A displacement sensor is a measuring device which can determine the position of a target within a range of possibilities.
These instruments measure dimensions and control motion in machine tools and welding robots. They also can be used to monitor liquid fill levels.
Optical and laser models use triangulation to measure distance and can operate at long range. Eddy current sensors are used with conductive materials. They measure at close range and at the micrometer scale. Capacitive models offer similar characteristics, but are used for different materials.
LVDT versions use a magnetic core sliding within coils, which alters their electrical behavior. There are also RVDT models. Confocal chromatic sensors split light into distinct wavelengths focused at different distances. A spectrometer detects the most precisely focused wavelength, measuring at the nanometer scale.
Cable and belt models use a measurement drum. The cable or belt attached to the target is extended and retracted. The magnetostrictive sensor uses a magnet sliding on a shaft. Magnetic track versions detect polarity shifts on a displacement scale.
Choice will depend on the sensor's precision and resolution, its range and the characteristics of its operational environment (temperature, humidity, vibrations).
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High precision 2D laser displacement sensor LJ-G series KEYENCE FRANCE SAS
High-accuracy 2D Laser Displacement Sensor LJ-G •Simultaneous measurements can be done at 8 points. •E3-CMOS image sensor provides...
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High precision 2D laser displacement sensor LJ-G Keyence Deutschland
High-accuracy 2D Laser Displacement Sensor LJ-G •Simultaneous measurements can be done at 8 points. •E3-CMOS image sensor provides...
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Optical displacement sensor BALLUFF
BOD 21M-LA04-S92 BOD000N Wavelength of Emitted Light 630 nm Permissable ambient light 5000 Lux Grey shift max.(90%/18% Reflectivity) ≤1.5 % Response time < 20ms Time delay...
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CCD laser displacement sensor 100 - 250 mm | CHFA12 KISTLER
Characteristics Laser height-sensors of the HF series use the principle of optical triangulation. A visible red laser is focused onto the road surface. The output of...
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LVDT displacement transducer CHAUVIN ARNOUX
The L series sensors are recommended for all displacement measurements requiring connection of the sensor axis to the part being tested. #...
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Through-beam laser displacement sensor max. 60 000 mm, IP67 | O5S700, O5E700 ifm electronic
Laser sensor with excellent performance at a low price. Laser technology for assembly, handling and factory automation. High precision: even tiny objects are reliably detected. Visible laser light spot:...
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Laser displacement sensor for harsh environments 0 - 10 m | WS100M ASM
Sensor for extremely harsh conditions and offshore...
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LVDT displacement transducer ±2.0 mm | P2004 MAHR
* Available in all the prominent compatibilities...
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Incremental draw wire displacement sensor ø 38 mm | SL30xx series PEPPERL & FUCHS
Cable pulls enable a rotary encoder to measure linear motion by providing a cable that is pulled in a straight...
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Analog draw wire displacement sensor 250 mm, 4 - 20 mA TURCK
The portfolio comprises inductive,...
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LVDT displacement transducer HBM
WI - Miniature probes (displacement transducer) If lack of space was stopping you...
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3D displacement sensor DS1000 Series COGNEX
The DS1000 3D sensor optimizes product quality by providing three-dimensional inspection of your products. Compact and industrially designed for the even the harshest factory environment, this displacement sensor also includes industry-leading Cognex machine vision software...
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CMOS laser displacement sensor HL-G1 Matsushita Electric Works
High performance CMOS Laser Displacement Sensors Fast Setup is fast and efficient by using the built-in digital display to set measurement parameters...
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CCD laser displacement sensor 500 mm | ZX-GT series OMRON
10-µm Accuracy by 500-mm Range Measurable at any position (First in its class) The usual limitations, such as the 'measurement...
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Non contact inductive displacement sensor HL-T1 Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America
The HL-T1 series of laser collimated beam sensors combines extremely compact sensor heads with a high-functionality intelligent controller. Three...
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Confocal chromatic displacement sensor CFP WERTH MESSTECHNIK
Chromatic focus sensor for highly accurate non-contact measurement on reflecting...
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DC LVDT displacement transducer DC LVDT GE Measurement & Control Bently Nevada
Case Expansion & High Temperature Case Expansion Transducer System These...
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CMOS laser displacement sensor max. 450 mm | OD Max SICK
* Several measurement ranges from 24 mm ... 26 mm up to 250 mm ... 450 mm * CMOS receiving element...
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Digital inductive displacement sensor Omron Europe
Smart inductive measurement sensor ZX-E offers the best solution for the accurate measurement of metallic...
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Confocal chromatic displacement sensor 4nm | 0.12 - 24mm | confocalDT MICRO-EPSILON
The confocal chromatic measurement system, optoNCDT 2401, consists of a controller and a sensor. A fiber optical cable, which can be of almost any length, connects the two components. This system has no moving components and is therefore wear free. It can also be used in...
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CMOS laser displacement sensor 2 - 200 mm | MICROTRAK™ 3 MTI Instruments
High resolution, high speed laser displacement sensor (non-contact linear displacement sensor) utilizes the latest CMOS sensor technology that challenges even the most difficult measurement applications. The Microtrak™...
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Non contact capacitive displacement sensor system for brake wear CAPACITEC
This new sensor system is capable of taking dynamic brake system dimensional measurements both on-vehicle at test track facilities as well as in testing laboratories using dynamometers. By measuring the displacement data on a brake rotor in motion, measurements can be collected and analyzed to show the following characteristics: Rotor...
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CCD laser displacement sensor 0.1 mm | L-LAS-LT Series Sensor Instruments
- Sichtbarer Laserspot (rot), Laserklasse 2 - Referenzabstand 200 mm - Messbereich typ. 100 mm, Auflösung typ. 0,1 mm - Integriertes Interferenzfilter/Rotlichtfilter -...
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V550 8-CHANNEL VME LVDT/RVDT SCANNER FEATURES - Conditions eight LVDT-type position transducers - Self-scanning with onboard microprocessor - Presents scaled, normalized position data to the VME bus - 16-bit resolution with programmable noise filtering The V550 is a 6U, one-slot VME module...
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LVDT displacement transducer 5-150 mm | IP66 | AF111 PENNY GILES CONTROLS
Suitable for clamp mounting, the AF111 range have a threaded, unguided core assembly to simplify installation. For optimum performance, we recommend the use of the purpose designed signal conditioning modules to operate this LVDT:- SCM100 - DIN Rail mounting UCM - Universal...
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LVDT displacement transducer ± 0.5 - ± 5 mm | RED CROWN MARPOSS
PENCIL PROBES WITH HIGH PRECISION POSITION TRANSDUCERS The Red Crown pencil probes line developed by TESTAR, a MARPOSS division, to fulfil quality control requirements in the workshop is available in four variants: Basic line: A family of 52 standard models covering...
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AC LVDT displacement transducer max. ± 470 mm | ACT Series RDP Electronics
ACT LVDT Displacement Transducer These transducers are for displacement / position measurement. They make an accurate position measurement of the movement of the armature (the sliding part)...
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CMOS laser displacement sensor AR 700 Schmitt Europe
Schmitt Europe introduces the Acuity AR700 series of laser distance gauges. This Acuity digital sensor has selectable speeds up to 9400 Hz (when using 3-Byte Binary Data format). A unique Hardware Trigger Mode allows users to initiate sampling via external circuit triggers. This trigger can be used for synchronizing...
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CCD laser displacement sensor max. 4 kHz | POLARIS LAP
- highest accuracy - digital workflow from measurement to evaluation - fast measurement ( up to 4 kHz ) - two limit switch outputs (optional) - parameter settings POLARIS laser displacement sensors work by the triangulation principle of measurement. Single sensors measure displacement, depending...
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Digital LVDT displacement transducer 5 - 150 mm | SR series - DR SOLARTRON METROLOGY
Solartron's well proven and popular S Series displacement transducers have provided the ideal platform for the SR ruggedized transducers, specifically developed...
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Potentiometric draw wire displacement sensor max. 3 175 mm, IP67 | SR1A SCAIME
SR1 serie The SR1M is part of a series of rugged, low-cost, high performance string pots built for wet environments and outdoor applications. Designed...
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Potentiometric draw wire displacement sensor 0 - 6 000 mm | SGP/1 SIKO GmbH
Wire-actuated encoder with analog output, potentiometrisch, current source or voltage output, up to 6000mm measurement length. Easy adaption...
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Capacitive displacement sensor 10 - 6000 µm | Resolution < 1nm Lion Precision
• Highest Performance • 1 to 8 Sensing Channels • Available Modules Include: CPL190 Single-Range Capacitive Sensor Module...
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CMOS laser displacement sensor max. 1000 mm, IP67 | RF60X Series RIFTEK
Laser triangulation position sensors RF60X Series The sensors are intended for measuring and checking of position,...
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PSD laser displacement sensor 0.5 - 800 mm | LAS Series WayCon Positionsmesstechnik
• Range 0,5 up to 800 mm • Resolution up to 0,1 μm • 4...20 mA/ 0...10V analogue output and pnp-switch in one unit,...
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LVDT displacement transducer T7-LVDT CEMB
FUNCTION Transducer T7-LVDT/120/24 is used for measuring, through the position transducer system with linear variable...
