Key Features Of The Titan Moto F-Series Motorsport Load Cell
Designed For Gearshift Force Sensing
Measures the force applied to the shift rod so the ECU can trigger quick-shift and gearshift control strategies.Bidirectional ±50 To ±200 kg Ranges
Measures both tension and compression, with the output centered on 2.5 V at zero load.M6 x 1 Female Threads
Right and left hand female threads fit in line between rod ends on the shift linkage.0.5-4.5 V Output For ECUs
Available as ratiometric from a 5 V supply or regulated from 8 to 16 VDC.Fast Response Under 5 ms
A 200 Hz response captures the rapid force changes of a gear shift.Light And Strong
Under 50 g with a stainless steel body, aluminum cover and 500 kg rupture rating.
Applications For Motorsport Load Cells
The Titan Moto F-Series is used wherever push and pull forces need to be measured on a vehicle:
- Quick-shift gear change – shift rod force sensing for clutchless upshifts and downshifts on sequential gearboxes.
- Suspension testing – measuring pushrod and link forces during setup and development.
- Control rod force – monitoring loads in steering, throttle and linkage rods.
- Aero surface measurements – measuring loads on wing supports and aerodynamic devices.
- General vehicle testing – in-line force measurement on test rigs and development cars.
How A Gearshift Load Cell Works
Inside the load cell, strain gauges are bonded to a precision-machined stainless steel element and wired as a Wheatstone bridge. When the rider or driver pushes or pulls the gear lever, the shift rod loads the element in compression or tension, the gauges change resistance and the bridge output shifts in proportion to the force.
Built-in electronics amplify this signal to a 0.5-4.5 V output. With no load the output sits at 2.5 V, rising with compression and falling with tension, so the ECU can tell both how hard and in which direction the lever is being moved. When the force crosses a set threshold, the ECU cuts or blips the engine to unload the gearbox and complete the shift.
Force Ranges In kg, Newtons And lbf
| Range (kg) | Approx. Newtons | Approx. lbf |
|---|---|---|
| ±50 | ±490 N | ±110 lbf |
| ±100 | ±981 N | ±220 lbf |
| ±150 | ±1471 N | ±331 lbf |
| ±200 | ±1961 N | ±441 lbf |
Mounting And Wiring
- Threads – M6 x 1 female, right and left hand
- Installation torque – less than 20 Nm
- Cable – 50 cm of 24 AWG wire in an abrasion and chemical resistant sleeve
- Wiring – red: supply, black: 0 V, white or yellow: signal
- Protection – IP65
Titan Moto F-Series Load Cell Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Motorsport tension and compression load cell |
| Sensor Technology | Strain gauge, Wheatstone bridge |
| Force Ranges | ±50, ±100, ±150, ±200 kg (tension and compression) |
| Safe Overload | 1.5 x rated range |
| Rupture Rating | 500 kg |
| Accuracy | ≤ ±0.5% FS |
| Output | 0.5 to 4.5 V (3-wire), 2.5 V at zero load, ±0.5% setting tolerance |
| Signal Direction | Voltage increases with compression |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 to 5.5 VDC (ratiometric) or 8 to 16 VDC (regulated) |
| Current Consumption | 2.5 mA (ratiometric), 5 mA (regulated) |
| Output Load | 5.5 mA maximum into 1 kΩ |
| Response Time | < 5 ms (200 Hz) |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +135 °C |
| Thermal Effects | < ±0.02% FS/°C |
| Mechanical Connection | M6 x 1 female thread, right and left hand |
| Installation Torque | < 20 Nm |
| Materials | Stainless steel body, aluminum cover |
| Weight | < 50 g without cable |
| Electrical Connection | 50 cm 24 AWG wires in abrasion and chemical resistant sleeve |
| Wiring | Red: supply; Black: 0 V; White or yellow: signal |
| Ingress Protection | IP65 |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-810C Curve L, 20 g |
| EMC | EN 50082-1 |
Titan Moto F-Series Motorsport Load Cell FAQs
What is the difference between the F-Series and the M-Series?
The two share the same ranges, output and performance. The F-Series has M6 x 1 female threads, while the M-Series has male threads in M6 x 1 or M8 x 1.25. Choose the one that matches your shift rod and rod ends.
Which force range should I choose?
Select a range comfortably above the highest force you expect on the shift rod. The ±50 kg and ±100 kg ranges give the best resolution for lighter linkages, while ±150 kg and ±200 kg suit heavier shift mechanisms. All ranges are rated for 1.5 times overload.
Will it work with my ECU?
The 0.5-4.5 V output suits most ECUs and data loggers with a 0-5 V analog input. Use the ratiometric version with a 5 V sensor supply from the ECU, or the regulated version with 8 to 16 VDC vehicle power.
Which way does the signal move?
The output is 2.5 V at zero load. It increases with compression and decreases with tension.