The 4709A industrial strain gauge amplifier from Kistler comes with analog output, a digital IO-Link interface, and a variety of signal conditioning and processing features.
Real-time production monitoring: the 4709A strain gauge amplifier from Kistler with IO-Link offers precision and efficiency in industrial processes.
Smart manufacturing: a strain gauge amplifier with IO-Link enables precise force measurement and monitoring in industrial robotics.
Kistler has launched a measuring amplifier for strain gauges. The 4709A, which is compact and robust, is suited for industrial environments. For the application of load cells and torque or pressure sensors, it offers accurate and low-noise signal processing, enabling reliable results in even demanding environments. Due to the analog output and IO-Link interface, the measuring amplifier can be connected to other systems and integrated into the production environment.
Strain gauge sensors are used in a variety of industrial applications, such as quality control in manufacturing, robotic force measurement, material testing, and torque and pressure monitoring. To simplify the integration of strain gauge sensors, the Kistler Group has now developed the 4709A strain gauge amplifier with an integrated IO-Link interface. It offers features tailored to smart factories and digital manufacturing.
The 4709A strain gauge amplifier from Kistler features a 24-bit ADC resolution and an 8 kSps sampling rate, enabling it to capture measurements with precision. Its high resolution reduces signal distortion and enables reliable data collection, even when measuring small signal variations from strain gauges. Due to the amplifier's low-noise design, users get clean, stable signals, which minimizes errors and improves measurement quality.
Designed for versatility, the strain gauge amplifier offers analog output and a fully integrated IO-Link interface. The analog output offers compatibility with conventional monitoring systems, while IO-Link connectivity enables direct integration into modern industrial networks, enhancing real-time data transmission and automation. This dual-output capability of the measuring amplifier builds a bridge between legacy and Industry 4.0 systems.
The strain gauge amplifier is equipped with multiple signal processing features to optimize performance. These include selectable low-pass filters to reduce high-frequency noise, a peak value memory to record high measured values such as force spikes and mechanical stress, and a sample-and-hold functionality. It allows the amplifier to store a measured signal at a specific moment-for example to prevent fluctuations and offer consistency in fast-changing applications.
Due to its IO-Link compatibility, the strain gauge amplifier can be fully parameterized remotely, allowing users to adjust settings without physical access to the device. Users can configure parameters such as process input units (N, kg, etc.) and alarm state configurations (alert triggers, thresholds, etc.). To control external systems based on sensor signals two digital switching points are available on the device.
Protected by an IP65-rated aluminum housing, the strain gauge amplifier is designed to withstand harsh industrial environments. Its rugged construction makes it resistant to dust, moisture, and extreme temperatures (-40 °C to 85 °C). Besides, the 4709A comes with built-in error detection and self-diagnostics, and it alerts the user via IO-Link in the event of anomalies. Additionally, the new measuring amplifier features short-circuit and reverse polarity protection.
For more information contact:
Kistler Instrument Corp.
75 John Glenn Drive
Amherst, NY 14228
716-691-5100
sales.us@kistler.com
www.kistler.com