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Proximity Sensors
News Release from: SpaceAge Control | Subject: Position transucer
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 08 March 2001
World's smallest cable position
transducer
Adding to its line of miniature and sub-miniature cable position transducers, SpaceAge Control, is now shipping the Series 150, the smallest cable position transducer available in the world.
Adding to its line of miniature and sub-miniature cable position transducers, SpaceAge Control, is now shipping the Series 150, the smallest cable position transducer available in the world Initially designed to measure aircraft control surface movement, the Series 150 line has been used in throttle linkage monitoring, anthropomorphic dummy body part measuring, bio-medical instrumentation, and RPV control validation
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 4 Jan 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Series 150 offers conductive plastic elements, anodised machined-aluminium housings, unique threaded cable drums, stainless steel cable, and versatile mounting.
These features provide high accuracy, long life, enhanced repeatability, and easy installation.
The 150 Series has a range of 0 to 1.5 inches (0 to 38.10 mm) and weighs only 0.4 ounces (11 grams).
It has exterior dimensions of 0.75 inches by 0.75 inches by 0.38 inches (19.1 mm by 19.1 mm by 9.7 mm).
5K ohm resistance precision elements are used that have 0.5% independent linearity and 50-million-cycle life.
The products have variable cable tension, -65 to +125C operating temperature range, and 0.75 watt power rating.
Custom configurations are available for unique applications.
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