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Sensors and Data Acquisition
News Release from: SpaceAge Control | Subject: Series 170 and 176
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 02 August 2001
High performance from subminiature
transducers
SpaceAge Control claims its Series 170 and 176 position transducers deliver extended-life, high-reliability position measurement in a compact size.
SpaceAge Control claims its Series 170 and 176 position transducers deliver extended-life, high-reliability position measurement in a compact size Typical applications include vehicle testing, industrial control feedback, aircraft flight control monitoring, and medical equipment measurement
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 11 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Developed as a space-saving alternative to rod-and-cylinder products such as LVDTs and linear potentiometers, the flexible and easy-to-install products use a stainless-steel cable wound around a spring-powered precision machined drum.
The bearing-mounted drum is mated to a precision potentiometric element that translates linear position information to an electrical signal.
This transducer technology gives high precision, easy installation, and fast setup.
The products may be quickly mounted using screws provided, an optional rotatable mounting base, or custom installation plates.
Series 170 position transducers measure up to 51 mm (2in) of travel with external dimensions of only 24.4mm diameter by 11.4mm wide.
Series 176 position transducers measure up to 165mm (6.5in) of travel with external dimensions of only 63.3mm diameter by 13.2mm wide.
The products weigh less than 100g, and are available with right-hand or left-hand cable pull.
Custom configurations and signal conditioning are available for unique applications.
The products feature 5kohm comolded conductive-plastic potentiometric elements; a -65 to +125C operating temperature range; +/-0.5% linearity; 0.75W power rating; and 50-million-cycle operational life.
Cable tension is user specified and factory set.
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