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A force plate that can be used underwater, equipped with rust prevention and waterproof measures!

The force plate is constructed by mounting four three-component force sensors with a large preload onto a lower frame, and each of the four three-component force sensors is integrated with a quartz disc sandwiched between two steel plates within a case. In response to forces acting on the force plate from any direction, two sets of quartz discs detect shear forces to measure the force components Fx and Fy, while the other set detects compressive forces to measure the force component Fz. The charges generated in proportion to each acting force component are transmitted to the output connector via electrodes. This force plate is equipped with rust prevention measures and waterproofing against cutting fluids and other substances. By using connection cables 1687B or 1677A5, it is possible to achieve a protection rating of IP68.

Multicomponent force plate for gait and balance analysis in the field of biomechanics (with built-in charge amplifier)

A force plate designed primarily for applications in walking and center of gravity sway analysis. It has a built-in charge amplifier and can be connected to all common motion analysis systems. There are two sizes available: small (300×500mm) and large (600×500mm), with the larger size weighing less than 9kg, making it lightweight and not requiring a mounting frame, allowing it to be installed and moved anywhere. The small size is also suitable for use on stairs. Despite its wide measurement range (Fz: 0...5kN), it achieves excellent measurement accuracy and linearity for all applications, guaranteeing overload up to 8kN for static loads.

A multi-component force plate capable of high-sensitivity measurements over a wide measurement range!

This force plate is designed specifically for applications in basic research and the sports field. With a wide measurement range and excellent rigidity, it can measure a broad range of subjects and be used in various applications. Despite its wide measurement range of -10...20 kN, it excels in accuracy and linearity, allowing for the precise measurement of small forces. Additionally, it is unaffected by the location of installation, ensuring consistent measurement results. Model 9281EA is equipped with a charge amplifier compatible with all common motion analysis systems.

A multi-component force plate with a glass top that allows for force measurement and simultaneous recording of the contact surface from below.

The multi-component force plate model 9285BA features a structure where four piezoelectric three-component force sensors, subjected to high preload on a base frame, are arranged, and a three-layer glass plate measuring 600×400mm is placed on top of them. By utilizing a quartz piezoelectric sensor with extremely low crosstalk and unique design techniques, it achieves excellent center of pressure (COP) accuracy. The 9285BA has a built-in charge amplifier and is compatible with all motion analysis systems.

A lightweight force plate with a thickness of 35mm, portable and usable anywhere on flat surfaces!

Unlike conventional force plates, this device does not require a frame for installation and can be used anywhere on a flat surface, allowing for significant reductions in installation costs. With a thickness of only 35mm and a weight of less than 18kg, it can be easily transported and used anywhere. In addition to a piezoelectric three-component force sensor with extremely low crosstalk, our unique design techniques achieve excellent center of pressure (COP) accuracy. Despite having an extremely wide measurement range (0...10kN), it provides excellent measurement accuracy and linearity, ensuring overload protection up to 12kN.

A large-sized multi-component force plate with a wide measurement range!

This force plate is designed specifically for applications in basic research and the sports field. With a large size (900×600mm) and a wide measurement range, it excels in rigidity, allowing for a broad range of measurement targets and various applications. Despite its wide measurement range of -10 ... 20kN, it offers excellent accuracy and linearity, enabling the precise measurement of small forces. Additionally, the measurement results are not affected regardless of the installation location. Model 9287CA is equipped with a charge amplifier compatible with all common motion analysis systems.

A data acquisition system that controls a multi-component force plate with a built-in charge amplifier!

The DAQ system consists of one data acquisition box and one 16-bit built-in A/D converter that digitizes the analog output signals from the force plate. Up to two Kistler multi-component force plates can be connected to the data acquisition box. The system can be easily installed using the USB 2.0 port of a PC. The built-in charge amplifier of the force plate is powered by the data acquisition box and is controlled by BioWare or Kistler MARS software.

Innovative and comprehensive analysis software developed to analyze measurement data from force plates!

Kistler MARS (Mars, an abbreviation for Measure, Analysis, Reporting) is software developed for force plates, designed for routine diagnostics and research. It is compatible with Kistler's data acquisition systems, models 5691A and 5695B. After analyzing measurement data obtained from the force plates and calculating numerous important parameters, it generates reports in graphical format. This software consists of a management unit equipped with operational functions (addition, editing, deletion, assignment, search, filtering) to organize data (by project, by subject, etc.). The data is stored and managed in a database, which can be accessed for data comparison and report generation. It is also possible to analyze related parameters for each of the 20 measurement items and individually edit input items and measurement conditions for each test.