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Encoder

An overview of absolute encoder communication protocols

February 25, 2021 By Aimee Kalnoskas

Depending on the application, a controller or variable-speed electric-motor drive may need to measure any combination of rotor speed, position, and direction. Absolute encoders are a popular motion control choice with their ability to determine rotor position immediately at power on, while also being able to keep track of position during sudden power losses. With […]

Filed Under: Encoder Tagged With: cuidevices

Hermetically-sealed LVDTs serve as OEM replacements for steam turbine systems

February 23, 2021 By Redding Traiger

NewTek HAR Series of Hermetically-Sealed Linear Position Sensors provide critical position measurement in the monitoring and control of steam turbine valves in power plants. Ideal for power plant rehabilitation programs, these AC-operated LVDTs serve as OEM replacements for legacy applications, offering the same fit, function, and reliability as original units. Gas turbines use various valves […]

Filed Under: Industry Standards/Specifications, Linear, Position, Sensors Tagged With: newtek

What is the difference between an absolute and incremental position encoder?

February 3, 2021 By Randy Frank

Measuring the position of a rotating shaft, speed or direction of motion typically requires a rotary encoder. The two main types of encoding techniques are: absolute and incremental encoders. The absolute encoding technique provides a specific and unique position value for every point of rotation when it is switched on. Absolute encoding is commonly achieved […]

Filed Under: Encoder, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Optical Tagged With: exxelia

NewTek contactless rotary position sensors

February 1, 2021 By Mike Santora

RV-8-30 Series Rotation

NewTek Sensor Solutions offers the RV series of rotary position sensors that measure and provide feedback on the rotary displacement of rotating elements in industrial benchtop and test and measurement applications. While featuring a full 360° mechanical range, these RVDTs provide an output proportional to shaft rotation over a range of ±30° or more in […]

Filed Under: LVDT, Rotary Tagged With: newteksensorsolutions

Contactless rotary position sensor for benchtop and test & measurement apps

January 19, 2021 By Redding Traiger

NewTek Sensor Solutions offers the RV series of rotary position sensors that measure and provide feedback on the rotary displacement of rotating elements in industrial benchtop and test and measurement applications. While featuring a full 360° mechanical range, these RVDTs provide an output proportional to shaft rotation over a range of ±30° or more in […]

Filed Under: Industry Standards/Specifications, Packaging, Position, Rotary, Sensors Tagged With: newteksensorsolutions

Laser module addresses applications in industrial sensing and measurement

November 18, 2020 By Redding Traiger

EMCORE has introduced its Model 1790 1550 nm High-Power Laser Module for LiDAR and Optical Sensing. The 1790 was developed for use as a CW coherent optical source for next-generation FMCW LiDAR systems in autonomous vehicles and other optical sensing applications. A custom version of this product is being adopted by a major provider of […]

Filed Under: Artificial intelligence (AI), Automotive, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), laser, Optical, Optics, Sensors, Smart Sensors Tagged With: emcore

High-accuracy inclination sensor in robust stainless steel housing

November 10, 2020 By Redding Traiger

The new high-accuracy inclination sensor positilt PTM29 in a compact, laser-welded stainless steel housing is suitable for extremely harsh environmental conditions. It can also be used in place of rotary sensors with many benefits. The MEMS-based inclination sensor positilt PTM29 measures inclination in the range of +/-180° with one axis and in the range of […]

Filed Under: Automotive, MEMS Sensor Technology, Rotary, Sensors Tagged With: positilt

NewTek designs submersible linear position sensors for offshore drilling

October 27, 2020 By Redding Traiger

As offshore drilling goes into deeper depths, NewTek Sensor Solutions offers custom designs of Submersible Linear Position Sensors that offer high reliability and long-term operation in corrosive and high-pressure subsea environments. Constructed of special alloys, the Submersible Displacement Sensors can offer chemical resistance to water in depths exceeding 15,000 ft or more and with external […]

Filed Under: Development Tools, Energy Harvesting, Linear, Position, Sensors Tagged With: newteksensorsolutions

Sensata Technologies’ New Rotary Sensors Enable Industry 4.0 & Industrial IoT Environments

September 8, 2020 By Josh Heney

Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST), an industrial technology company and a leading provider of sensors, today announced the availability of two new Rotary Hall Effect Sensors with IO-Link– the ACW4 single turn and the TCW4 multi-turn modular rotary Hall effect sensors. IO-Link integration standardizes the sensors’ outputs so that they can communicate in any IO-Link enabled fieldbus […]

Filed Under: Rotary Tagged With: sensatatechnologies

How to optimize building and home automation designs to be more energy-efficient

June 24, 2020 By Aimee Kalnoskas

By Brian Dempsey, system design engineer, Texas Instruments The numbers are a wake-up call: According to the United Nations, the buildings and construction sector accounted for 36% of the world’s energy consumption in 2018, contributing to a worrisome carbon footprint. And those percentages continue to grow. As a result, the race is on. Industrial design […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Magnetic, Sensors Tagged With: FAQ

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