Southington, Conn. — June 10, 2008....To replace potentiometers used to measure angles and determine the location of continuously moving parts, Baumer Ltd. has introduced the MDRM/MDFM non-contact magnetic sensors.
Reliable and maintenance-free, these compact sensors can measure 360 degrees of rotation without a dead band. They deliver long-term performance in dirty and high vibration operating environments and feature no bearings, wiper contacts or other moving parts that wear and break down over time. The compact MDRM/MDFM sensors feature rectangular housings with a mounting depth of just 8mm or cylindrical housings that can be installed in a variety of narrow, space restricted locations. The 8-bit sensor offers a signal resolution of 1.41 degrees suitable for applications that require course positioning, for example heavy duty equipment and vehicles.
The 12-bit sensor provides a maximum resolution of 0.09 degrees for highly precise control systems such as those found in robotic applications. The IP67-rated sensors feature current or voltage outputs that allow direct connection to standard interfaces without additional conversion. The sensors can accommodate cable or connector interfaces. MDRM/MDFM Magnetic Sensors can be incorporated into machine tool, packaging, textile production, printing, wood/timber/steel processing, energy generation, and robotic equipment and machinery, and can also be used on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
In such applications, these sensors can determine the current position of shafts, rollers, tabletop equipment, robotic arms, pedals, lifters, grippers, containers, webs and solar panels. Baumer Ltd. is a global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of high quality, precision sensors since 1952 serving a variety of markets including Automation, Graphics, Robotics/Material Handling, Medical, Machine Tool and Specialty Machines.