Wireless torque sensor model features shunt calibration

TECAT's WISER systems are the smallest, lightest, and most power-efficient solutions available for the measurement of torque, acceleration, pressure and temperature. The WISER Model 2030-S is comprised of three subsystems. The remote unit consists of the data capture electronics connected to Micro-Measurements strain gages, a transceiver and a long-life battery. The base unit plugs directly into a PC USB port and houses an antenna, transceiver and up to two analogue outputs.

The WISER Data Viewer software is used for system configuration and calibration, live monitoring, and data logging. The WISER 2030-S enables positive and negative shunt calibration with two independent shunt calibration legs using 100kΩ resistors.

"The 2030-S is the result of listening to and implementing feedback from our customers," said Don Keating, Vice President, new business development, TECAT Performance Systems. "Many have expressed the need for a cost-effective indirect calibration feature to be integrated with our high-speed, high-quality wireless torque sensor. It's now available. Even better, we are adding this value without increasing our base pricing. This is the first of four product enhancements we'll be announcing leading up to our participation in the Automotive Testing Expo next month in Stuttgart."

In addition to measuring torque, the WISER 2030-S has the optional ability to measure 3-axis acceleration, barometric pressure and ambient temperature, all within a small footprint measuring 36x23x4mm. On-board high-speed data logging with triggering capability allows high-resolution data to be collected on the remote unit without PC or DAQ connectivity, while remote flash enables firmware upgrades without removing the system from the unit under test.

The WISER 2030-S is available now and will be demonstrated for the first time at Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2016, May 31^st – June 2^nd, at booth 1176 in Hall 1 at Messe Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.