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EP2 SSI

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TEMOSONICS MAGNETOSTRICTIVE LINEAR POSITION SENSOR

Stroke Length: 2 to 100 in (50 to 2540 mm)

The absolute, linear position sensors provided by Temposonics rely on the company’s proprietary Temposonics® magnetostrictive technology, which can determine position with a high level of precision and robustness. Each Temposonics® position sensor consists of a ferromagnetic waveguide, a position magnet, a strain pulse converter and supporting electronics. The magnet, connected to the object in motion in the application, generates a magnetic field at its location on the waveguide. A short current pulse is applied to the waveguide. This creates a momentary radial magnetic field and torsional strain on the waveguide. The momentary interaction of the magnetic fields releases a torsional strain pulse that propagates the length of the waveguide. When the ultrasonic wave reaches the end of the waveguide it is converted into an electrical signal. Since the speed of the ultrasonic wave in the waveguide is precisely known, the time required to receive the return signal can be converted into a linear position measurement with both high accuracy and repeatability.

Robust, non-contact and wear free, the Temposonics® linear position sensor provide high durability and precise position measurement feedback in harsh industrial environments. Measurement accuracy is tightly controlled by the quality of the waveguide manufactured exclusively by Temposonics.

The compact and smooth aluminum profile offers flexible mounting options and easy installation. Moreover, the position magnet can travel along the entire flat housing profile. The EP2 has an attractive price-performance ratio and is ideal for industrial applications including plastics molding and processing, factory automation and packaging.

SSI
Stroke Length 2 to 100 in 50 to 2540 mm
Cycle Time 300 mm stroke length 3.7 kHz
750 mm stroke length 3.0 kHz
1000 mm stroke length 2.3 kHz
2000 mm stroke length 1.2 kHz
Operating Temperature -40 to +167 °F -40 to +75 °C

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