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Our Linear Position Sensors (LVITs) are designed to survive in tough applications. But they still are vulnerable.
When it comes to destroying linear position sensors we have seen and heard a lot over the years. Here is some practical advice based upon tales from the field.
To understand what a linear position sensor is, consider that a "sensor" is an electromechanical device that measures a physical parameter such as position, temperature, pressure, or flow and provides an output in some electronic format. This output may be a proportional analog signal such as a dc voltage or current, or a digital signal that is connected to a digital display or sent over a network to be interpreted by a computer or PLC.
Calibrating Alliance Sensor’s LVITs with SenSet™ Field Programmability
Alliance Sensors Group has solved the age old problem of cross talk between sensors even if the master signal conditioner fails.
In recent times, a major problem our customers have encountered is the need for a short to medium range position sensor that is rugged and does not wear out, but at the same time, is not unduly expensive. The low cost issue drives these customers to resistance potentiometers, but because they are not very rugged and utilize an internal sliding contact, they wear out pretty quickly. In fact, in motor sports applications, it is fairly common to observe pots being discarded after just one race.