Festo Didactic GmbH & Co.

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Deflecting-arm strain gauges



The deflecting-arm strain gauges consists of an aluminium strip with two attached
strain gauges (SG). The strain gauges are covered with a transparent silicone layer
to prevent damage. The deflecting arm is clamped between two plates for mounting
on to the MPS

profile. A force is applied at the opposite end of the strip via an

eyelet screw.

A mechanical stop fitted between the MPS

profile and the deflecting arm ensures

that plastic deformation of the sensor does not occur due to excessive loading.

The deflecting-arm strain gauges is calibrated by means of attaching weights from
the set.


When a force is applied via the eyelet, the deflecting arm is deflected downwards.
The attached strain gauges undergo the same deformation as the deflecting arm,
whereby their electrical resistance changes. This effect is transformed into a voltage
signal of just a few millivolts via a wheatstone bridge circuit. The signal can be
amplified with the measuring bridge amplifier and transmitted to an evaluating
device.


The plugs of the connection cable are colour coded as follows :

Upper SG black (BK)
Lower SG white (WH)

Design
Function
Note

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Deflecting-arm strain gauges
In the characteristic curve below, the sensor signal, balanced and amplified by the
bridge amplifier, is plotted against the force.


0 1 2 3 F (N) 5
0
0.2
0.4
V (V)
Quarter-bridge
0.6
1.0

0 1 2 3 F (N) 5
0
0.2
0.4
V (V)
Half-bridge
0.6
1.0

Characteristic curves

Measuring range 0 5 N
Overload 130 % of measuring range
Operating temperature -10 +70 C
SG type Foil SG
SG resistance 350
Permissible supply voltage Max. 10 V
Material Stop galvanised steel, Deflecting arm Al, Clamping plate Al, anodised
Weight 200 g
Connection cable 4-wire, shielded, 2 m
Connection 4 mm-safety plugs



Technical data