Hydraulic Sensors
The stroke measurement of cylinder pistons presents a particular challenge to the sensor technology. WayCon offers a broad product range based on different physical technologies. The solutions shown below, draw wire sensors, magnetostrictive sensors and linear potentiometers are all made for the installation inside of hydraulic cylinders (pressurized area).
Hydraulic Draw Wire Transducer SX300
| Range max. | 15 m |
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| Linearity max. | ±0.05 % |
| Output digital | TTL, HTL, SSI, Profibus, CANopen, DeviceNet, EtherCAT |
| Protection class | IP65 (optional IP67) |
| Operating pressure | up to 300 bar |
| Download | Data sheet | CAD-Data (on request) | Assembly guide |
LVDT LVPH
| Measurement range | 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm, 500 mm |
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| Linearity max. | ±0.1 % |
| Output analog | 0...10 V, 4...20 mA |
| Protection class | IP67 |
| Operating pressure | 350 bar |
| Download | Data Sheet LVPH |
Magnetostrictive Transducer MSB
| Ranges | 50 - 4000 mm |
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| Resolution | 10 µm |
| Linearity max. | ±0.02 % |
| Displacement speed | < 10 m/s |
| Analog output | 0.1 - 10.1 V, 0.1 - 5.1 V, 4 - 20 mA |
| Digital output | start - stop |
| Voltage supply | 24 VDC ±20 %, (12 VDC for output, 0.1...5.1 VDC) output |
| Protection class | IP67 |
| Operating temperatur | -30..+90 °C (-30 - 75 °C for FS> 2500 mm) |
| Operating pressure | up to 350 Bar |
| Magnetic cursor | magnetic cursor |
| Download | Data sheet | CAD-Data (on request) | Installation guide |
Magnetostrictive Transducer MAZ
| Ranges | 50 - 4000 mm |
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| Resolution max. | 2 µm |
| Measured value | position and speed with CANopen |
| Linearity max. | ±0.02 % |
| Displacement speed | < 10 m/s |
| Analog output | 0 - 10 V, 4 - 20 mA |
| Digital output | SSI, CANopen |
| Voltage supply | 24 VDC ±20 % |
| Protection class | IP67 / max. 350 Bar |
| Operating temperatur | -30..+75 °C (-30 - 90 °C for SSI output) |
| Magnetic cursor | magnetic cursor or floating cursor for liquids |
| Download | Data sheet | CAD-Data (on request) | Installation guide |
Linear Potentiometer LMI12/LME12
| Typ | Cylindrical with magnetic drag |
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| Ranges | 50 - 1000 mm |
| Linearity max. | ±0.05 % |
| Protection class | IP67 |
| Displacement speed | ≤5 m/s |
| Operating temperature | -30 °C..+100 °C (LMI12 up to 250 bar, LME12 up to 20 bar) |
| Material | Aluminium (LME12) / stainless steel (LMI12) |
| Download | Data sheet | CAD-Data | Installation guide |
Linear Potentiometer LMI12-SE/LMI12-SL
| Typ | Rectangular with magnetic drag |
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| Ranges | 50 - 1000 mm |
| Linearity max. | ±0.35 % |
| Protection class | IP67 |
| Displacement speed | ≤5 m/s |
| Operating temperature / pressure | -30 °C..+100 °C (LMI12-SL) / 250 bar |
| Material / Output | Aluminium / 4...20 mA (LMI-SE) |
| Download | Data sheet | CAD-Data | Installation guide |
