Torque Sensor

The Torque Sensor unit is a device that converts the torque acting on the sensor into a signal proportional to that torque.

The R and C connections represent rotary mechanical ports. This transducer is connected in series with the unit on which the torque is measured. The sensor hardwires the R and C ports to each other to prevent movement between them, so connecting the sensor in parallel may affect the simulation results as it is analogous to adding a bypass connection line between the connection points. Connecting in series within an existing line does not affect the simulation results and ensures accurate measurement.

The T connection is the result of the measurement. The positive direction of the block is from port R to port C. This means that a positive torque applied to port R (positive encoder connection) causes a positive output signal.