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News Release from: Balluff UK | Subject: Micropulse magnetostrictive linear transducers
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 24 October 2000
Linear transducers now have integrated
Profibus-DP
Micropulse magnetostrictive linear transducers from Balluff-MultiSwitch are now available with integrated Profibus-DP, and automatic baud rate detection by the transducer assures trouble-free startup
The Micropulse magnetostrictive linear transducers from Balluff-MultiSwitch are now available with integrated Profibus-DP These transducers allow simultaneous processing of up to 4 positions and their respective velocities
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 24 Oct 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The maximum cycle time for data transmission is 1ms.
At a resolution of 5mm (1mm for the High Performance transducer) for postion and 0.1mm/s for velocity, these transducers can be used for high-precision positioning tasks.
Programmable parameters such as resolution, zero point and working range are modified over the BUS using the GSD file.
Automatic baud rate detection by the transducer assures trouble-free start-up in Profibus systems with baud rates between 9.6 kbps and 12 Mbps.
Addresses are assigned using DIP switches or can be configured through software.
To keep installation time and wiring costs to a minimum, 3 connectors are provided for the transducer electrical connections.
Both BUS lines can be connected using standard Profibus cable with moulded-in connector or using user -assembled connectors.
The supply voltage (24V) for the transducer is provided separately via an M8 connector.
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