Optical sensor for shaft-speed measurement

March 2, 2011
The Optipact motion sensors determine rotational or translational velocities of machinery or products in a wide variety of applications.

The Optipact motion sensors determine rotational or translational velocities of machinery or products in a wide variety of applications. The sensors are built around an optical system: The velocity of a moving object is determined by monitoring the rate at which an image of the object travels across the surface of the optical sensor.

The sensors measure velocities as high as 4 m/sec in the X and Y directions with a measurement error of less than 1%. The devices are compact and low maintenance. When used with rotating machinery, the sensors function as noncontacting rotary encoders.

Fraba Inc.
1800 E. State St., Suite 148
Hamilton, NJ 08609
(609) 750-8705
www.fraba.com

© 2011 Penton Media, Inc.

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