MTS Sensors'' R-Series sensor, part of the Temposonics® family of magnetostrictive position sensors, is now offered with standard Fieldbus outputs. The R-Series is also now available in flexible (RF) sensing element application housings, in addition to hydraulic (RH) and profile (RP) housings, and the TempoGuard™ II high-pressure housing (HPH) is now approved for hazardous environment usage with the R-Series.
R-Series Fieldbus output sensors can be directly interfaced to CANbus, DeviceNet, and Profibus systems. The R-Series CANbus and Profibus products also offer multiple magnet sensing with up to 15 positions and 5 velocities simultaneously, enabling customers to replace multiple limit switches or linear sensors along a common axis for more useful feedback at reduced cost.
R-Series sensors accommodates MTS Sensors'' patented flexible sensing element (RF) sensor design, which is capable of sensing complex curvilinear motion and provides customers with a convenient packaging and installation envelope for long stroke sensors. The RF design can be coiled to a bending radius of 8 in., which can significantly reduce shipping costs for long sensors.
Temposonics TempoGuard II explosionproof housing is UL, cUL, and ATEX approved for use with all outputs of the new R-Series and G-Series sensors. This high-pressure housing (HPH) not only provides a waterproof package, but is approved for operation in Class I, Division I, Groups A, B, C and D areas. With TempoGuard II housing, the new R-Series sensor is suitable for use in applications such as mining, power generation, petrochemical plants, and steel fabrication.
R-Series sensor enhancements increase the capabilities of this digitally based "smart" sensor, including enhanced output capabilities and improved sensing performance and accuracy. The standard platform includes diagnostic LEDs and external programming capabilities to ensure that sensor installation and troubleshooting efforts are kept to a minimum. It was designed to ensure the highest available level of reliability and durability under harsh environmental conditions. The R-Series sensor is available with a full line of analog and digital serial outputs for noncontact sensing in linear absolute position measurement applications.