Force measurement glossary

Technical terms for force transducers and measuring amplifiers

A

Absolute max. force

Accuracy

ATEX - explosion protection for force sensors

C

Combined error

Compressive force

Compressive force measurement

Compressiv and tensil forces

E

EMC Directive

EMI Emission

EMI Immunity

F

Force measurement

Fracture force

H

Hysteresis

L

Linearity deviation

Load measurement

M

Measuring direction

Measuring range

N

Nominal bridge resistance

Nominal force

Nominal rating

Nominal temperature range

O

Operating force

Operational temperature range

P

Pressing force

Profibus measuring amplifier

Protection class

R

Reproducibility

S

Sensitivity

Strain gauges

Strain gauge force measurement

Supply voltage

T

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