Intevia FAQ

Sensors

Q: What are sensors and what is their purpose?

A: Sensors are devices such as microswitches, tilt switches, strain gauges, pressure sensors, accelerometers, temperature sensors and any other sensor type that is required to sense information relating to the fastening mechanism, the assembly or the environment.

There are two categories of sensors supported by Intevia® intelligent fastening mechanisms:

Internal Sensors: May be used to optimize fastener mechanism control, provide the user with information relating to the assembly such as strain, performance, wear and general status information.

External Sensors: Can report and monitor environmental or system functions unrelated to the operation of the assembly, but utilizing the electronics and networking capability inherent in the system.

Q: What can sensors detect?

A: Sensors can detect the fastener mechanisms’ setting, condition, stress and strain, wear and tear, impending failure and similar. Other sensors can detect the presence of parts within an assembly, to instruct/guide/advise the user during assembly or disassembly, or measure indicators such as temperature, pressure, acceleration, stress, strain, or detect the presence of atmospheric contamination or any other parameter for which a sensor is available.