The Challenge:To characterize the performance of of push buttons on control panels for consistent operation and life cycle analysis:
How it works:This solution allows the user to monitor forces applied on the push buttons and capture this data for analysis. |
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Solution:By integrating Miniature Load Cells with a linear actuator one can build a system that applies force cyclically. Using our digital USB output option or using the 0-5V analog output action a user can capture data such as max/min force, number of cycles etc. and analyze data in Excel Matlab or other statistical analysis packages to optimize panel and button design. Alternatively the user can use the DQ-1000A device to get a 0-5V Analog voltage output that can be directly input into a DAQ or PLC. Parts Used: Total time to setup: |
The Challenge:Pedal force measurement for brakes, accelerator and clutch pedals are an important quality control step to ensure proper design, manufacture and product safety. The recent problems faced by Toyota with unreliable braking or spurious acceleration is an illustration of this important testing need. When a driver lifts his foot off the accelerator pedal and applies force on the brake, the car must slow down and come to a halt. But if it doesnt how does none know that the driver actually did what he says he did? One needs a pedal force sensor to measure the forces and an accelerometer to measure the acceleration and make sure the car and driver are doing what they should be! |
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Solution:Our iPedal pedal force measurement solution easily attaches to a pedal (accelerator, brake or clutch) and provides an indication of the force being applied to it by a driver. One can record the force data on a PC using our USB output and LoadVUE software. An optional LED display or bargraph can be attached to the sensor to provide a visual readout of the force being applied to the driver. If the test setup has a data acquisition system, then one can attach the load cell solution with 0-5V DC analog output to the DAQ directly. Parts Used: Time to Setup: |
The Challenge:To monitor one's center of gravity while swinging a golf club:
How it works:This center of gravity monitoring system has the ability to track one's center of gravity pathway in order to enable golfers to optimize their golf swing to get maximum power and precision. |
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Solution:Use iWeigh Pro platform scale along with specialized LoadVUE software in order to monitor one's center of gravity. Parts Used:
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The ChallengeDetermine if press fit part is properly installed. How it worksUsers will use a hydraulic press equipped with a load cell to characterize proper installation of part which can be used in pass/fail criteria during manufacturing.
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SolutionThe load cell is attached to the press and displays force data on our RD-1000 Indicator and wirelessly feeds the force data into a PC using our DI-1000ZP interface. The software allows the user to log the data into an Excel friendly file for further analysis and characterization.RSB2 Steel Button Load Cell(1) RD-1000 Resistive Load Cell Display(1) DI-1000ZP Wireless Load Cell Interface(1) LoadVUE™ Software (1) |
The Challenge:To automatically maintain the level of fuel between two set points
How it works:This application of an iLoad Digital load cell coupled with a DS-3000 enables you to completely automate the stability of fuel levels in a tank. All the user has to do is set two range points for the fuel level, and the controller will ensure that the range is sustained. The setup eliminates the previous dependence on an external computer; however, the user can still use the optional USB uplink and LoadVUE software to log and plot data for further analysis. |
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Solution:Using one iLoad Series load cell and a DS-3000 Display, the user is able to easily create an automated level sensing solution at a very reasonable cost. Parts Used:
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