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Position, speed and torque measurement
News Release from: RDP Electronics | Subject: RCDT
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 February 2003
Capacitive technique for rotary
displacement
The RCDT rotary displacement sensor provides a high accuracy, no friction solution to accurate rotational measurement of a shaft, through application of patented capacitive, non-contact techniques
Designed primarily for industrial process applications, the RCDT has a measurement range spanning 300 degrees of arc, with a full-scale resolution of 0.01% and linearity of +/-1% The compact housing of the RCDT incorporates hybrid electronic circuitry, operating from 13-18Vdc, to provide a 3Vdc full-scale output
A major advantage of the capacitive measurement technique is a long lifespan due to the absence of contact wear, and the sensor immunity to off-axis forces.
Measurements can be taken from limited-range shafts or continuously-rotating shafts, and a double-gang version is available to provide dual outputs or single redundancy for critical measurement situations. Request a free brochure from RDP Electronics ...
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