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FlexiForce A201 Sensor
$155.08
Description
FlexiForce™ A201 Sensor
A201 sensors are trimmable and have a 3-pin male connector. The sensors are available in three force ranges: Low 4.4 N (0 - 1 lb), Medium 111 N (0 - 25 lb) and High 445 N (0 - 100 lb)*. The force ranges stated are approximations. The dynamic range of this small, versatile force sensor can be modified by changing the drive voltage and adjusting the resistance of the feedback resistor (see "How to Adjust the Force Range" within the Electronics tab on the left).
Specifications & Performance
| Sensor Thickness: 0.203 mm (0.008 in.) |
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Max Pressure
Force Sensor Length 7.50 in
6.00 in
4.00 in
2.00 in
Sensing Size (Diameter/Width) 0.375 in
Standard Force 1 lbs
25 lbs
100 lbs
Temperature Range (Low) -40 F
Temperature Range (High) 140 F
Notes Most popular standard sensor, can be trimmed |
Typical Performance†
| Linearity (Error): | < ±3% of Full Scale (Line drawn from 0 to 50% load) |
| Repeatability: | < ±2.5% (Conditioned Sensor, 80% of Full Force Applied) |
| Hysteresis: | < 4.5 % of Full Scale (Conditioned Sensor, 80% of Full Force Applied) |
| Drift: | <5% / logarithmic time (Constant Load of 111 N (25 lb)) |
| Response Time: | < 5 µsec (Time required for the sensor to respond to an input force; Impact load - recorded on Oscilloscope) |
| Operating Temperature: | -40°C - 60°C (-40°F - 140°F) |
| Durability: | ≥ 3 million actuations (Perpendicular load, room temperature, 22 N (5 lb)) |
| Temperature Sensitivity: | 0.36%/°C (± 0.2%/°F) (Conductive heating) |
†All data above was collected utilizing an Op Amp Circuit. If your application cannot allow an Op Amp Circuit, consult the FlexiForce Integration Guide, or contact a FlexiForce Applications Engineer.
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FlexiForce™ OEM Development Products
For: Design, OEM, and Product EngineersTekscan offers two products created to help design engineers proceed through all phases of the FlexiForce sensor-integration process. The FlexiForce Prototyping Kit allows you to efficiently progress your FlexiForce-embedded design through advanced integration phases. |
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Load Concentrators
| These peel-and-stick delrin FlexiForce Load Concentrators (otherwise known as "Pucks") are used to evenly distribute force across a FlexiForce sensor's sensing region, helping you optimize sensor linearity and repeatability. |  |
FlexiForce Quickstart Board
For: Design, Lab, OEM, and Product EngineersThe FlexiForce Quickstart Board is a single source circuit that provides signal conditioning to the sensor and a linear voltage output with an applied load. It can be quickly dropped into a prototype or easily designed into a finished product. |
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Standard Multimeter (not sold by Tekscan)
| While standard multimeters can be used, most do not provide a constant voltage supply (which is recommended for FlexiForce sensors) and they are more difficult to calibrate compared to the tools above. |  |
Related Resources
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The FlexiForce Integration Knowledge Base is a comprehensive library of useful FlexiForce sensor integration documents, articles, videos, and other useful content. Follow the button below to gain access to crtical resources for each important phase of the sensor integration process. |
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Additional Resources | ||
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The FlexiForce Sensors User Manual |
4 Ways to Use FlexiForce Sensors in an Embedded Application |
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