Torque

Torque Sensor

Type 4503A...

with Dual-Range-Option
Type 4503A... torque sensors with built-in speed sensor operate on the strain gage principle. An integral, digital measurement conditioning system produces analog or digital output
signals.
Rated torque: 0,2 ... 5 000 Nm
Ratio for second range: 1:10 or 1:5 of rated torque
Speed ranges up to 50 000 1/min
Accuracy class in standard measuring range: 0,1
In the extended measuring range: 0,2
Integral speed sensor
Serial data output RS-232C for torque signals
Additional advantages of second range:
Natural overload protection of smaller range because of special design
One sensor for two separately calibrated measuring ranges
Description
The version with a second measuring range (optional) is ideal
for applications with a high peak torque but moderate operating torque. A torque sensor with only one measuring range
would have to be chosen to withstand the peak torque. As a
result it would, however, be oversized for measuring the operating torque actually of interest.

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The dual range sensor offers the advantage of range switching, which allows highly accurate measurement of both the
peak and particularly the operating torque.

Application
The Type 4503A... torque sensors are used:
In automotive and vehicle engineering
In the aeronautical industry
In mechanical and process plant engineering
In electric motor manufacture
They are universal in application, being suitable for the development laboratory, production or quality assurance.

Power is supplied and the measurement signals transferred

between the rotating shaft and the case without contact. In
addition to suitable mounting of the shaft, low production tolerances and high grade balancing, this is a further prerequisite
for the high speed limit of up to 50 000 1/min achieved with
the "H" version.

With a torque sensor Type 4503A... you will solve your measurement requirement. They are typically used for testing of
electric motors, generators, drive performance, measurement
of transmission or spindle drive friction, at a manual workstation or in networked, automated production cells.

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.

2008 ... 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.

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Technical Data
Mechanical Basic Data
Measuring range
Nm
0,2 ... 5 000
Rated torque Mnom
Nm
0,2 ... 5 000
Overload capacity at limiting torque
1,5 x Mnom
Alternating torque
0,7 x Mnom
Rupture torque
4 x Mnom
Built-in speed sensor
pulses/
speed measurement only
revolut.
1x60
speed and angular measurement
(version "W")
2x360 ("W")

90 displaced, TTL

up to 7 000 1/min
Nominal Speed
depending on

measuring range and

design (see details)
Balancing class Q
for version "L"
6,3
for version "H"
Housing material
Exception:
size 4 and 5, version "H"
Protection class
General Electrical Specifications
Cut-off frequency 3 dB for
voltage output
Output signal
at Mnom (rated value)
Load resistance
Operating temperature range
(rated temperature range)
Service temperature range

2,5
Anodized aluminum
stainless steel
IP40

kHz

VDC
VDC
k
C

0 ... 5
5*
>10
10 ... 60

Storage temperature range

C
100 % control input
VDC

Supply voltage
VDC
Power consumption
W
Electrical connection

25 ... 80
"On" 3,5 ... 30
"Off" 0 ... 2
11 ... 30
<3
12 pin/7 pin
built-in connector

Electrical Measuring Data Standard Measuring Range 1:1

Rated torque [Nm]
0,2 ... 2
5 ... 5 000
Accuracy class
0,1
0,1
Linearity error [% FSO]
<0,1
<0,1
including hysteresis
optional version:

<0,05
Temperature influence zero point
% FSO/C
<0,005
Temperature influence nominal value % FSO/C
<0,01
Torque control signal
%
100 0,2
for voltage output/frequency output
Electrical Measuring Data Extended Measuring Range 1:5, 1:10
Rated torque
Nm
1 ... 5 000
Accuracy class
0,2
Linearity error
% FSO
<0,2
including hysteresis
Temperature influence zero point
% FSO/C
<0,02
Temperature influence nominal value % FSO/C
<0,02
Torque control signal
%
100 0,3
for voltage output/frequency output

0 ... 70

* Further options available

Principle of Function

11 ... 30 VDC

60 pulses/rev.
0V

0V

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Standardized and
calibrated outputs:

0 ... 5 V
0V

Torque

3,19 Nm

Speed

12 500 1/min

Control
Serial interface
Torque (Option D)
Measuring electronics

Measuring range selection

(Option A)
Type 4700B... CoMo Torque
Evaluation Instrument for
Torque Sensors

Measuring end

Drive end

DMS - full bridge

Torsion shaft

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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.

2008 ... 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.

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Measuring Ranges and Maximum Speed

Measuring range
Nm
0,2
0,5
1
2
5
10
20
50
100
200
500
1 000
2 000
5 000

Version
"L" (low speed)
1/min
20 000
20 000
20 000
20 000
20 000
20 000
20 000
12 000
12 000
8 000
8 000
8 000
5 000
5 000

Spring Constant and Inertia of Mass

Version
"H" (high speed)
1/min
50 000
50 000
50 000
50 000
50 000
50 000
50 000
30 000
30 000
20 000
20 000
20 000
10 000
10 000

Measuring range
Nm

Spring constant
Nm/rad

0,2
0,5
1
2
5
10
20
50
100
200
500
1 000
2 000
5 000

40
40
230
350
450
700
800
9100
13 500
60 000
100 000
135 000
520 000
720 000

Inertia of mass
kgcm2

Measuring end Drive end

0,0023
0,004
0,0054
0,006
0,006
0,008
0,008
0,42
0,42
4,4
4,8
5
48,5
49

0,25
0,17
0,18
0,17
0,17
0,19
0,19
0,7
0,7
7
7
7,1
67
67

Limit Values for Dynamic Load

Version "L" (low speed)
Measuring end
Size

2
3
4
5

Measuring
range
Nm
0,2
0,5
1
2
5
10
20
50
100
200
500
1 000
2 000
5 000

Weight
kg

Speed
1/min

0,8

20 000

1,4

20 000

12 000

8 000

18

5 000

Drive end

Lateral force
N max.

Axial force
N max.

Lateral force
N max.

Axial force
N max.

10
25
40
100
100
100
100
100
400
400
1 000
2 000
4 000
10 000

50
50
50
50
50
50
50
100
200
200
500
1 000
2 000
5 000

100
150
200
200
200
200
200
400
400
2 000
2 000
2 000
10 000
10 000

50
40
40
40
40
40
40
300
300
2 000
2 000
2 000
10 000
10 000

Version "H" (high speed)

Measuring end
Size

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2
3
4
5

Measuring
range
Nm
0,2
0,5
1
2
5
10
20
50
100
200
500
1 000
2 000
5 000

Weight
kg

Speed
1/min

0,9

50 000

1,5

50 000

2,1

30 000

5,1

20 000

18

10 000

Drive end

Lateral force
N max.

Axial force
N max.

Lateral force
N max.

Axial force
N max.

10
25
40
40
40
40
40
100
100
300
400
400
1 000
1 000

50
50
50
50
50
50
50
100
100
200
200
200
2 000
2 000

100
150
200
200
200
200
200
300
300
400
400
400
2 000
2 000

50
50
50
50
50
50
50
100
100
200
200
200
2 000
2 000

Version "H" size 4 and 5 consist of stainless steel (not blue anodized)
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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.

2008 ... 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.

Torque Sensor with Dual-Range-Option, Type 4503A...

Dimensions

Fig. 1: Type 4503A... size 1 ... 3

M (4x)
T

90
TK

L1

L2

248

160 0,05

d g6

d g6

30

35,5

Fig. 2: Type 4503A... size 4

115

50

83

120

10P9

13

= Option mounting base "GU"

100

M = Measuring end

175

Fig. 3: Type 4503A... size 5

Dimensions in mm

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Size

1)
2)

Rated torque Nm

0,2

L
L1
L2
D
d g6
A
B
C
E
G
H
TK
M
T

161
16
16
58
9
21,5
17

0,5

2
1

160,5
159
16
16
16
16
58
58
9
9
23,5
22
19
17,5
18
30
122
54
46
M5
10 deep

2/5

10/20

50/100

200/500/
1 000

2 000/5 000

163
18
18
58
10
24
19,5

166
20
20
58
12
25
20,5

180
28
28
78
22
43,5
34
18
30
113
66,5
64
M6
12 deep

267
60
61
98
421)
83
64,5
15
32
137
77,5
87
M6
12 deep

418
120
120
148
702)
150,5
122
22

169
104,2
132
M8
16 deep

18
30
122
54
46
M5
10 deep

both shaft ends with keyways (12 P9x50/2x180) according to DIN 6885, Bl. 1
both shaft ends with keyways (20 P9x110/2x180) according to DIN 6885, Bl. 1

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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.

2008 ... 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.

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Electrical Connections
Pin Allocation of the 12 Pin Built-in Standard Connector
Function

PIN

Description

Supply voltage

F
A
M
C

+UB
GND

D
H

AGND
Track A

100 % control input

G
J
K

Track B
Track Z
Control

RS-232C interface
(CoMo Torque)
Digital ground potential

B
L
E

TXD
RXD
DGND

Shield
Torque output

Speed-/angle of rotation
pulses

11 ... 30 VDC, power consumption <3 W

Ground relating to +UB
In sensor connected to housing
5 VDC at Mnom at >2 k
5 VDC at control signal activation
Ri,C = 10 , output short circuit proof relating to AGND
Ground relating to UA
Open collector output (open collector)
Internal 1 k resistance to 5 VDC (pull up), TTL-level
only Option W (low speed 360) as track A, 90 displaced
Not connected
Off: 0 ... 2 VDC
On: 3,5 ... 30 VDC
Ri,K = 10 k
Digital send path to the CoMo Torque
Digital receive path
Ground relating to speed- or angle of rotation pulses, control input, digital connection to CoMo Torque

UA

Pin Allocation of the 7 Pin Built-in Connector for Range Switch Option A1, A2 or D1
Function

PIN

Description

Measuring range selection

100 % control input

Amplification Normal (1:1) with 0 ... 2 VDC

Extended (1:10/1:5) with 3,5 ... 30 VDC
Control
Off: 0 ... 2 VDC
On: 3,5 ... 30 VDC
OGND
Opto isolated ground for measuring range selection and
control input
TXD
Serial send path of the torque sensor
RXD
Serial receive path of the torque sensor
DGND
Ground relating the RS-232C interface
For company internal functions, don't use!

7
RS-232C interface

Torque sensor
Type 4503A...

+UB
Ground U B
5 V
AGND (0 V)

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+5 V TTL (Track A)
+5 V TTL (Track B)
DGND (0 V)

3,5 ... 30 V
Shield

5
6
3
2

Supply and
evaluation unit
F
A

Supply 11 30 VDC

Control button*

H
G

DVM

Counter

Contol signal input

OGND (0 V)

Control button

Control signal input

Measuring range selection

RXD
DGND (0 V)

+Ub

7
2

TXD

Speed/angle output

K
M

3,5 ... 30 V
3,5 ... 30 V

Torque output

Supply and
evaluation unit

C
D

Torque sensor
Type 4503A...

RS-232C interface

n.c

Range selection
switch
RXD
TXD

PC

GND

Shielded measuring cable

Shielded measuring cable

Fig. 4: Connection diagram of 12 pin built-in connector (standard)

Fig. 5: Connection diagram of 7 pin built-in connector

Option A1/A2: range selection

Option D1: RS-232C interface

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.

2008 ... 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.

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Included Accessories
None

Ordering Key

Optional Accessories
Type/Art. No.
Mounting base "GU", for measuring
KSM003799
ranges 0,2 ... 20 Nm
Mounting base "GU", for measuring
KSM003801
ranges 50 ... 100 Nm
Mounting base "GU", for measuring
KSM003922
ranges 200 ... 1 000 Nm
Mounting base "GU", for measuring
KSM004020
ranges 2 000 ... 5 000 Nm
Female connector with solder eye 12 pin
KSM000703
Female connector with solder eye 7 pin
KSM000517
Connection cable, 5 m, 12 pin
KSM072030-5
Connection cable, 5 m, 12 pin open ends KSM124970-5
Connection cable, 5 m, 7 pin open ends KSM219710-5
Connection cable 2,5 m,
12 pin CoMo Torque
KSM186420-2,5
Connection cable 5 m,
RS-232C 7 pin/D-Sub 9 pin
KSM214680-5
ControlMonitor CoMo Torque
4700B...
Evaluation instument for torque sensors

Measuring Ranges in Nm
0,2 (1) (2)
0,5 (1) (2)
1 (2)
2 (2)
5
10
20
50
100
200
500
1 000
2 000
5 000

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Torque sensor with 1 measuring range: rated torque 50 Nm: 050,

Version L: max. speed 12 000 1/min, Standard output signal 5 VDC
Order example with options:
Type 4503A050LA1B20D1
Vesion L : max. speed 12 000 1/min, Torque sensor A1 with 2 measuring ranges: 1. rated torque 50 Nm: 050, 2. rated torque 5 Nm,
B2: frequency output TTL, 0: without increased accuracy, D: RS-232C
interface

0,2
0,5
001
002
005
010
020
050
100
200
500
1k0
2k0
5k0

Pulses per Revolution

Low speed 60
L
High speed 60
H
Low speed 360 W
Range Selection
Without
Dual range sensor,
rated torque 1:10
(Measuring range selection)
Dual range sensor,
rated torque 1:5
(Measuring range selection)

Order example without options:

Type 4503A050L0000000

Type 4503A

00
A1

A2

Output Signal
Output signal 5 VDC
Output signal 10 VDC
100 40 kHz (TTL)
100 40 kHz (24 V)
100 40 kHz (5 push-pull)

00
B1
B2
B3
B4

Increased Accuracy
Without
Increased accuracy

0
C

Interface
Without
00
Interface RS-232C
incl. calibration
D1
(1)
(2)

no Range Selection A1 and A2 possible

no Increased Accuracy C possible

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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.

2008 ... 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.