Posted to News on 22nd Jan 2013, 16:28
Miniature draw-wire sensors are compact and rugged
Micro-Epsilon is introducing the MPM series miniature rugged draw-wire sensors, which are suitable for harsh applications characterised by fast movements, short displacements and limited space. The new MPM series sensors are used, for example, in automotive research and development applications such as on-road chassis testing. Here, the sensors are installed in parallel with the on-vehicle shock absorbers, where they measure the absorber displacements caused by the road surface. The displacement signal is then used to calculate vibration velocity and acceleration for the shock absorber. This measurement data provides developers with valuable information about the properties of a chassis.
Compact and rugged, MPM series sensors are protected to IP65 and are able to withstand mechanical shocks up to 50 'g' (20ms) and wire acceleration up to 100 'g'. The compactness of the sensors is achieved by using miniaturised components and high-resolution, hybrid potentiometers. The sensors have an aluminium housing and use a stainless steel draw wire. The sensors can operate in ambient temperatures from -20degC to +80degC.
The MPM series is available in three measuring ranges: 50mm, 100mm and 250mm. Mounting of the sensor is made easier by using a swivel flange that operates in two axes (180 and 360 degrees). Maximum linearity is +/-0.125mm.
Follow the link for more information about Micro-Epsilon's MPM series miniature draw-wire sensors.
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