U2B

The U2B force sensors are proven industrial standard for measuring static and dynamic tensile and compressive forces in production, test stands and monitoring applications.

NEW: Now available with integrated digital amplifier with IO-Link output.

U2B

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U2B Force Sensor: Reliable Tensile and Compressive Force Measurement

The U2B force sensor, tried and tested over a long time, is a diaphragm sensor – a design that is very well-suited for fast measurements. The sensor has a bending moment compensation to ensure that you get reliable results even if bending or lateral forces occur in the application. As a strain gauge sensor, the U2B measures both static and dynamic forces.

HBK has re-engineered the U2B series sensors for tensile and compressive force measurement to enable quick and optimized response to spare parts requirements and new designs. Different cable lengths, mounted plugs and TEDS are available, allowing for more efficient installation. In addition to the well-known passive versions of the force sensor, optional versions are now also available featuring integrated electronics, while external dimensions remain unchanged.

HBK accuracy class: up to 0.1 (0.5 kN: 0.2)
Capacities: 0.5 kN to 200 kN
Output: mV/V (passive, Wheatstone bridge), 0...10 V, 4...20 mA or IO-Link

New: With the new option "VAIO", the U2B comes along with an integrated digital amplifier. Your advantages:

Greater precision: Linearity error 0.03 %, TC₀: 0.03 % / 10 K.
Improved reliability: The Sensor Health monitoring of the U2B sends warnings in case of exceeding temperature or mechanical limits before problems occur.
More information: Temperature measurement, statistical information.
Lower costs, easy setup: The U2B with the VAIO option comes along as adjusted sensor. When connected to an IO-Link master, you will get immediately precise readings in Newton. Low cabling costs.
Standard instrument features: Limit switches, peak detection, digital output, filter.
Fast: Internal sampling rate: 40 kHz, 0.9 ms cycling time to the IO-Link master.

Please have a look at the K-U2B- model. Beside many other options, you can find order information for the IO-Link version as well.

Advantages of all U2B:

Practice-oriented

High degree of protection (IP67) and stainless steel design.
Shock and EMC tested in compliance with international standards.
The versions with and without electronics have the same compact dimensions.

Benefit from the U2B’s maturity and long-life technology.

Adaptable and cost-effective

Configurable with plugs, TEDS and different cable lengths.
Available with an integrated amplifier; in this case, calibrated as a measurement chain.
New: Digital output (IO-LINK) with improved accuracy and sensor health monitoring.
Durable quality, proven design.

Save on cost: Sensor configuration at HBK, plug and measure at the point of use! Benefit from the advantages of HBK's IO-Link technology: Improved accuracy, less costs, even better relaibility.

Small displacement, excellent dynamics

Little deformation under load.
High stiffness ensures excellent dynamic behaviour.
Fast sensor for fast processes – also with integrated electronics, but measures also static forces.

Solve both static and dynamic measurement tasks using the U2B.

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Code	Maximum capacity (nominal load)	Maximum capacity (nominal load)	HBK Accuracy class	Degree of protection	Height (without accessories)	Height (without accessories)	Diameter (without cable or plug)	Diameter (without cable or plug)
1-U2B/1KN	1 kN	225 lbf	0.1	IP67	72 mm	2.83 in	50 mm	1.9685 in
1-U2B/2KN	2 kN	450 lbf	0.1	IP67	72 mm	2.83 in	50 mm	1.9685 in
1-U2B/5KN	5 kN	1.12 klbf	0.1	IP67	72 mm	2.83 in	50 mm	1.9685 in
1-U2B/10KN	10 kN	2.25 klbf	0.1	IP67	72 mm	2.83 in	50 mm	1.9685 in
1-U2B/20KN	20 kN	4.5 klbf	0.1	IP67	112 mm	4.41 in	90 mm	3.5433 in
1-U2B/50KN	50 kN	11.2 klbf	0.1	IP67	141 mm	5.55 in	100 mm	3.937 in
1-U2B/100KN	100 kN	22.5 klbf	0.1	IP67	197 mm	7.76 in	135 mm	5.31495 in
1-U2B/200KN	200 kN	44.5 klbf	0.1	IP67	232 mm	9.13 in	155 mm	6.10235 in
1-U2B/500N	500 N	112 lbf	0.2	forceind_capgrp_2	72 mm	2.83 in	50 mm	1.9685 in
K-U2B-	500 N, 1 kN, 2 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 50 kN, 100 kN, 200 kN	112 lbf, 225 lbf, 450 lbf, 1.12 klbf, 2.25 klbf, 4.5 klbf, 11.2 klbf, 22.5 klbf, 45 klbf	0.1, 0.2	IP67	72 mm, 112 mm, 141 mm, 197 mm, 232 mm	2.83 in, 4.41 in, 5.55 in, 7.76 in, 9.13 in	135 mm, 50 mm, 155 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm	5.31495 in, 1.9685 in, 6.10235 in, 3.5433 in, 3.937 in

U2B - Data Sheet	Data Sheets	English
U2B - Quick Start Guide	Quick Start Guide	English, Italian, French, Chinese, German
U2B - Mounting Instructions	Mounting Instructions	English, Italian, French, German
Release Notes - IO-Link Force Sensors	Release Note	English

Sales documents

Reliable force measurement - Brochure

Brochure

English

Certificates and Approvals

U2B - EU Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

English

U2B capacity 500 N - CAD	CAD Step Files
U2B capacity 1 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
U2B capacity 2 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
U2B capacity 5 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
U2B capacity 10 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
U2B capacity 20 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
U2B capacity 20 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
U2B capacity 50 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
U2B capacity 100 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
U2B capacity 200 kN - CAD	CAD Step Files
IO4 - firmware v2.0.10	Firmware
U2B 500 N - IODD v2.0.10	IODD files (IO Link)
U2B 1 kN - IODD v2.0.10	IODD files (IO Link)
U2B 2 kN - IODD v2.0.10	IODD files (IO Link)
U2B 5 kN - IODD v2.0.10	IODD files (IO Link)
U2B 10 kN - IODD v2.0.10	IODD files (IO Link)
U2B 20 kN - IODD v2.0.10	IODD files (IO Link)
U2B 50 kN - IODD v2.0.10	IODD files (IO Link)
U2B 100 kN - IODD v2.0.10	IODD files (IO Link)
U2B 200 kN - IODD v2.0.10	IODD files (IO Link)

U2B
Maximum capacity (nominal load)	500 N, 1 kN, 2 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 50 kN, 100 kN, 200 kN
Maximum capacity (nominal load)	112 lbf, 225 lbf, 450 lbf, 1.12 klbf, 2.25 klbf, 4.5 klbf, 11.2 klbf, 22.5 klbf, 45 klbf, 44.5 klbf
Direction	Both directions
Type / technology	Strain Gauge
Calibration	Calibrated
Output signal	mV/V (passive strain gauge), Voltage (0…10V), Current (4-20mA), IO-Link
HBK Accuracy class	0.2, 0.1
Degree of protection	forceind_capgrp_2, IP67
Mechanical adaptation	Central thread
Height (without accessories)	72 mm, 112 mm, 141 mm, 197 mm, 232 mm
Height (without accessories)	2.83 in, 4.41 in, 5.55 in, 7.76 in, 9.13 in
Diameter (without cable or plug)	50 mm, 135 mm, 155 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm
Diameter (without cable or plug)	1.9685 in, 5.31495 in, 6.10235 in, 3.5433 in, 3.937 in

List of accessories available for all variants of this family

Product Code	Description
1-EEK4	Ground cable, copper, length 400mm
1-U2A/10T/ZGOW	Knuckle eye for U2A, U2B, Z4A
1-U2A/1T/ZGOW	Knuckle eye above for U2A, U2B
1-U2A/20T/ZGOW	Knuckle eye for U2A, U2B
1-U2A/2T/ZGOW	Knuckle eye for U2A, U2B, Z4A
1-U2A/5T/ZGOW	Knuckle eye for U2A, U2B, Z4A
1-EEK6	Ground cable, copper, length 600mm
1-EEK8	Ground cable, copper, length 800mm
1-KAB168-20	Connection cable, M12, 20m, free ends
1-KAB168-5	Connection cable, M12, 5m, free ends