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DATUM ELECTRONICS
SERIES 460
BOLT-ON STRAIN GAUGE SENSORS
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THE DATUM SPECIFICATIONS

BOLT-ON STRAIN GAUGE Our Bolt-on strain sensors are quick and easy to install without
any fine wiring or soldering. Its practical robust design allows
Datum Electronics offer many types of bolt-on strain the sensor to work in almost any environment, in any weather
sensor that have been developed to provide rugged and and even underwater if required. Rated to IP68 this is a truly
robust production sensor. universal product that will give you reliable accurate strain
indication whatever the application or environmental condition.
They have been designed to measure tensile, compressive and
All sensors are pre-tested and checked during final assembly
bending stresses ranging from 50 to 1,100 micro-strain. The
ensuring the reliability and quality of all our sensors.
gauges have been desinged for use in applications including on:
vehicles, civil engineering structures, silos, hoppers and specialist
engineering projects.
DIVERSITY
They can also be used for other applications including bridges,
oil rigs, ship hulls and building roofs to evaluate tensile and
Using the latest strain gauge techniques and techologies
compressive strain.
it gives you the accurate and reliable data you require in a
number of challenging environments. The sensors are fully
compatible with our wide range of load and strain indicators
Datum Electronics also specialises in volume OEM solutions for and amplifiers allowing you to operate any number of sensors
customers who need an application specific product. Talk to in parallel for your pplication. A direct serial link to a PC, or an
our sales team to discuss at [email protected] or analogue input to a data logger or PLC, is also an option and
01983 282834. also very easy to achieve. The Series 460 Bolt-on strain sensor
is not only an essential product for measuring micro-strain,
but it can also become an integral part of a strain monitoring
system.

2-HOLE BOLT-ON SENSOR 3-HOLE BOLT-ON SENSOR

The standard 2-Hole sensor can be bolted direct to the The 3-Hole bolt-on strain sensor is a dual element sensor
structure for use in a range of applications and environments. that corrects any differential temperature between the sensor
We recommend that the structure on to which sensor is to be and the structure. Typically, a vehicle axle can be 5 degrees
bolted should be at least 10 times larger than the sensor, for hotter than the sensor as the axle heats due to braking and
accurate and reliable measurement data. drive loads, in this case the surface strain of the axle due to
temperature can be 60 micro-strain greater than the sensor.
The 3-Hole bolt-on sensor has been designed to eliminate
The 2-Hole sensor has a standard hole size of 10.2mm. There
this potential strain difference. Highly sensitive with effective
is an option for a sensor with a hole size of 8.2mm if required in
temperature compensation built in, this product makes an
addition to the 10.2mm option.
incredibly useful and cost-effective method of measuring strain.

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FULL SPECIFICATIONS TYPICAL

FOR BASIC STANDARDS SENSOR INSTALLATION

SPECIFICATION SURFACE PREPARATION

Rated Strain Range 10 - 1,100 micro-strain The sensor mounting surface must be flat and clean. The sensor
*OEM can be catered to your requirements has two pads or three pads, which are bolted to the strucure; if
the bolting procedure twists or sretches the sensor elements due
Maximum Strain 1,500 micto-strain to the machined unevenness of the surface it will apply an offset
(single operation)
to the sensor. The system has been designed to accept a small
Rated Output 1.5mV/V for 1,000 micro-strain amount of zero offset however this should be kept to a minimum.

Linearity & Repeatability 0.1% of rated output (FSD)

Hysteresis 0.1% of rated output (FSD)

FLATNESS
Temperature Effect on Output 0.005 of applied load The sensor can be fixed to the structure using an adhesive; the
Temperature Effect on Zero 0.005 of rated load adhesive greatly reduces long term movement of the sensor
relative to the structure. The better the bond to the structure
Bridge Resistance 350ohm (nominal) the better the systems performance. The adhesives used to
bond sensors, will be affected by dirt, grease or any other
Electrical Connection 3 meter, 4-core integral cable
contamination on the surface. We strongly recommend that.
Excitation Voltage 10VDC The surface is degreased in two phases, phase one would be
using a simple degreasing agent to remove obvious debris
Excitation (max) 15VDC and the second phase would be to repeat this with a clean
application of the degreasing agent and the use of a clean wipe,
Environmental Protection IP68
the second wipe should be inspected, to assess the level of any
Operating Temperature -20C to +80C residual contamination. The degreasing agent itself can contain
substances which will reduce adhesion. Therefore the cleaning
Storage Temperature -40C to +100C agent itself should not be flooded on to the surface, and any
remaining residue must be cleaned away thoroughly.
Humidity 0% - 100%

Chemical Splash Resistant to chemicals

including: Dust, Water, Salt Level of Contamination
Stray, Urine, Paint, Dilute Acid Clean to the naked eye
Fuels: Diesel, Gasoline, Bio
Diesel Oils: Lubricating,
Hydraulic Cleaning Agents
Loctite 7063 degreasing agent or equivalent
Coolant: Ethylene Glycol,
Coolant Conditioner, Freon

Acceptable Bolt Down Error +/-40% of scaled measurement The lower faces of the sensor should also be inspected for
range contamination before application and cleaned if required.
Connections Red Excitation positive (ex+ve)
Blue Excitation negative (ex-ve)
Green Signal positive (sig+ve)
Yellow Signal negative (sig-ve)

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

VEHICLES SILOS SHIP HULLS

OIL RIGS HOPPERS

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TYPICAL APPLICATION

Present the sensor to the structure and check alignment of the

fixing holes, loose bolt the sensor to the axle to check that the
sensor is not pre-stressed by the bolts.

Remove the bolts/

Apply adhesive to either
(a) Both surfaces or
(b) One surface and catalyst to the other as directed.

Present the sensor to the structure and loose bolt it. Tighten
alternatively to achieve an even torque for each of the bolts.
The bolt tightening should be carried out in a minimum of three
even steps. The glue line should be thin and even but will vary
according to the instructions of the specified adhesive.

ACCEPTABLE ADHESIVE & FITTINGS

Loctite Retaining Compound 638 or equivalent

Loctite 330 with 737 activator or equivalent
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DATUM ELECTRONICS
STRAIN GAUGE BOLT-ON SENSORS
Our Bolt-on strain sensors are quick and easy to install without any
fine wiring or soldering. Its practical robust design allows the sensor to
work in almost any environment, in any weather and even under water
if required. Rated to IP68 this is a truly universal product that will give
you a reliable accurate strain indication whatever the application or
environmental condition.
All sensors are pre-tested and checked during final assembly to unsure
long-term reliability.
For more information please contact our sales team on web@datum-
electronics.co.uk or call +44 (0) 1983 282834.

DATUM ELECTRONICS LIMITED

TELEPHONE: +44 (0) 1983 28 28 34
FAX: +44 (0) 1983 28 28 35
EMAIL: [email protected]
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