Potentiometric position sensor use resistive effect as the sensing principle

Rotary position sensor angle sensor use resistive effect as the sensing principle. The sensing element is simply a resistive (or conductive) track. A wiper is attached to the body or part of the body whose displacement is to be measured. The wiper is in contact with the track. As the wiper(with the body or its part) moves, the resistance between one end of the track and the wiper changes. Thus, the resistance becomes a function of the wiper position. The change in resistance per unit change in wiper position is linear.In a similar fashion, the sensor used for measurement of position is called positioning sensors.

A variety of linear position sensing technologies

Potentiometer rotary position sensors are basically sensors for measuring the distance travelled by the body starting from its reference position. How far the body has moved from its reference or initial position is sensed by the position sensors and often the output is given as a fed back to the control system which takes the appropriate action. Motion of the body can be rectilinear or curvilinear; accordingly, position sensors are called linear position sensors or angular position sensors.

Huiren Electronics Linear Position Sensor

Linear sensors are very important organs of any measurement system. They collect data from the surroundings/ physical parameter and provide electrical signal as the input to the systems. Amongst wide variety of sensors operating on different sensing principles and used in different applications, industrial position sensors play an important role in different systems. Whether it is fly-by-wire aircraft systems, drive-by-wire cars, bullet trains taking round curves, injection molding machines, packaging machines, medical equipments, and so on, position sensors finds their applications, of course in different ways.

Linear position sensors in hydraulic systems

Linear position sensors are designed for reliable, continuous operation in hydraulic systems, as well as harsh duty environments offering immunity to, extreme temperatures, high vibration, salt water, salt spray, and submersion, even subsea, to name a few. These are environments where traditional home position sensor suffer shortened lifecycles, frequent failures, or simply do not work. In the case of hydraulic cylinder and accumulator position sensing applications, linear position sensors represent a welcome alternative to rod-type sensors, particularly in accumulators and long stroke applications.

Linear sensors applications

The linear sensors determine lengths and speeds using the laser Doppler effect. This technology enables extremely precise measurements to be made of almost any material. Sophisticated designs and manufacturing techniques provide reliable and cost effective solutions for a broad range of harsh applications such as automotive, power generation, subsea, hydraulics, medical, HVACR, process controls, factory automation, security systems, military/aerospace and nuclear. positioning sensors are available with analog and digital outputs. Our comprehensive range of signal conditioning instrumentation enables us to meet the specific needs of OEMs and end users.

Position sensor

Rotary position sensor angle sensor is a device that can detect the movement of an object and converts these into signals suitable for processing, transmission, or control. HRSensor is a leading manufacturer of industrial linear position sensor, tilt and fluid level sensors. Both off -the-shelf and custom position sensing solutions are available featuring our core technologies, including inductive, potentiometric, magnetoresistive, hall effect, reed switch, electrolytic and capacitive sensing.

Highly innovative technologies Linear sensors

Miniature linear displacement sensor use highly innovative technologies for the non-contact measurement of positions, speeds, and lengths. The Linear position sensors camera-based system determines the current position based on a mounted bar code tape. This acts as a reference point against which the sensor can position itself accurately, depending on variants, over a length of up to 10 km and as little as 0.15 mm, regardless of whether the product travel path is in a straight line or curved.

HRSensor offers standard sensors

HRSensor offers several standard options that permit a user to custom Potentiometer. In addition to these standard options, HRSensor can design and produce special Linear position sensors, including units with different lead wire exit points and connectors; vented units for operation in pressurized fluids; units for higher ambient temperatures; and units constructed of materials resistant to mild nuclear radiation. Contact the highly experienced Applications Engineers at HRSensor for help with any special requirements.