Tie bar measuring system for measuring strain and force on

cylinders and tie bars

Models

Strain ring X-105 Amplifier X-210

Diameter from Ø 40 mm up to Ø 340 mm Digital input for cyclical zero point adjustment,
available DIN-rail mounting

Characteristics

• Universally applicable strain ring for force and strain measurements

• Easy mounting without complex surface treatment, also suitable for repeated installations
• Optional available with X-210 amplifier
• Easy to retrofit and ready for immediate use

Application

The half-shells of the X-105 are simply clamped on a cylinder or tie bar. The strain gages are pressed directly to the cylinders
by the mounting force, so that same measurement results in comparison with bonded strain gauges are achieved. After the
installation, strains of up to 1000 μm/m can be measured.

The two half-shells can be connected directly to the measuring amplifier X-210-8-KA04 without an additional connection box
or Y-cable. A digital control input is available on the measuring amplifier for cyclic zero-point adjustments in dynamic
applications.

The strain ring X-105 is ideally suited for the measurement of strains in tie bars of presses and injection molding machines.
Subsequently, the tensile and compressive forces can be determined indirectly by the measured strains.
 Order information strain ring X-105

Description Measuring Output Tie bar Mounting Characteristic Specifi-

range signal diameter in cation
mm
X-105-040-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 40 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-045-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 45 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-050-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 50 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-055-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 55 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-060-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 60 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-065-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 65 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-070-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 70 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-075-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 75 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-080-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 80 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-085-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 85 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-095-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 95 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-115-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 115 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-120-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 120 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-125-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 125 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-135-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 135 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-150-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 150 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-160-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 160 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
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X-105-170-K1000 1000 μm/m 2x quarter- Ø 170 mm Mounting screws 10 meter cable Page 3
bridge

Order information amplifier X-210

Description Measuring Output Characteristic Specifi-

range signal cation
X-210-8-KA04 1 mV/V 0-10 V DIN-rail mounting Page 4
4-20 mA

Order information:
Type/Description
Measuring range
Tie bar diameter
Output signal
Cable length / connector

Options:
Customer specific tie bar diameter
Customer specific calibration
Cable connector at the free end
Customer specific cable length

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 Strain ring X-105
Diameter from Ø 40 mm up to Ø 340 mm available

Specifications Mechanical dimensions

Performance
Measuring range 1000 μm/m
Tie bar diameter Ø 40 - 340 mm
Gage factor 2,00
Deviation sensitivity ± 0.3 % from full-
scale
Linearity ± 0.2 % from full-
scale
Hysteresis ± 0.1 % from full-
scale
Repeatability ± 0.1 % from full-
scale

Electrical data
Power supply 2…12 VDC
DMS bridge resistance of 2x quarter-bridges 350 Ohm

Material Block diagram

Housing Aluminium
Connection cable PVC

Mechanical data
Overload Nominal unlimited
Electrical connection Connection cable
Cable length 5m
10 m (Standard)
Connector-type Open leads,
connector plug on
request

Environmental data Ordering code

Ambient temperature +10…45 ºC
For detailed ordering information, please see page 2.
Protection rate IP 54

This strain ring is delivered mounting screws.

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 Amplifier X-210-8-KA04 with 0-10 V or 4…20 mA
With digital input for cyclical zero point adjustment,
DIN-rail mounting

Specifications Mechanical dimensions

Performance
Factory default sensitivity 1 mV/V
Range of sensitivity 0,5…4,0 mV/V
Linearity < 0,2 % from full-
scale
Cut-off frequency 0…2.2 kHz (-3dB)
Resolution, analog signal path Analogue

Electrical data
Power supply 18…30 VDC
Output signal at full scale
Voltage output 0…±10 V

Current output 4…20 mA

Noise < 2.4 mVpp
(0...500Hz)
Additional resistors for quarter bridge 350 Ω

Zero point adjustment with digital input

Measurement mode <6V
Zero point adjustment >8V
Pin assignment
Minimal pulse time 10 ms
Time period between two zero point 500 ms
adjustments

Mechanical data
Material Polycarbonate
fiber reinforced, UL
94 V0

Environmental data
Both half-shells of the X-105 can be connected directly to
Ambient temperature 0...+60 °C
the measuring amplifier without an additional connection
EMV standards EN 61000-4
box.
Protection rate IP 52

Ordering code
For detailed ordering information, please see page 2.

Options:
- Preconfigured settings
- Calibrated measuring chain (amplifier and sensor)

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 Zero point adjustment

The amplifier has a digital input for automatic zero point adjustment (reset). With this input, the zero point
adjustment can be triggered by the PLC.

The zero-point adjustment is performed as long as a voltage of more than 8 V is present at the digital input. Any
signal which is present is moved to zero. If the voltage is less than 6 V at the digital input, the output of the
measuring amplifier is switched to measuring. It now shows the current load relative to the internal zero point offset.

This type of zero point adjustment is particularly suitable for dynamic processes, as found in presses, stamping and
embossing machines, as well as injection and die-casting machines.

The following paramters should be respected in regard to the external zero-point adjustment:

External zero-point adjustment

Messmodus <6V
Zero point adjustment >8V
Minimum pulse time 10 ms
Time period between two zero point 500 ms
adjustments

The following graph describes the characteristic during the zero point adjustment:

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