Sealed position sensors (contacting and non-contacting)

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(1998), "Sealed position sensors (contacting and non-contacting)", Sensor Review, Vol. 18 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.1998.08718dad.007

Sealed position sensors (contacting and non-contacting)

Sealed position sensors (contacting and non-contacting)

Keywords Position measurement

Recently introduced, these quarter pots are sealed precision sensors available in two distinct versions and available throughout Europe from Kynmore Engineering Co. (Table I)

The QP-3F angle sensor (green), is made with a reliable, conductive plastic resistive element that is widely used for automotive and off-road equipment applications.

The QP-3H (orange) on the other hand, is a contactless angle sensor with a temperature stable Hall effect IC and signal conversion unit. The signal conversion unit is constructed in such a way that the linear output is generated by varying the relative position between the stationery Hall effect IC and the permanent magnet attached to the rotor.

Both are 90° angle sensors, designed to conform to the frequent constraints of space and component count. As they utilise common external components (case, shaft and leads), their appearance is identical and distinguished only by the aforementioned label colours. The quality and low-cost make them suitable for a wide range of applications such as automotive, construction equipment and hydraulic systems.

For further information contact Henry Schuster, Managing Director, Kynmore Engineering Co., 20/24 Kirby Street, London EC1N 8TS, UK. Tel: +44 (0)171 405 6060; Fax: +44 (0)171 405 2040.