Torque sensor adds Ethernet port

Sensor Technology Ltd announced an update to its TorqSense SGR521 transducer, a significant enhancement in our innovative TorqSense rotary strain gauge series. In addition to standard digital outputs such as RS232 and USB, the TorqSense SGR521 now features an optional Ethernet output, providing users with enhanced connectivity and data transfer capabilities. This allows for seamless integration with various systems and facilitates real-time monitoring and analysis.

The SGR series transducer utilizes non-contact technology, effectively eliminating the common drawbacks associated with slip rings, and employs modern strain gauge signal conditioning techniques to deliver a remarkable torque-measuring solution. With a broad array of capabilities, the SGR521 transducer offers: Torque Measurement Ranges: Available from 175 mNm to 13,000 Nm; High Accuracy: ±0.1%, ensuring reliable measurements; Mechanical Overload Capability: An impressive 400% overload capacity; Overrange Reading: Up to 250%; Rapid Sampling Rate: A high digital sample rate of 4000 samples per second.

The Ethernet output supports high-speed data transfer, enabling smooth integration into networked systems and enhancing remote monitoring capabilities. This empowers users to operate with greater efficiency and effectiveness. This innovative connectivity solution is poised to transform how torque measurements are captured, analysed, and utilised across diverse applications.

The TorqSense SGR521 transducer connects effortlessly to a Local Area Network (LAN), allowing for seamless integration with existing structured cabling and infrastructure. This capability makes the transducer instantly accessible to any device on the network, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and data accessibility. Users can access the transducer from any location within the premises where structured cabling is present or extend their reach through wireless networking technologies. Furthermore, if the network is connected to the internet or gateways and VPNs are implemented, the accessibility of the transducers can be extended indefinitely. This means that monitoring and control can occur from virtually anywhere in the world, providing unparalleled flexibility for users.

Historically, our transducers relied on technologies that allowed only a single device to connect and consume data at a time. With the introduction of Ethernet connectivity, multiple devices can now access the transducer simultaneously, allowing for collaborative data monitoring and analysis. By implementing standard Internet Protocols, any network- or internet-connected device—from smartphones and tablets to PCs, laptops, and even Arduino or Raspberry Pi development systems—can easily access the transducer. Communication occurs primarily through low-overhead UDP packet transmissions, ensuring efficient data exchange. This is complemented by an embedded web server, enhancing the user experience by facilitating easy access to data and configuration settings.

To maximise these advancements, our TorqView Advanced Torque Monitoring Software has been updated to support network functionality. This integration streamlines data visualisation and reporting, empowering users with the tools they need to harness the full potential of our torque measurement systems.