{"id":3658,"date":"2018-08-17T16:28:21","date_gmt":"2018-08-17T23:28:21","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-02T16:48:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T23:48:35","slug":"3658","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/3658","title":{"rendered":"Which version Dual-Range Force Sensor do I have?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first version of the Dual-Range Force Sensor<\/a> (DFS-BTA<\/nobr>), shipped in 1997 and replaced the older Student Force Sensor. Over the years, the design has been updated and improved several times. Use the following images and descriptions to determine which version you have.<\/p>\n

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2018\u2013present<\/h2>\n

The sensor casing has rounded sides, plastic fins on the rounded sides, and has a plastic product label.<\/p>\n

Units less then 5 years old are still under warranty. It is likely that we can repair yours if it is this model, even if the warranty has expired.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2009\u20132017<\/h2>\n

This version has the same plastic case as the 2008 version. This model is distinguished by the silk-screened label, which used only capital letters for the sensor name.<\/p>\n

This model is out of warranty, though it may be possible for us to repair it.<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2008<\/h2>\n

This version has the same plastic case as the 2009\u20132017 version. This model is distinguished by the silk-screened label, which used mixed case letters for the sensor name.<\/p>\n

This model is out of warranty, though it may be possible for us to repair it.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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1997\u20132007<\/h2>\n

This version has a plastic case with rounded corners. It had a paper label, and the cable did not have a strain relief coming out of the box.<\/p>\n

Note that older versions of this model (pre-1999) may have the order code DFS-DIN and do not auto-ID. <\/p>\n

This model is out of warranty and cannot be repaired. <\/em><\/strong>
Parts needed to repair this sensor (e.g., strain gauge or cable) are no longer available.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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