perfomance partners - products: Steering Column Torque Sensor

DC Electronics have developed a dual channel steering torque sensor for the purpose of monitoring the steering effort required by the driver to steer the car. Unlike similar units on the market our system is unique in the fact that it has dual channel outputs allowing built in redundancy and cross checking for higher accuracy.

The sensor can also be used in conjunction with our range of power steering control units where it can be used to replace the standard sensor found in the steering systems.

Please find below the technical specification:

Parameter	Value
Range	+/- 50Nm (other ranges available)
Over range without damage	150% of range
Supply voltage	5V or 8 – 16V DC
Current	30mA max per channel
Output voltage offset	2.5V +/- 1%
Output voltage full scale	0.5 to 4.5V +/- 1%
Insulation resistance	500MΩ @ 50V
Accuracy – combined linearity & hysteresis	+/- 0.5% FS
Repeatability	+/- 0.5% FS
Operating temperature range	-20° to 120°C
Compensated temperature range (CTR)	+20° to +100°C
Zero shift in CTR	+/- 0.01% FS/°C
Sensitivity shift in CTR	+/- 0.01% of reading/°C
Material of construction	Aluminium
Electrical connection	50cm 26awg 55 spec cable + DR25 sleeve
Steering shaft dimensions	Options available for installation onto standard 16mm or 19mm dia shaft
Mechanical dimensions	65mm diameter x 50mm long excluding hinge screws and cables
Weight	160gm approx less cables
IP rating	IP65

Also available: Corsa B - Corsa C - Lightweight - Motorsport - EPAS ECUs & Sensors - Steering Boss Torque Sensor

For US based customers, this product can also be purchased on-line in the USA at

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