I-Scan^® System

tactile pressure and force measurement

This versatile tactile pressure measurement system is tailor-made by choosing from over 200 pressure sensors to meet your specific application requirements.

I-Scan^®, the user-friendly pressure mapping system, records dynamic and static interface pressure distribution data directly to your PC. The data can then be displayed as 2-D and 3-D pressure profiles as well as configurable graphs. 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 for measuring impact force)
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 tactile 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

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View sensor data as an integrated Microsoft Excel table. Data from multiple movies can be viewed and analyzed simultaneously, within a single Excel spreadsheet. Formulas can be added to the table to provide application specific real-time values.
With the Show Values feature, pressure on the individual sensels can be numerically displayed, easing identification of high pressure areas.
Optimized Interpolation algorithms in the software normalize sensor data to render images with higher spatial resolutions than the sensor, producing graphics which have a realistic representation of the object being measured. Left: Data with no Interpolation applied. Right: Data with 5x5 Interpolation applied

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 events
Play-back pressure “movies”
Display data frame-by-frame
Graph and analyze real-time or stored data (Pressure, Force, Area)
View data as an integrated Excel table
Isolate, compare and analyze data from different locations on the sensor
Assess pressure on individual sensels numerically
Display Center of Force and its trajectory
Display peak pressure image
View and compare multiple test results simultaneously
Export data files in ASCII format
Save data files as AVI movies
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.