Multi-channel cable technology simplifies the installation of cavity pressure sensors in multi-cavity moulds and uses a multi-pin connector to eliminate eliminate connection mistakes.
The new multi-channel cable technology from Kistler Instruments simplifies the installation of cavity pressure sensors in multi-cavity moulds. In the past, each sensor needed a separate cable to the charge amplifier making installation time consuming with the potential risk of incorrect connection. The Kistler single wire technology, introduced in late 2005, made installing sensors in multi-cavity moulds simpler and less costly.

The new multi-channel cable system further simplifies installation by replacing multiple connections to the charge amplifier or analysis equipment with one or more eight-pin plug-in connectors.

With the new system, cables from up to eight sensors are brought to a single connector mounted on the mould from which a single multi-channel cable carries signals to the charge amplifier.

Using a multi-pin connector eliminates the risk of connection mistakes and saves time during set-up.

A new multi-channel, plug-in charge amplifier is available to compliment the multi-channel cable technology for use with all Kistler Unisens single wire sensors.

* About Kistler Instruments - established in Wintherthur (Switzerland) in 1957, Kistler is represented in over 50 countries and has subsidiaries in Germany, France, Italy, UK, Japan, USA, China, Korea and Singapore.

With a staff of 650, the Kistler Group is one of the world's leading providers of dynamic measuring instrumentation.

The Kistler Group achieved turnover of 150 million Swiss Francs in the 2004 financial year.

Kistler's core competence is the development, production and use of sensors for measuring pressure, force and acceleration.

Kistler's know-how and electronic systems can be used to prepare measuring signals for use in analyzing physical processes, controlling and optimizing industrial processes, improving product quality in manufacturing and improving performance in sports and rehabilitation.

Kistler offers a comprehensive range of sensors and systems for engine development, automotive engineering, plastics and metal processing, installation technology and biomechanics.

Heavy investment in research and development, 15% of staff worldwide are engaged in research and development, has generated a number of innovations using piezoelectric, piezoresistive and capacitive techniques to provide solutions to numerous force, pressure and acceleration measuring problems.

These innovations include the world's first commercial quartz sensor, two-wire constant current technology to integrate sensors with microelectronic circuitry, high-temperature pressure sensors for use up to 400 deg C and three-component force measuring sensors.