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News Release from: RDP Electronics | Subject: MTS Temposonics Model RF
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 20 December 2007
Position sensor features flexible design
Magnetostrictive position sensor is designed for continuous operation even when subject to the harshest industrial environments.
RDP Electronics reckons that the MTS Temposonics Model RF magnetostrictive position sensor offers the perfect solution for accurate, absolute position measurement combined with flexibility Extremely robust it is designed for continuous operation even when subject to the harshest industrial environments
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The sensing element is contained in a Teflon-coated stainless-steel flexible housing that can be bent in an arc to a minimum 250mm radius, so that it does not have to fixed in a straight line to moving machine parts, and is offered with a measuring range from 150mm to 15m.
Output options include analogue, SSI, CANbus, Profibus-DP and EtherCAT.
MTS Temposonics is the original developer of the magnetostrictive technology and a recognised world leader for quality and service for this very rugged sensor. Request a free brochure from RDP Electronics ...
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