Load Hoist and Moment Sensors

State of the art strain sensor utilizing a unique, frequency based method.

  • Low impedance frequency output resulting in a high electromagnetic noise immunity.
  • No amplification of signal required, using a single pair cable
  • Measures tensile or compressive forces.
  • Sensor Welded to the object being measured, ensuring a durable stable bond.
  • Rugged and hermetically sealed according to MIL-STD-883-A.
  • Withstands a 10 times overload without failure.
  • Sensor assembly certified for use in hazardous zone 1 Atex II2 GD EEx d IIB T6

The Basic principle of the S-sensor is that the natural frequency of a vibrating strip varies according to the tension in the strip.The heart of the S-sensor is an S-shaped metal strip fixed at both ends to a metal ring. When the ring is deformed, the natural frequency of vibration of the strip changes.

This frequency is detected as an A.C voltage in a coil positioned close to the strip. The deformation of the ring is by means of two angle brackets welded to the ring and to the stressed steelwork. The ring, the S-shaped strip and the coil are hermetically sealed inside a stainless steel housing.The forced vibration of the strip is excited by regular short pulses in the coil.

The same coil is used for detecting the frequency of the strip which is excited by regular short pulses in the coil.

Gauge length 40 mm
Rated range ± 10µm (corresponding to o 50 N/mm2 at E = 200 000 N/mm2).
Permissible overload 10 times rated range
Requisite force 6N/µm
Normal sensor frequency 1600 Hz
Sensitivity 16-20 Hz/µm
Error Less than ± 1% of rated range (linearity, hysteresis and repeatability). Error is less at lower ranges.
Resolution Better than 0.01% of rated range.
Zero point stability Better than ± 0.5% of rated range per month.
(At constant ambient temperature, measured 3 weeks after
mounting. Valid 5 min. after connection to the electronics).
Temperature stability Better than ± 0.03%/°C of rated range for a = 11.5 * 10-6/°C
(a = thermal expansion coeff. of specimen)
Temperature range -30°C to + 80°C.

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