Position Sensors / Detectors / Transducers
Position Sensor fits limited-space applications.
Press Release Summary:
Temposonics® L Series LD4 sensing element and overlapping electronics module can be mounted inside end cap of hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder. Complete sensor installed height is 28.5 mm. Sensor fits in end caps with bore diameter as small as 51 mm, and suits clevis-mount configurations. Design allows users to install and maintain sensor without disassembling complete cylinder. Sensor is available with voltage, current, start/stop, and PWM outputs.Original Press Release:
MTS Provides Temposonics® Position Sensor for Limited-Space Applications
CARY, NC (September 5, 2002) - For design engineers who need a reliable, accurate position sensor for limited-space applications, MTS Sensors Division offers its new Temposonics® L Series LD4 position sensor with the shortest installed height available. The short sensing element and overlapping electronics module allows the complete assembly to be mounted inside an actuator cylinder endcap. For compact smart cylinder applications, the LD4 position sensor's small operating envelope allows easy installation - requiring end users to simply fasten it to the connector. The sensor's design also allows users to install and maintain the sensor without disassembling the complete cylinder.
The LD4 position sensor is designed for the industry's shortest installed hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders, including challenging clevis mount configurations. With a complete sensor installed height of 28.5 mm, the LD4 position sensor meets the need for an accurate, reliable and durable sensing element in rugged environments requiring a small positioning component.
"Offering the shortest installed height available, the LD4 position sensor gives design engineers and OEMs an accurate, reliable position sensor option for even the tightest spaces," said Dave Edeal, Temposonics marketing manager. "We have taken proven sensing elements used in our standard position sensors and decreased the size to meet the requirements of OEMs and design engineers."
Like other Temposonics position sensors in the L Series family, the LD4 sensor is available with voltage, current, start/stop and pulse-width modulated (PWM) outputs. The sensor produces an accurate absolute position output immediately after power is applied, thus there is no loss of position or need to re-home upon recovery from a power loss.
With the smaller 8 mm pressure pipe and a 55 mm diameter electronics housing, the LD4 position sensor is designed for use in standard size endcaps for cylinders with bore diameters as small as 51 mm. By utilizing the cylinder endcap to house the sensing element and electronics module, the LD4 offers superior environmental protection.
For more information, visit the MTS Sensors Division Web site at www.mtssensors.com, or contact: Dave Edeal, MTS Sensors Group, Temposonics, 3001 Sheldon Drive, Cary, NC 27513, call (800) 633-7609, (919) 677-2373 or fax (919) 677-2350.
MTS Systems Corporation is the world leader in magnetostrictive linear displacement technology. MTS Systems Corporation is a global operation, with facilities in the U.S., Germany and Japan. In the U.S., the MTS Sensors Division is an ISO 9001 facility manufacturing rugged and reliable Temposonics position sensors as well as the highly repeatable and accurate Level Plus transmitters and gauges. With a strong commitment to research and development, product quality and customer service, Sensors Division is constantly seeking ways to bring the highest value to customers.
