Linear position sensors offer digital signal conditioned voltage or current output

The digital signal conditioner offers a 12-bit resolution with linearity to 0.1 percent and good repeatability in a choice of nine standard measurement ranges from 25 to 290mm.

The VLPSC has self-aligning spherical bearing mounts in a 15mm square housing design and includes the improved O-ring and felt shaft sealing arrangement recently introduced on the VLP series, providing IP65 ingress protection.

The signal conditioner also provides a teach function for the start and end datum position references of the sensor which is easily carried out via a simple stand-alone procedure using a separate input rather than more complex computer programming.

The VLP measurement technology used in the new sensor features a conductive plastic resistance element that is built up by the application of several layers of specialised printed inks. This combines with a patented elastomer damped multi-fingered precious metal wiper arrangement that ensures smooth and uninterrupted contact with low electrical noise.