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Basic Force Sensors
TBF Series, Compensated/Unamplified
1 bar to 10 bar | 100 kPa to 1 MPa | 15 psi to 150 psi
Millivolt Analog Output
DESCRIPTION
Honeywell’s TBF Series Force Sensors are small flush
diaphragm pressure sensors designed for customers
who require a simple device for applications where media
compatibility and low trapped volume are important. The TBF
Series has a precisely controlled diaphragm height, making
these products useful in applications where force is applied
by a flexible membrane to the sensor, such as infusion pumps.
The sensor is internally unamplified, providing infinite resolution
and allowing customers to do their own amplification in order to
make use of the maximum resolution of the bare sensor output,
leveraging any algorithm needed for the application. The sensor
is internally temperature compensated and calibrated.
VALUE TO CUSTOMERS
• Smallest package size in its class (7 mm x 7 mm x 3,89 mm)
simplifies placement on crowded PCBs
• Widest pressure (1 bar to 10 bar |100 kPa to 1 MPa | 15 psi
to 150 psi) enables choice of optimum pressure range to
maximize sensitivity
• Many different pressure ranges improve resolution and system
accuracy
• Tight accuracy specification of ±0.15 %FSS provides user
with enhanced accuracy in the application
• Reliable supply chain
• Fast response for quotes and samples
• Designed to Six Sigma standards
• Manufacturing excellence
• Supports Lean manufacturing
FEATURES
• Cost-effective sensor with many options
• Compensated/unamplified
• Wide operating temperature range (0 °C to 50 °C
[32 °F to 122 °F])
• Low power consumption allows for potential use in battery
operated applications
• Stable offset voltage
• Not sensitive to mounting orientation
• Small package size [7 mm x 7 mm x 3,89 mm]
• RoHS2 compliance
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Medical
• Drug delivery systems
• Infusion pumps
• Kidney dialysis machines
• Robotics
• Syringe pumps
• Wearables
PORTFOLIO
The TBF Series joins the 1865 Series, FSG Series, FSS Series,
FSS-SMT Series and FSA Series.
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Table 1. Absolute Maximum Ratings1
Characteristic Min. Max. Unit
Supply voltage (Vsupply)2-12.0 12.0 Vdc
Storage temperature -40 [-40] 125 [257] °C [°F]
Soldering time peak reflow temperature 10 s max. at 240 °C [464 °F]
1Absolute maximum ratings are the extreme limits the device will withstand without damage.
2Incorrect application of supply voltage or ground to the wrong pin may cause electrical failure.
Table 2. Operating Specifications
Characteristic Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply voltage (Vsupply)1, 2 1.5 5.0 12.0 Vdc
Supply current (at 5.0 Vdc supply) -0.6 1mA
Operating temperature range30 [32] —50 [122] °C [°F]
Compensated temperature range40 [32] —50 [122] °C [°F]
Output resistance —2.5 -kOhm
1Ratiometricity of the sensor (the ability of the device output to scale to the supply voltage) is achieved within the specified operating
voltage.
2Incorrect application of supply voltage or ground to the wrong pin may cause electrical failure.
3Operating temperature range: The temperature range over which the sensor will produce an output proportional to force.
4Compensated temperature range: The temperature range over which the sensor will produce an output proportional to force within the
specified performance limits.
Table 3. Environmental Specifications
Characteristic Parameter
Humidity 0 %RH to 95 %RH, non-condensing
Vibration 15 g, 10 Hz to 2 kHz
Shock 100 g, 6 ms duration
Life11 million pressure cycles min.
Solder reflow J-STD-020-D, MSL 1 (unlimited shelf life when stored at less than 30 °C and 85 %RH)
1Life may vary depending on specific application in which sensor is utilized.
CAUTION
PRODUCT SENSING SURFACE DAMAGE
• The sensing surface of the sensor is composed of a tough silicone gel. Ensure that the sensing surface is not used with media
incompatible with silicones.
• Ensure that the sensing surface does not come into contact with sharp or hard objects.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in product damage.
NOTICE
In order for the TBF Series sensors to provide a linear and repeatable output, ensure the entire top surface of the gel is exposed
to a uniform pressure. The silicone gel allows direct contact with many liquids or the gel may be protected with a thin, compliant
membrane.
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Table 6. Pressure Range Specifications for 1 bar to 10 bar
Pressure Range
Order Code
(see Figure 1)
Pressure
Range
Unit
Overpressure
Pressure
Accuracy1
(%FSS)
Offset2
(mV/V)
Full Scale Span3
(mV/V)
Thermal Effect
on Offset4
(%FSS)
Thermal Effect
on Span5
(%FSS)
Pmin. Pmax. Min. Nom. Max.
0 ºC
to
50 ºC
0 ºC
to
50 ºC
Gage
001BG 0 1 bar 4±0.5 ±0.3 4.90 5.10 5.30 ±1.0 ±1.0
1.6BG 01.6 bar 4±0.5 ±0.3 7.8 4 8.15 8.48 ±1.0 ±1.0
2.5BG 02.5 bar 8±0.5 ± 0.15 6.10 6.35 6.59 ±1.0 ±0.75
004BG 0 4 bar 10 ±0.5 ±0.075 5.57 5.80 6.04 ±1.0 ±0.75
006BG 0 6 bar 17 ±0.5 ±0.075 5.08 5.30 5.54 ±0.75 ±0.75
010BG 010 bar 17 ±0.5 ±0.075 8.47 8.85 9.22 ±0.50 ±0.75
1Accuracy: The maximum deviation in output from a Best Fit Straight Line (BFSL) fitted to the output measured over the pressure
range at 25 °C [77 °F]. Includes all errors due to pressure non-linearity, pressure hysteresis, and non-repeatability.
2Offset: The output signal obtained when the reference pressure is applied to all available pressure ports. Also known as “null” or
“zero”.
3Full Scale Span: The algebraic difference between the output signal measured at the maximum and minimum limits of the
pressure range (see Figure 1).
4Thermal effect on offset: The deviation in offset due to changes in temperature over the compensated temperature range, relative
to offset measured at 25 ºC.
5Thermal effect on span: The deviation in full scale span due to changes in temperature over the compensated temperature range,
relative to full scale span measured at 25 ºC.
Table 5. Material Composition
Component Description
Cover high temperature polyamide
Substrate not exposed - protected by silicone gel
Sensing surface silicone gel
Table 4. Sensor Pressure Type
Pressure Type Description
Gage Output is proportional to the difference between applied pressure and atmospheric (ambient) pressure.
Reference pressure is atmospheric pressure.
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Table 7. Pressure Range Specifications for 100 kPa to 1 MPa
Pressure Range
Order Code
(see Figure 1)
Pressure
Range
Unit
Overpressure
Pressure
Accuracy1
(%FSS)
Offset2
(mV/V)
Full Scale Span3
(mV/V)
Thermal Effect
on Offset4
(%FSS)
Thermal Effect
on Span5
(%FSS)
Pmin. Pmax. Min. Nom. Max. 0 ºC
to
50 ºC
0 ºC
to
50 ºC
Gage
100KG 0100 kPa 400 ±0.5 ±0.3 4.90 5.10 5.30 ±1.0 ±1.0
160KG 0160 kPa 400 ±0.5 ±0.3 7.84 8.15 8.48 ±1.0 ±1.0
250KG 0250 kPa 800 ±0.5 ±0.15 6.10 6.35 6.59 ±1.0 ±0.75
400KG 0400 kPa 1000 ±0.5 ±0.075 5.57 5.80 6.04 ±1.0 ±0.75
600KG 0600 kPa 1700 ±0.5 ±0.075 5.08 5.30 5.54 ±0.75 ±0.75
001GG 0 1 MPa 1.70 ±0.5 ±0.075 8.47 8.85 9.22 ±0.50 ±0.75
1Accuracy: The maximum deviation in output from a Best Fit Straight Line (BFSL) fitted to the output measured over the pressure
range at 25 °C [77 °F]. Includes all errors due to pressure non-linearity, pressure hysteresis, and non-repeatability.
2Offset: The output signal obtained when the reference pressure is applied to all available pressure ports. Also known as “null” or
“zero”.
3Full Scale Span: The algebraic difference between the output signal measured at the maximum and minimum limits of the
pressure range (see Figure 1).
4Thermal effect on offset: The deviation in offset due to changes in temperature over the compensated temperature range, relative
to offset measured at 25 ºC.
5Thermal effect on span: The deviation in full scale span due to changes in temperature over the compensated temperature range,
relative to full scale span measured at 25 ºC.
Table 8. Pressure Range Specifications for 15 psi to 150 psi
Pressure Range
Order Code
(see Figure 1)
Pressure
Range
Unit
Overpressure
Pressure
Accuracy1
(%FSS)
Offset2
(mV/V)
Full Scale Span3
(mV/V)
Thermal Effect
on Offset4
(%FSS)
Thermal Effect
on Span5
(%FSS)
Pmin. Pmax. Min. Nom. Max. 0 ºC
to
50 ºC
0 ºC
to
50 ºC
Gage
015PG 015 psi 60 ±0.5 ±0.3 5.06 5.25 5.49 ±1.0 ±1.0
030PG 030 psi 115 ±0.5 ±0.15 5.05 5.25 5.45 ±1.0 ±0.75
060PG 060 psi 145 ±0.5 ±0.075 5.76 6.00 6.24 ±1.0 ±0.75
100PG 0100 psi 245 ±0.5 ±0.075 5.83 6.10 6.36 ±0.75 ±0.75
150PG 0150 psi 245 ±0.5 ±0.075 8.65 9.15 9.55 ±0.50 ±0.75
1Accuracy: The maximum deviation in output from a Best Fit Straight Line (BFSL) fitted to the output measured over the pressure
range at 25 °C [77 °F]. Includes all errors due to pressure non-linearity, pressure hysteresis, and non-repeatability.
2Offset: The output signal obtained when the reference pressure is applied to all available pressure ports. Also known as “null” or
“zero”.
3Full Scale Span: The algebraic difference between the output signal measured at the maximum and minimum limits of the
pressure range (see Figure 1).
4Thermal effect on offset: The deviation in offset due to changes in temperature over the compensated temperature range, relative
to offset measured at 25 ºC.
5Thermal effect on span: The deviation in full scale span due to changes in temperature over the compensated temperature range,
relative to full scale span measured at 25 ºC.
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Figure 1. Nomenclature and Order Guide
Basic Force Sensors
TBF Series, Compesated/Unamplied
Product Nomenclature
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TBF L PN S 150PG U C V
U
Series
Output
TBF
Unamplified
For example, TBFLPNS150PGUCV defines a TBF Series Basic Force Sensor, Leadless SMT package,
low-profile pressure port, silicone gel interface, 0 psi to 150 psi gage pressure range, unamplified output,
compensated, constant supply voltage.
LLeadless SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
Package
Gel Coating Option
PN Low-profile
port
C
Compensation
Compensated
V
Supply Voltage
Constant
SSilicone gel interface
Pressure Port
Pressure Range
15 psi to 150 psi1 bar to 10 bar 100 kPa to 1 MPa
Gage
Gage
015PG
030PG
060PG
100PG
150PG
001BG
1.6BG
2.5BG
004BG
006BG
010BG
0 bar to 1 bar
0 bar to 1.6 bar
0 bar to 2.5 bar
0 bar to 4 bar
0 bar to 6 bar
0 bar to 10 bar
Gage
100KG
160KG
250KG
400KG
600KG
001GG
0 kPa to 100 kPa
0 kPa to 160 kPa
0 kPa to 250 kPa
0 kPa to 400 kPa
0 kPa to 600 kPa
0 MPa to 1 MPa
0 psi to 15 psi
0 psi to 30 psi
0 psi to 60 psi
0 psi to 100 psi
0 psi to 150 psi
Basic force sensor
Figure 2. Leadless SMT Package Dimensional Drawings (For reference only: mm [in].)
1
[0.039]
2,5 Typ.
[0.098]
1,02
[0.040]
3,89
[0.153]
6,5
[0.26]
3,5
[0.138]
7
[0.276]
3,5
[0.138]
7
[0.276]
1
2
3
6
5
4
7,62
[0.300]
2,50
[0.098]
1,27
[0.050]
2,54
[0.100]
Function Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6
analog Vs NC Vo- GND NC Vo+
Sensor Mounting Pad Layout
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WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY
DO NOT USE these products as safety or emergency stop
devices or in any other application where failure of the product
could result in personal injury.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
MISUSE OF DOCUMENTATION
• The information presented in this datasheet is for reference
only. Do not use this document as a product installation
guide.
• Complete installation, operation, and maintenance
information is provided in the instructions supplied with
each product.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The following associated literature is available at
sensing.honeywell.com:
• Product Range Guide
• Product Line Guide
• Product Installation Instructions
• Technical Information:
- Output Signal Adjustment and Temperature
Compensation for Honeywell Basic Force Sensors, TBF
Series, Compensated/Unamplified
