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Linear Position Sensors suit long stroke applications.

July 31, 2008 - LP 750 Series ¾ in. dia sensors are offered with pre-calibrated loop-powered 4-20 input/output (Model LPIR) or nominal 24 Vdc input 0-10 Vdc output (Model LPER). They are available in ranges of 4-25 in., and have maximum linearity error of ±0.25% of full-scale output. Constructed of stainless steel and hermetically sealed against hostile environments to IEC standard IP-68, units can operate in harsh and corrosive environments.

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Release date: June 23, 2008

Potentiometer Replacement Position Sensors Offer High Stroke to Length Advantage for Hydraulic Cylinder Positioning

Pennsauken, NJ, June 23, 2008 - Macro Sensors (www.macrosensors.com) introduces a new series of ¾" (19 mm) diameter hermetically sealed position sensors that offer an infinite cycle life to serve as long-life replacements for failing potentiometers in a wide range of industrial position measurement applications such as machine tool positioning, hydraulic cylinder positioning, valve position sensing and automatic assembly equipment.

Offering a favorable ratio of a short sensor body length to sensor range, the LP 750 Series Linear Position Sensors are ideal for long stroke applications where sensor length needs to be essentially the same length as the stroke of the device. For example, LP 750 Series Position Sensors can be implemented for "in cylinder" use within hydraulic rams of construction equipment that require sensors with a significant stroke to length advantage (0.75% to 0.9%) and robustness in environmental extremes.

Because the LP 750 Series Linear Position Sensors are constructed entirely of stainless steel and hermetically sealed against hostile environments to IEC standard IP-68, units can operate in harsh and corrosive environments with high reliability. And with no parts to wear out, these frictionless position sensors offer infinite cycle life for greater performance and reliability than pots.

Available in standard ranges of 4" (100 mm) to 25" (600 mm), Macro Sensors LP750 Series Linear Position Sensors are offered with a pre-calibrated loop-powered 4-20 input/output (Model LPIR) or a nominal 24V DC input 0 to 10 V DC output (Model LPER). In addition to high resolution, excellent repeatability and low hysteresis, the LP 750 Series Position Sensors have a maximum linearity error of ±0.25% of full-scale output.

For more information, contact the factory at sales@macrosensors.com or visit our web site at http://www.macrosensors.com/potentiometer_replacement_sensors/index.html.

About Macro Sensors

Macro Sensors manufactures linear and rotary position sensors for linear position measurement and feedback in a variety of industrial applications including factory automation, motion control systems, metal fabricating, auto assembly as well as power plants, gas/steam turbines. Incorporated in 1994, the Company offers more than 200 years of cumulative design and manufacturing experience by its key staff in serving its OEM and end-user international customer base. On June 1, 2005, Macro Sensors was acquired by AST, manufacturer of state-of-the-art Micro-Electro- Mechanical- Structures (MEMS) based pressure sensors, transducers, and transmitters. Common applications of AST sensor products are in industrial OEM, hydraulic systems, fuel cells, medical gases, HVAC/R, refrigeration, oil & gas exploration/production, and off-road vehicles. For more information on AST products and technology, visit the AST website at www.astsensors.com.

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Route 130 North, Bldg. 22,
Pennsauken, NJ 08110-1541
Tel: 856-662-8000
Fax: 856-317-1005

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Harold Schaevitz

856-662-8000

harolds@macrosensors.com

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Name: Macro Sensors
Address: 7300 US Route 130 North, Bldg. 22
City: Pennsauken
State: NJ
ZIP: 08110 1334
Country: USA
Phone: 856-662-8000
FAX: 856-317-1005
http://www.macrosensors.com

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