APTS TECHNICAL DATASHEETAPTS THOR-5F/50M DESCRIPTION
Since 2016, Transpolis has been manufacturing Abdominal Pressure Twin Sensors (patented by IFSTTAR) for theQ-series infant to child dummies used for crash tests (front and side impact testing). APTS sensors are an
essential tool for in-depth assessment of abdominal risk injuries and occupant safety prediction. The THOR series
represents the future of crash-test technology – the most sophisticated ATDs for assessing whole body trauma
in a variety of occupant restraint environments. Transpolis has been committed to the ABISUP project aiming atdeveloping a new abdomen to improve injury prediction on crash test dummies and extending the use of APTSsensors to adult ATDs. In place of IR-TRACCs, Abdomen Pressure Twin Sensors (APTS) are utilized in the upperand lower abdomen as an alternative way to predict abdomen injury and submarining.
Each sensor is made of a soft and robust cylindrical elastomer bladder, filled with a specificliquid and sealed with a mechanical head. The sensor head includes a miniature pressure
cell and signal conditioning electronics. The key design of the fluid-elastomer assembly
enables a very high bio-fidelity with the real stiffness of abdominal tissues. The ability of
the restraint system to meet injury regulatory criteria is assessed by recording the pressure inside the abdomen
during the crash impact. They are available in 2 variants:•APTS THOR-5F for female ATD dummies and female AV ATD dummies•
APTS THOR-50M for male ATD dummies and male AV ATD dummies© Humanetics

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS© Humanetics

Performance, environmental and electrical characteristics
Range (bar / psi / kPa)
Safe overload

5 / 73 / 500
150%

Rated output (mV/bar) (1)0.42 ±20%

Non linearity (%RO)
Hysteresis (%RO)

Plug±1.5% max.
±1% max.
Length 9m, black polyurethane
coated, 32AWG copper wire,outer diameter 2.6 mm
Lemo FGG.00.306.CLAD35ZTEDS (IEEE P1451.4)

DS2431 1024-bit EEPROM chipCable(1) With an excitation voltage from 5 VDC to 15 VDC

Safe temperature (°C)
Compensated temperature (°C)
Temperature effect on zero (%RO/°C)
and output (%/°C)
Bridge excitation (VDC) (2)Nominal range excitation (VDC)-20 to 70
0 to 50

Bridge resistance (Ω)

350 ±10%Compliance EC directives

RoHS 3 directive(2015/863/EU)
EMC directive(2014/30/EU)±1% and ±0.3%
2.048
5 to 15(2) Constant and regulated voltage (conditioning electronics in sensor head)

Mechanical characteristics
Sensor reference P/N
Dimensions L × ØD (mm)Weight (g) (3)Special abdomen P/N

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Cellbond
Bio-fidelity static response (bar/mm) (4)(3) Cable not included

APTS THOR-5F
125 × 40160±2%
474-4305
1476000.67/16.51 ±10%

APTS THOR-AV-5F
125 × 40160±2%
474-4306

APTS THOR-AV-50M
121 x 50236±2%

0.67/16.51 ±10%0.65/15.32 ±10%

(4) Data obtained after static compression test with a belt: measurement of the pressure (bar) and deflection (mm) with 250 N load.

NOTA 1. – APTS sensors are provided with a calibration and conformancecertificate (pressure and bio fidelity) – see calibration service policy
NOTA 2. – APTS sensors are designed to support severe impact when used instandard conditions (see user manual).
NOTA 3. – Service maintenance and warranty conditions upon request
NOTA 4. – User manual, options list, safety datasheet, CE certificate upon request

NOTES▪
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Adapter cord assemblies and shorter cable length in option
Other features:Miniature strain gage pressure cellHigh stability excitation voltage reference
TEDS ready
Robust and low ageing bladder elastomer▪
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Standard compliance : ISO 6487, SAE J2570
LEMO plug pin assignment

1 + Excitation (red)4 – Signal output (white)
2 – Excitation (black)
5 + TEDS IO (yellow)
3 + Signal output (green) 6 GND

TRANSPOLIS SAS
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