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Digital Instrumentation 101

Interface offers several types of digital instrumentation devices that transform load cell and strain bridge input into digital data output in numerous protocols and bus formats. Learn about digital instrumentation used in test measurement and why engineers prefer digital.

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Torque Measurement Primer Review

Interface Torque Measurement Primer is an expert guide that takes you step-by-step, from torque transducer basics through complex capacity calculations to fixture and mounting considerations. This technical reference offers considerable detail and diagrams regarding critical topics that impact the performance and accuracy of torque transducers. Learn about defining capacity requirements, performance factors, mechanical configurations, outputs, and resolution, plus tips for mounting and couplings.

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Interface Load Cell Indicators 101

Interface load cell indicators convert force measurement sensor signals to a digital display. Indicator options include handheld, digital, wireless, multichannel, programmable, output modules, analog and bidirectional.

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What are IO-Link Load Cells

IO-Link can be used with load cells in industrial applications to enable enhanced monitoring, control, and diagnostics. Interface offers customization of our most popular load cells with IO-Link capabilities.

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Test Stand Applications for Force and Torque

Test stands are a mobile test lab, hosted by a frame and containing Interface force or torque sensor components, software, data acquisition instrumentation and accessories. Used in test and measurement see 3 application examples for test stands.

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Signal Conditioners 101

Interface Signal Conditioners are used with a wide range of load cell and force measurement devices. Transducers convert force or weight into an electrical signal. The output signal of a load cell is typically in the form of a small electrical voltage that is proportional to the applied force. Primary features of signal conditioners include amplification, filtering, isolation, and linearization. As detailed in Signal Conditioners 101, it can perform various functions depending on the specific application and the type of signals. 

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Load Cells for Smarter and More Efficient Weighing

Interface load cells are a key part of the advancements in weighing technologies. Breakthrough applications utilizing force sensing for weighing are expanding across industries. Digital scales with advanced features such as data logging, connectivity options, and programmable functions have become commonplace. From bench scales to platform scales, there is a diverse way for our load cells to be implemented and available to measure diverse types of weighing applications.

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Interface 2023 Most Watched Videos

Interface provides a glimpse into the collective mind of load cell enthusiasts, engineers, technicians and measurement experts with our 2023 Most Watched Videos list. What applications, industry solutions and webinars are Interface followers watching? Read to learn and watch more.

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Tension Links 101

A tension link load cell is commonly used in lifting and weighing applications. This sensor capacities range from 2.2K lbf to 1.1M lbf and can be customize. There are many wireless options and self-indicating for safety measures.