I-Scan^® System

tactile pressure and force measurement

Versatile tactile pressure and force measurement system tailor-made, by choosing from over 200 pressure sensors, to meet your specific application requirements.

I-Scan^®, the user-friendly force and pressure measurement system, displays and records dynamic and static interface pressure distribution data directly to your PC. The system includes Windows-based software, scanning electronics, and sensors.

Our scanning electronics rapidly scan and record pressure data from an array of thousands of independent sensing elements contained within each sensor at a rate of up to 2,288,000 sensing elements/second. These characteristics, coupled with our sensors' high spatial resolution (248 sensels per square centimeter or 1,600 sensels per square inch), have made us the industry leader in solving difficult pressure measurement problems.

Key I-Scan Features:

Ultra-thin, durable & reusable pressure sensors
Sensors with pitch as fine as 0.625 mm (0.025 in.)
USB connectivity to your computer
Fast (100 Hz) sensor scanning (High Speed system also available)
Accurate, repeatable measurements
Real-time display of pressure sensor data
Recording & playback of dynamic pressure images
Graphing and data analysis capabilities
Easy to set-up & portable

I-Scan User Experience:

"TMMK has been using the I-Scan system for the last two years, resulting in over 3,000 push/pull tests. The I-Scan provides our Safety and Engineering team with an accurate measuring device to record push/pull forces on a majority of our parts. The Tekscan system is easy to use and very dependable and has helped to improve our ergonomic initiative."

John Whitaker

Assembly Saftey Specialist

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky

A Tekscan system consists of scanning electronics, software, and patented thin-film pressure sensors. Our qualified engineers will help you select the optimal system configuration to meet your application requirements. To learn more about our scanning electronics and sensor performance specifications, please visit our Technology page.

I-Scan Components:

Evolution^® Handle(s) - Every Tekscan system uses specially designed scanning electronics called Handles or Cuffs. The electronics connect to the sensor, gather the data from the sensor, and then process and send this data to your computer via USB connection.

I-Scan Software CD

Tactile Pressure Sensor(s) - Sensor selection dependent on application

*Components depend on system configuration. Additional items may be included with your system purchase.

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Choose from a Variety of PRessure Sensors

I-Scan is available with your choice of pressure sensors. Three of the most common selections are displayed below. Over 200 different sensors are available. Sensors in our catalog can be created to accommodate high temperature applications (up to 400° F). Custom pressure sensors and pressure ranges can also be created to meet your specific application requirements.

Sensor Model 5051

Sensing Area Total

Width Height Sensels Sensel Density

2.20 in. 2.20 in. 1,936 400.0 in.²

55.9 mm 55.9 mm 1,936 62.0 cm²
Sensor Model 5076

Sensing Area Total

Width Height Sensels Sensel Density

3.30 in. 3.30 in. 1,936 177.8 in.²

83.8 mm 83.8 mm 1,936 27.6 cm²
Sensor Model 5101

Sensing Area Total

Width Height Sensels Sensel Density

4.40 in. 4.40 in. 1,936 100.0 in.²

111.8 mm 111.8 mm 1,936 15.5 cm²

View all of Tekscan's Pressure Sensors

I-Scan Pressure & Force Measurement Software

The I-Scan system provides advanced, yet simple to use software that displays tactile pressure data in real-time. Data can be captured, saved, easily analyzed using a variety of graphs, or exported as an ASCII file for use with other programs.

I-Scan Software Features:

Display real-time and recorded data as 2-D and 3-D images
Capture dynamic pressure data
Play-back pressure "movies"
Display data frame-by-frame
Save files as AVI movies
Graph and analyze real-time or stored data (Pressure, Force, Area)
Export ASCII file capability
Isolate, compare, and analyze data from different locations on the sensor
Display Center of Force and its trajectory
Display Peak Pressure image
View and compare multiple tests simultaneously
And much, much, more!

The software is available in several languages including Spanish, French and German. View software languages available.

Software Options

Pressure Measurement Applications

I-Scan's patented technology has played a key role in research and development, test and measurement, and quality control applications worldwide.

There have also been a number of research projects conducted where pressure measurement technology has played a crucial role. For a list of research studies, download the Industrial bibliography.