T8 Torque Sensor Operation Manual
Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 ● Fax 480.948.1924
www.interfaceforce.com ● Email: contact@interfaceforce.com ● 800.947.5598
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Contents
Table of Contents
Imprint .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
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Read First........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety and Caution Symbols ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Intended Use ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Dangers
Neglecting of Safety Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Remaining Dangers ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Reconstructions and Modifications .......................................................................................................................... 4
Personnel .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Warning Notes .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
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Term Definitions ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Terms
Definition of the Pictograms on the Torque Sensor .................................................................................................. 5
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Product Description .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Mechanical Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Electrical Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
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Mechanical Assembly ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Couplings
Misalignment Possibilities of Single-Jointed Couplings............................................................................................. 6
Double-Jointed Couplings ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Alignment of the Measurement Arrangement ......................................................................................................... 6
General
Torque Sensors below 20 N·m .................................................................................................................................. 7
Torque Sensors from 20 N·m and above .................................................................................................................. 7
Free-floating Assembly.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Foot Version Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 8
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Electrical Connection ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Pin Connection .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Cable
Shielding Connection ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Running of Measuring Cables ................................................................................................................................... 8
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Measuring ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Engaging
Direction of Torque ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Static / Quasi-Static Torques ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Dynamic Torques ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
General
Natural Resonances .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Speed Limits .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Disturbance Variables ............................................................................................................................................... 9
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Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Trouble Shooting ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
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Decommission ................................................................................................................................................. 10
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Transportation and Storage ............................................................................................................................ 10
Transportation ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Storage
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Disposal ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
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Calibration ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Proprietary Calibration ............................................................................................................................................ 11
DKD-Calibration ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Re-Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
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Data Sheet ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
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