How to Choose a Force Sensor: Mark-10 and n-gineric

A force sensor (also called a load cell or force transducer) measures tension or compression forces and converts them into an electrical signal.

DISA AG Sarnen supplies force sensors from Mark-10 and n-gineric for measurements from 0.5 N to 200 kN. This guide shows the criteria for choosing the right sensor. You will find all sensors in the Force sensor category.

The force sensors at a glance

Series R01

S-beam for tension and compression.
250 N to 50 kN · ±0.15%

To Series R01

Series R02

Button sensor for compression.
500 N to 50 kN · ±0.5%

To Series R02

Series R03

Requires a Mark-10 indicator.
1 N to 500 N · ±0.15%

To Series R03

Series R04

Miniature sensor.
1 N to 500 N · ±0.2%

To Series R04

Series R05

Fully enclosed.
up to 2.5 kN · ±0.15%

To Series R05

Series R07

For the F series universal testing machines.
250 N to 7.5 kN · ±0.15%

To Series R07

Series FS05

For the F series universal testing machines.
0.5 N to 2.5 kN · ±0.1%

To Series FS05

Series FS06

For the F series universal testing machines.
250 N to 2.5 kN · ±0.15%

To Series FS06

ng-FTS-bi

Compression force sensor from n-gineric with USB, Ethernet or ng-Link.
100 N to 50 kN · 0.5%

To ng-FTS-bi

ng-FTS-di

Ring compression sensor from n-gineric with USB, Ethernet or ng-Link.
1 kN to 200 kN · 2%

To ng-FTS-di

Four criteria for your choice

1. Measuring range

FS05: 0.5 N to 2.5 kN
R03 and R04: 1 N to 500 N
R01: 250 N to 50 kN
R02: 500 N to 50 kN
R07: 250 N to 7.5 kN
ng-FTS-bi: 100 N to 50 kN
ng-FTS-di: 1 kN to 200 kN
FS06: 250 N to 2.5 kN
R05: up to 2.5 kN

2. Accuracy

For Mark-10, depending on the series:

±0.15% of full scale: R01, R03, R05, R07, FS06
±0.2%: R04
±0.5%: R02
FS05: ±0.1%
n-gineric: ng-FTS-bi within 0.5%, ng-FTS-di within 2% of the measuring range

3. Design

S-beam: R01
Button sensor for compression: R02
Miniature sensor: R04
Fully enclosed: R05
Ring compression sensor: ng-FTS-di

4. Connection

R01 to R05 require a separately available Mark-10 indicator
FS05, FS06 and R07 are designed for the F series universal testing machines
n-gineric: own digital interface with USB, Ethernet or ng-Link

Plug & Test with Mark-10

With Mark-10 Plug & Test sensors, all configuration and calibration data are stored in the sensor. Sensors and indicators of the Plug & Test family are interchangeable.

Calibration and service in Sarnen

Our calibration laboratory in Sarnen is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 (SCS 0083). We calibrate force with an SCS certificate up to 50 kN and with a factory report up to 200 kN.

More about calibration

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Mark-10 and n-gineric sensors?

The Mark-10 sensors R01 to R05 require a separately available Mark-10 indicator, FS05, FS06 and R07 are designed for the F series universal testing machines. The n-gineric sensors combine a strain gauge measuring element with an intelligent interface and communicate via USB, Ethernet or ng-Link.

Which sensors are available for very small forces?

FS05 from 0.5 N, and R03 and R04 from 1 N.

Can DISA calibrate the force sensors?

Yes, in our accredited laboratory in Sarnen (SCS 0083): with an SCS certificate up to 50 kN, with a factory report up to 200 kN.

Advice and quotation

Tell us the direction of force, measuring range, installation space and the connection you need. Our sales team will be happy to advise you: verkauf@disa.ch or +41 41 666 70 50.

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