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Force Sensor

Force sensor in mechanical translational systems.

blockType: AcausalFoundation.Mechanical.Translational.Sensors.Force

force sensor

Path in the library:

/Physical Modeling/Fundamental/Mechanical/Translational/Sensors/Force Sensor

Description

Block Force Sensor It is a device that converts the force acting on the sensor into a signal proportional to this force.

The R and C connections are mechanical translational ports. This sensor will be connected in series with the unit on which you want to measure the force. The sensor fixes the R and C ports, preventing movement between them, so connecting the sensor in parallel can affect the simulation results, since this is similar to adding a bypass connecting line between the connection points. Serial connection within the existing line does not affect the simulation results and ensures accurate measurement.

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

Ports

Output

F — power, N
scalar

Power value signal output port.

R — stem
translational mechanics

Mechanical translational port, corresponds to the positive connection of the sensor.

C — case
translational mechanics

Mechanical translational port, corresponds to the negative connection of the sensor.

Examples