The Futaba Corp. EDTFA‑00ES Clamp is an industrial pressure/force sensing device used to provide calibrated force feedback in machine tooling or testing rigs. Common failure modes for this class of clamp include loss of signal due to corrosion or breakage in the internal strain gauge, power supply voltage drop causing output drift, and mechanical wear of the clamping mechanism leading to hysteresis or mis‑alignment. Begin troubleshooting by verifying the 24 V (or specified) input voltage with a multimeter, inspecting all wiring for breaks or shorts, and checking the clamp’s output signal against a known reference using an oscilloscope or data acquisition unit; also inspect the mechanical housing for signs of wear or damage that could affect sensor accuracy.[oss-gpt-20b]