FAQs

How can I collect Pressure and Temperature data in the same software?

Setting the data collection window with a map has always been the first configuration step in I-Scan. If you've used it before, this will be very familiar. By selecting a Temperature map, the software knows to enable temperature features for that window. The software will also enable the Temperature legend which uses a unique color scale from the pressure map to ease the analysis.

 

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Can Tekscan sensors be cut or trimmed?

Question: Can Tekscan sensors be cut or trimmed?

Answer: Yes, some of our sensors can be cut or trimmed to smaller sizes or shapes, or even punctured for secure placement. The model 4205 (pictured), model 7800 pressure sensor and T800 temperature sensor are designed to be sized for custom embedding in battery placements or other tight spots.

image-20240820133832-1Tips for trimming:

The rows and columns are connected through silver dots and traces on the surface of the sensor. If you trim the sensor, a row or column will remain active so long as the silver dot and silver connecting trace remain intact and connected to the handle.

Based on this photo, you can trim up to 15 rows from the distal end of the sensor before you reach the column trace connections. And you can trim up to 5 columns from either side before you reach the silver connections to the rows.

Consult with a Tekscan engineer if you aren't sure if your sensor is trimmable or how to do it. Cutting through the sensing element will short the sensor! 


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The ability to trim for shoe size is one of the most important advantages of our in-shoe F-Scan™GO sensor, which can be trimmed to fit any shoe size up to a men’s size 14.

Tips for trimming the F-Scan GO sensor can be found in the manual, or HERE. 

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What is calibration?

Question: What is calibration?

Answer: Calibration is the method by which the digital output of the system is converted to an actual engineering unit. Calibration enables you to compare the output of the same sensor in various environments and allows you to compare calibrated outputs of various sensors.

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