2026-02-08 · Technical Insights
Absolute vs. Incremental: Why Zero Position Survives Power Loss
Power cut? An incremental encoder must re-home; a magnetostrictive displacement sensor need not, because torsion-wave timing holds absolute position.
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2026-02-07 · Technical Insights
Magnetostrictive Sensor Accuracy: Resolution, Repeatability, Linearity
Three accuracy terms on a magnetostrictive displacement sensor: smallest step, scatter to a point and full-stroke deviation are not the same number.
2026-02-02 · Technical Insights
Installing a Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor: Magnet, Zero, Noise
Wild readings come from mounting, not failure. On a magnetostrictive displacement sensor, set magnet coaxiality, two-point zero, screened earthing.
2026-02-02 · Technical Insights
Troubleshooting Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensors: Inaccurate Readings, Jumps, No Output
No output, jumps or offset on a magnetostrictive displacement sensor? Check the 20.4-28.8 V supply and polarity, then magnet coaxiality and zero.
2026-02-02 · Product Knowledge
Magnetostrictive Sensors in Hydraulic Cylinder Position Control
Injection molding means long strokes, hot oil. Pick in-cylinder versus external magnetostrictive displacement sensors for 0.5-3 m, 12.7 mm bores.
2026-02-02 · Technical Insights
Magnetostrictive vs. LVDT vs. Potentiometer: Selection Criteria
Magnetostrictive displacement sensor vs LVDT vs potentiometer: brushes wear, LVDTs fit under 300 mm, while this one runs 50 mm to metres non-contact.
2026-02-01 · Technical Insights
Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor: How Position Is Measured
How a magnetostrictive displacement sensor reads position: waveguide, ring and head split magnetostriction from Wiedemann near 2830 m/s.
2026-02-01 · Technical Insights
Magnetostrictive Sensor Output: 4-20 mA Analog or CANopen Fieldbus
Analog or fieldbus for a magnetostrictive displacement sensor? Pick by PLC interface, axis count and diagnostics, drawing the 4-20 mA vs CANopen line.
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