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Do's & Don'ts
 
FUTEK Recommended Procedures

Do's

  1. Select correct sensor capacity-- always higher than maximum operating load.
  2. Use flat, parallel and clean mounting surfaces.
  3. In order to prevent overload and mishandling, monitor sensor output during mounting and installation.
  4. Use proper torque and mounting hardware.
  5. Sensor must be loaded in the specified direction of loading only.
  6. Avoid excessive extraneous loads and moments.
  7. Use stable power supply and prevent high voltage surges.
  8. Select proper unit for environment.
  9. Avoid dirty or loose electrical connections and follow correct wiring code.
  10. Use remote sense wires when cable length is greater than 20 ft.

Don'ts

  1. Do not remove cover or tamper with sensing areas.
  2. Do not drop unit.
  3. Do not carry unit by cable or apply excessive pull on cable.
  4. Do not exceed max excitation voltage.
  5. Do not operate over the rated capacity range.
  6. Do not exceed deflection or safe overload.
  7. Do not overload sensor during handling, mounting or installation. Even very quick overloads can damage sensor.
  8. Do not exceed operating temperature range.
  9. Do not expose sensor to strong radiant heat.
  10. Do not use long cable lengths for sensors with 4-conductor cables.

Additional Tips

Load Cell Selection Guide and Tips
Torque Sensor Selection Guide and Tips
Pressure Sensor Selection Guide and Tips