Kistler Lorch KITORQ455X User Manual

Instruction
Manual

KiTorq Rotor Torque
Measuring Unit

Type 4550A...

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Part 4

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Foreword

Foreword

This instruction manual applies to the Type 4550A... KiTorq
Rotor torque measuring unit.

Keep this instruction manual for future reference. It should
be available at the point of use.

Information in this assembly manual is subject to change at
any time, without notice. Kistler reserves the right to
improve and modify its products in the course of technical
advancement, without any obligation to inform any
persons or organizations of such changes.

Original language of this Instruction Manual: German

©2011 … 2015 Kistler Group. All rights reserved.

Kistler Group
Eulachstrasse 22
8408 Winterthur
Switzerland
phone [phone]
fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.kistler.com

Manufacturing company
Torque sensors, NC joining modules, load-displacement
monitors, test bench systems

Kistler Lorch GmbH
Maierhofstrasse 35
73547 Lorch
Germany
phone [phone]
fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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Contents

1.

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 FCC Compliance Statement .................................................................................................. 4

2.

Important Notes ............................................................................................................................. 5

2.1 For your Safety ..................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ................................................................................... 5

2.3 Tips for Using this Assembly Manual .................................................................................... 6

2.4 Note on the Disposal of Electronic Devices ........................................................................... 6

3.

Typical Propertiestorque Measuring Unit....................................................................................... 7

4.

Brief Instructions for Commissioning ............................................................................................. 8

4.1 Mechanical Setup ................................................................................................................. 8

4.1.1 Mounting the Torque Measuring Unit on the Counterflange .................................. 9

4.1.2 Alignment of the Type 4550A... Torque Measuring Unit (Rotor) and the Type

4541A... (for Example) Torque Evaluation Unit (Stator) ......................................... 10

4.1.3 Application Examples ............................................................................................. 11

5.

Mechanical Basic Data ................................................................................................................. 12

5.1 Technical Data.................................................................................................................... 12

6.

Dimensions of the Torque Measuring Unit .................................................................................. 13

7.

General Technical Data ................................................................................................................ 14

8.

Ordering Key for the Rotor and Calibration Codes ...................................................................... 14

9.

Standard Calibration and Special Calibration ............................................................................... 15

10. Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................... 16

11. Index ............................................................................................................................................ 17

Total pages 17

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Introduction

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing a quality product from Kistler.
Please read this instruction manual carefully, so that you
can put the many properties of your product to optimal
use.

Kistler declines any liability, to the extent permissible by
law, if action is taken contrary to this instruction manual, or
other products are used than those listed as accessories.

Kistler provides a wide range of metrology products and
overall solutions:

 Piezoelectric sensors for measuring pressure, force,

torque, strain, acceleration, shock, and vibration

 Strain gage sensor systems for measuring force and

torque

 Piezoresistive pressure sensors and transmitters, with

corresponding measuring amplifiers

 Corresponding measuring amplifiers (charge amplifiers,

piezoresistive amplifiers, etc.), display units, and charge
calibrators

 Electronic control, monitoring, and evaluation units, and

application-specific metrological software

 Data transmission modules (telemetry)
 Electromechanical NC joining modules and load-

displacement monitors

 Test bench systems for electric motors and gears in the

lab, in production, and for quality assurance

Kistler also develops concepts for entire measurement
systems for special uses, such as in the automotive
industry, plastic processing, and biomechanics.

Our full catalog provides an overview of our product line.
Detailed data sheets area available for practically all of our
products.

For assistance with any special questions remaining after
studying these instructions, Kistler customer service is
available around the world with expert advice for
application-specific problems.

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1.1 FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s) and part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

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