Ensor, based on a magnetic, contact-free measuring principle, is so compact that it is ideal for detecting the angles of swinging and gripper arms or for precisely measuring camera positions
With the launch of the contact-free, absolute Vert-X 13 angle sensor, Variohm is defining a new class of rotary position sensors, combining aspects of miniaturisation, ruggedness and precision in a compact sensor.
The Vert-X 13 absolute rotary position sensor is ideal for applications in confined spaces.
At a diameter of just 13mm, the sensor, based on a magnetic, contact-free measuring principle, is so compact that it is ideal for detecting the angles of swinging and gripper arms or for precisely measuring camera positions.
In addition, the Vert-X 13 has a long life, even in the most demanding environments.
The reasons for this are the stainless steel case and shaft and the smooth-running, precision ball bearings, which permit radial and axial shaft loadings of up to 5N.
Another feature contributing to the long life and lack of susceptibility to condensation, is the contact-free, magnetic and absolute measurement system.
This allows customer-specific measurement angles up to 360deg, delivers up to 14-bit resolution across the entire measurement range and has impressive repeatability to max 0.1deg.
In developing the Vert-X 13, there was attached great importance to producing a modular concept, to create a high degree of flexibility for users.
The resulting variability makes it easy and cost-effective to adapt the absolute rotary position sensor to differing customer requirements.
The configuration possibilities include a number of different interfaces.
The available options include ratiometric (analogue) voltage output, an incremental output signal (A,B,Z), a serial SSI or SPI interface and a PWM interface.
Other customer-selectable features are the required type of protection (up to IP67), customer-specific shaft outputs and individual connection variants.
Additional flexibility is provided by programmable customer-specific measurement angles and optional redundancy.
Users can also freely choose between rising and falling signals.
