Honeywell FMA SERIES MICROFORCE SENSORS Instructions

: June 7, 2024
: Honeywell

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FMA SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE
Documents / Resources

FMA SERIES
MICRO FORCE
SENSORS
For Use in Industrial Knitting Machines

Honeywell FMA SERIES MICROFORCE SENSORS - precise control
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FMA SERIES MICRO FORCE SENSORS FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL KNITTING MACHINES

The FMA Series may be used in industrial knitting machines to monitor the yarn/thread tension, helping to provide feedback for precise control.
Honeywell FMA SERIES MICROFORCE SENSORS - precise
control

Used in thread tension monitoring feedback loop to ensure the correct amount of force is being applied under all conditions
Provides more accurate control of the feedback loop where response time is critical
Provides multiple digital addresses on the same bus
Monitors many different thread tensions at once
Minimizes thread tension concerns, resulting in less scrap due to garments ruined by incorrect thread tension
Minimizes machine downtime due to broken threads
Small size allows many sensors to ﬁt into small space
Cost-effective solution to the load cell sensors that are usually used to measure
thread tension

The FMA Series piezoresistive-based force sensors offer a digital output for reading force over the specified full-scale force span and temperature range. They are fully calibrated and temperature compensated for sensor offset, sensitivity, temperature effects, and nonlinearity using an onboard Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).

The direct mechanical coupling allows for an easier interface with the sensor (using tubing, membrane, or a plunger), providing repeatable performance and a more reliable mechanical interface to the application. These sensors offer a more stable output that is directly proportional to the force applied to the mechanically coupled sphere.
The digital I C interface permits multiple addresses on the same bus, allowing the use of multiple sensors and helping to reduce system complexity. The optional internal diagnostics function enables fault detection.

FMA SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

CHAR A C TERISTIC

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Description| compensated/amplified
Force range| 5 N, 15 N, 25 N
Output| SPI, I2C
Supply voltage| 3.3 V, 5.0 V
Supply Current, typ.| 2.8 mA (3.3 V), 3.9 mA (5.0 V)
Operating temperature range| -40ºC to 85ºC [-40ºF to 185ºF]
Compensated temperature range| 5ºC to 50ºC [41ºF to 122ºF]
Accuracy, typ.| ±2% FSS BFSL
Total Error Band, max.| ±8% FSS BFSL
Output resolution| 12 bits
Long term stability| ±1.6 FSS
Humidity| 0% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Shock| MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Condition A (50 G)
Vibration| MIL-STD-202, Method 214, Condition 1F (20.71 Gms)
Life| 1 million full-scale force cycles
Package size| 5mm x5mm [0.20 in x 0.20 in]

Honeywell FMA SERIES MICROFORCE SENSORS - MA Series

Sensor optimized to be as small as possible while still allowing for mechanical coupling.

PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE

Honeywell FMA SERIES MICROFORCE SENSORS - PRODUCT
NOMENCLATURE

Custom conﬁgurations are available upon request. Please contact Honeywell Sales.
Three characters specify the desired force level; allowable characters are the numbers 0 through 9 for currently conﬁgurable force ranges.
For other available transfer functions, contact Honeywell Customer Service.

WARNING

PERSONAL INJURY
DO NOT USE these products as safety or emergency stop devices or in any other application where a failure of the product could result in personal injury.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
MISUSE OF DOCUMENTATION

The information presented in this document is for reference only.
Do not use this document as a product installation guide.
Complete installation, operation, and maintenance information is provided in the instructions supplied with each product.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

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