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Touchless rotary-position sensor

July 11, 2013
The Vert-X 28HD Series of noncontact angle sensors for harsh environments have an aluminum housing and are sealed against ingress of liquids and solids to IP69K.
The sensors feature 0 to 360º measurement range, 12-bit, 0.1º repeatability or better, 0.1° maximum hysteresis, and 0.1 to 10-V, 0.5 to 4.5-V, or 4 to 20-mA output options. Positive gradient clockwise or counterclockwise output options are available.
The Vert-X 28HD Series of noncontact angle sensors for harsh environments have an aluminum housing and are sealed against ingress of liquids and solids to IP69K.

The sensors feature 0 to 360º measurement range, 12-bit, 0.1º repeatability or better, 0.1° maximum hysteresis, and 0.1 to 10-V, 0.5 to 4.5-V, or 4 to 20-mA output options. Positive gradient clockwise or counterclockwise output options are available. The sensors have a minimum life of 360 million movements and MTBF is 185 or 240 years. The sensors withstand 50-g shock and 20-g vibration. Operating and storage temperature range is –40 to 85°C.Novotechnik U. S. Inc., 155 Northboro Rd., Southborough, MA 01772, (508) 485-2244, www.novotechnik.com/vx28HD

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