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HFT Sensors
Hand-lever Force Sensors
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Movement
Type CHFTA...
For measurement of force exerted on the hand-brake levers of
motor bikes during brake tests.
Compact and robust
Easy, quick, and secure mounting
Exact measurement independent of the angle of activation
Overload protection
Description
Applicable for use with brake test stands and for normal
driving. Hand-lever force measurements are independent of
the angle of the activation force. The sensors put out an analog
signal according to the hand-lever force. Type CHFTA... is
suited for use with motor bikes. Easy mounting with rubber
strap on the hand brake lever.
Application
For determination of the forces exerted on the hand brake
lever during brake tests.
Technical Data
Performance Specifications

Measurement range N 0 ... 500
Overload N 600
Measurement accuracy %FSO 0,5
Output range V 0 ... 5
System Specifications

Power supply V 11 ... 25
Operating temperature range C 10 ... 50
Degree of protection IP65
Dimensions mm 12x30x31
2013, Kistler Group, Eulachstrasse 22, 8408 Winterthur, Switzerland
Tel. +41 52 224 11 11, Fax +41 52 224 14 14, info@kistler.com, www.kistler.com
Kistler is a registered trademark of Kistler Holding AG
This information corresponds to the current state of knowledge. Kistler reserves
the right to make technical changes. Liability for consequential damage resulting
from the use of Kistler products is excluded.
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HFT Sensors Hand-lever Force Sensors, Type CHFTA...
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Mounting Included Accessories Type/Art. No.
Calibration 44000653
Multimedia CD incl. software & manuals 55082182
Rubber strap for mounting 55064882
Transport case PFT/HFT, complete 55123087
Optional Accessories Type/Art. No.
Fastening belt for HFT sensors 55065629
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Fig. 1: Sensor Type CHFTA... mounted at the hand brake lever of a
motorbike
Pin Assignments
6 pin LEMO Connector
Pin Signal
1 n.c.
2 +12 V
3 GND
4 n.c.
5 Signal
6 GND
Open End
Color Signal
Brown +12 V
Green Signal
White GND
Yellow n.c.
Ordering Example
Type CHFTA1
Hand-lever force sensor with open-ended cable
Ordering Key
Type CHFTA
Cable
Open-ended, l = 5 m 1
6 pin LEMO, l = 5 m 2
1x BCN/bunch, l = 5 m 3
Type: 6 pin LEMO
View: Male insert
cable connector