Linear Sensors

Linear sensors provide highly reliable and precise measurements thanks to the accuracy
Brands:POSITAL Categories:Linear Encoder & Grating
  • Wide Range of Measuring Lengths1 to 15 m (3' to 49')
  • Absolute Position Measurement,15+ Communication Interfaces
  • High Linearity,Even with Long Cycle Times
  • Define Your Own Measuring Length,Scalable Analog Output
  • Teach-in Functionalities,No Software or Programming Required
  • Outdoor Application Ready,With Protection Class up to IP69K
  • Safety Ready – Through Clever Design,Tandem Redundant Encoders
  • Tilt and Linear Measurement in One Sensor,When Combined with POSITAL Inclinometer

Details

Draw wire sensors, also called cable pull sensors, are designed to perform linear position measurement using an encoder and thus providing high accuracy sensing. Connected to a draw wire, the encoder delivers a signal proportional to the cable that is pulled out. While pinion and racks require perfect alignment and soldering, a draw wire sensor offers an easy-to-install system with a large variety of interface options. Thanks to the powerful UBIFAST configuration tool, customers can define the needed resolution after selecting the desired measuring range. It therefore answers any type of application involving linear displacement.

 

Extruded Metal Housings

- Robust

- Flexible Mounting

- Acceleration up to 7g

- Suitable for Demanding Environments

 

Plastic Housings

- Highly Economical

- Small Footprint

- High Accuracy

- OEM’s Favorite

 

Machine Metal Housings

- Economical

- Compact

- Suitable for industrial environments

 

ApplicationsMedical SystemsMaterial HandlingCranesStraight and Vertical Floodgates

POSITAL linear sensors are available in many configurations to meet any application’s requirements, from near clean room conditions to harbors handling arms and construction cranes. Options include a wide variety of outputs (including analog, fieldbus and Ethernet variants), heavy duty housings and compact designs.