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US MOTION offers contact distance measurement sensors utilizing LVDT (linear variable differential transducer) and digital contact probe technology. Over the years, we have been asked by our customers to develop several generations of these contact sensors, which are ideal for measurements in settings where optical sensors cannot be used.
SELECTED FEATURES
- Typical 1 – 2 channels / mechanical contact probes configuration
- LVDT magnet coil and core technology
- Magnet latching pull-type solenoid
- Auto retract and drop of probes
- Titanium foot helps keep mass low
- Contact force can be controlled or uncontrolled
- Controlled probe force: 12 – 20 grams
- Bluetooth class 1 / class 2 / Zigbee wireless
- USB interface
- Accuracy: ±.003mm (across a 1mm range)
- Repeatability: ±.001mm
- Measurement range: application dependent
- Sample rate: 30 ms max
- Battery life: up to 40 hours (950 mAh Lithion Ion Battery)
- Charge time: 2 hours
- Application-specific PCB
- Factory calibration data stored in sensor EEPROM
- Software loads calibration data at startup
- 10th order polynomial curve fit applied to calibration data
- Windows 2000 / XP GUI
- Remote control via serial port
- Data logging
- Customizable system parameters
- Each sensor is characterized to determine the precision of its linear region
Contact distance measurement systems typically consist of an LVDT gage head, stainless steel calibration stand and charging station with measurement data streamed wirelessly to custom-programmed data analysis / feedback software on the host PC for immediate availability.
US MOTION contact distance sensors are a popular choice for a variety of applications that require highly precise distance measurements.
What do you need?
Please e-mail or call us today at 888-4MOTION to review your contact sensor requirements. We look forward to working with you.
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