Novotechnik, U.S. now adds the CAN J1939 interface to the RFC4800 Series of touchless angle sensors measuring angular position up to 360°, turn direction, turns, speed, and operational status. The RFC 4800 can provide one or two output channels. It can take the place of an optical encoder but with longer life and robustness. The…
Low torque potentiometer
Novotechnik, U.S. announces the P2200 potentiometer that operates with an extremely low torque requirement of 0.003 Ncm. This product is well-suited for applications that require a rotary position sensor yet could be affected by the force created from the sensor’s torque. Other key P2200 specifications include continuous 360° mechanical travel, electrical range of 0 to […]
Heavy-duty sensors designed for extreme environment applications
Novotechnik, U.S. announces the RFX 6900 Series of touchless rotary sensors. These magnetic sensors are designed for use in mobile, safety-related, and extreme environment applications. Now with custom ranges available. The housing of the RFX 6900 Series is anodized aluminum and sealed to IP 67 or IP 69K, depending on the version. The series conforms […]
Touchless linear position sensors for tight spaces
The new TFD Series of touchless linear position sensors from Novotechnik, U.S. provide wear-free operation in tight spaces, with maximum sensor dimensions of 40 x 27 x 7 mm thin. Sensing direction can be either parallel or perpendicular to mounting holes. The TFD-4000 Series uses a magnetic position marker to provide a touchless measurement range […]
Novotechnik introduces new programmable angle sensors
Novotechnik U.S. introduces the Vert-X 37E Series of programmable touchless rotary sensors. These sensors use a magnetic pick up that is secured to the rotating object, so that there is no direct mechanical linkage between the shaft and the measuring system, and therefore no wear. The Vert-X 37E Series is hermetically sealed, without any moving […]
Ultra-thin magnetic angle sensors from Novotechnik U.S.
The new Vert-X 05E Series of magnetic rotary position sensors from Novotechnik U.S. feature a compact, flat housing with interfaces that include analog, SPI and incremental. The Series is available in single and redundant versions. The sensors are touchless magnetic angle sensors with a permanent magnet that can be secured to an application’s rotating shaft, […]
Absolute single-turn angle sensors
Novotechnik U.S. has introduced the RSB 3600 Series of absolute single-turn angle sensors. The sensors are non-contact sensors with galvanized steel housing and stainless steel shaft with up to 100 N working shaft load for HD version. They are sealed up to IP 69K—depending on version. RSB 3600 Series sensors are EGMR (enhanced giant magnetic […]
New absolute single-turn angle sensors from Novotechnik
The new RSB 3600 Series of absolute single-turn angle sensors from Novotechnik U.S. are non-contact sensors with galvanized steel housing and stainless steel shaft. They feature up to 100 N working shaft load for HD versions and are sealed up to IP 69K, depending on the version. RSB 3600 Series sensors are EGMR (enhanced giant […]
Compact hollow-shaft angle sensor from Novotechnik
The new WAL 340 hollow-shaft angle sensor from Novotechnik, U.S. provides absolute, rotary position. As an absolute sensor, the WAL 340 continues to track angle even if power is removed, reporting the correct position when power is restored. Sensor dimensions are 32 x 39 mm and a unique notch built into the housing aids alignment. […]
New-inductive-technology position sensors from Novotechnik
Novotechnik, U.S. has introduced the TF1 Series of touchless position sensors that are based on patented new-inductive technology. The sensors are unaffected by strong magnetic fields and metal flakes or filings present in a user’s environment. TF1 Series consists of an inductively coupled position marker attached to a moving rod/piece of the user’s application that […]
New angle sensors with easy mounting
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the Vert-X 2900 Series of sensors that measure angular position. These sensors are available in single or redundant versions. Elongated holes make mounting easier. Users can specify configurations including start- and end-angles for less than 360° maximum range, index point, cw or ccw indication and non-linear curves. Measurement range is up to […]
Compact touchless position sensors from Novotechnik for wear-free operation
Novotechnik U.S. has introduced the TFD series of touchless linear position sensors that provide wear-free operation in tight spaces. Maximum sensor dimensions are 40 x 27 x 7 mm. The TFD-4000 series uses a magnetic position marker to provide a stroke length of 0 to 14, 24 or 50 mm—depending on the model. These sensors […]
Touchless angle sensors with CanBus Interface
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the RFC4800 Series of touchless angle sensors measuring angular position up to 360°, revolution counter and speed—with J1939 CANBus interface in addition to CANopen. Features include programmable zero point offset, measurement averaging and sign of rotational direction. RFC4800 Series has a resolution of 14-bits across 360°, repeatability of 0.36° and independent linearity […]
User-programmable angle and speed sensors
Novotechnik, U.S. has introduced the IO-Link programming tool for its RFC-4800 Series of touchless angle sensors. This device connects a sensor to a mini USB port of a PC running Windows or newer operating system. IO-Link enables users to program, test and adjust custom offset values to null point, set direction of rotation as clockwise […]
User-programmable angle and speed sensors
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the IO-Link programming tool for its RFC-4800 Series of touchless angle sensors. This device connects a sensor to a mini USB port of a PC running Windows or newer operating system. IO-Link enables users to program, test and adjust custom offset values to null point, set direction of rotation as clockwise or […]
Heavy-duty redundant angle sensors
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the RFX 6900 Series of touchless rotary sensors. These magnetic sensors are design for use in mobile, safety-related and extreme environment applications. Housing of the RFX 6900 Series is anodized aluminum and sealed to IP 67 or IP 69K—depending on version. Conforms to ISO 13849 for safety related applications. MTTF is 46 […]
Heavy duty redundant angle sensors
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the RFX 6900 Series of touchless rotary sensors. These magnetic sensors are design for use in mobile, safety-related and extreme environment applications. Housing of the RFX 6900 Series is anodized aluminum and sealed to IP 67 or IP 69K-depending on version. Conforms to ISO 13849 for safety related applications. MTTF is 46 […]
Z-Series Magnetic Marker Types For Angle Sensor Applications
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces a selection of four magnetic marker types designed to suit various mounting applications for their RFC— and RFD—Series of touchless rotary angle sensors that provide absolute, rotary position. These two sensor families utilize a magnetic pickup to provide a touchless measurement range of 0 to 360° and makes measurements through air and…
Z-Series magnetic marker types for angle sensor applications
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces a selection of four magnetic marker types designed to suit various mounting applications for their RFC- and RFD- Series of touchless rotary angle sensors that provide absolute, rotary position. These two sensor families utilize a magnetic pickup to provide a touchless measurement range of 0° to 360° and makes measurements through air […]
Angular Position Sensors with Analog or Digital Output
Depending on the version, Novotechnik, U.S. Vert-X 2800 Series of sensors measure angular position and convert rotational angle into an analog or digital output. Analog outputs options are 4 to 20 mA, 0.1 to 10 V, 10 to 90% of supply voltage and 5 to 95% of supply voltage. Digital output choices are SPI or […]
No Contact- No Wear Angle Sensors
Novotechnik, U.S. RFC4800 Series of touchless angle sensors can measure angular position up to 360° for a revolution counter and speed measurements. The RFC4800 Series of Hall Effect sensors includes programmable zero point offset, measurement averaging and sign of rotational direction and has a resolution of 14-bits across 360°, repeatability of 0.36° and independent linearity […]
Touchless angle Sensors with IO-Link
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the RFC4800 Series of touchless angle sensors measuring angular position up to 360°, revolution counter and speed—without wear. Features include programmable zero point offset, measurement averaging and sign of rotational direction. RFC4800 Series has a resolution of 14-bits across 360°, repeatability of 0.36° and independent linearity of ±0.5% of full scale. IO-Link […]
Customizable angle sensors from Novotechnik
The new Vert-X 2800 Series of sensors from Novotechnik, U.S. measure angular position, converting rotational angle into an analog or digital output, depending on the version. Users can select a stock part to simply measure angle or they can be configured, using a tool connected to a PC called Easy Adapt, to be application-specific. Possible […]
Keeping even keel: Gyroscopes for ships use position sensor to track angle
Too much roll on a boat underway can make it hard to fish, eat, drink or even move about. So in 2003, Seakeeper began R&D on nautical motion controls to address the problem. Eventually Seakeeper developed a gyroscope that uses industrial motion products for maximum stability. According to Seakeeper, this computer-controlled gyroscope eliminates most boat […]
New rotary magnetic encoders from Novotechnik feature 16-bit resolution
The new Vert-X 51 Series of rotary magnetic encoders from Novotechnik U.S. features up to 16-bit resolution and repeatability to 0.1°, depending on the model. The measurement range of the Vert-X 51 Series is 0 to 360° and physical measurements of the housing are 30 x 50 mm. These encoders are ideal for harsh environments […]