Position Measurement & Control - Issue 34

PRODUCT FOCUS
4-20 mA / 0-5 VDC / ±10 VDC / More
Miniature Draw Wire Transducer with FlexSignalTM Outputs Now Available

Figure A1 - Series 6 draw wire transducer with optional integrated signal conditioning.

See more about these products

• 4-20 mA (current loop)
• low-level bridge (strain gage)
• voltage conditioner (0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, ±5 VDC, ±10 VDC, and many more)
• standard- and high-resolution digital (quadrature)
• voltage divider
  

Users can save space, time, and money by using the integrated signal conditioning. The signal conditioner is located in the miniature transducer and eliminates wiring to specialized and expensive signal conditioning modules. The bridge, voltage conditioner, and 4-20 mA options cost less than 50% of standalone signal conditioning modules.

The voltage conditioner output is particularly flexible by allowing for 12 to 40 VDC input and providing user-settable outputs such as 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, ±5 VDC, ±10 VDC, and many more. In addition, reverse polarity protection is provided along with a choice of increasing or decreasing signal output.

1. 85-Inch (2159-mm) Maximum Travel (Model 62)
2. Choice of FlexSignal^TM Analog and Digital Output Signals (Factory Set)
   • Voltage Divider - PDF
   • Low-Level Bridge PDF - (B Circuit / Strain Gage Compatible)
   • Voltage Conditioner - PDF
     • Flexible User Adjustable Zero and Span Controls
     • Unipolar and Bipolar Outputs
     • 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, ±5 VDC, ±10 VDC, and more
   • 4-20 mA - PDF - (Current Loop)
   • Quadrature - PDF - (Standard- and High-Resolution Digital)
3. AccuTrak^TM Threaded Drum For Enhanced Repeatability
4. DirectConnect^TM Sensor-To-Drum Technology = Zero Backlash, No Torsion Springs or Clutches
5. NEMA 4 / IP 66 Environmental Protection
6. Flexible Mounting Bases
7. Industrial Operating Temperature Ranges

For more information:
- News Release

Numerous Grand Challenge competitors will be using SpaceAge Control position transducers in a variety of roles ranging from suspension monitoring to steering and throttle control to stability feedback. To date, these teams have not been disqualified for obtaining an unfair advantage over the rest of the field.

APPLICATION CORNER
Using A Calculator Is Not Cheating

In school, teachers may have told you that using a calculator is cheating. This is not the case for SpaceAge Control position transducers. You may find the calculators below to be of benefit during your position transducer specification, use, and calibration activities.

• Thermal Effect - calculates the effect of a change in temperature has on accuracy • Imperial • Metric
• Sinusoidal Motion - shows the mathematical relationship between frequency, displacement, velocity, and acceleration for sinusoidal motion
• Displacement Cable Sag (Catenary Curve) - calculates how displacement cable sag affects accuracy • Imperial • Metric
• Displacement Cable Stretch - calculates the elastic stretch in displacement cable
• Position Transducer Linearity (Calibration) - displays the deviation from a straightline ("perfection") of the position transducer's electrical output versus its mechanical position
• Sensor Total Cost of Ownership - computes the lifetime cost of a sensor or transducer purchase
• Cable (String) Fundamental Frequency - provides the fundamental frequency of a cable (string) under tension • Imperial • Metric

You may also want to bookmark the main Calculators page for future reference: http://www.spaceagecontrol.com/calcmain.htm.

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ISSN 1527-5108 • Document Number S050T(040224)