Strain Gauge Technology | Structural health monitoring, aerospace | - Industry: 120Ω foil strain gauges (ASTM E835) - Base: 350Ω + temp compensation (▲) - Advanced: 350Ω + digital readout (▲▲) | Advanced offers real-time data; Base improves thermal stability | Advanced requires specialized software; Industry lacks precision |
Output Signal Type | Real-time monitoring, IoT integration | - Industry: Analog ±10V - Base: Analog + RS-232 (▲) - Advanced: Digital RS-485/USB (▲▲) | Advanced integrates with IoT systems; Base simplifies legacy systems | Base may need converters; Industry limits remote monitoring |
Measurement Accuracy | Precision engineering, aerospace testing | - Industry: ±0.5% F.S. (ISO 376) - Base: ±0.3% F.S. (▲) - Advanced: ±0.1% F.S. (▲▲) | Advanced meets ultra-precise requirements; Base exceeds most industrial needs | Advanced increases cost; Industry may suffice for basic applications |
Material Composition | Harsh environments, chemical exposure | - Industry: Stainless Steel 304 (ASTM A276) - Base: Stainless Steel 316 (▲) - Advanced: Inconel Alloy (▲▲) | Advanced resists extreme corrosion/heat; Base handles most corrosive fluids | Base may corrode in extreme acids; Industry lacks durability |
Weight/Compactness | Portable testing, field applications | - Industry: 500g (ISO 3801) - Base: 400g (▲) - Advanced: 300g (▲▲) | Advanced improves portability; Base reduces installation effort | Standard bulkier but cheaper; Advanced may sacrifice durability for lightness |
Operating Temperature | Extreme environments, outdoor use | - Industry: -20°C to +80°C (IEC 60068-2-1) - Base: -30°C to +100°C (▲) - Advanced: -40°C to +125°C (▲▲) | Advanced operates in Arctic/Desert conditions; Base covers most industrial ranges | Base may fail in extreme cold; Industry limited to moderate climates |