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Novotechnik’s Position Sensors for Tough Environments

By Novotechnik
Thursday, January 13, 2011

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TX2 Series sensors feature 2 clamps that slide over the TX2 housing and screw-down with supplied hardware.



Novotechnik (Southborough, MA) introduces the TX2 Series of linear position sensors. This family of rod-style sensors is rated at IP 67 to protect from dirt, dust, and humidity. TX2 Series sensors feature:

  • 8 stroke lengths from 25 to 300 mm.
  • A compact size with mechanical lengths from 88 to 374 mm, measured on center of pivot heads, and a housing diameter of 18 mm.
  • Backlash-free pivot heads that provide up to 12.5° of free movement.
  • 2 clamps that slide over the TX2 housing and screw-down with supplied hardware.
  • A repeatability of 0.01mm of full scale regardless of stroke length.
  • A resolution better than 0.01 mm.
  • Linearity is up to ±0.05 percent.
  • A life up to 50 million movements.
  • A nominal resistance from 1 to 12 kΩ, depending on stroke length.

For more information visit www.novotechnik.com.

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