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Miniature 6-axis Force Torque Sensor, AFT100-D20 (ENG)

revision date: 2025.07.16

1. Introduction

1.1 Miniature 6-axis Force Torque Sensor

1.2 Key features

Miniature 6-axis force/torque sensor
All-in-one sensor (No additional amplifier)
Digital output communications (CAN, etc)
Easy installation and data collection
Grippers, robot hands, medical, and VR/haptics

1.3 Specification

 Index
AFT100-D20-C
Unit
Operating voltage
5
VDC
Max. safe excitation voltage
10
VDC
Nominal force range (F_XYZN)
100
N
Nominal torque range (M_XYZN)
0.75
Nm
Dimensions
D20 x H13
mm
Weight
8.1
g
Temperature
10-50
Sample rate
300
Hz
Interfaces
CAN 2.0A
Bitrate: 1,000 Kbps
Connector
For User: CAN_H / CAN_L / VCC / GND
FPC: 0.5 pitch, 8pin Length: 50, 100, 200 mm

1.4 Spec sheet

AFT100-D20-C.PDF
1042.6KB
AFT100-D20-C.STEP
336.8KB

2. Installation Guide

2.1 Components

AFT100-D20 x 1 EA (FPC cable integrated, selected when ordering)
FPC-DIP conversion board (for testing)

2.2 Mounting

Must be fastened with M2 bolt 1.5 kgfcm (0.15Nm)
Performance cannot be guaranteed and A/S is not possible when disassembling internal bolts
Be careful of cable cuts and excessive pulling
Force torque coordinate system

2.3 Connection

Cable pinout
For user: CAN_H / CAN_L / VCC / GND (4pin)
60 - 120 Ohm termination resistor should be connected between CAN_H and CAN_L
Length: 50, 100, 200 mm (order option)
FPC 0.5mm Pitch 8P Bottom Contact, 0.3t
Conversion board connection example
FPC 0.5mm pitch to DIP converting board
For easy test set-up
60-120 Ohm termination resistance required (between CAN_H and CAN_L)
For system integration, it is recommended to have a connector built into the board. (Connector information: FFC/FPC connector 8P ZIF, R/A, SMT ONE TOUCH FLIP LOCK)
Example of CAN_H, CAN_L line and terminating resistance configuration for multiple connections (individual ID setting required- factory setting)
Output data format

3. Software

USB-to-CAN device driver installation
You can use other CAN support boards, but use IXXAT's converter to use the provided sample program.
USB-to-CAN V2 (ixxat.com), version used in the manual: 1.01.0281.11001
IXXAT CAN VCI V4 - Windows drivers, VCI V4 - Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 [Driver, canAnalyser-Mini, Manuals, LabView and other add-ons]*
*When installing, check VCI V4 and reboot the PC after installation (required)
Test cable connection setup
CAN bus program (provided by IXXAT)
CanAnalyzer3 Mini windows→ IXXAT→ IXXAT CanAnalyzer3 Mini
Sample program provided by Aidin Robotics
Install CAN driver and reboot(required) - Skip if already completed above IXXAT CAN VCI V4 - Windows drivers
Install sample_installer (run sample_install.exe)
sample_Installer.zip
318886.2KB
After connecting the sensor, run AFT-MINI SAMPLE.exe
AFT-MINI SAMPLE.zip
936.9KB
Pop-up screen
1.
CAN device selection Select your device. Devices currently connected to the PC are displayed in a list. Click the applicable device and press the OK button. ※ The sample program was created based on IXXAT's USB-to-CAN converter.
2.
Select a product and enter CAN ID Select the AFT100-D20 and press the ON button. Enter the CAN ID of the sensor you connected. (Default 1A, 1B ⇒ Decimal 26 input, can be checked in IXXAT CanAnalyzer)
3.
Zero Bias Initialize all 6-axis force/torque data to zero. By eliminating installation and attachment factors, the desired force value can be measured.
Interface description
① Program run Run the sample program.
② Graph plot You can check real-time data of 6-axis force/torque data (Fx, Fy, Fz, Tx, Ty, Tz) in graphs.
③ Select a product Select the AFT100-D20 and press the ON button.
④ CAN ID Set the CAN ID of the connected sensor. If there is more than one ID, enter the lowest ID. ex) In case of 0x1A(26), 0x1B(27), input 26
⑤ BIAS Initialize all 6-axis force/torque data to zero. By eliminating installation and attachment factors, the desired force value can be measured.
⑥ Collect Data Saves force/torque data logs. Please refer to the explanation regarding data storage on the page below.
⑦ STOP Exit the program. Press both STOP buttons and the program ends in 3 seconds.

3.1 Save data log

1.
Save directory settings Set the name of the file to save the data. The file will be saved in the folder where the executable program is located, and if there is no file with that name, it will be automatically created. Since the data is accumulated in the file, we recommend that you save it by specifying a new file each time you save it.
2.
Collect data Click the button below Collect Data to start saving. The button lights up when saving. To end saving, press the button again. Data is stored cumulatively in files, so it is recommended that you specify a new file for each save.
3.
Check data log You can check the saved force/torque data by opening the files in that directory. Data is stored in each column in the following order: Fx, Fy, Fz, Tx, Ty, and Tz.

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