PB15H Equilibration Device

An Equilibrator with active area of 17.5 in. x 19.5 in. (445 mm x 495 mm).

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Description

Equilibration devices are recommended for improving accuracy and lifespan of Tekscan systems. During equilibration, the sensor is inserted between a flat backing plate and an air filled bladder, which is inflated in order to apply a uniform pressure to the active area of the sensor. The equilibration process allows the software to compensate for any variation or uneven output across individual sensing elements caused by manufacturing or repeated used of the sensor. Equilibration devices are useful to perform quality assurance checks on the sensor and confirm uniform output by the sensor. 

 

 

 

Why Equilibration?

Over time and through repeated loading, individual force sensing elements will eventually start to vary somewhat in sensitivity. The equilibrator applies a uniform pressure across the face of the sensor, allowing the software to easily see and quanitfy these variations. A digital compensation factor is automatically created and applied to each individual sensng element. This normalizes all of the sensing elements on the sheet, improving the accuracy and extending the lifespan of the sensor.

Sensor output before equilibration sensor output after equilibration
Sensor in Equilibrator before software equilibration is performed. Sensor in Equilibrator after software equilibration is performed.

 

Specifications

Equilibrator Specifications:

Active Area 445 mm x 495 mm (17.5 in. x 19.5 in.)
Width

495 mm (19.5 in.) without shelves

766 mm (30.2 in.) with shelves

Length

554 mm (21.8 in.) without shelves

616 mm (24.3 in.) with shelves

Height 330 mm (13.0 in.) - including gauge and fittings
Weight 32.7 kg (72 lbs)
Frame Material Aluminum
Bladder Material Urethane
Gauge Accuracty 1% F.S.
Pressure Range 0-103 kPa (0-15 psi)

 

Control Box Specifications:

Width 254 mm (10.0 in.)
Length 254 mm (10.0 in.)
Height 191 mm (7.5 in.) - to tip of valve knob
Weight 3.2 kg (7 lbs)
Material Aluminum
Air Required 689-861 kPa (100-125 psi) (supplied by Customer, Clean and Dry, Non Volatile or Flammable)
Connection 3/8 in. Flex Tube and 1/4 in. Industrial Design Disconnect Plug
Features 3-Way toggle valve for vacuum, adjustable regulator