Force Sensors

Strain gauge-based force transducers, suitable for measuring muscle contractions or similar forces, such as in isolated tissue-organ bath experiments in teaching applications. Sensors operate such that when force is applied to the sensor, it causes the strain-gauge elements to change resistance, and hence produce a change in signal voltage.

The support rod can be easily switched around to suit mounting on different micropositioners and manipulators. Products available for connection via either a Pod-input on a PowerLab, Bridge Pod or Bridge Amp.

Force Sensors can be used in Lt, Lt LabStation, and LabChart. They plug into the PowerLab T1 or straight into a Windows or macOS® laptop or desktop computer via USB connection.

When used with LabChart, the Force Sensors will automatically create a new channel in your LabChart file. A maximum of two PowerLab Force Sensors can connect to LabChart at a time.