-32 coaxial cable jacks. Units have a temperature range of 0 to +200°F (-18 to +95°C) and include an adhesive mounting base (080A) and two 10-32 mounting studs (081B05). 003C style cables are also available, and connect to analysis equipment via BNC. Metric mounting studs (M081B05, 10-32 to M6 X 0.75) are available upon request.
		TLD288D01 and 288D01 TEDS version available full specs Force: ±50 lb range (compression and tension) 0.6875" hex x 0.820" height stainless steel sensor Acceleration: ±50 g range 19.2 gram mass 10-32 female mounting 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables Rental Includes: 080A - Adhesive mount base 081B05 - Mounting stud
		TLD288M25 TEDS version available full specs Force: ±50 lb range (compression and tension) 0.6875" hex x 0.820" height stainless steel sensor Acceleration: ±50 g range 19.2 gram mass 10-32 female mounting 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables Rental Includes: 080A - Adhesive mount base 081B05 - Mounting stud
Series 200 Impact Force Sensors Back to Top For PCB 260 and 261 Series Three Component Quartz Force Sensors used in Force Limited Vibration testing, click here. Series 200 Impact Sensors are designed to measure free standing compression and impact forces from a fraction of a lb or N to 50,000 lbs / 22.4 kN. The flat sensing surface located on the top of the sensor is designed to measure a dynamic force quickly applied axially to the sensor. Compression forces applied axially produce a positive (+) output. A negative (-) tensile output can be measured if a static, steady-state load is applied to the sensor when the load is quickly removed. Series 200 units are stainless steel hermetically sealed units and have a side 10-32 coaxial cable jack. A polyimide film tape covers the cap surface to reduce high frequency ringing associated with metal to metal impacts. All units have a temperature range of -65 to +250°F (-54 to +121°C) and include thread locker (080A31), two 1/4-28 to 1/4-28 mounting studs (081B20: no shoulder and 081B20: with shoulder), and a convex impact cap (084C23 for 200C20, 084A36 for 200C50). A 003C style cable should be used to connect to the BNC. Metric mounting stud M081A16 (1/4-28 to M6 x 1) is available upon request.
		200C20 full specs 20 000 lb (88.96 kN) measurement range 30 000 lb (133.4 kN) maximum static force Low Frequency Response: (-5%): 0.0003 Hz Upper Frequency Limit: 40 000 Hz 1/4-28 female mounting 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables
		200C50 full specs 50 000 lb (222.4 kN) measurement range 75 000 lb (333.6 kN) maximum static force Low Frequency Response: (-5%): 0.0003 Hz Upper Frequency Limit: 30 000 Hz 1/4-28 female mounting 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables

Notes on TEDS (Transducer Electronic Data Sheet) Back to Top

The TEDS option is available on several rental transducers. TEDS stands for Transducer Electronic Data Sheet and provides memory within a sensor with manufacturer name, sensor type, model number, serial number and calibration data. It is an approved IEEE standard (1451.4), and many data acquisition manufacturers include the ability to read TEDS sensors. Not sure if your DAQ has TEDS capability? No problem; TEDS sensors can be used alongside non-TEDS sensors with no issues; the TEDS memory is bypassed. Want more information? See our TEDS FAQ.