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EP & EL Analog and Start/Stop

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TEMPOSONICS MAGNETOSTRICTIVE, ABSOLUTE, NON-CONTACT LINEAR-POSITION SENSOR

Stroke Length: 2 to 120 in (50 to 3000 mm)
Output Voltage: 0 to 10 VDC, 10 to 0 VDC
Output Current: 4 to 20 mA, 20 to 4 mA

Temposonics linear-position sensors use the time-based magnetostrictive position sensing principle developed by Temposonics. Within the sensing element, a sonic-strain pulse is induced in a specially designed magnetostrictive waveguide by the momentary interaction of two magnetic fields. One field comes from a movable permanent magnet that passes along the outside of the sensor. The other field comes from an “interrogation” current pulse applied along the waveguide. The resulting strain pulse travels at sonic speed along the waveguide and is detected at the head of the sensing element.

The position of the magnet is determined with high precision and speed by accurately measuring the elapsed time between the application of the interrogation pulse and the arrival of the resulting strain pulse with a high-speed counter. The elapsed time measurement is directly proportional to the position of the permanent magnet and is an absolute value. Therefore, the sensor's output signal corresponds to absolute position, instead of incremental, and never requires recalibration or re-homing after a power loss. Absolute, non-contact sensing eliminates wear, and guarantees the best durability and output repeatability.

Temposonics continues to establish new performance standards for low-cost, fully-industrial, durable position sensors using the widely preferred magnetostrictive technology. This principle for accurate and non-contact measurement of linear-position sensing was developed 30 years ago by Temposonics and is used with outstanding success in a large variety of industrial applications.

The Temposonics models EP and EL sensors consists of robust aluminum profile-style housings that offer flexible mounting configurations and easy installation. Sensor models EP and EL are ideal for demanding industrial applications where simple, reliable non-contact feedback is essential.

Analog Start/Stop
Stroke Length EP 2 to 100 in 50 to 2500 mm 2 to 120 in 50 to 3000 mm
EL 2 to 100 in 50 to 2500 mm 2 to 100 in 50 to 2500 mm
Output Voltage 0 to 10 VDC -
10 to 0 VDC -
0 to 10 VDC and 10 to 0 VDC -
Output Current 4 to 20 mA -
20 to 4 mA -
Operating Temperature -40 to +167 °F -40 to +75 °C

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