PB500C Equilibration Device

An equilibrator with an active area of 5.625 in. x 6.0 in. (143 mm x 152 mm).

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Description

Equilibration devices are recommended for improving accuracy and lifespan of Tekscan systems. During equilibration, the sensor is inserted between a flat backing plate and an air filled bladder, which is inflated in order to apply a uniform pressure to the active area of the sensor. The equilibration process allows the software to compensate for any variation or uneven output across individual sensing elements caused by manufacturing or repeated used of the sensor. Equilibration devices are useful to perform quality assurance checks on the sensor and confirm uniform output by the sensor. 

 

 

 

Why Equilibration?

Over time and through repeated loading, individual force sensing elements will eventually start to vary somewhat in sensitivity. The equilibrator applies a uniform pressure across the face of the sensor, allowing the software to easily see and quanitfy these variations. A digital compensation factor is automatically created and applied to each individual sensng element. This normalizes all of the sensing elements on the sheet, improving the accuracy and extending the lifespan of the sensor.

Sensor output before equilibration sensor output after equilibration
Sensor in Equilibrator before software equilibration is performed. Sensor in Equilibrator after software equilibration is performed.

 

Specifications

Equilibrator Specifications:

Active Area 143 mm x 152 mm (5.625 in. x 6.0 in.)
Width 247 mm (9.75 in.)
Length 228 mm (9.0 in.)
Height 241 mm (9.5 in.) - Including gauge and fittings
Weight 11.3 kg (25 lbs)
Frame Material Aluminum
Bladder Material Urethane
Gauge Accuracty 1% F.S.
Pressure Range 0-3447 kPa (0-500 psi)

 

Control Box Specifications:

Width 254 mm (10.0 in.)
Length 254 mm (10.0 in.)
Height 191 mm (7.5 in.) - To tip of valve knob
Material Aluminum
Weight 3.2 kg (7 lbs)
Air Required 689-861 kPa Max (100-125 psi) (Supplied by customer, Clean, Dry, Non-volatile or flammable)
Connection 3/8 in. Flex Tube and 1/4 in. Industrial Disconnect Plug
Features 3-Way toggle valve and adjustable regulator

Hydraulic Booster Specifications:

Width 304 mm (12.0 in.)
Length 304 mm (12.0 in.)
Height 317 mm (12.5 in.)
Material Aluminum
Weight 13.6 kg (30 lbs)