PiezoSmart® System with Extremely High Precision and Digital Compensation for Piezoresistive Sensors

Launched 3 years ago at Testing Expo 2004 in Stuttgart, the PiezoSmart automatic sensor identification system from Kistler now represents a world standard for combustion analysis. Since then it has been possible to sell more than 5 000 sensors with the system. Its modularity and impressive flexibility facilitates retrofitting of existing sensors and economical integration of custom requirements and other factors. Customers in Europe, Asia, and the USA already have this technology in place to safeguard their processes. PiezoSmart is supported by leading manufacturers of combustion analysis systems.

The PiezoSmart automatic sensor identification system is available not only for piezoelectric and piezoresistive pressure sensors but also for accelerometers. It is based on the IEEE 1451.4 transducer electronic data sheet (TEDS) standard. At its heart is a chip built into the connector of the sensor to store all of the relevant sensor data. The data can therefore be used at any time and location to automatically assign measuring chain parameters, save operating data, or calibrate sensors.

As well as increasing process reliability on the test stand and in the vehicle, the use of PiezoSmart has therefore permanently cut the cost of preparing and carrying out test runs. In combination with Kistler's automatic 6-channel calibration system, sensor calibration can be drastically simplified so there is no further need for any manual data handling, and inexpensive yet accurate and reliable calibration becomes possible.

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 800, 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.