2026-02-15 · Technical Insights
Matching Response Time and Refresh Rate to the Control Cycle
Definitions of response time and refresh rate, how to match them to the control cycle, and the refresh behaviour of fieldbus types.
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2026-02-12 · Technical Insights
How to Connect Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensors to a Fieldbus: A Practical CANopen and EtherCAT Guide
From node address, PDO/SDO and baud rate to multi-magnet reading — the practical essentials of connecting magnetostrictive displacement sensors to CANopen / EtherCAT, plus on-site pitfalls to avoid.
2026-02-12 · Technical Insights
Do Sensors Need Warm-Up? Self-Heating, Thermal Equilibrium and the Real Magnitude of Temperature Effects
Magnetostrictive sensors heat themselves after power-up and reach thermal equilibrium in about 30 minutes; this explains the real magnitude of warm-up drift and steady-state temperature effects, and when temperature compensation is genuinely needed.
2026-02-10 · Technical Insights
Dead Zones at Both Ends of the Effective Range: Why the Rod Must Not Bottom Out
Where the measuring dead zone comes from, figures for Series 16 / 17 / 19F, and how to keep clear of dead zones when mounting. Do not estimate about 30 mm at each end.
2026-02-08 · Technical Insights
Absolute vs. Incremental Position: Why Magnetostrictive Sensors Never Lose Zero on Power Loss
The difference between absolute and incremental position, why magnetostrictive absolute output needs no re-homing after power loss, and what that means in practice.
2026-02-07 · Technical Insights
The Three Accuracy Terms of Magnetostrictive Sensors: Resolution, Repeatability and Non-Linearity
Clarifies the difference between resolution, repeatability and non-linearity in magnetostrictive displacement sensors and what each means for selection, with on-site pitfalls.
2026-02-02 · Technical Insights
Installing Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensors in Practice: Position Magnet, Zero Point, Noise Immunity
From magnet coaxiality and zero-point calibration to signal cable shielding and grounding — the key steps in installing and commissioning magnetostrictive displacement sensors, plus what to watch when mounting inside hydraulic cylinders.
2026-02-02 · Technical Insights
Troubleshooting Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensors: Inaccurate Readings, Jumps, No Output
Organised by symptom, cause and remedy — on-site troubleshooting for no output, fluctuating values, measurement deviation and fieldbus data loss in magnetostrictive displacement sensors.
2026-02-02 · Product Knowledge
Why Choose Magnetostrictive Sensing for Hydraulic Cylinder Position Control? From Injection Molding to Metallurgical Presses
Starting from the high-temperature, high-pressure, oil-contaminated, long-stroke conditions of hydraulic cylinders, this explains how to choose between cylinder-integrated and external magnetostrictive types and why they run maintenance-free.
2026-02-02 · Technical Insights
Magnetostrictive vs. LVDT vs. Potentiometer: How to Choose a Displacement Measurement Solution
An objective comparison of magnetostrictive, LVDT and potentiometer displacement technologies across accuracy, service life, stroke, environment and cost, with selection recommendations.
2026-02-01 · Technical Insights
How Does a Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor Measure Position? Magnetostriction and the Wiedemann Effect Explained
Explains how magnetostrictive displacement sensors measure position, distinguishes the magnetostrictive effect from the Wiedemann effect, and shows why torsion-wave timing and non-contact operation give such long service life.
2026-02-01 · Technical Insights
Selecting a Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor: 4-20 mA Analog or CANopen Fieldbus?
Compares analog (4-20 mA / 0-10 V) and fieldbus (CANopen / Profibus / EtherCAT / Profinet) outputs for magnetostrictive displacement sensors — pros and cons, suitable applications and protection considerations.