Sensors for low torque and high bandwidth measurements
Sensor Technology
The digital ORT 230/240 Series (photo) is a new optical rotary-torque sensor suitable for applications when the demand is for low torque or high bandwidth (or both), providing precise, dynamic measurement of rotary and static torque of less than 100 Nm and for bandwidths of up to 50 kHz. The ORT 230/240 devices replace the company’s E200 ORT series, benefiting from all-new electronics that deliver significant gains in resolution, frequency response, reduced sensor-current consumption and faster digital data throughput, says the company. The ORT 240 enables users to connect up to 10 transducers via USB, and transducer-configuration software allows users to make changes to transducer variables. — Sensor Technology Ltd., Wroxton, Banbury, U.K.