Force Sensor

The Force Sensor unit is a device that converts a force acting on a sensor into a signal proportional to that force.

The R and C connections are mechanical progressive ports. This sensor is connected in series with the block on which you want to measure the force. The transducer locks the R and C ports without allowing movement between them, so connecting the transducer in parallel may affect the results of the simulation as it is similar 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.

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