Air Data and Displacement Sensors for a Demanding World.

Miniature Position Transducers and Air Data Products

position transducers that are flexible alternatives to linear potentiometers, encoders, LVDTs, and RVDTs

Miniature Position Transducers

These all-environment miniature displacement transducers are also referred to as draw wire transducers, string pots, string encoders, cable extension transducers, and yo yo pots. Complementary to LVDTs, encoders, linear potentiometers, and related displacement sensors, SpaceAge Control position transducers are noted for their small size, rugged performance, accuracy, flexible mounting, and easy installation.
New Product Highlights Key Features
Series 6 position transducer with integrated signal conditioning (4 to 20 mA, 0 to 5 V, and more)
Series 6 position sensor
  1. 85-Inch (2159-mm) Maximum Travel (Model 62)
  2. Choice of FlexSignal™ Analog and Digital Output Signals (Factory Set)
    • Voltage Divider
    • Low-Level Bridge (B Circuit / Strain Gage Compatible)
    • Voltage Conditioner
      • Flexible User Adjustable Zero and Span Controls
      • 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, ±5 VDC, ±10 VDC, and more
    • 4-20 mA (Current Loop)
    • Quadrature (Standard- and High-Resolution Digital)
  3. AccuTrak™ Threaded Drum For Enhanced Repeatability
  4. DirectConnect™ 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
  8. Choice of Electrical Terminations: MIL-C-5015, DIN 45326, Lemo, flying leads
RoundAboutTM cable guide
RoundAbout™ cable guide
  1. Allows dynamic 3D displacement cable motion
  2. Gives 360° by 317° displacement cable orientation flexibility
  3. Unique curved cable guiding surface allows for dynamic displacement cable motion
  4. Rugged anodized aluminum, shielded stainless steel bearings, and engineering plastics construction
  5. Mountable on the position transducer or via independent mounting base
  6. Reduces the need for flexible position transducer mounting bases
  7. Saves time: no need to re-locate or re-orient the position transducer after installation
100100 trailing cone static air data collection and RVSM certification efforts
100100 trailing cone for static air data collection and RVSM certification efforts
  1. Rugged Stainless Steel, Nylon, and Composite Fiber Construction
  2. Easy Connection to the Aircraft Using Standard AN Fitting
  3. Spare Cone Provided Standard
  4. User-Specified Length
  5. Optional Technical Documentation
  6. Range of Accessories

 
air data products measure pitot and static pressures as well as angle of attack (AOA), angle of sideslip (AOS), and total air temperature (TAT) Air Data Products

Air data products obtain aircraft angle of attack (AOA, alpha), sideslip (AOS, beta), static pressure, total pressure (pitot static), outside air temperature (OAT), and total air temperature (TAT). Typical names for these devices are nose booms, wing booms, nosebooms, air data probes, pitot probes, pitot static probes, trailing cones, and trailing bombs. These products provide pressure and airflow direction data to data acquisition and air data computers for computation of aircraft orientation, airspeed, altitude, and related information.
Series 150 170
173, 174, 175, 176
174-0321T		 160, 161, 162 D60, D61, D62 161H, 162H L 6
Relative Size Series 150 position transducer Series 17X position transducer Series 16X position transducer Series D6X position transducer Series 16XH position transducer Series L position transducer Series 6 position transducer
Electrical Output analog
(voltage divider)		 analog
(voltage divider)		 analog
(voltage divider)		 digital
(quadrature)		 analog
(voltage divider)		 analog or
digital		 analog or
digital
Maximum Measurement Range
(in (mm))		 1.5 (38.1) 6.5 (165) 42.5 (1080) 43.13 (1095) 42.5 (1080) 21.25 (540) 85.0 (2159)
Best Lifetime
(shaft revolutions)		 100 million 100 million 10 million 100 million+ 10 million 5 million 100 million
Best Lifetime
(full-stroke cycles)		 50 million 50 million 5 million 10 million+ 5 million 500,000 5 million
Nominal Mass
(oz (g))		 0.5 (15) 1 (28) 4 (113) 6 (170) 7 (198) 3 (85) 6 (170)
Outline Dimensions
(inches (mm))		 0.75 x 0.75 x 0.38
(19 x 19 x 10)		 2.5 dia. x 0.5
(63 dia. x 13)		 2.2 x 2.5 x 3.2
(56 x 64 x 81)		 2.2 x 2.5 x 3.2
(56 x 64 x 81)		 2.2 x 2.5 x 3.2
(56 x 64 x 81)		 1.7 dia. x 1.53
(43 dia. x 39)		 2.2 x 2.5 x 4.2
(56 x 64 x 107)
Best Operating Temperature Range
(°F (°C))		 -85 to +257
(-65 to +125)		 -85 to +257
(-65 to +125)		 -67 to +257
(-55 to +125)		 -4 to +212
(-20 to +100)		 -67 to +257
(-55 to +125)		 -40 to +185
(-40 to +85)		 -40 to +185
(-40 to +85)
Best Frequency Response
(g)		 49 6 to 40 less than 50 less than 50 greater than 50 20 20
Best Water/Dust Protection NEMA 3S / IP54 NEMA 3S / IP54 NEMA 4 / IP56 NEMA 4X / IP66 NEMA 4 / IP56 NEMA 4 / IP66 NEMA 4 / IP66

Specialty Position Transducers Selection Table
Specialty Product Key Features
Model 174-0321T high-frequency-response positon transducer
Model 174-0321T position transducer
 		 high-frequency-response positon transducer with high cable tension in a compact size for crash test and other high-acceleration applications
Model 180-0803 subminiature, long-stroke positon transducer
Model 180-0803 position transducer
 		 subminiature position transducer with long-stroke capability (10 inches (254 mm))

Accessories and Related Products
Item Key Features

Installation Kit		 An invaluable toolkit for installing position transducers with these benefits:
  • easy to use - crimp cables in 30 seconds
  • compact - sturdy storage box is 11" x 2" x 7" (279 mm x 51 mm x 178 mm)
  • complete - over 15 tools and accessories
  • affordable

Accessories		 Accessories available include:
  • mounting bases
  • idlers
  • sensor covers
  • displacement cable connectors
display meter and other accessories
Related Products		 Related products and partners include:
  • display meters
  • displacement cable
  • power supplies
  • magnets
  • suction cup mounts
  • crimping tools