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News Release from: Penny + Giles | Subject: DLS compact sensor
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 June 2005
New compact draw-wire linear sensor
Penny + Giles, designer and manufacturer of linear and rotary position sensors has launched a new range of competitively priced draw-wire linear sensors.
Penny + Giles, designer and manufacturer of linear and rotary position sensors has launched a new range of competitively priced draw-wire linear sensors DLS is a compact sensor that provides accurate measurement in a range of strokes up to 5000mm and is ideal for use where space is a constraint or where traditional linear potentiometers are not suitable
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 10 Aug 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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In extending its product range Penny + Giles is offering more choice to OEMs in a number of industries including construction, agriculture, materials handling, aerospace and automotive.
There are three sensors in the range: DLS-P60 has a measurement range from 100 to 1500mm; DLS-P96 has a measurement range from 2000 to 3000mm; and DLS-P115 has a measurement range from 3000 to 5000mm.
All are encased in a high strength aluminium housing and sealed to IP65 for use in harsh environments.
They provide virtually infinite resolution with a long life cycle and can withstand temperatures from -20 to 80 deg C.
The highly flexible stainless steel measuring wire is wound onto a drum with the aid of a long-life spring motor.
The winding drum is linked axially to a multi-turn potentiometer, incremental encoder or absolute encoder.
Linear movement is transformed into a rotation by the draw-wire principle and converted into a proportional analogue signal or to countable increments.
The sensors can be supplied with a choice of analogue outputs (potentiometer, 0-10Vdc voltage or two-wire 4-20mA current) or digital outputs provided by encoders.
The sensor can be orientated in any direction and has mounting grooves on four sides of the housing to make the sensors easy to install.
A range of accessories is also available to assist the user during installation including: magnetic holders for the wire clip; wire extensions; pulleys; and mounting clamps.
Electrical connections are via a one metre integral cable or eight-pin flange connector to DIN 45326. Request a free brochure from Penny + Giles ...
All products are supplied from Penny + Giles's ISO9001 certified facility and carry the CE mark.
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