Magnetostrictive linear motion sensors TWK-ELEKTRONIK MPA/MSA Series they have a non-contact sensor system, which indicates a high operating life. TWK-ELEKTRONIK linear motion magnetostrictive sensors of the MPA/MSA series operate on the principle of measuring the passage time between two positions of a magnetostrictive waveguide. The first position is determined by a moving positional magnet, the distance of the segment of which must be measured. The pulse travel time is directly proportional to the distance of the segment. The waveguide is built into a pressure-resistant stainless steel cylinder. The rear part of the sensor structure is mounted in a die-cast aluminum housing, inside of which there is an electronic filling. In the "core" design, the positional magnet is located in a ring, which is located along the rod without contacting it. In the profile design, the positional magnet is located in the motor, which is fixed to the moving element of the device through a hinge joint. The sensors of the MPA series have a profile design, and the products of the MSA series have a design with a rod.
Technical characteristics of TWK-ELEKTRONIK series MPA/MSA magnetostrictive linear displacement sensors:
- Linearity: < 0.02 %;
- Measurement moves: from 50 to 7600 mm;
- Operating temperature range: -40° to + 75°C;
- Measurement signals: 20 mA, ± 10 V;
- Type of execution: 2 position magnets, high-speed signal;
- Pressure resistance: 350 bar;
- Degree of protection: IP 65, IP 67, IP 68.