Balluff Micropulse Linear Transducer

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Features:
– Plunger-style form factor provides for drop-in replacement of linear potentiometers
– Non-Contact Sensing Technology
– No External Electronics
– Analog Outputs:
–  0-10 Vdc / 10-0 Vdc
–  4-20mA / 20-4 mA

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Accurate Linear Position Measurement
The Micropulse® AT is a superior alternative to traditional low-cost linear feedback devices such as linear potentiometers (pots). Balluff designed the Micropulse AT in a modular fashion to simplify manufacturing and reduce component costs to be competitive with these devices.

The main advantage of the Micropulse AT is the non-contact, wear-free magnetostrictive sensing principle. Linear potentiometers, by contrast, are electro-mechanical devices that utilize a moving wiper contact riding along a resistive element. Both the wiper contact and the resistive element are subject to wear from repeated operation and continuous machine vibration. Abrasive contaminants are able to enter the potentiometer housing through the mechanical seals, further accelerating wear – leading to erratic position signals.

With no moving parts, the Micropulse AT is impervious to environmental contamination such as dust and grit. It is also shock and vibration rated for use in demanding industrial applications. The convenient M12 connector assures easy installation and quick replacement without the need to remove and reinstall hardwired cabling.

The round housing of the Micropulse AT allows the unit to be rotated to sense the position magnet in multiple directions, enhancing installation flexibility. The position magnet is a floating design, meaning no mechanical linkage is required, saving cost and reducing installation complexity. Linkage is eliminated as a source of backlash error. No mechanical linkage also eliminates over-stroking as a potential source of sensor breakage and production downtime.

Advantages
– Non-contact, wear-free, unlimited cycles
– No mechanical linkage required; saves space
– Correct position reading on powerup without re-homing
– Precise position indication
– Universal controller compatibility
– High noise immunity

Features
– Magnetostrictive sensing principle
– Floating target magnet
– Absolute position output
– Resolution 10 microns
– 0-10 V analog output
– Start/stop digital output

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The low-profile “R” housing is designed to be mechanically compatible with legacy linear potentiometers. The centerline at the control rod is the same vertical location as the rod on many popular “pots.” However, the R style provides long-life, non-contact magnetostrictive technology that will outlast any wear-prone linear potentiometer.

Features:
– Low profile for space critical applications
– Compatible with plunger type linear potentiometers
– Cable out or quick disconnect
– Stroke Length 2” – 142”
– Floating or captive magnet
– Outputs – Digital start/stop, Pulse Width Modulated PWM, Analog Voltage or Current
– IP 67
– Can sense floating magnet on top or bottom side

Applications:
– Pneumatic slides
– Plastic injection molding
– Stamping presses
– Transport systems
– Die casting
– Entertainment motion platforms
– Flight simulators
– Tool handling
– Packaging
– Conveying
– Measurement
– Semiconductor fabrication
– Test cells

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P - Standard External Mount Profile Stroke lengths to 200", analog and digital outputs

Profile Style 
Balluff Micropulse® linear position transducers in the Profile-style housing are a rugged, wear-free alternative to other linear feedback devices such as wear-prone potentiometers, expensive and fragile glass scales, and limitedstroke LVDT’s. Environmentally sealed to IP 67, and utilizing either a sliding captive magnet or a free-floating magnet, the Profile housing Micropulse transducer provides highly accurate linear position feedback in demanding, harsh industrial applications.

Features/Advantages:
– Non-contact absolute position feedback
– IP 67, highly resistant to contamination
– Wear free
– High immunity to shock and vibration
– Direct replacement of lower grade linear feed back devices
– Captive or floating magnet

Applications:
Balluff transducers offer features which assure reliable operation in many areas of automation and process technology, even under extreme ambient conditions:
– Hydraulic cylinders
– Tooling and tool handling
– Presses
– Casting and rolling mills
– Foundries
– Injection molding
– Leveling machines
– Transport systems
– Lift controls
– Level monitoring
– Tunnel boring equipment
– Die casting machinery
– Portal robots
– Woodworking machinery
– Flight simulators
– Cutting/slitting machinery
– Conveying
– Packaging machines
– Windmills
– Elevators
– Forestry

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The Micropulse PF provides accurate, reliable linear position feedback in a sleek, low-profile housing. Incorporating time-tested, field-proven non-contact magnetostrictive technology, the Micropulse PF represents an unmatched combination of performance, usability, and value.

• Scalable/invertable stroke up to 180”
• Status LEDs
• Floating or captive magnet can be used
• Absolute, analog output
• Low-profile, space-saving housing 
• Non-contact magnetostrictive technology

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Features:
– Compact design for embedded cylinder applications
– Non-contact sensing technology
– No external electronics
– Analog outputs:
   – 0-10 Vdc
   – 0-5 Vdc
   – 4-20 mA
– Digital output:
   – RS422 Start/Stop

Applications:
Micropulse AR transducers are designed and tested to withstand the rigors of demanding mobile hydraulic applications, such as:
– Agricultural machinery
– Forestry machinery
– Earth moving equipment
– Construction machinery

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Balluff's new Micropulse ProCompact linear position transducer is designed to thrive in harsh conditions such as high ambient humidity, changes in temperature, high-pressure washdown, and caustic chemicals. The ProCompact’s hermitically sealed, welded stainless steel housing shrugs off environmental challenges that would drastically shorten the lifespan of a less robust linear feedback sensor.

• Welded housing that is IP69K rated
• Pressure-rated to 8700 psi
• Standard mounting threads - 3/4" 16 UNF (optional M18x1.5)
• Radial or axial PTFE cable

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Compact Rugged Rod Style Bolt-In
The rugged and tough stainless steel “K” housing, with its bolt-in mounting design feature, actually becomes an extension of the cylinder. Its compact size is ideal for space-restricted applications.

Applications:
– Hydraulic cylinder
– Primary wood (lumber)
– Valve control
– Food processing
– Waste water plants
– Pulp and paper
– Gate position
– Hydro/Civil engineering

Features:
– Bolt-in design
– Rugged all stainless steel housing
– Designed for demanding applications
– Eliminates need for protective covers
– Pressure rated 8700 psi
– Outputs
   - Analog (voltage or current) - Digital start/stop
   - Pulse with modulates (PWM)
   - SSI
– Stroke length – 1" to 200"
– Quick disconnect and integral cable

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Compact Rugged Rod Style Thread-In
Compact, rugged, and built to last, the all stainless steel “W” housing can withstand the rigors of harsh, realworld applications. With its compact size and “built like a tank” ruggedness, the “W” housing is the logical choice for demanding applications.

Applications:
– Hydraulic cylinder
– Primary wood (lumber) 
– Valve control 
– Food processing
– Waste water plants 
– Pulp and paper
– Gate position
– Hydro/Civil engineering

Features:
– Rugged all stainless steel housing
– Designed for demanding applications 
– Eliminates need for protective covers
– Pressure rated 8700 psi
– 3/4"x16- UNF threads (W housing)
– Metric M18 thread version available (H housing)
– Outputs
  - Analog (voltage or current)
  - Digital start/stop
  - Pulse width Modulation (PWM) 
  - SSI 
– Stroke length
– 1" to 200" 
– Quick disconnect or integral cable

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In the petrochemical and process industries, uptime is critical. Component failure must be a rare event. When it does occur, repairs need to be fast and easy.

Balluff’s TA12 explosion-proof transducer is specifically designed to meet these stringent oil and gas industry requirements for high reliability and fast and easy field maintenance. It is optimized for accurate and continuous feedback on hydraulically and pneumatically actuated valves for refining, storage, transport, and handling.

• Field repairs in minutes, not hours
• Generous internal wiring space in a compact housing
• Long, highly accurate maintenance-free service life
• Offers array of control signal interface options

• For use in hazardous area applications
• Provides accuracy over a temp. range of -40 to 176°F
• High level of resistance to shock and vibration

Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D
Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G; Class III
T6 Ta=65°C, T5 Ta=80°C Type 4X/6P; IP68
Class I, Zone 1 AEx d IIC T6 Ta=65°C, T5 Ta=80°C
Class I, Zone 1 Ex d IIC T6 Ta=65°C, T5 Ta=80°C
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IECEx SIR 11.0048X

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Ex d IIC T6/T5 Ga/Gb Ta 65°C (T6) 80°C (T5) 
Ex t IIIC T85/T100°C Da IP68 Ta 65°C (T85) 80°C (T100)
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CANopen
The position of the magnet along the waveguide is sent over the CANbus to the controller in so called Process Data Objects or PDOs. Micropulse transducers work with standard CANopen protocols as per CIA DS 301 and with the standard device profile as per DS5406. CANopen offers greater flexibility because of the large number of configurations options for the transducer. For example, the resolution is programmable for 5, 10, 20 or 100 µm – depending on your application. Alternatively you can select whether both position and velocity information are sent to your controller, cyclically or on-demand. And there’s more: Up to 4 so-called software cams can be defined in the active measuring range. Each time the status of one of these cams changes, high-priority emergency messages are sent to the controller.

PROFIBUS
The Process Data Unit sends position and velocity information for the transducer to the controller via the PROFIBUS-DP. Micropulse transducers operate according to EN 50170 and support the PROFIBUS-DP encoder profile as well as multi-magnet operation. Micropulse transducers can be parameterized using the GSD file. The position resolution can be configured in 5 µm increments and the velocity resolution in increments of 0.1 mm/s. Working ranges and the null point can be configured individually for each magnet.

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Pulse interface
The time between an interrogation and the reply signal is directly proportional to the position of the magnet along the waveguide. These pulses are transmitted using RS485/422 differential line drivers, guaranteeing noise-free signal transmission over distances of up to 500 m. The great advantage of these interfaces is the noise-immune signal transmission with a simple and economical interface. Interfaces with tristate outputs allow multiplexing of several Micropulse transducers. Appropriate control cards are available.

Quadrature 
The quadrature output interfaces directly to standard encoder inputs (90° out of phase, A & B). This configuration gives you more interface options for connecting to motion based systems. In addition, the Micropulse quadrature output transducer has the ability to provide absolute position information through use of its innovative BURST function.

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Balluff Micropulse transducers with Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) offer high accuracy and fast update times necessary for superior dynamic motion control applications.

Micropulse SSI transducers are available in both Standard and Plus versions.  The Standard version offers 100% backward compatibility to legacy Micropulse SSI transducers, while the Plus version offers advanced user-configuration options via the PC-based configuration tool.  Both versions offer position resolution down to 1 µm, and stroke lengths to 300”

Benefits:

•  Resistant to shock, vibration, and electrical interference
• Rod style pressure housing is rated to 8700 psi for use in high pressure hydraulic systems
• Stroke lengths to 300” in 1” increments
• Onboard bi-color LED’s for status and diagnostic indication
• Ingress protection up to IP68 assures dependable operation in extreme applications

Applications:

• High performance position feedback in closed-loop servohydraulic systems
• Steel processing machinery
• Sawmill equipment
• Metalforming
• Plastics and rubber manufacturing equipment

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Introducing Micropulse Generation 7 - the global standard for analog position sensing. The Micropulse Generation 7 analog rod-style transducers offer class-leading performance and usability in real-world linear positioning applications. The Generation 7 analog rod-style transducer is available in two versions: the standard version is 100% backward compatible to previous Micropulse transducer, while the Micropulse Plus version offers an innovative USB interface for configuration and set-up.

• Linear displacement and/or velocity measurement (Plus version)
• M12/M16 connector or integrated cable
• 100% scalable analog outputs
• Status and set-up LEDs
• Two independent outputs (Plus version)
• PC-configurable (Plus version)
• 1"-300" measurement length
• Output types: analog
• IP68 cable, IP67 connector
• Linear down to ±50 µm
• 150 g shock, 20 g vibration
• Enhanced electromagnetic immunity

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How many times have you heard this: “Keep ‘em flying, we’ve got crews to train!” Easy enough to say, but hard to do if you’re struggling to maintain legacy electronics in your hydraulic flight simulator fleet…and even harder when spare parts are difficult, if not impossible, to obtain due to obsolescence. That’s where Balluff comes in with a full line of retrofit magnetostrictive linear transducers, specifically designed for compatibility with legacy simulator hardware.

Benefits:

• Drop-in compatible to legacy position feedback devices
• Patented auto-tuning circuitry for wide-range legacy magnet compatibility
• Pin-compatible legacy connectors
• Available analog/PWM interface module replaces yesterday’s troublesome interface hardware