MTS Sensor MS Position Sensor

1. Product description and technology Temposonics® sensors can be used in versatile mobile machines without any restriction and replace contact-based linear sensors like potentiometers. Highly dynamic systems are controlled safely by means of Temposonics® sensors, thus enhancing the productivity, availability and quality of the working process of the machine. Insensitive to vibration, shocks, dust and weathering influence and electro-magnetic disturbances. Temposonics® MH Series sensors are successfully used in front axle and articulated frame steering cylinders, hydraulic jacks and in steering systems for hydraulic units on agricultural and construction machinery

Simple Mechanics The extremely robust sensor consists of the following main parts: The innovative connector system which is easy to install in a few seconds, any soldering or crimping needless, dust-and waterproof up to IP69K. The flange housing with built-in electronics and signal converter. The position magnet as only moving part, which is assembled into the piston bottom. This permanent magnet travels wear-free and contactless along the pressure pipe and measures the actual position. The pressure pipe placed within the drilled piston rod contains the protected magnetostrictive sensing element.

Magnetostriction Temposonics® linear sensors are based on the magnetostrictive technology. By measuring the actual position with a non-contact position magnet the sensor operates 100% wear-free. The absolute operating principle enables reliable readings without any reference point or recalibration. A mechanical strain pulse is triggered by the travelling position magnet. The runtime of this ultrasonic wave is measured precisely and compiled into standard electronic output signals.