High Speed Switching Box IHW-50G

High Speed Switching Box IHW-50GCE

This is an A/D converter-integrated switching box offering high-speed, high-accuracy measurement and developed to allow expansion of measurement points combined with a data logger. It can measure 50 points in a high-speed 0.4 seconds. Several switching boxes in system and with parallel use of the integrated A/D converters allows strain measurement of 1,000 points in the same 0.4 seconds. High-speed digital communication by RS-422 insulated from the measuring unit or optical fiber makes it extremely resistant to noise. IHW-50G-01 (factory-installed option) allows measurement in high-speed mode (HSP) when connected to only a single TDS-630 high-speed, high-functionality data logger.

High Speed Switching Box IHW-50G
Features
  • TML 1-gauge 4-wire method with one-touch connection by modular plug
  • Electrically insulated from data logger
  • Measurement of strain, DC voltage, temperature with PtRTD and thermocouple
  • High resolution mode of 0.1 x 10-6 strain measurement incorporated
  • Scanning time is 0.04 second for one channel. It can measure 50 channels in 0.4 second.
  • The IHW-50G-05 is equipped with one-touch connector receptacles for all channels in addition to standard terminals.
  • With built-in surge absorber for lightning
  • Simultaneous measurements of strain and temperature in the same channel with temperature-integrated strain gauge

  • Specifications
    Type IHW-50G
    Measuring object Strain, DC voltage, Thermocouple, PtRTD
    Number of measuring channels 50 channels
    Scanning time 50 channels in 0.4 seconds
    1000 channels in 0.4 seconds
    Dimension IHW-50G : 298(W) x 100(H) x 500(D) mm
    IHW-50G-05 : 298(W) x 100(H) x 600(D) mm
    Weight IHW-50G : Approx. 8 kg
    IHW-50G-05 : Approx. 8 kg (also serving as connector)
    Power supply AC85-250 V 50/60 Hz 104 VA MAX
    DC10-16 V 0.8 A MAX

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Data Loggers　Handheld Data Logger TC-32K

Handheld Data Logger TC-32KCE

The TC-32K is a compact and handheld digital data logger. Its splash-waterproof construction enables outdoor use. The sensor connection terminal board is a patented one-touch type to facilitate connection with leadwires and banana plug and speedy preparation for measurement. Sensor mode, coefficient and initial values can be set and measurement values recorded for the maximum 20 channels, so you can collect measurement data at several field sites for later data processing. The use of the exclusive switching box CSW-5B makes 5-channel automatic measurement possible. The TC-32K has an interval timer, data memory, compact flash memory card slot and interfaces for computer control and data transfer. Gauge resistance and insulation resistance measurement functions are also provided to easily check strain gauges and transducers.

Handheld Data Logger TC-32K
Features
  • High brightness LCD and Easy operation with menu in Japanese or English
  • Standard interface USB and RS-232C provided
  • Measurement data and setup conditons can be stored on compact flash card.
  • Measures strain, DC voltage, thermocouple, PtRTD
  • Insulation resistance measurement function is provided to check sensors.
  • 1-Gauge 4-Wire strain measurement compatible
  • New compensation methods of measuring strain provided
  • TEDS compatible
  • One touch connection of sensor cable
  • Possible automatic measurement using sleep interval timer
  • Low power consumption, Alkaline battery (LR6 x 4) drive supported, Easy battery exchange on site
  • Multiple measurement available with exclusive switching box CSW-5B
  • Possible combination of 2 directional inclinometer adaptor IA-33 and IA-32

  • Specifications
    Type TC-32K
    Number of channels 1 channel : TC-32K only 
    5 channels : Combined with CSW-5B, CSW-50B-05
    Measuring object Strain, DC voltage, Thermocouple, PtRTD
    Measuring speed 0.08 sec/channel TC-32K only 
    0.08 sec/channel Combined with CSW-5B　
    Dimension 102(W) x 49(H) x 223(D) mm  (except projecting parts)
    Weight Approx. 800 g
    Power supply 4 AA-size (LR6) alkaline batteries
    or 4 AA-size Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries (KR-AA)
    or exclusive AC adaptor DC9 - 18V (Option)

System Block Diagram

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Data Loggers　Portable Data Logger TDS-150

Portable Data Logger TDS-150CE

This portable data logger TDS-150 consists of a control unit (TDS-150) and exclusive dedicate channel units (FSW-10) and measures strain gauges, strain gauge type transducers, DC voltages, thermocouples and PtRTD. The dedicate channel unit (FSW-10/FSW-10L) can be cascaded up to 5 units to total 50 channels. In addition, by using a switching box/TML-NET driving board ( TDS-150-06 /factory installed option ), it can be extended up to 100 channels. The TDS-150 operates on not only AC mains but alkaline D-cells or external battery and has data memory and sleep interval timer functions for long term automatic measurement. It is possible to store measurement data and setup conditions on compact flash memory card. Interfaces are USB and RS-232C, and reading of various setting conditions and measurement data can be conducted from a PC.

Portable Data Logger TDS-150
Features
  • Connectable five dedicate channel units (FSW-10/FSW-10L) for 50 channels max.
  • By installing a Switching box/TML-NET driving board (TDS-150-06 /factory installed option), number of  measurement channels is extended up to 100 including external switching boxes and TML-NET modules
  • Wireless measurement possible using a ZT-150 wireless controller and ZT-014 wireless module (optional).
  • Possible long-term automatic measurement using sleep interval timer.
  • Standard USB and RS-232C interfaces, optional LAN board (TDS-150-04 /factory installed option) capability
  • Low power consumption
  • Measurement of strain, DC voltage and temperature using thermocouple and Pt RTD.
  • Large capacity data memory available.
  • 1-gauge 4-wire method available.
  • TEDS compatible
  • Complete correction method for strain

  • Specifications
    Type TDS-150
    Number of channels Maximum 100 channels : In conjunction with external switching boxes
    NB: Switching box/TML-NET driving board (Factory-installed option) is required.
    Measuring object Strain, DC voltage, thermocouple, Pt RTD
    Measuring speed 0.08 sec/channel
    Dimensions TDS-150 : 280(W) x 60(H) x 162(D) mm (excluding projecting parts)
    FSW-10 : 280(W) x 60(H) x 100(D) mm (excluding projecting parts)
    FSW-10L : 280(W) x 60(H) x 60(D) mm (excluding projecting parts)
    Weight TDS-150 : Approx. 1.0 kg
    Battery unit : Approx. 0.6 kg (No battery installed)
    FSW-10 : Approx. 1.5 kg
    FSW-10L : Approx. 1.0 kg
    Power requirement LR20 Alkaline cell 4 pieces
    Exclusive AC adaptor (CR-1867) (Option)

System Block Diagram

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BF series Composite strain gauge Composite Strain Gauge

BF series Composite strain gauge

BF series composite strain gauges are developed for measurement on composite materials, and are designed with a proprietary special grid pattern to reduce the stiffening effect of the strain gauges. Models are available for materials with coefficients of thermal expansion of 3 × 10-6/℃, 5 × 10-6/℃、8 × 10-6/℃ allowing use with ceramics, carbon, composite materials, etc. 
A new series of strain gauges bearing the CE mark, GOBLET, has been added. This CE-compliant series of products is compliant with RoHS directives. These gauges exceed the capabilities of conventional strain gauges with lead-free soldering as well as a unique tab design. CE-compliant extension lead wires are also available.

Applicable specimen Composite material
Operationaltemperature BF GOBLET ：-30 to +200 ℃
BF：-20 to ＋200 ℃
Temperature compensation range +10 to +80 ℃
Applicable adhesive CN, NP-50B, EB-2
Backing Polyimide
Element Cu-Ni
Strain limit 3% (30000 x 10-6 strain)
Fatigue life at room temperature 1 x 106 (±1500 x 10-6 strain)

  • COMPOSITE MATERIALS USE　goblet_log_sCE

    Single-element / Plane type two-element / Plane type three-element

    Single-element 

    Gauge pattern Type Gauge
    length
    (mm)    		 Gauge
    width
    (mm)    		 Backing
    length
    (mm)    		 Backing
    width    		 Resistance
    (Ω)
    bflab_28 BFLAB-2-3
    BFLAB-2-5
    BFLAB-2-8    		 2 0.9 7.6 2.5 120
    BFLAB-5-3
    BFLAB-5-5
    BFLAB-5-8    		 5 1.5 12.3 3.3 120

    Each package contains 10 gauges.
    * Attachment of lead wiring can be performed (made-to-order).

     

    Stacked-type two-element

    Gauge pattern Type Gauge
    length
    (mm)    		 Gauge
    width
    (mm)    		 Backing
    length
    (mm)    		 Backing
    width
    (mm)    		 Resistance
    (Ω)
    bfcab_28 BFCAB-2-3
    BFCAB-2-5
    BFCAB-2-8    		 2 1.3 8.0 8.0 120
    BFCAB-5-3
    BFCAB-5-5
    BFCAB-5-8    		 5 1.5 11.5 11.5 120

    Each package contains 10 gauges.
    * Attachment of lead wiring can be performed (made-to-order).

     

    Stacked-type three-element

    Gauge pattern Type Gauge
    length
    (mm)    		 Gauge
    width
    (mm)    		 Backing
    length
    (mm)    		 Backing
    width
    (mm)    		 Resistance
    (Ω)
    bfrab_28 BFRAB-2-3
    BFRAB-2-5
    BFRAB-2-8    		 2 1.3 8.0 8.0 120
    BFRAB-5-3
    BFRAB-5-5
    BFRAB-5-8    		 5 1.5 11.5 11.5 120

    Each package contains 10 gauges.
    * Attachment of lead wiring can be performed (made-to-order).

  • COMPOSITE MATERIALS USE

    Single-element / Plane type two-element / Plane type three-element

    Single-element 

    Gauge pattern Type Gauge
    length
    (mm)    		 Gauge
    width
    (mm)    		 Backing
    length
    (mm)    		 Backing
    width
    (mm)    		 Resistance
    (Ω)
    bfla_23 BFLA-2-3
    BFLA-2-5
    BFLA-2-8    		 2 0.9 7.6 2.5 120
    BFLA-5-3
    BFLA-5-5
    BFLA-5-8    		 5 1.5 12.3 3.3 120

    Each package contains 10 gauges.
    * Attachment of lead wiring can be performed (made-to-order).

     

    Stacked-type two-element

    Gauge pattern Type Gauge
    length
    (mm)    		 Gauge
    width
    (mm)    		 Backing
    length
    (mm)    		 Backing
    width
    (mm)    		 Resistance
    (Ω)
    bfca_23 BFCA-2-3
    BFCA-2-5
    BFCA-2-8    		 2 1.3 8.0 8.0 120
    BFCA-5-3
    BFCA-5-5
    BFCA-5-8    		 5 1.5 11.5 11.5 120

    Each package contains 10 gauges.
    * Attachment of lead wiring can be performed (made-to-order).

     

    Stacked-type three-element

    Gauge pattern Type Gauge
    length
    (mm)    		 Gauge
    width
    (mm)    		 Backing
    length
    (mm)    		 Backing
    width
    (mm)    		 Resistance
    (Ω)
    bfra_23 BFRA-2-3
    BFRA-2-5
    BFRA-2-8    		 2 1.3 8.0 8.0 120
    BFRA-5-3
    BFRA-5-5
    BFRA-5-8    		 5 1.5 11.5 11.5 120

    Each package contains 10 gauges.
    * Attachment of lead wiring can be performed (made-to-order).

  • Lead wires recommended for BF series strain gauges (made-to-order)
    Purpose Lead wires Lead wire symbol Operating temperature range
    (℃ )    		 Gauge type exampled
    General measurement (no temperature change) 2-wire parallel vinyl wire LJB/LJB-F －20 to +80 BFLA-2-3-3LJB
    2-wire parallel vinyl wire LJC/LJC-F BFLA-2-3-3LJC
    General measurement 3-wire parallel vinyl wire LJBT/LJBT-F －20 to +80 BFLA-2-3-3LJBT
    3-wire parallel vinyl wire LJCT/LJCT-F BFLA-2-3-3LJCT
    Medium/high temperature 3-wire parallel special vinyl wire LXT/LXT-F －20 to +150 BFLA-2-3-3LXT
    3-strand twisted FEP single-core wire 6FB○LT/6FB○LT-F －269 to +200 BFLA-2-3-6FB3LT
    Temperature-integrated 3-wire parallel vinyl wire TLJBT/TLJBT-F －20 to +80 BFLA-2T-3-3TLJBT
    3-strand twisted FEP single-core wire 6FB♦TLT －269 to +200 BFLA-2T-3-6FB3TLT

    * "♦" indicates lead wire length
    * Only lead wires using lead-free solder are available for GOBLET series strain gauges with the CE marking.

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Slip-ring Type Slip-ring type SLW-NC 6-Component Wheel Force Transducer

Slip-ring type SLW-NC 6-Component Wheel Force Transducer

This is a load cell which measures an external force passed to the tire from the road surface while the car is running, by breaking the force down into orthogonal three-component force and three moments around the force axes. Highly precise measurement is possible in every driving condition owing to its load detecting part with reasonably arranged strain gauges, slip ring and rotary encoder assembly with improved vibration resistance, and waterproof structure. This transducer is used together with the exclusive 6-component force analyzer MF-660. The 6-component force is indicated in a coordinate system based on the car body.

Slip-ring type SLW-NC 6-Component Wheel Force Transducer
Features
  • High precision
  • Light weight
  • Installation possible to various vehicles using exclusive rim and hub adaptor
  • Easy installation to an actual car
  • Running in the rain possible by the waterproof structure

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Strain Gauge Clamping Jig PRESSEE PM-19

PRESSING JIG - PRESSEE PM-19

When adhering a strain gauge to a specimen, it is necessary to press the strain gauge until the adhesive hardens.　PRESSEE not only applies pressure (PRESS) on the strain gauge, but is also a pressing jig allowing a strain gauge to be checked visually (SEE) from the clear pressing portion. Using PRESSEE saves time in having to keep pressing with the fingers, and a constant pressure on a strain gauge allows stable adhesion quality. The position of the strain gauge, flow of the adhesive, and other aspects can also be checked visually while pressure is applied.

PRESSEE
Features
  • Magnetic method stabilizes the pressing force and adhesion quality
  • As the pressing part is clear, you can check the bonding status with your eyes
  • Spring mechanism enables easy attachment and removal with weak force
  • Work efficiency is improved because other work can be carried out during pressing

  • Specifications
    Type PM-19 (PRESSEE)
    Applicable gauge Gauge length 6 mm or less (backing within ø15 mm)
    Pressing method Magnetic method by permanent magnet
    Object to be bonded Flat surface of magnetic body (such as steel plate with thickness of 1mm or more)
    Shape of pressing surface Φ19 mm (adhesive clear cushion material)
    Release film Polyethylene sheet (suplied to the strain gauge or optional)
    Operating temperature range +5 to +50℃ (within curing temperature of used adhesive)
    External dimensions Φ29xApprox. 30 mm *
    Weight Approx. 30 g

    * It shrinks by pressure because of spring mechanism.

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Data Loggers　Data Logger TDS-540

Data Logger TDS-540CE

Measurement of strain, strain gauge type transducer, DC voltage and temperatureThis data logger is an all-in-one-type static strainmeter. This single strainmeter allows measurement using strain gauge, strain gauge-type transducer, DC voltage, thermocouple, and Pt-RTD.

Data Logger TDS-540
Features
  • Onboard color LCD with touch panel offers excellent intuitive operability in either English or Japanese
  • Equipped with three interfaces of LAN, USB and RS-232C
  • SD card and USB memory are usable for data storing in addition to internal data memory
  • Remote data logger function provided card

 

  • Specifications

    Type TDS-540
    Number of channels 1000 points (using external switching boxes)
    (2000 points at maximum when temperature-integrated strain gauges are used)
    Measuring object Strain, DC voltage, Thermocouple, Pt RTD
    Scanning time

    IHW-50G: 0.4 s/1000 points (1 s/1000 point)
    ISW-50G: 2 s/1000 points (3 s/1000 points)
    ISW-50C: 3 s/1000 points (5 s/1000 points)
    ASW/SSW: 0.08 s/1000 points (80 s/1000 points)
    Built-in switching box: 0.04 s/point, 0.08 s/point
    TML-NET: 0.20 s/points (200 s/1000 point)
    Dimensions 320(W) x 130(H) x 440(D) mm
    Weight Approx. 8 kg
    Power supply AC100-240 V 50/60 Hz 152 VA MAX

System Block Diagram

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Option

  • Built-in switching box unit (with terminal board and connecctor receptacle)
    Available up to 30 channels by every 10 channels
  • Built-in switching box unit: H (High speed type with terminal board and connecctor receptacle)
    Available up to 30 channels by every 10 channels
  • Built-in 1-gauge 4-wire unit: HF (High speed type with 1-gauge 4-wire strain measurement method)
    This is a modular jack unit for 1-gauge 4-wire connection added to the built-in high speed type switching box unit
  • ISW/IHW switching box control unit
    For connection of ISW/IHW switching boxes
  • ASW/SSW switching box control unit
    For connection of ASW/SSW switching boxes

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Strain Gauge Clamping Jig GAUGE MATE GMA-S / GMR-S

STRAIN GAUGE CLAMP - GAUGE MATE GMR-S

When adhering a strain gauge, it is necessary to press the gauge until the adhesive hardens. Gauge Mate is a jig that uses a coil spring and a permanent magnet to maintain application of pressure. Use with room-temperature-hardening adhesive.

GAUGE MATE

  • Specifications
    Type
    Application
    Gauge Mate GMR-S Round specimen use (Φ6~Φ32mm)