Posted to News on 24th Apr 2008, 20:43
Strain gauges include RJ11 plug for rapid connection
The latest improvement to HBM's modular design of strain gauges is the inclusion of an RJ11 plug to provide enhanced flexibility; installation is therefore simplified and measurements can be taken immediately. Once the strain gage is fitted, all that is needed is to connect the RJ11 plug to the amplifier or a distributor board for measurements to begin.
HBM's modular design comprises various strain gauges and different cable types ranging from 0.5-10m, meeting users' requirements for ready availability and a wide range of different strain gauge (SG) types. HBM provides a wide range of SG types for many applications in experimental stress analysis.
Strain gauges with plugs are available in a four-wire configuration, which is necessary when using the expanded Kreuzer circuit. This automatically compensates for any resistance changes in the connection cables or connectors and therefore enables strain gauges to be connected without signal loss, regardless of long distances between the amplifier and strain gauge. No signal variations occur with this circuit, even when the plug is connected and disconnected several times.
More information is available at www.hbm.com/stressanalysis.
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