▶ The sensor connects internally to the Ethernet network of the expansion module (VLAN 20) to transmit the force data. Upon request UART communication can be used alternatively
▶ The sensor integrates an Ethernet switch to preserve an Ethernet connection for the end-effector or user-designed tool.
▶ More than one sensor can be stacked on top of each other for advanced applications.
Robotiq Kinova Gripper ready
▶ The sensor has been designed to mount directly on the robot's flange without any external cabling. It repeats the mechanical and electrical interface of the robot, making it compatible with every tool that is compatible with the Kinova Gen3 robot, like the Robotiq gripper.
Custom Tool Connections
▶ Solder pads & 20-pin connector for:
UART
I2C
Power (24V, 3.3V)
Ethernet
Medical Ready
▶ The sensor has a smooth body designed without any external cables, cavities or sharp edges, ensuring a smooth, cleanable and sterilizable surface.
▶ The sensor also incorporates o-ring sealing in both mechanical flanges according to Kinova's standard for ingress protection.
ISO 50 Adapter Compatible
▶ ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 standard cobot tool flange.
▶ Male M8 8-pin connector:
IOs
RS485
Power with selectable voltage levels (24,12,5V).
▶ Female M8 4-pin connector for Ethernet communication internally through the robot.
* Overload limit values are simulated using FEA methods. Real-life results may deviate from simulation results. ** NFR (noise-free resolution) refers to (6σ) peak-to-peak noise distribution of sensor signal at 100 Hz. *** The sensor connects to the Ethernet port of the tool expansion module and includes an integrated Ethernet switch, enabling daisy-chain ethernet connectivity for user designed tools. The sensors IP is by default 10.20.0.201
Fx
Fy
Fz
Mx
My
Mz
Range
900 N
900 N
1800 N
20 Nm
20 Nm
20 Nm
Overload limit*
2800 N
2800 N
7500 N
80 Nm
80 Nm
80 Nm
Noise Free Resolution**
0.15 N
0.15N
0.072 N
0.0033 Nm
0.0033 Nm
0.0012 Nm
Size (D x H)
75 mm x 40.8 mm
Maximum sampling rate
3800 Hz
Other Sensing modalities
6 DoF IMU, Temperature
Maximum acceleration
±16g
Maximum angular rate
±2000°/sec
Ingress protection
IP66
Operating temperature
0°C – 55°C
Power supply
5 – 60 V (75V Max), 1.5 W
Weight
305 grams
Communication
***Ethernet 100Mbps
Protocol
Bota protocol Family, Modbus
Product codes (PN) related to this product: BFT-KG3-IND2-SW