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    Force Sensors

    FSS Series

    0 N to 20 N force ranges. Unamplified, uncompensated. 360 mV typ. output. Low deflection. Small size.

    Overview

    The FSS Series Force Sensor provides precise, reliable force sensing performance in a compact, commercial-grade package at a cost effective price. The sensor features a proven sensing technology that uses a specialized piezoresistive, micromachined silicon sensing element. The low power, unamplified, uncompensated Wheatstone bridge circuit design provides inherently stable mV outputs over the force range.

    Force sensors operate on the principle that the resistance of silicon-implanted piezoresistors will increase when the resistors flex under any applied force. The sensor concentrates force from the application, through the stainless steel ball, directly to the silicon-sensing element. The amount of resistance changes in proportion to the amount of force being applied. This change in circuit resistance results in a corresponding mV output level change.

    The sensor package design incorporates patented modular construction. The use of innovative elastomeric technology and engineered molded plastics results in overforce capacities of up to three times the rated force. The stainless steel ball provides excellent mechanical stability and is adaptable to a variety of applications.

    The FSS Series Sensor delivered 20 million operations in Mean Cycles to Failure (MCTF) reliability testing at 50°C [122°F]. This test determines the number of possible sensor operations at full scale until failure.

    Data Sheet
    Name
    Description
    File Size
    Date
    Size
    FSS Series Low Profile Force Sensors
    application/pdf 350.85 KB
    7/15/2021
    350.85 KB
    Manuals and Guides
    Name
    Description
    File Size
    Date
    Size
    Airflow, Force and Pressure Sensor Product Range Guide
    application/pdf 4.24 MB
    7/25/2024
    4.24 MB
    Sensor Evaluation Board (SEB) User Instructions
    application/pdf 1.53 MB
    7/25/2024
    1.53 MB
    Installation Instructions
    Name
    Description
    File Size
    Date
    Size
    FSS Series Low Profile Force Sensors
    application/pdf 372.38 KB
    7/15/2021
    372.38 KB
    Brochure
    Name
    Description
    File Size
    Date
    Size
    Sensors and Switches for Medical Applications
    application/pdf 10.15 MB
    4/25/2023
    10.15 MB
    Embedded Products in Hospital Applications
    application/pdf 4.7 MB
    6/12/2023
    4.7 MB
    Application Note
    Name
    Description
    File Size
    Date
    Size
    Solutions for Infusion Pumps
    application/pdf 2.35 MB
    6/12/2023
    2.35 MB
    Sensors and Switches: Solutions for Medical Applications
    application/pdf 1.34 MB
    5/18/2023
    1.34 MB
    Defence Ground Vehicles -
    application/pdf 872.87 KB
    6/14/2023
    872.87 KB
    Product Photo
    Name
    Description
    File Size
    Date
    Size
    FSS Series highres photo.jpg
    image/jpeg 52.3 KB
    7/15/2021
    52.3 KB
    FSS Series lowres photo.jpg
    image/jpeg 15.83 KB
    7/15/2021
    15.83 KB
    Name
    Description
    File Size
    Date
    Size
    Solutions for Infusion Pumps
    application/pdf 2.35 MB
    6/12/2023
    2.35 MB
    Airflow, Force and Pressure Sensor Product Range Guide
    application/pdf 4.24 MB
    7/25/2024
    4.24 MB
    Sensor Evaluation Board (SEB) User Instructions
    application/pdf 1.53 MB
    7/25/2024
    1.53 MB
    Sensors and Switches: Solutions for Medical Applications
    application/pdf 1.34 MB
    5/18/2023
    1.34 MB
    Sensors and Switches for Medical Applications
    application/pdf 10.15 MB
    4/25/2023
    10.15 MB
    Embedded Products in Hospital Applications
    application/pdf 4.7 MB
    6/12/2023
    4.7 MB
    FSS Series Low Profile Force Sensors
    application/pdf 350.85 KB
    7/15/2021
    350.85 KB
    FSS Series highres photo.jpg
    image/jpeg 52.3 KB
    7/15/2021
    52.3 KB
    FSS Series lowres photo.jpg
    image/jpeg 15.83 KB
    7/15/2021
    15.83 KB
    Defence Ground Vehicles -
    application/pdf 872.87 KB
    6/14/2023
    872.87 KB
    FSS Series Low Profile Force Sensors
    application/pdf 372.38 KB
    7/15/2021
    372.38 KB
    Name
    Description
    File Size
    Date
    Size
    FSS Series Low Profile Force Sensors
    350.85 KB
    7/15/2021
    Airflow, Force and Pressure Sensor Product Range Guide
    4.24 MB
    7/25/2024
    Sensor Evaluation Board (SEB) User Instructions
    1.53 MB
    7/25/2024
    FSS Series Low Profile Force Sensors
    372.38 KB
    7/15/2021
    Sensors and Switches for Medical Applications
    10.15 MB
    4/25/2023
    Embedded Products in Hospital Applications
    4.7 MB
    6/12/2023
    Solutions for Infusion Pumps
    2.35 MB
    6/12/2023
    Sensors and Switches: Solutions for Medical Applications
    1.34 MB
    5/18/2023
    Defence Ground Vehicles -
    872.87 KB
    6/14/2023
    FSS Series highres photo.jpg
    52.3 KB
    7/15/2021
    FSS Series lowres photo.jpg
    15.83 KB
    7/15/2021
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