Hottinger Brüel & Kjær launched an addition to its MCS10 Multicomponent Sensor line from HBM, the MCS10-200.
This latest version features capacities double the size of the previous version, making it suitable for nominal loads of 40 kN for Fx/Fy, 200 kN for Fz, 3.5 kNm for Mx/My and 3.0 kNm for Mz. The sensor also offers high accuracy, IP67 protection, low crosstalk, compensation matrixes, TEDS and a wide temperature range.
Suitable for industries including automotive, aerospace, industrial assembly, production lines and robotics, the sensor can be partnered with one of HBM’s amplifiers to provide a complete measurement chain for R&D, education or production tests. Up to six forces and moments on three axes (x, y, z) can be measured in combination with the MCS10 multi-axis sensor. It returns a three-dimensional image of the measurement set-up with a maximum precision up to accuracy class 0.1. Thanks to the MCS10's innovative construction with flange, it achieves the best measurements possible.
Individual signal channels of common multi-axis sensors often mutually affect each other. The MCS10 reduces this type of interference, known as crosstalk, to a minimum to ensure a problem-free signal. HBM also offers an individual compensation matrix for the MCS10, which can be used to further improve the precision. Combined with an HBM measuring amplifier this calculation can be done easily.
Thanks to TEDS technology the installed data acquisition unit automatically detects the MCS10. This ensures that it is ready for immediate use without extensive parameterization. All the transducer's measurement axis can be configured independently of each other. HBM has combined the experience from numerous custom-made special transducers in the MCS10, while adding a standard product's reliability and flexibility; for a series production product that is immediately available and quality-tested.
Features:
Accuracy class: up to 0.1
Degree of protection (according to EN 60529): up to IP67
Measuring range: axially from 5 to 200 kN; laterally from 0.05 to 3.5 kNm
