Linear position sensors

The MTS Systems Sensors Division Temposonics linear-position sensors can be instrumental in improving the filling process for facilities that package a wide variety of products. Where a packaging facility once required a combination scale to switch back and forth between various products during packaging cycles, the MTS linear position sensors can be used in equipment that is more compact due to fewer moving parts, as the sensors can replace a number of other components in the machine.

The R-Series sensors also increase the accuracy of fillers to improve consistency and reduce waste. By optimising machine performance, MTS’ magnetostrictive linear position sensors offer accuracy for improved quality control; reliability to maintain high productivity; and high-speed performance for fast set-up times.

The sensors are available in a wide range of configurations across a spectrum of performance and cost tradeoffs, covering high-speed motion control with diagnostics, reduced complexity cost for multi-device networks such as DeviceNet and low-cost, low-profile position sensors.

The R-Series sensor is a rugged industrial sensor that provides linear, absolute measurement and non-contact sensing technology in a variety of high-performance outputs such as SSI, DeviceNet, Profibus and EtherCAT. With non-linearity less than 0.01% and repeatability within 0.001%, these sensors are suitable for packaging applications that require accuracy, reliability and consistency. For improved protection, the electronics are double-shield for EMI immunity and available in IP67 or NEMA 4X housing for contamination protection and washdown.