m 661.

20
Force Transducer
MTS 661.20 Force Transducers are are manufactured for long, accurate
compact, fatigue-rated devices service life using aircraft-quality
designed for measuring through- steels, specially heat-treated to
zero tension and compression forces minimize distortion and ensure uni-
of 5,500 to 22,000 lb (25 to 100 kN) form hardness. There are no brazed
maximum capacity. or welded joints to fatigue.
F E A T U R E S
These force transducers feature low MTS uses a proprietary wiring
Shear Web Design
deflection and a high degree of technique to reduce electrical noise,


Units resist off-axis loads and stiffness to give you better dynamic then temperature compensates each
moments for greater accuracy. performance. They also feature a unit to ensure stability.
Dynamic Performance high degree of component concen- You get excellent resolution and


Low deflection and high stiff- tricity and parallelism to give you reading accuracy from these units
ness give you better dynamic greater accuracy during your test because of high output which is
performance
setup. Accuracy is also enhanced symmetrical between tension
High Output


Provides you with excellent res-
by a shear-web design that features and compression for accurate
olution and reading accuracy. radially-oriented strain measurement through-zero testing.
High Degree Of Component beams. These beams compensate In addition to single bridge models,
Concentricity for off-axis loads and moments. Series 661.20 Force Transducers are


This feature gives you greater These units are easily mounted on, available with dual bridges to give
accuracy during your test setup. or interchanged with, existing force you the capability to continue
Radially Oriented Beams transducers on actuators, crossheads, testing should you experience any


Lets unit resist off-axis loads
and moments for greater
platens or other test fixtures. They failure during testing.
accuracy.
m 661.20
Force Transducer
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

Static Overload Capacity Hysteresis

150% of rated force capacity

0.05% of full scale
Temperature Effect On Zero Repeatability


0.001% of full scale/°F

0.03% of full scale


0.002% of full scale/°C Output
Temperature Effect On Sensitivity

2 mV per V
A

0.001% of reading/°F Deflection At Rated Force Capacity
B


0.002% of reading/°C

0.002 inch (0.05 mm)
C
Compensated Temperature Range Weight (approximate)


0°F (–18°C) to +150°F (+66°C)

22 lb (10 kg)
Useable Temperature Range Calibration
D


–65°F (–54°C) to +200°F (+93°C)


Each force transducer ordered may be cali-
brated by MTS using our automated cali-
Bridge Resistance
bration system at our factory or on-site by
F G


350 Ω
E MTS Field Service. In addition, the force
Maximum Excitation Voltage transducer and associated conditioning


20 Vdc electronics may be returned to MTS for
Depth Non-linearity repair and recalibration.
1.25 in. (31.8 mm)

0.08% of full scale
Connector (both sides)
Receptacle
PT02E-10-6P
A B C D E F G
6.06 in. dia. 2.25 in. dia. 0.03 in. 3.75 in. see table 0.38 in. 0.31 in. max.
(154 mm) (57.2 mm) (0.8 mm) (95.3 mm) below (9.7 mm) (7.9 mm)

Force Thread E Number

Model Capacity Size Diameter Of Bridges
3.47 in.
(88.1 mm) 661.20E-01 5500 lb 1-14 UNS-3B 2.41 in Single
661.20E-02 11000 lb 1-14 UNS-3B 2.41 in Single
661.20E-03 22000 lb 1-14 UNS-3B 2.65 in Single
661.20E-04 5500 lb 1-14 UNS-3B 2.41 in Dual
661.20E-05 11000 lb 1-14 UNS-3B 2.41 in Dual
661.20E-06 22000 lb 1-14 UNS-3B 2.65 in Dual
661.20F-01 25 kN M27 x 2 mm-6H 61.2 mm Single
661.20F-02 50 kN M27 x 2 mm-6H 61.2 mm Single
661.20F-03 100 kN M27 x 2 mm-6H 67.3 mm Single
661.20F-04 25 kN M27 x 2 mm-6H 61.2 mm Dual
661.20F-05 50 kN M27 x 2 mm-6H 61.2 mm Dual
661.20F-06 100 kN M27 x 2 mm-6H 67.3 mm Dual

MTS Systems Corporation Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice

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