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MTS Intros Temposonics R Series of Sensors

October 23, 2001 by Jeff Shepard

MTS Systems Corp. (Cary, NC) introduced the Temposonics R Series AQB quadrature interface position sensor. The ABZ style quadrature output, with user-programmable fixed-pulse frequency and resolution, gives the sensor a wide range of applicability for a given stroke range.

The AQB interface sensor can generate an absolute position output either upon power-up or after receiving an input signal from the controller interface. The performance and functionality are built into the AQB interface sensor, thereby eliminating the need for external interface modules.

The resolution of the CE-certified AQB sensor varies from 50 to 12,500 counts per inch (0.02 to 0.00008 inches per count). The pulse frequency has a range of 8kHz to 1MHz. For the highest resolution setting (0.00008 inches per count), position update times are less than 2msec for stroke lengths up to 60in.

The AQB quadrature interface is available in both Temposonics R Series rod style (Model RH) and profile style (Model RP) application housings offering modular construction, flexible mounting configurations and easy installation. The Temposonics Model RH is designed for internal mounting in applications where high-pressure conditions exist (5,000 psi continuous, 10,000 psi spike) such as hydraulic cylinders. The Model RH can also be mounted externally in many applications and offers users the ability to replace the sensor cartridge in the field quickly and easily.