Real-world applications for linear position sensors can be challenging. High humidity, ambient temperature variations, high pressure wash down, and exposure to caustic chemicals can all take a toll on ...

Providing accurate, reliable, continuous position feedback is only the start. Linear position sensors must also deliver value by being easy to install and easy to use ...

The Short Longfellow is frequently used for measuring linear position or displacement up to 6″ on a wide variety of manufacturing and process equipment. The mechanical design of the unit's front ...

Getting accurate moves out of a hydraulic positioning system requires reliable feedback. This mission-critical position data is generated by electrical signals from a linear position transducer, and ...

Described as economical, the Micropulse AT linear position transducer exploits its VARAN Bus interface to track the location of up to four position-marker magnets. Described as economical, the ...

A linear variable differential transformer (or LVDT) is an electromechanical transducer that reports position by converting the linear motion of an object (to which it is mechanically coupled) into an ...

The LongFellow II incorporates design innovations to increase transducer life and provide greater resistance to vibration, while providing a smooth high-quality signal for demanding factory control ...

Balluff now offers its MicropulseAT Linear Position Transducer with the VARAN Bus interface. The Micropulse AT with VARAN Bus interface is able totrack the location of up to four position-marker ...

MOTION CONTROL: Balluff’s new Micropulse® ProCompact linear position transducer is rugged, accurate and protected against environmental hazards. The rod-style transducer incorporates field-proven, non ...

The ABCs of PID control. Considerations for interfacing elements in the electrical circuit to accomplish those parts of the PID function for position control. Firmware code implementation.