Test Process that sources a Force as defined as mass times acceleration (F = m * a). The formula describes a free mass or the net force on any mass. Dead-weight force measurements depend on true mass, specific location’s influences, such as local gravity, air buoyancy, and material density are often needed. Equal but opposite forces counteract to cancel any net motion or acceleration, but result in a deformation of the objects which can be measured.
This test process is typically used to calibrate devices like load cells, multi-axis transducers, proving rings, force gauges, traction dynamometers, crane scales, bolt testers, aircraft scales, load cell washer, truck wheel load scales, miniature load cells, handheld force gauges, etc.
When sourcing mass of a physical object See TestProcess.Source.Mass.True
Required Parameters
- Force {N, lbf, kgf}
- Mode – {Compression or Tension}
Optional Parameters
- Direction – {Ascending or Descending}
- Bridge
- Excitation voltage
- Current
- Output sensitivity
- Adapters
Measured Value & Uncertainty
- Force {N, lbf, kgf}