This document describes the specifications and features of a specific model of product. The product is a torque sensor with specific size and weight limitations. It is suitable for measuring compression and tension and has different output modes for different applications.
The MTA500 is a low‑profile thrust and moment load cell designed for measuring forces and moments in compact spaces. It offers a rated output of 0.5‑1.5 mV/V, a safe overload of 150 % of full scale, and non‑linearity of 0.5 % (Mx, My) and 40.2 % (Fz). The sensor is built from aluminum and operates from –60 °F to 200 °F (‑50 °C to 93 °C).
The device uses a 6‑pin Bendix receptacle (PTO2A‑10‑6P) for wiring, with separate pins for excitation, sense, and signal. Calibration can be performed for compression (CW) or tension (CCW) using a 5‑point standard or optional method, and a 10 VDC test excitation is provided for verification.
| Rated Output | 0.5‑1.5 mV/V nominal |
|---|---|
| Safe Overload | 150 % of full scale |
| Nonlinearity (Mx, My) | 0.5 % of full scale |
| Nonlinearity (Fz) | 40.2 % of full scale |
| Cross Talk | ≤ 42 % of full scale |
| Temperature Shift (Zero) | 0.018 %/°C (40.01 %/°F) |
| Operating Temperature | -60 °F to 200 °F (‑50 °C to 93 °C) |
| Connector | 6‑pin Bendix receptacle (PTO2A‑10‑6P) |
| Calibration Excitation | 10 VDC |
The MTA500 provides a rated output of 0.5 to 1.5 mV/V nominal.
It operates from –60 °F to 200 °F (‑50 °C to 93 °C).
The sensor uses a 6‑pin Bendix receptacle (part number PTO2A‑10‑6P).
Calibration can be performed with a 5‑point standard for compression (CW) or an optional 5‑point method for tension (CCW), using a 10 VDC test excitation.