Position, Linear, Rotary & Tilt Sensors & Potentiometer supplies from Positek.

PIPS® technology combines the best in fundamental inductive principles with advanced micro electronic integrated circuit technology. The transducers are non-contact and therefore, unlike a potentiometer, the sensing element does not wear out. They have major advantages over LVDTs and other similar non-contact sensors. They are more compact, more accurate, robust and, with fully integrated electronics, are easier to use. The technology can be applied to linear and rotary motion sensing.

Linear Sensors The sensors provide a linear output characteristic with displacement which can be proportional to the supply voltage. Its DC analogue output signal represents absolute position and is available immediately on power up.

The sensors have major advantages over LVDT's and other similar sensors. They are more compact, more accurate, robust and need no special sensitive magnetic components or magnets which attract debris.

The micro electronic interface which produces the output signal is combined into a single custom ASIC with the minimum of additional surface mount components. The interface, which has a high level of EMC protection built in, needs a DC supply and a range of electrical I/O options are available to suit customer requirements

The sensors use Positek's novel inductive PIPS® technology, that combines the best in fundamental inductive principles with advanced micro electronic integrated circuit technology.

P100 10 to 600mm Linear Range - In Cylinder Sensor External Fitting
P101 50 to 600mm Linear Range - Robust , Standard Mountings
P103 10 to 50mm Linear Range - Short Stroke, Easy Mount
P106 10 to 600mm Linear Range - In Cylinder Sensor Internal Fitting
P111 50 to 600mm Linear Range - Rugged, M8 Mountings
P112 10 to 50mm Linear Range - Gap Head
P113 Slim-Line Linear Inductive Position Sensor

 

Rotary & Tilt Sensors

The sensors provide an output signal that is proportional to rotation. The sensors have a very fast start up from powSler on and provide an almost instantaneous signal.
These rotary and tilt sensors provide an accuracy and life that is not readily available from competing technologies such as potentiometers and Hall Effect devices.
 
Positek sensors provide a complete 'DC in DC out' package using Positek’s patented custom ASIC and surface mount technology.
 
P500 20° to 160° Angular Range - General purpose industrial sensor
P501 30° to 140° Angular Range - Compact design
P502 5° to 20° Angular Range - Small angle high resolution
P503 10° to 160° Angular Range - Low cost open flat pcb assembly
P603 30° to 160° Angular Range - Large angle tilt sensor