Linear Position Transducer, SLT-190

Description: The new SLT-190 linear position transducer is designed to provide reliable, fit-and-forget position sensing within a compact transducer size for the most arduous operating environments. It uses an innovative single coil inductive operating principle within a rugged, stainless steel housing and provides an analogue position signal proportional to the operating sleeve position. This is ideally suitable for exterior mounting on off highway vehicle systems, including military vehicles. The SLT-190 has been designed with the 21st century applications in mind. It can withstand operating temperatures from -40°C to +150°C and has been tested to withstand shocks up to 10,000g. With an EMC immunity of 100V/m, it is ready for the harshest applications, such as steel and aluminium plants and power generating stations. The patented operating principle of the SLT-190 position transducer uses a core moving within the transducer body to supply the signal proportional to outer sleeve displacement. The outer sleeve design is captive, with the sleeve and transducer bodies both having a rugged M8 self aligning, stainless steel bearing included for simple installation. The M8 size allows the transducer to be mounted on an 8 mm or 5/16 inches mounting pin. To minimise the transducer size and the impact on the overall system, the company provides separate signal conditioning electronics (EICT or EICTM) housed in rugged IP66 or IP68 rated enclosures. The electronics module can be located up to 10 m away from the transducer, well away from any hostile conditions (vibration, mechanical impact, temperature) that the position transducer may encounter during operation. The SLT-190 provides a highly reliable solution for absolute position sensing in a variety of applications.