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Force Plates 3A Series 3-Axis Load Cells and BX8-HD44 BlueDAQ Series Data Acquisition System for Multi-Axis Sensors with Lab Enclosure System

Force Plates and Data Acquisition System

Four 3A120 3-Axis Force Load Cells positioned between two force plates measure forces along the X, Y, and Z axes at each support point. BX8-HD44 BlueDAQ Data Acquisition Systems excite, condition, digitize, and synchronously sample the 12 measurement signals. BlueDAQ Software enables channel configuration, graphical monitoring, and data logging, creating a complete system for analyzing force distribution and multidirectional loading across the plates.

  • 3A Series 3-Axis Force Load Cells:
    • 3-Axis – Fx Fy Fz; independent bridges
    • 50N to 5kN (11.2 to 1.12K lbf) force range
    • Compact size
    • Low crosstalk
    • IP66 Rating
    • Temperature compensated
  • Force Plates:
    • Precision force measurement
    • Multi-axis measurement options
    • High accuracy and repeatability
    • Low cross-talk
    • High stiffness
    • Fast dynamic response
    • Large sensing surface
    • Off-center load measurement
    • Rugged construction
    • Real-time force monitoring
    • Flexible system integration
    • Provides accurate force data
    • Improves testing efficiency
    • Measures real-world loading conditions
    • Identifies load distribution
    • Detects off-center loading
    • Supports static and dynamic testing
    • Supports safety testing
    • Supports automated testing
  • BX8-HD44 BlueDAQ Series Data Acquisition System for Multi-Axis Sensors with Lab Enclosure:
    • 8-Channel synchronized sampling
    • Internal calculation of axis load values for 6-axis sensors
    • Active scaling of analog outputs according to internal calculations
    • ±5V, ±10V, 4-20mA, and 0-20 mA outputs
    • 48K samples/sec/channel
    • 24-bit internal resolution
    • USB connection to PC
    • Includes graphing and logging software
    • Strain gage, mV/V, ±10VDC, and PT 1000 temperature inputs
    • Excitation sense
    • Full, 1/2 and 1/4 bridge compatible with 120, 350, and 1000 ohm bridge completion
    • TEDS compatible
    • ZERO button for 8-channel simultaneous tare
    • 16 digital I/O
    • Galvanic isolation: Analog input, analog output, digital I/O, USB
    • EtherCat and CANbus/CANopen options

Applications:

  • Aerospace
  • Robotics
  • Automotive Testing


  • Biomechanical Research
  • Dynamic Testing Environments
  • Precision Research

System Components

3A Series 3-Axis Load CellForce PlatesBX8-HD44 Lab EnclosureCable AssembliesMating ConnectorsBlueDAQ SoftwareSystem Level Calibration
3A120

3A Series 3-Axis Force Load Cells

3-Axis Force Measurement

Force: 11.2 lbf to 1.12K lbf
Force: 50 N to 5 kN

Interface’s 3A 3-axis load cells measures forces simultaneously in 3 mutually perpendicular axes: X, Y, and Z – tension and compression. Each axis provides a unique mV/V output and requires no mathematical manipulation. The 3-axis load cell is built to minimize eccentric loading effects and crosstalk between axes.

The 3A120 is ideally suited to many industrial and scientific applications, such as aerospace, robotics, automotive and medical research (orthopedics and bio-mechanical).

The load cell is provided in various capacity ranges and sizes with each of the three axes providing the same capacity.

We are happy to work with your design needs – providing a custom design if warranted for varying capacities (between X, Y, and Z), higher temperature capability, or OEM/private labeling if needed.

Features & Benefits

  • 6-Axis – force and torque in all six axes
  • Capacities – Force 20N to 1.2kN, Torque 1Nm to 60Nm
  • Compact size
  • Force and moment values MUST be calculated using supplied 36-term coefficient matrix
  • Low crosstalk
  • Temperature compensated
  • Mounting per DIN EN ISO 9409-1
  • Optional BX8 amplifier and software can be used for force and moment value calculation

Force Plates

Multi-Axis Force Plates

Force plates use multiple multi-axis load cells mounted between rigid upper and lower plates to measure forces along the X, Y, and Z axes. The individual sensor outputs are conditioned and mathematically combined to calculate resultant forces, moments, load distribution, and center of pressure. Proper mechanical alignment, calibration, and cross-talk compensation help ensure accurate measurement of complex dynamic and static loads.

Features & Benefits

  • Precision force measurement
  • Multi-axis measurement options
  • High accuracy and repeatability
  • Low cross-talk
  • High stiffness
  • Fast dynamic response
  • Large sensing surface
  • Off-center load measurement
  • Rugged construction
  • Real-time force monitoring
  • Flexible system integration
  • Provides accurate force data
  • Improves testing efficiency
  • Measures real-world loading conditions
  • Identifies load distribution
  • Detects off-center loading
  • Supports static and dynamic testing
  • Supports safety testing
  • Supports automated testing
BX8 HD44 Front

BX8-HD44 BlueDAQ Series Data Acquisition System for Multi-Axis Sensors with Lab Enclosure

8-Channel BlueDaq Data Acquisition System

Model BX8-HD44 BlueDAQ Series Data Acquisition System for Multi-Axis Sensors with Lab Enclosure is the newest addition to Interface’s family of measurement systems. Easy enough for the inexperienced user but powerful enough for the sophisticated test engineer, with the BX8 anyone can be up and measuring in minutes. Designed specifically for use with mV/V output sensors such as force, torque and pressure along with PT1000 thermocouples, and ±10V output sensors, the BX8 puts graphing, logging and display capabilities at a user’s fingertips. The BX8 also includes 1/4 and 1/2 bridge completion for seamless integration of strain gage measurements. Eight independent, user configurable, 16-bit scalable analog outputs can be connected to external devices.

The BX8 is ideally suited for use with 6-axis sensors requiring axis load calculations. The sensor coefficient matrix can be loaded internally into the BX8 via software interface and the outputs are actively scaled according to the calculations. All channels are sampled simultaneously and fully synchronized. When purchased with a 6-axis sensor, the system will arrive pre-configured and ready to use.

Features & Benefits

  • 8-Channel Synchronized Sampling
  • Internal Calculation of Axis Load Values for 6-Axis Sensors
  • Active Scaling of Analog Outputs according to Internal Calculations
  • ±5V, ±10V, 4-20mA, and 0-20 mA Outputs
  • 48K Samples/Sec/Channel
  • 24-Bit Internal Resolution
  • Includes Graphing and Logging Software
  • EtherCat and CANbus/CANopen options
Cable Assemblies 3

Cable Assemblies

Accessories

Interface accessory products are made from the highest components and processes to ensure the specifications for your Interface products perform to meet their published specifications.

Features & Benefits

Interface uses the highest grade cables and connectors to ensure the performance of your force and torque systems are at the highest level.

  • Designed to work with Interface products
  • Made with the highest quality components and processes
  • Created to maintain the specification of the product they are intended for
  • For connecting transducers to instrumentation
  • Standard and custom lengths
  • Shielded cable
Mating Connectors 3

Mating Connectors

Accessories

Interface accessory products are made from the highest components and processes to ensure the specifications for your Interface products perform to meet their published specifications.

Models MC-001, MC-002, CN-207, CN-208, and CN-214 are available.

Features & Benefits

Interface uses the highest grade mating connectors to ensure that the performance of your force and torque solutions are not compromised.

  • Designed to work with Interface products
  • Made with the highest quality components and processes
  • Created to maintain the specification of the product they are intended for
  • Mating connector and cable
  • Dressed pigtails
  • Interconnects between load cell and instruments
Setup 6AXX Sensor SS

BlueDAQ Software

The BlueDAQ software is suitable for live viewing, recording, and analysis of stored measuring data. The multiple channels can be recorded over the time axis (y-t diagram) or via an “X-axis” (X-Y diagram). The BlueDAQ software is available for models BSC1, BSC2, BSC4D, BX6, BX8, and the 9330. The measuring data is stored in binary “TDMS” by recording and can be opened, displayed, and exported in text or Excel format with the integrated “File Monitor”.

Features & Benefits

  • Setting the Measuring Frequency
  • Setting the display (unit and scaling factor)
  • Calculate the Scaling Factor for sensors (force, displacement, torque, and active sensors with voltage or current output)
  • Online Monitor (graphical live display)
  • Setting the Digital Filter
  • Simulation of the Digital Filter (represent frequency response and step response)
  • Configuration of Analog Outputs (BX8)
  • Configuration of the Digital I/O Ports (BSC4D, BX6, and BX8)
  • Configuration of the CAN Bus parameters (BX6 / BX8)
  • Loading and saving of the complete settings (Sessions) to file
  • Loading and saving of configurations (Settings) in the amplifier memory
  • Loading and exporting (Excel and CSV) of stored data (File-Monitor)
  • Integrating of the calibration matrix for 3-axis sensor (5AR) and 6-axis sensor (6AXX and 6ADF)
  • Stress analysis with strain gages rosettes
  • Hardware triggered data recording via digital input (BSC4D / BX8)
  • Software Triggered data recording via threshold value over, undershoot, or timed
  • Call Parameters for inclusion in scripts and batch files or Windows Task Scheduler
  • Context help
  • Opening multiple graphical life displays
  • Setting the axis scaling “autoscale” or fixed
  • Assigning of the Channel Names
  • Live display of the spectral power density (frequency analysis)
  • Useful keyboard “Shortcuts“, like F12, Ctrl-Z, and Ctrl-A
  • Reading and writing of TEDS with BX8
  • Large Display of measuring values
  • Configuration of Data Format
  • Administration Settings: Lock (write protection against unauthorized configuration), Operating hours counter, and error memory
SystemLevelCalibration

System Level Calibration

Interface strongly recommends requesting a system-level calibration when purchasing a force measurement sensor with instrumentation. This final step ensures the sensor and instrumentation are properly calibrated and functioning together before leaving Interface.