Wheel Torque Transducer WTT-Dx
Acquire drive and output torques directly at the wheel
In automotive development, it is important to know the exact torques acting on the vehicle – especially under acceleration and braking maneuvers. With the WTT-Dx wheel torque transducer, a high-precision tool is available for making such measurements. The WTT detects the mechanical load directly where it is produced: the wheels that form the interface between the vehicle and the road.
At a glance:
Precise measuring of drive and braking torque directly at the wheel
Cable-free data transmission via Dx telemetry to Dx receiver unit in the vehicle
Synchronous data acquisition from up to four WTTs with a single receiver unit
Replaceable battery with up to 80 h running time
Operating temperature -10 °C to +60 °C, with optional special battery -30 °C to +60 °C
Waterproof according to IP67 protection rating
Comfortable software-controlled zero calibration and measurement start
Analog and CAN interface
- Hub adapter:
The hub adapter connects the WTT-Dx to the vehicle. It can be used for different types of vehicles, as long as the bolt circle and the wheel offset are the same. With just a few hub adapters, an entire vehicle fleet can be covered. - Rim adapter:
As with a conventional rim, the rim adapter serves as a mount for the tire. The rim adapter is not directly specific to the vehicle, but depends on the tire. This allows it to be used on different vehicles with the same tire size. - WFT sensor housing:
The WFT sensor housing connects the hub adapter and the rim adapter to each other. These three components together form the vehicle-specific wheel. Since the calibration factors are permanently stored in the sensor, you can recombine adapters and sensor housings at any time without having to calibrate the wheel again. Thus, based on a modular design, a WTT-Dx Wheel Force Transducer can be adapted to the vehicle in a time-saving, space-saving and cost-effective manner.
- Hub adapter:
Technical data: WTT-DX wheel torque transducer
Parameter Value Measurement value torque in axial direction My Signal transmission digital-telemetric Measurement range My = 8,75 ±6000 Nm, optional, My = ±3000 Nm Bandwidth max. 1 kHz Linearity < 0.5 % Hysteresis < 0.5 % Crosstalk < 0.5 % Sensor diameter 300 mm Sensor weight ca. 4.75 kg (incl. telemetry unit)
ca. 6.3 kg (with battery)Sensor housing material aluminum Mechanical load stress analysis according to AK-LH-08 4.34 Rim diameter min. 13″ Hub diameter with adapter max. 6″ Operating temperature -10° C up to +60° C (standard battery)
-30° C up to +60° C (special battery)Max. driving speed 250 km/h Max. rpm 2300 rpm Shock proof 100 g Protection rating IP67 (waterproof) Mounting and balancing yes (wheel bolts accessible) Power supply standard battery: up to 80 h
special battery: up to 40 hTelemetry receiver RCI
Telemetry properties Value Power supply 9 to 36 V DC Power consumption < 0.5 W Frequency freely-configurable in the 868 MHz band (optional 2.4 GHz) Synchronization synchronized sampling of up to 4 WTTs CAN output (connection according to ISO 11898,
galvanically isolated)CAN 2.0b, standard & extended-identifier,
freely-programmable up to max. 1 MBaudAnalog output 6 x BNC sockets, (freely-assignable, output signal max. ±10 V) Ethernet 10/100 Mbit Auto-zero remote-controllable Temperature range -20 °C up to +65 °C Dimensions ca. 170 mm x 130 mm x 53 mm Weight 0.8 kg