New 6-channel High-Temperature Calibration System

Kistler offers a new system for simultaneous calibration of up to six piezoelectric sensors from room temperature up to 250 °C (optional). The system basically consists of a solid metal block with installation ports for six sensors, a pressure generator, reference sensor and a signal evaluation unit. For calibration at temperatures above room temperature the sensor manifold is equipped with a thermostatically controlled heating and cooling system.

The new calibration system is suitable for fast and highly accurate calibration of piezoelectric pressure sensors for engine indication. When PiezoSmart® pressure sensors (with sensor identification) are used the determined calibration values are automatically saved in a pressure/temperature map and stored on the transducer electronic data sheet (TEDS) of the sensor.

Advantages:

• Simultaneous calibration of up to 6 sensors
• Automatic calibration
• Temperature range from room temperature to 250 °C
• No manual data handling necessary with sensor identification
• Automatic retention of new calibration data in TEDS

Kistler Group

Kistler’s core competence is the development, production and use of sensors for measuring pressure, force, torque and acceleration. Kistler’s know-how and electronic systems can be used to prepare measuring signals for use in analyzing physical processes, controlling and optimizing industrial processes, improving product quality in manufacturing and improving performance in sports and rehabilitation.

Kistler offers a comprehensive range of sensors and systems for engine development, automotive engineering, plastics and metal processing, installation technology and biomechanics.

A worldwide sales presence in the form of 20 group companies and 30 distributors ensures customer proximity, application support on an individual level and short lead times.

With a staff of more than 840, the Kistler Group is one of the world’s leading providers of dynamic measuring instrumentation. The Kistler Group achieved turnover of 174 million Swiss Francs in the 2006 financial year.