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Linear Position Sensors
News Release from: Micro-Epsilon UK | Subject: LDR displacement sensor
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 08 May 2008
Displacement sensors handle 0.5 to 630mm
range
In its latest 52-page catalogue, precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon offers the widest range of inductive displacement sensors available, with around 250 different standard sensor types.
In its latest 52-page catalogue, Micro-Epsilon offers a range around 250 inductive displacement sensors These sensors cover measurement ranges from 0.5 to 630mm
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 28 Feb 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Various inductive measuring principles are used for these sensors.
Application-specific models and custom OEM sensors are also included.
The range of drive circuit electronics covers variants from an integrated controller, through to versions with die cast aluminium housings and ASIC versions for OEM production.
The catalogue provides information about the function of the individual measuring principles and technologies, terms and definitions, application examples and specific technical data on individual sensor models.
With this sensor range, Micro-Epsilon also provides extensive coverage of 'contact' displacement measurement.
A recent innovation amongst the linear inductive displacement sensor range is the compact LDR series.
These have a housing diameter of 8mm.
A new coil geometry significantly reduces the installation length.
The rugged design enables the sensor to be used up to an operating temperature of 160C.
The sensor linearity is typically +/-0.25%.
Measurement ranges from 10 to 50mm are currently available.
Due to the symmetrical construction, a temperature stability of less than 40parts per million/C is obtained at the zero point.
A single-channel electronic unit with a rugged die cast housing is used as the sensor controller.
The sensor is supplied with 18 to 30V and analogue outputs of 4 to 20mA or 2 to 10V.
The zero point and gain can be customer set over a wide range using trimming potentiometers.
The LDR series can be provided with either an axial plug connection or with an axially fitted cable.
The sensors are ideal for large-scale production applications in industrial environments, where space is restricted. Request a free brochure from Micro-Epsilon UK ...
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