AMTI / MC3232 6-Axis Landing Gear Square Force Platform

This platform-type force transducer is the most popular sensor for measuring aircraft landing gear tire impact forces. Featuring a 50,000 lb vertical force capacity, the MC3232 is manufactured from high strength aluminum with an anodized finish. This rugged transducer is smaller than the MC3246, measuring 32 x 32 x 9.5 in.

Description

MC3232 6-Axis Landing Gear Square Force Platform

The MC3232 is equipped with 9 mounting holes on its top surface, and 8 hold-down holes on the base. When mounted, the MC3232 yields minimal zero shift and maximum stiffness for optimal measurement analysis. The sensing elements in this sensor use resistive foil-type strain gages and independent four arm Wheatstone bridges to provide the 6 outputs with low inherent crosstalk. A closed cell PVC foam strip is also included for splash-proof and dirt protection.

General Specifications
Specification Description
Dimensions 813 × 813 × 241 mm
Weight 255 kg
Temperature Range -18°C to 50°C
Channels Fx, Fy, Fz, Mx, My, Mz
Body Material Aluminum
Excitation 10 V Maximum
Fx, Fy, Fz Hysteresis < 1% Full Scale Output
IP Rating IP60
Analog Outputs 6 Channels
Digital Outputs USB (with GEN-5)
Sensing Elements Strain Gage Bridge
Amplifier GEN-5 available for purchase
Outputs Digital (USB), Analog (optional)
Crosstalk* < 2% on all channels
Fx, Fy, Fz Non-linearity ±0.2% Full Scale Output
Available Capacities (Fz) 50k lb
Capacities, Sensitivities & Frequencies

The table below provides a comparison of the available capacity models for this force sensor.

Model Name Suffix (Fz, lbs) 50,000
Fx, Fy Capacity (N) 111,250
Fz Capacity (N) 222,500
Mx, My Capacity (Nm) 67,790
Mz Capacity (Nm) 33,890
Fx, Fy Sensitivity (µV/V-N) 0.018
Fz Sensitivity (µV/V-N) 0.004
Mx, My Sensitivity (µV/V-Nm) 0.03
Mz Sensitivity (µV/V-Nm) 0.05
Lowest Natural Frequency* (Hz) 500

*The listed natural frequency is the lowest natural frequency for the force sensor and will dominate.

Technical Drawings

MC3232-Outline-Drawing

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