KoForce Force Transducer
The KoForce force transducer was based off of a design by Dr. Konrad Güth at Myotronic, Heidelberg, Germany. Dr. Güth developed many of the techniques and instruments used in the field of muscle research. His force transducer is especially useful for two reasons. First, it a simple design based on detecting the deflection of a mechanical lever using an LED light source and light sensor. It is also electrically isolated from the cantilever, allowing users to pass current directly for stimulation of the muscle sample. Second, this design is robust, meaning the force transducer is difficult to physically break. That is an important feature as it allows the experimentalist to focus on loading the muscle sample delicately so as to not harm the tissue.
Features
- Sensitive – 0.015 – 200 mN range, with 0.015 mN resolution
- Fast – 750 – 850 Hz frequency response
- Robust – Simple, sturdy design
- Electrically isolated – Permits direct electrical stimulation of preparation
- Variable gain – Choose from gain settings ranging from 1x to 50x to suit preparation
- Zero offset – Coarse and fine control of offset
- High/low indicator LEDs – indicate out-of-range signal
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Note: This product is intended for research purposes only. It is not certified for clinical applications (including diagnostic purposes). Use of this product in uncertified applications is in violation of FDA regulations.