THE MEASUREMENT SOLUTION.

DIGIFORCE® –
because every hit counts.
PRECISION MEETS SPEED.

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PIONEERING PROCESS CONTROL – MADE BY BURSTER.
burster.

SECURITY FOR YOUR PRODUCTION EXPERTS IN EVERY FIELD

DIGIFORCE monitors processes in which precisely defined functional relationships between two or more process-relevant
®
DIGIFORCE® controllers are incredibly versatile.
quantities need to be demonstrated. Recording, visualizing and evaluating the X/Y curve allow 100% monitoring of process They enjoy the trust of countless users in industries with extremely
quality, ensuring that the production step and every single produced part are checked. high quality standards; industries such as mechanical and plant
DIGIFORCE® 9307 and DIGIFORCE® 9311 are pioneering process controllers developed for the demands of a challeng- engineering, automation and the automotive sector and its sup-
ing, often automated production. Both models are exemplary in their class, delivering rapid, precise evaluation results for pliers. And in increasingly important markets such as medical
applications that demand both high quality and high productivity. Take advantage now of greater security in your technology, biotechnology, e-mobility and drive engineering,
production process. DIGIFORCE® systems are already making a vital contribution to
quality assurance.

Automotive Biotechnology Chemical Electronics/ Electrical Power/ Precision University/ Calibration Plastics
Industry Electr. Engineering Energy Industry Engineering Research Facility Services Industry

Food Aerospace Machine Medical Metal/Steel Utility Vehicles Railway Tool/Mold Others
Industry Industry Manufacturers Technology Industry Industry Construction

KEEPING INNOVATION IN THE FAMILY INTEGRATES INTO ANY SYSTEM

DIGIFORCE® is the process monitoring system that keeps raising the bar. Industry 4.0, the term coined for the smart factory revolution, Communications interfaces:
The instruments in the DIGIFORCE® family are the benchmark of reliability when it comes to comprehensive monitoring of depends on the increasing interconnection of people, machinery
USB front-panel
press-fit, joining, riveting and caulking processes, torque measurement or universal signal testing. Whatever the movement and product. A system-safeguard requirement placed on all those
or joining system – pneumatic, hydraulic or servo-electric – DIGIFORCE® controllers are versatile to integrate with all forms involved in a process is to design the basic production processes to RS232*
of motion technology. be analyzable, controllable and safe. Ethernet

Cut your quality costs – DIGIFORCE® provides a detailed process analysis for continuous optimization. DIGIFORCE® 9307 and DIGIFORCE® 9311 can be integrated
Fieldbus interfaces:
With DIGIFORCE® you are already equipped today for the growing demands of tomorrow’s customers and markets. into practically all controller or host environments.
The smart process monitoring systems visualize, analyze and I/O interface
Multitalent. Pace-setter. Allrounder. evaluate important customizable parameters, and can transmit PROFIBUS
these parameters via the latest communication interfaces. Process
Unsurpassed performance scope Extremely rapid measurement Support all relevant fieldbus PROFINET
status messages are routed to higher-level controllers in real time
in its class. and quick evaluation. interfaces. EtherNet/IP
via Ethernet-based fieldbuses.
EtherCat*
Precision pro. Quick-starter. Mathematical wizard.
Highly accurate measurement results. Automated sensor recognition and Process security at a fair price. * DIGIFORCE® 9307 only

setup of evaluation elements.

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DIGIFORCE® 9307
INTELLIGENT HIGH-END TECHNOLOGY.

A CLASS OF ITS OWN FOR ACCURACY EVALUATION THAT GIVES YOU EXTRA
DIGIFORCE® 9307, the next generation of universal process controllers, is based on the entire applications DIGIFORCE® 9307 supports numerous measurement procedures and evaluation techniques.
experience of our customers, which has been applied to set new standards in the high-end sector of Even complex X/Y curves can be analyzed thanks to a range of evaluation elements such as windows, thresholds,
complex process monitoring. trapezoids, envelopes and extra mathematical operations. In addition to the global OK/NOK result, the user also
gets detailed process information for a differentiated view and evaluation.
Outstanding accuracy is a particular strength of the system; with an accuracy of 0.05 % of full scale for strain gauge sensors
and analog process signals, your quality control system is on the safe side. The system also offers short response times, a
wide choice of sensors and versatile fieldbus interfaces to provide a first-class solution even for complex monitoring tasks.
Window with configurable entry/exit sides,
online signal, entry/exit coordinates, Envelope curve,
absolute and local min/max values, configurable entry/exit sides
Maximum precision for toughest requirements mean value, inflection point, gradient, area
Simultaneous monitoring of two synchronous
Basic mathematical operators for
processes
Trapezoid window type X or Y, calculating individual process values
A + B/2
128 measurement programs for a large variety configurable entry/exit sides including evaluation (min/max comparison)
of parts
High measurement accuracy: 0.05% of full scale
at 10 kHz sampling rate Threshold type X or Y, configurable crossing, Rotary-switch evaluation for
crossing coordinates, absolute and local monitoring cyclical switching
Smart signal sampling using a combination
min/max values, mean value, inflection point, between maxima/minima
of ∆t, ∆X, ∆Y
gradient, area
Ultra-fast evaluation (15 ms) and data transfer
of dynamic measurements
Fieldbus data logging in real time
USB service interface on front-panel INTEGRATION WITH EASE
A wide choice of fieldbus interfaces and Ethernet- I/O interface
based fieldbus protocols ensures quick and reliable PROFIBUS
integration of DIGIFORCE® 9307 in practically every
PROFINET
process environment.
EtherNet/IP
EtherCAT

READY FOR YOUR SENSORS

DIGIFORCE® 9307 supports all main sensor types.

Strain gauge
±10 V
Poti Potentiometer
Process signal analog
Piezo Piezo
EnDat Incremental
INCR EnDat
SSI
Further information:
Torque/Angle of rotation
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SSI Ω Resistance

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DIGIFORCE® 9311
THE BENCHMARK OF ECONOMICAL QUALITY CONTROL.

EVERYTHING RELIABLY UNDER CONTROL PRACTICAL EVALUATION TOOLS

The pioneering DIGIFORCE® 9311 force/displacement controller delivers rapid, precise evaluation results for
applications that demand both high quality and high productivity. The smart performance features and intelligent hard-
ware save setup times, simplify operation and ensure autonomous integration in modern production systems.
The unrivalled product specification gives businesses more security and dependability they need for increasingly complex
production processes.
DIGIFORCE® 9311 supports numerous measurement procedures and evaluation techniques. Evaluation
elements such as windows, thresholds, trapezoids and envelopes can be used to monitor a full curve, measure
process-relevant variables and quickly signal a pass/fail result.

Window with configurable entry/exit sides,

Threshold type X or Y,
online signal, entry/exit coordinates,
configurable crossing
min/max values
Simple, quick setup on color display with touch operation
16 measurement programs
Trapezoid window type X or Y, Envelope curve,
USB service interface on front-panel
configurable entry/exit sides configurable entry/exit sides
Fieldbus data logging in real time
Display and analysis of last 50 measurements
Universal multi-area measurement channels
Quick USB data logging
Automatic sensor recognition thanks to burster TEDS
FLEXIBLE INTEGRATION AUTOMATIC SENSOR RECOGNITION
DIGIFORCE® 9311 is ready to integrate easily DIGIFORCE® 9311 includes the burster TEDS feature
into your process environment, as it comes with for the efficiency and security you need today. It can
the relevant fieldbus interfaces: automatically read an electronic datasheet stored in the
sensor for automated measurement-channel configuration.
This efficiently safeguards the system from incorrect
parameter settings.
I/O interface PROFINET
PROFIBUS EtherNet/IP

COMPACT SENSOR PACKAGE

DIGIFORCE® 9311 supports a choice

of major sensors.

Strain gauge
Poti Potentiometer
Analog process signal
Piezo Piezo
Further information: ±10 V
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DIGIFORCE® – RELIABILITY AND CONTROL FOR EVERY JOB.

 ASSEMBLY/SEATING  TORQUE/ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT  CRIMPING  RIVETING

F

Secondary M( )
s
flywheel

Primary flywheel
with vibration damping

Monitoring primary and secondary flywheels of a dual mass Torque/angle monitoring for vehicle controls. The haptic To monitor crimping processes, the force applied by the jaw Monitoring the setting process when riveting
flywheel during assembly. response of rotary switches is analyzed from the torque/angle segments to the material deformation is analyzed as a force/time ABS components. The oil pressure and oil
curve. curve. Wear to a jaw segment or breakage can be detected. volume flow rate are measured and analyzed
at the hydraulic setting tool.

block pass-through
F/kN M/Nm F/N F/N
pass-through

pass-through
/grd envelope

pass-through envelope

s/mm t/sec s/mm

 HINGE TESTING  JOINING AXES  MANUAL PRESSES  JOINING

V1
V3 F
V2
F1 F2 F3 F4

Pos A s shaft

Pos B
hinge approach joining return shaft
travel travel travel coupling

© GRASS Movement Systems © RK Rose+Krieger © PINION

Measuring the correct torque/angle response in final testing of When monitoring the joining process on servo-electric joining 100 % monitoring at a manual workstation for gear assembly. Multichannel monitoring of joining process in cylinder head assembly.
hinges. axes, the relevant process variables can be measured either The synchronous process during the assembly of valve seating rings
directly at the front end of the joining axis or indirectly, e.g. and valve guides is measured and analyzed. DigiControl PC software
from the motor rotation. logs and visualizes the process data from up to 32 controllers.

F/kN
block
INLET
detent position block
M/Nm F/N F/N envelope
pass-through

block
/grd not OUTLET
envelope
pass-through

feed-in window s/mm s/m s/mm

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DIGIFORCE® – RELIABILITY AND CONTROL FOR EVERY JOB.

 TESTING SPRINGS  CLINCHING  PRESS-FITTING  FORCE/DISPLACEMENT CURVE

F F

F
F

press-fitting
a ball bearing
l0 l1 l2
s

valve actuator

© BTM Company

Testing of spring constant and hysteresis between applying and The flow process produced in the two sheet metal parts by the Monitoring the press-insertion of ball bearings in bearing cups. Press-insertion and precise positioning of the valve
removing load. clinching stamp and die is monitored by a force/displacement actuating elements are monitored during assembly of
measurement. common-rail injectors.

Mathematical function
FMIN ≤ ∆F1/2 ≤ FMAX
F/N
block
F/kN F/kN F/N
S2 pass-through block

S1
block online envelope
envelope

l2 l1 lØ s/mm s/mm s/mm s/µm

 FRICTION TESTING  DYNAMIC DAMPING RESPONSE  TORQUE  SIGNAL TESTING/LEAKS

adhesive bead

safety coupling

Sforward/ mass F, s, V
backward motor
n kg damper
M
clasp P(t)
torque sensor rotation brake
receptacle

© SCA Schucker

Testing the ease of movement of a venous canula over the length When monitoring e.g. furniture dampers, force and displacement Testing the moment of release of a torque safety coupling under Checking for continuous application of adhesive beads, e.g. to
of the steel insertion needle. The clasp holds the canula and over a defined period are measured in order to test and evaluate the dynamic load. prevent leaks from gaps in the adhesive joint. This is done by
moves it up and back over the needle. damping response during the approach of an accelerated mass. monitoring the pressure/time curve in the dispensing line.

pass-through
F/N F/N
envelope

Sforward moment of release pass-through

block M/Nm P/bar

s/mm s/mm t/sec

S1
Sbackward S2 S3
block

pass-through t/sec t/sec t/sec

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DIGIFORCE® 9307/9311 DigiControl
THIS COMPARISON STANDS UP TO EVERY CHALLENGE. IT COULD NOT BE EASIER.

DIGIFORCE® 9307 DIGIFORCE® 9311 DigiControl PC SOFTWARE

The DigiControl PC software and DIGIFORCE® Convenient device configuration via Ethernet or front-
make a powerful team. panel USB port
DIGIFORCE® works completely autonomously. It displays Data backups (upload/download)
status information and evaluation results, and passes these Parallel administration of DIGIFORCE® 9307 and
to the controller. DigiControl is there to help you gain a DIGIFORCE® 9311
closer understanding of the process and so increase process Online data acquisition and data export with component ID
availability and reliability by offering numerous practical
Synchronous logging of measurement data for
features, including convenient device configuration, data
Area of use Universal Process Controller for monitoring Force/displacement Controller for multichannel applications
backups, automatic data logging mode (e.g. to capture
press-fit and joining operations, torque and processes in which precisely defined
production measurement data with clear parts references), Test report viewer for analyzing measurement logs
process curves, spring and switch testing functional relationships between two
a report viewer for analyzing test logs, and print-out and Service functions such as device software update and
including resistance measurement, signal process-relevant quantities need to be
export of relevant quality data. remote control via the remote interface
testing and leak detection. demonstrated.
Measurement channels 6 2
Active channels 3 2
Type of sensor
The “Measurement mode” function displays the curve and status information Clearly structured configuration windows enable convenient device setup.
Strain gauge of the most recent measurement, including in optional multichannel view. Settings can be changed step-by-step either at file level or directly with
Potentiometer The associated measurement log is automatically saved in the background. the DIGIFORCE®.

Process signal analog

Incremental
SSI
EnDat
Torque
Angle of rotation
Piezo
Measurement accuracy 0.05 % F.S. < 0.2 % F.S.
Fieldbus interfaces
I/O interface
PROFIBUS
PROFINET
EtherNet/IP
EtherCAT
Interfaces
USB (front-panel service port)
USB master
RS232
Ethernet
Max. amount of
128 16
measurement channels
Evaluation time 15 ms 25 ms
Evaluation elements Window, trapezoid, threshold, envelope, Window, trapezoid, threshold, envelope A Data-log wizard provides filters for selecting and displaying stored The window, trapezoid, threshold and envelope evaluation elements
rotary switch, mathematical operations measurement logs. A report printout containing component data, curve can be configured using the DigiControl PC software or directly from the
information and all evaluation results can be generated for each individual touchscreen of DIGIFORCE® 9311.
X/Y-Reference (X-axis) Absolute, trigger, final force, reference line Absolute, trigger, final force, reference line measurement log.

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Your One-Stop Benefit Service
THE RIGHT SENSOR FOR YOUR JOB – FROM THE SENSOR EXPERTS. KEEPING THE BIG PICTURE IN MIND.

DIGIFORCE® 9307 and DIGIFORCE® 9311 provide built-in sensor interfaces that allow the simultaneous connection of GOOD ALL-ROUND ADVICE
one or more sensors. Manufacturer-independent the main measurement principles are supported: resistive with strain gauge, WITH DIGIFORCE®
potentiometric, standard process signals, incremental TTL and analog, SSI and EnDat absolute encoder interface.
burster provides a full range of services. Our
We recommend burster sensors for outstanding measurement results and process reliability. Please find hereafter
“Carefree Service” strategy ensures that you can
a selection of sensors for major application fields:
always count on precise high-speed process
monitoring with DIGIFORCE®. Modular service
components cover all aspects of your project.
Miniature Precision miniature Tension and com- Compression Presses
load cell load cell pression load cell load cell load cell
8402 8431 8524 8526 8451/8552

Measuring ranges from Measuring ranges from Measuring ranges from Measuring ranges from Measuring ranges from
0 ... 1 kN up to 0 ... 5 N up to 0 ... 500 N up to 0 ... 100 N up to 0 ... 100 N up to  KNOWLEDGEABLE APPLICATION SUPPORT
0 ... 100 kN 0 ... 100 kN 0 ... 200 kN 0 ... 200 kN 0 ... 100 kN SYSTEM DESIGN Our experts are happy to provide advice and help based on their experience gained over many
Ideal for dynamic For tensile and For static and dynamic For static and dynamic Easy to mount on years in production-process monitoring and quality assurance.
compressive force compressive forces measurements of tensile compressive force press ram
measurements High accuracy and compressive forces measurements Compact, highly
 OPTIMIZATION ADVICE
Standardized output Small dimensions Optional overload Standardized sensitivity robust and hermetically
signal protection Compact design sealed design We make sure that you benefit from your measurement equipment while processes are running by
Minimum lateral
Miniature dimensions sensitivity thanks to Extremely versatile Welded IP64 Suitable for all stand- continuously improving and optimizing your systems.
Drug chain qualified support diaphragms Ultra-flexible drug Particularly easy to fit ard presses with a
cable IP68 option chain qualified cable ram hole size of 8 H7  USER TRAINING
or 20 H7
Temperature compen- In structured and efficient training units designed for commissioning engineers, service staff and
sation from -55 °C production personnel, your staff learn how to integrate and use DIGIFORCE® controllers and
up to 200 °C
sensors smoothly and effectively. In these training sessions we look specifically at your application.
IMPLEMENTATION
Precision torque Potentiometric dis- Incremental displace- Inductive displace- Inductive displace-
sensor placement sensors ment transducer ment transducer ment sensor  SYSTEM SETUP/COMMISSIONING
8661 8709/8712/8718 8738 8739/8741 8740 The clear operating structure of DIGIFORCE® lets you configure your system yourself. On-site startup
support by one of our service engineers or service partners, which covers integration, fieldbus
interfacing, parameter-setting, configuration and evaluation, can be provided for more complex
system environments and customizations. We can also provide this support worldwide.

 CALIBRATION SERVICES
Our accredited calibration centre offers you optimum reliability and traceability for initial calibration
Measuring ranges from Measuring ranges from Measuring ranges from Measuring ranges from Measuring ranges from and recalibration of your DIGIFORCE® controllers and accompanying sensors. We can quickly
OPERATION provide German-accredited DAkkS or factory calibration certificates by appointment. After consultation
0 ... ±0.02 Nm up to 0 ... 10 mm up to 0 ... 5 mm up to 0 ... 1 mm up to 0 ... 1 mm up to
0 ... ±1000 Nm 0 ... 2000 mm 0 ... 100 mm 0 ... 50 mm 0 ... 150 mm with us also on-site calibration can be considered where applicable to avoid production downtimes.
Low linearity error Non-linearity Accuracy up to Non-linearity Non-linearity Our experienced service engineers and service partners can provide support with detailed testing.
≤ ± 0.05 % F.S. ± 0.05 % F.S. ±0.5 µm ±0.25 % F.S. or ±0.25 % F.S. or
option to ±0.1 % F.S. option to ±0.1 % F.S.
Optional measurement Service life: Diameter up to 8 mm  INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT
of angle and speed 108 movements Vibration-proof and Vibration-proof and Push rod with 2 sliding
shock-proof thanks to Teflon rings and M2 DIGIFORCE® systems run in applications worldwide. So you are right to expect also worldwide
Contactless Positioning speed dust-proof
up to 10 m/s encapsulated electronics thread for attaching to service. In cooperation with our international partner network we support you on-site exactly where
Smart operating state High degree of
indicator Available as stylus protection IP66 Ball-bearing mounted object under test our products work for you.
Ultra-compact model or with free- Spring return push-rod fitted with 2 m cable
moving rod return spring and
Pneumatically operated Check online at www.burster.com to find your regional contact who will consult
sensing tip
models available
and support you individually.

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BECAUSE PROGRESS
NEEDS VISION.
burster, the specialists for measuring equipment
and sensors, delivers the ideal solution that
meets your requirements to a T. We offer you
forward-looking products, system solutions and
a comprehensive suite of services to supplement
our product range. With personal commitment
and an uncompromising focus on quality.

Measuring technology with

perspective.
THE MEASUREMENT SOLUTION.

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