Optimize Position Control with Linear Sensors
Linear sensors are used for position control of linear movements. This can be achieved with several technologies, and with us, you will find potentiometers and magnetostrictive sensors. You can read more in our articles regarding these technologies.
Different applications have varying requirements for mechanical installation, electrical connection, linearity and repeatability, robustness, etc. Some sensors are better suited for external installation, while others are suitable for built-in applications.
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Installation Methods
Linear sensors are usually installed in one of the following ways:
- Rod based sensor. The sensor housing is fixed, and the sensor rod is attached to the linear motion.
- Sensor with shuttle. The sensor housing is fixed, and the linear motion is attached to a shuttle on the sensor housing. This solution can be completely sealed by a linear magnetostrictive sensor.
- Sensor with ball joints. The sensor is suspended in ball joints parallel to the linear motion.
If the measurement is made in parallel with a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, a cylinder sensor might be an excellent alternative.
Complete your solution with suitable cables and connectors for easy installation.
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| Technology: | Magnetostrictive |
| Linearity: | ±0.025% FS |
| Strokes: | 10…2500 mm |
| Output: | 0….10V | 4…20mA |
| Temperature range: | 0ºC…+65ºC |
| Technology: | Potentiometer |
| Linearity: | ±0.07% FS |
| Strokes: | 75…1000 mm |
| Output: | Voltage divider | 4…20 mA |
| Temperature range: | -55°C…+125°C -40°C…+85°C (4…20mA signal) |
| Technology: | Potentiometer |
| Linearity: | ± 0.8 – 0,1 % FS type |
| Strokes: | 5…50 mm |
| Output: | Voltage divider |
| Temperature range: | -55°C … +135°C |
| Technology: | Potentiometer |
| Linearity: | ±0.1% – ±0.5% |
| Strokes: | 10…300 mm |
| Output: | Voltage divider |
| Temperature range: | -60°C…+150°C |
| Technology: | Potentiometer |
| Linearity: | ±1.0% FS |
| Strokes: | 12…38 mm |
| Output: | Voltage divider |
| Temperature range: | -40°C…+135°C |
| Technology: | Potentiometer Magnetostrictive |
| Linearity: | Depends on sensor selection |
| Strokes: | 50…7500mm |
| Output: | Depends on sensor selection |
| Temperature range: | Depends on sensor selection |
| Technology: | Magnetostrictive |
| Linearity: | ±0.025% FS |
| Strokes: | 15…7500 mm |
| Output: | 0…10 V | 4…20mA SSI | Incremental |
| Temperature range: | -20ºC…+80ºC |
| Technology: | Magnetostrictive |
| Linearity: | ±0.02% FS |
| Strokes: | 50…7500 mm |
| Output: | Profibus DPV0 |
| Temperature range: | -20°C…+75ºC |
| Standard: | DIN 43650 typ A |
| Protection rating: | IP65 |
| Temperature range: | -40°C…+90°C |
| Standard: | DIN 43650 type A, M12 A-code |
| Protection rating: | DIN 43650 typ A, M12 A-code |
| Temperature range: | -25°C…+ 90°C |
Robust Linear Sensor for Bridge Machinery
Regal delivers twelve RCP linear sensors with Profibus to an openable bridge, a so-called vertical-lifting bridge. The sensors will measure the lever movement on the bridge machinery’s wire wheel.