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non-contact displacement sensor

non-contact displacement sensor

non-contact displacement sensor

Product catalog summary
Introduction
This document provides an overview of a non-contact Differential Variable Reluctance Transducer (DVRT) designed for challenging sensing applications. It measures displacement and proximity of metal targets without physical contact, unaffected by nonmetallic, non-conductive materials. The sensor is housed in a stainless steel shell with coils for sensing and temperature compensation, suitable for long-term immersion in water and saline solutions.

Features & Benefits
  • Sub-micron resolution available
  • Operates up to 175 °C
  • Frequency response up to 20 kHz
  • Durable design for harsh environments
  • Waterproof and suitable for corrosive media
  • Non-contact design for high duty-cycle applications
  • Customizable for specific applications

Applications
  • Automotive and robotic systems
  • Production-line monitoring
  • Biomedical studies
  • Structural deflections and strain extensometry
  • Optical components positioning
  • Miniature sensors for force, torque, and acceleration

Electrical Specifications
  • Measurement range: 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm
  • Sensitivity: 5 volts/mm typical
  • Signal to noise ratio: 1000 to 1 with filter
  • Resolution: 0.1% minimum
  • Frequency response: 800 Hz standard, 20 KHz optional
  • Temperature coefficient: 0.0039%/°C offset, 0.016%/°C span
  • Repeatability: ±2 µm typical

Mechanical Specifications
  • Size varies by model, with diameters from 2.84 mm to 12.70 mm
  • Housing material: 300 series stainless steel
  • Operating temperature: -55 to 175 °C

How it Works
The DVRT uses two coils for sensing and compensation. When near a ferrous or conductive material, the sense coil's reluctance changes, while the compensation coil provides a reference. The differential reluctance is measured using a demodulator, providing a sensitive position signal while compensating for temperature variations.
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Ideal for diffi cult sensing applications, this transducer can measure displacement & proximity of a metal target without physical contact. The measurement is unaff ected by interposed nonmetallic, non-conductive materials, such as polymers and biomaterials.The stainless shell of the device houses two coils; one for sensing and the other for temperature compensation. The coils and tefl on cable are mounted on a stable PEEK substrate. This assembly is potted into the stainless housing using high-grade, vacuum-pumped epoxy and includes integral strain relief.This packaging allows the sensor to be used in applications requiring long-term immersion in water and saline solutions.Miniature Γplug and play signal conditioners provide linear DC output when supplied with unregulated DC power. Multichannel, OEM and digital display systems are also available.Custom ranges are available on request. ? available with sub-micron resolution? operating temperature to 175 ԰C ? frequency response up to 20 kHz ? stainless steel and high-performance polymer design suitable for extremely harsh environments? waterproof, suitable for submersion in corrosive media such as brake fl uid and hot saline? non-contact design suitable for high duty-cycle applications? easily customized to suit specifi c application > ? miniature control elements in automotive and robotic systems ? process control for production-line monitoring ? measurement of tissue deformation and implant micromotion in biomedical studies? materials science, civil engineering: structural defl ections,strain extensometry? optical components: linear/angular positioning ? miniature sensors: force, torque, acceleration >

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