Transducers from Harvard

Harvard Research Isometric transducers

A low-compliance force transducer with a dedicated amplifier.

• Three models available: 0-5, 0-50, 0-500 g force
• Each model also has x10 range (giving 0-0.5, 0-5 or 0-50 g force)
• DC plug pack powered
• Integral 3-digit display shows output voltage

Harvard Research Isotonic transducer

A very low-torque rotational transducer for isotonic measurements.

• Dedicated amplifier, DC plug pack powered
• Supplied with balance pan and weights
• Integral 3-digit display shows output voltage

Harvard-HSE Force Transducer

The Harvard-Hugo Sachs F30 transducer is a very sensitive isometric force transducer for use with very small preparations.

• Range ±30 g with resolution ±2 mg
• Displacement < 1 um/g
• High sensitivity version available (±10 g at 6 um/g)
• Rugged; low seismic sensitivity

Harvard-HSE Force Transducer

The Harvard-Hugo Sachs K30 transducer range measures with low displacement.

• Four models: ±30 g; ±100 g; ±300 g; ±1000g force.
• Low displacement (±1 to ±3 mm)
• Robust; ideal for teaching
• Vernier positioning controls available for exact prestretch

Harvard-HSE Lever Isotonic Transducer

A large displacement, low force transducer ideal for smooth muscle preparations.

• Large linear measuring range of ±20 mm; friction torque only 0.1 mN cm
• Easy calibration

Harvard UF1 Isometric Transducer

The popular UF1 series of load cells comprises rugged accurate transducers for force measurement.

• Six ranges: 0 to 25, 55, 110, 220, 450 and 1000 g force
• Full bridge circuit adaptable to most amplifiers or Biopac data acquisition system

Harvard Strain Gauge Transducer

A very low displacement series of force transducers, using thin-film bonded strain gauges.

• Five models: 0 to 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 g force
• Full bridge circuit adaptable to most amplifiers or Biopac data acquisition system

Harvard Battery-powered Transducer

This rotational transducer uses an optical vane and phototransistor, powered by an internal long-life mercury cell.

• Lever is 90 mm long; output is linear over 50º of rotation
• Eight holes on 5mm pitch allow attachment of preparation

Harvard Isotonic Transducer

This traditional isotonic transducer has a rotating lever sensed by a graduated optical vane.

• Lever is 90 mm long; output is linear over 50º of rotation
• Supplied with spring and anchor post