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Position sensors are devices used for determining the linear or angular position of an object and converting it into a signal transmitted to the control unit via a fieldbus. After temperature, position is the second most common physical quantity measured in industry. Position sensors are used for a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications.
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industrial position sensor
industrial position sensor
R-Series V RH5 / RP5

Measuring range: 25 mm - 7,620 mm

R-Series V - the new generation R-Series V is the successor to our current fourth generation. The new sensors have higher resistance to vibration and high temperatures, are ready for Industry 4.0 and fit perfectly ...

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Temposonics
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
E-Series ET

Measuring range: 50 mm - 3,000 mm

Temposonics E-Series ET is the ideal solution for usage in hazardous areas and in high temperature applications with a small and compact housing. Global approvals: ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC Compact installation dimensions High ...

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Temposonics
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
T-Series TH

Measuring range: 25 mm - 7,620 mm

... the first linear position sensors in the industry to meet SIL 2 standards. In addition, they are fully compliant with NEC, CEC, ATEX and IECEx Class I, II, III Division 1, Division 2 and Zone 0/1, Zone ...

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Temposonics
cylinder position sensor
cylinder position sensor

Measuring range: 50 mm

Bernstein teachable magnetic slot sensors are unique for their one or two freely programmable, independent switching points. These are built for standard C- and T- slots, and fit one slot. If used for only one output, ...

linear position sensor
linear position sensor
BAE0091

Supply voltage: 10 V - 30 V
Ambient temperature: -40 °C - 85 °C

Style Profile series Fastening detail Mounting clamps Housing material Aluminium, Anodized Magnets, number max. 1 Interface Quadrature Repeat accuracy ≤ 5 µm IP rating per IEC 60529 IP67

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Balluff GmbH
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
BTL0092

Measuring range: 100 mm
Measuring rate: 2,000 Hz
Supply voltage: 20 V - 28 V

Style Profile series Fastening detail Mounting clamps Housing material Aluminium, Anodized Magnets, number max. 2 Connection Connector, M12x1, 8-pin Interface Start/Stop; Start/Stop negative Resolution ≤ 10 µm Non-linearity ...

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Balluff GmbH
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
BTL06ZK

Measuring range: 1,500 mm
Linearity: 0 %
Measuring rate: 500 Hz

Style Rod series Fastening detail Threaded flange M18x1.5 Housing material Aluminium, Anodized Magnets, number max. 1 Connection Connector, M16x0.75, 8-pin Analog output Analog, current 4…20 mA Repeat accuracy ± 5 µm IP ...

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Balluff GmbH
valve position sensor
valve position sensor
MVQ201

... IO-Link * LED flash mode for quick visual sensor localisation * End position setting with just one click for even quicker set-up Direct connection reduces wiring The MVQ201 continuously monitors ...

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ifm electronic
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
KI530A

... as required. The sensors can be used to easily replace currently installed sensors and used without IO-Link thanks to their backward compatibility he all-rounder for position and process ...

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ifm electronic
pressure-resistant position sensor
pressure-resistant position sensor
MFH20, M9H20 series

Measuring range: 1.8, 2 mm

Pressure-resistant sensors •Pressure-resistant up to 500 bar •Metal sensing face for heavy duty •High bursting pressure •Housing design to industrial standard •Lifespan of more than 10 million pressure cycles

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ifm electronic
tape position sensor
tape position sensor
positape® WBT61

Measuring range: 4,000 mm
Linearity: 0.1 % - 0.2 %
Ambient temperature: -40 °C - 85 °C

With inclination sensor in MEMS technology Optional redundant version Specifications CANopen redundant Resolution - adjustable via CAN bus Sensing device - Magnetic absolute encoder / MEMS element Housing ...

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ASM Automation Sensorik Messtechnik GmbH
tape position sensor
tape position sensor
positape® WBT85

Measuring range: 6,000 mm
Linearity: 0.1 % - 0.2 %
Ambient temperature: -40 °C - 85 °C

With inclination sensor in MEMS technology Optional redundant version Specifications CANopen redundant Resolution - adjustable via CAN bus Sensing device - Magnetic absolute encoder / MEMS element Housing ...

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ASM Automation Sensorik Messtechnik GmbH
tape position sensor
tape position sensor
positape® WBT21

Measuring range: 20,000 mm
Linearity: 0.1 % - 0.2 %
Ambient temperature: -40 °C - 85 °C

With inclination sensor in MEMS technology Optional redundant version Specifications Resolution - adjustable via CAN bus Linearity (position) - Up to ±0.05 % f.s. Sensing device - Magnetic ...

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ASM Automation Sensorik Messtechnik GmbH
rotary position sensor
rotary position sensor
SPS-R360D-NBMS0101

Linearity: 0.03 %
Supply voltage: 12, 30 V
Ambient temperature: -40 °C - 150 °C

... repeatable installation. The SMART Position Sensor, Rotary Configuration, is a non-contacting sensing solution for absolute position sensing with enhanced accuracy. ...

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Honeywell Advanced Sensing Technologies
angular position sensor
angular position sensor
MSAC200

Power consumption: 1.5 W
Supply voltage: 4.5 V - 30 V
Ambient temperature: -40 °C - 105 °C

With flexCoder technology, the MSAC200 can be flexibly adapted to the customers design and provides precise absolute values with high installation tolerances at the same time. It is basically possible to adapt the encoder and the magnetic ...

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SIKO GmbH
rotary position sensor
rotary position sensor
GS04

Rotatively measuring sensor with magnetic scanning Pluggable connection to AP10S, AP20S, MA503/2, MA504/1 position indicators Easy hollow-shaft mounting, max. Ø 20 mm IP65 protection class

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SIKO GmbH
angular position sensor
angular position sensor
MSC500

Measuring range: 0.1 mm - 2 mm
Measuring rate: 3.8 kHz - 1,250 kHz
Ambient temperature: -40 °C - 85 °C

magnetic sensor has a large, multi-color status LED that makes commissioning and function monitoring easier for users.The correct distance between the gage and the sensor can be visually monitored.With ...

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SIKO GmbH
rugged position sensor
rugged position sensor
KMXP5000

Supply voltage: 5 V
Ambient temperature: -40 °C - 150 °C

• TE Internal Description: 5MM PITCH AMR POSITION SENSOR KMXP • All AMR Position Sensors (6) • Magnetic Sensor Product Type : Magnetic Linear Position ...

linear position sensor
linear position sensor
RZC1 series

Reed contact cylinder sensors for C-slot The RZC1 cylinder sensor with reed contact from SICK is the flexible solution for detecting the piston position in pneumatic actuators. The RZC1 ...

linear position sensor
linear position sensor
WDS-P60, P96 Series

Measuring range: 100 mm - 1,500 mm

The P60 and P96 Series are composed of draw wire sensors for general purposes. They come with many options like different kinds of analog outputs and measuring ranges to cater virtually all applications. The measuring ...

linear position sensor
linear position sensor
wireSENSOR WDS-MPM series

Measuring range: 50 mm - 250 mm
Linearity: 0.2 % - 0.3 %
Ambient temperature: -20 °C - 80 °C

The draw wire sensors of the MPM Series are the preferred choice in applications which are characterized by fast movements, short displacements and limited space. This is achieved using miniaturized components combined ...

linear position sensor
linear position sensor
wireSENSOR WDS MP series

Measuring range: 100 mm - 1,000 mm
Linearity: 0.1 % - 0.5 %
Ambient temperature: -20 °C - 80 °C

The MP/MPW Draw-Wire Sensors, manufactured by Micro-Epsilon, are generally designed for usage involving industrial and mobile applications. Furthermore, this compact draw-wire displacement sensor, suitable ...

linear position sensor
linear position sensor
SN-G series

Measuring rate: 200 Hz

• GMR magnetoresistive sensors. • PNP or NPN logic output. • No problems in case of vibrations. • Cable output or M8 connector. • 100% traceability. • Direct application in "C" slot. • Slot adapters on request. • ...

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GIMATIC
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
SS-G series

Measuring rate: 500 Hz - 200,000 Hz

• Reed sensors or GMR magnetoresistive sensors. • PNP or NPN logic output for magnetoresistive sensors. • No problems in case of vibrations. • Cable output or M8 connector. • 100% ...

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GIMATIC
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
SL2E203-G series

Measuring rate: 1 kHz

•No problems in case of vibrations. •Cable or M8 connector output. •100% traceability. •Standard T-slot inline mounting. •Optional K-SL slot adaptors. •Optional 2.5m, 5m and 10m cable extensions.

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GIMATIC
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
LI2000P0-Q25LM0-IOLX3-H1141

Measuring range: 2,000 mm
Supply voltage: 15 V - 30 V
Ambient temperature: -25 °C - 70 °C

Rectangular, aluminium / plastic Versatile mounting possibilities Measuring range displayed via LED Immune to electromagnetic interference Extremely short blind zones Process value ...

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TURCK
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
LI2000P0-Q25LM0-ELIU5X3-H1151

Measuring range: 2,000 mm
Supply voltage: 15 V - 30 V
Ambient temperature: -25 °C - 70 °C

Rectangular, aluminium / plastic Versatile mounting possibilities Measuring range displayed via LED Immune to electromagnetic interference Extremely short blind zones Resolution, 16-bit ...

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TURCK
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
LI100P1-Q17LM1-LIU5X2

Measuring range: 100 mm
Supply voltage: 15 V - 30 V
Ambient temperature: -25 °C - 70 °C

Rectangular, plastic Many mounting possibilities Positioning element P1-Li-QR14/Q17L, mounting aids M1.1-Q17L and M1.2-Q17L included in delivery LED indicates measuring range Immune to electromagnetic ...

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TURCK
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
GT2 series

Measuring range: 12 mm

... containing splashing water or oil. In order to improve robustness - a common problem with contact sensors - careful attention was paid to the structure of the sensor body. The design incorporates a high-strength ...

linear position sensor
linear position sensor
LM-C

Measuring range: 100 mm - 900 mm
Linearity: 0.15 %
Measuring rate: 10 Hz - 2,000 Hz

Measurement: position, velocity, triaxial tilt, acceleration and vibration, electronics temperature Contactless linear position transducer with TWIIST patented technology for longer ...

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GEFRAN
draw-wire position sensor
draw-wire position sensor

Measuring range: min 0.05 m

Cable-actuated position sensors for measurements from 50 mm to 50 m output: analogue, digital or bus from low-cost to heavy-duty

linear position sensor
linear position sensor
PI-SAFE series

Ambient temperature: -25 °C - 70 °C

Fail-safe inductive sensors for position detection - Certification to EN 60947-5-3 for electromechanical control gear - Ensuring operator and machine safety - No special actuator for electronic ...

linear position sensor
linear position sensor
8719

Measuring range: 50 mm - 900 mm

... , knee lever or extruder distances -Hydraulic cylinders Due to the technology employed in potentiometric displacement sensors, they always operate with a sliding contact system. Special processes are applied to give ...

rotary position sensor
rotary position sensor
8820

... angle of rotation sensor - 8820 As an angle sensor that is both accurate and economical, this rotary potentiometer is suitable for all types of analog angle measurement up to 350°. Typical fields ...

linear position sensor
linear position sensor
TF1 series

Measuring range: 1,000 mm
Ambient temperature: -40 °C - 85 °C

Absolute position transducers for high dynamic positioning tasks. Inductive measurement principle, touchless position detection with free position markers; unlimited ...

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Novotechnik
rotary position sensor
rotary position sensor
RFE-3200

Ambient temperature: -40 °C - 125 °C

... touchless rotary sensor. Suitable for high temperature applications. Large selection of analog and fieldbus interfaces. NOVOHALL Rotary Sensor, touchless, RFE-3200 Series The two-part design consisting ...

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Novotechnik
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
TP1 series

Measuring range: 4,250 mm
Ambient temperature: -40 °C - 85 °C

Absolute position transducers in robust profile design; NOVOSTRICTIVE non-contacting, magnetostrictive measurement principle, non-contact position detection with free position ...

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Novotechnik
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
LPD

Measuring range: 14, 103 mm

... linear positioning sensors can detect linear movement and position of metal objects. The coreless method improves detection precision and reduces the risk of damage due to impact on the detection surface. ...

mechanical position sensor
mechanical position sensor
MP600 Series

... mechanical position sensors detect one or two positions within a single, compact electromechanical component. Two independent commutations can sense two previously ...

linear position sensor
linear position sensor
MP600 Series

Ambient temperature: -30 °C - 130 °C

... mechanical position sensors detect one or two positions within a single, compact electromechanical component. Two independent commutations can sense two previously ...

linear position sensor
linear position sensor
Hawkeye

The Hawkeye sensor platform by StoneL provides solid state valve monitoring capabilities in a very compact design for linear valves like gate & globe valves. The Hawkeye is available with universal voltage switching or ...

linear position sensor
linear position sensor
DI series

Measuring range: 50 mm - 1,000 mm
Measuring rate: 1 Hz - 1,000 Hz

Product Description Magtrol’s line of Displacement Transducers provide contactless measurement of absolute piston position in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and other applications. Their robust ...

draw-wire position sensor
draw-wire position sensor
SX50 series

Measuring range: 50 mm - 1,250 mm

... wire position transducer is designed for industrial applications. The instrument is compact in size and has short assembly time. The device is also easy to customize and hence offers economical solution ...

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WayCon Positionsmesstechnik GmbH
draw-wire position sensor
draw-wire position sensor
SX120

Measuring range: 3,000 mm - 5,000 mm

Ranges from 3125 to 6000 mm Linearity max. ±0.02 % Output analog 0...10 V, 4...20 mA, Potentiometer Output digital TTL, HTL, SSI, Profibus, CANopen, DeviceNet, Ethercat, Profinet Protection class IP65 (optional IP67)

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WayCon Positionsmesstechnik GmbH
draw-wire position sensor
draw-wire position sensor
SX135 series

Measuring range: 6 m - 42.5 m

The SX135 Long Range Draw Wire Sensors are manufactured by WayCon Company. The sensors are made of stainless steel. They are applied in humid and moderate corrosive environmental conditions. These ...

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WayCon Positionsmesstechnik GmbH
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
QUAD-9-MT-P

Measuring range: 9, 20 mm

... SOFTWARE Complete LabView application software included, with many features QUAD-4TRACK The QUAD-4TRACK is a laser position sensing system designed to support our unique pyroelectric quadrant detectors, ...

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Gentec Electro-Optics
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
QUAD-20-MT-P

Measuring range: 9, 20 mm

... SOFTWARE Complete LabView application software included, with many features QUAD-4TRACK The QUAD-4TRACK is a laser position sensing system designed to support our unique pyroelectric quadrant detectors, ...

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Gentec Electro-Optics
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
QUAD-9-MT-E

Measuring range: 9, 20 mm

... ALIGN Follow your laser beam wherever it goes. 4-CHANNEL DETECTORS Unique quadrant detector technology senses laser beam position with high resolution. FOR CW, PULSED AND HIGH REP RATE LASERS • QUAD-E: energy ...

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Gentec Electro-Optics
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
PL60

Measuring range: 20 cm - 800 cm
Ambient temperature: -5 °C - 45 °C

Magnetic principle Read head resistant to external magnetic field. Maximum resolution: SL331 with PL60 5 µm,10 µm High response speed: 250 m/min with a resolution of 5 µm

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Magnescale Europe GmbH
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
PL101 series

Power consumption: 0.8 W
Supply voltage: 5 V
Ambient temperature: 0 °C - 45 °C

... -contact detection Magnetic detection system for excellent resistance to dust, oil, vibrations and shocks. Detects linear position and displacement and produces analog signal output when connected to the SL700 series, ...

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Magnescale Europe GmbH
linear position sensor
linear position sensor
PL81

Measuring range: 5 cm - 3,000 cm
Supply voltage: 4.8 V - 30 V
Ambient temperature: 0 °C - 45 °C

Integrated reader head and Interpolator unit for position control Compact design Interpolator unit for automated position control High response speed: 300 m/mim Resolution: 10 µm, 20 µm, 25 µm, 50 µm, 100 µm

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Magnescale Europe GmbH
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position-sensor

Position sensors determine an object's position, which may be its location or its orientation. They also can monitor a location so as to detect the presence or absence of an object.

Applications

These devices are used in automated and robotic systems, in machine tools and in conveyor systems.

Technologies

Mechanical position sensors are often detectors. They are similar to switches in that the object or part presses against a lever that closes a dry contact. Non-contact proximity detectors use induction systems for metallic objects, and Hall-effect or reed systems for metallic objects. Capacitive or photoelectric systems can be used with any type of object.

Resistive mechanical sensors indicate distance or angular position, and feature a rotary or insertion shaft linked to a potentiometer. Encoders have the same function as resistive mechanical sensors, but use optical systems sensitive to reflective strips set in a disc or a track.

Inductive sensors provide a signal proportional to the distance to the object. Range is under one centimeter. Laser sensors (triangulation of the object's position) and ultrasound sensors (sonar effect) are used for greater distances.

Single- or double-axis inclinometers use tilt or MEMS systems to measure inclination.

How to choose

Consider the unit's range, data precision, available outlets, current loop or network interface.