2026-03-28 · Technical Insights
Magnetostrictive vs. Laser Displacement Sensors: Environmental Robustness Compared
Dust, coolant and washdown derail a laser; this magnetostrictive displacement sensor reads inside a sealed stainless rod to IP69K.
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2026-03-26 · Product Knowledge
19D Split Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor: Moving the Head Out of Heat and Tight Spaces
Rod takes heat, head does not: split. This 19D split magnetostrictive displacement sensor puts the head on cable; it is the weak link, factory-set.
2026-03-24 · Product Knowledge
When a Rigid Rod Sags, the 19F Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor Fits
Rigid rods sag past 2 m; the 19F magnetostrictive displacement sensor bends, coiling around gates and hoists while holding ±0.002 mm repeatability.
2026-03-22 · Product Knowledge
19P External Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor: Trade-Offs Against Series 18
An external magnetostrictive displacement sensor changes only a bracket. 19P shares Series 19; Series 18 fits followers better. Pick by that.
2026-03-20 · Product Knowledge
How to Match a Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor Output to Your Controller
Analog, SSI or fieldbus? Pick this magnetostrictive displacement sensor by controller channels, axis count and diagnostics—matrix covers 191 to 199.
2026-03-19 · Product Knowledge
Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor Series 194: CANopen DSP406 in Practice
One twisted pair links several axes of this CANopen displacement sensor. Series 194 follows DSP406, uses PDO, ends at 120 ohm; stop polling over SDO.
2026-03-18 · Product Knowledge
19H Cylinder-Integrated Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor: Trade-Off with Series 17
300 bar, 600 peak: 19H overlaps Series 17. Platform, not accuracy; this in-cylinder magnetostrictive displacement sensor picks 19H for mixed duty.
2026-03-16 · Product Knowledge
Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor Series 199: PROFINET RT, IRT and Device Names
PROFINET uses device name, not IP. RT fits general data, IRT only reserved-slot sync. This PROFINET displacement sensor flags topo errors on re-wire.
2026-03-14 · Product Knowledge
Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor Series 195: PROFIBUS GSD and Diagnostics
GSD must match firmware or the slave shows up but will not configure. This Profibus displacement sensor guide covers address clashes, baud, end plugs.
2026-03-13 · Product Knowledge
Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor Series 197: EtherCAT State Machine and DC Clocks
The frame flies past; slaves read their bit. With DC synchronization, this EtherCAT displacement sensor suits multi-cylinder lifting; bus speed lags.
2026-03-13 · Product Knowledge
Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor Series 198: Single-M12 EtherCAT Savings and Trade-Offs
Power and comms in one M12 cuts connectors. This single-M12 EtherCAT displacement sensor shares Series 197's frame; trade-off is hybrid cable.
2026-03-11 · Product Knowledge
Magnetostrictive Displacement Sensor Series 17 vs Series 16: Integrated Interface and Pressure Differences
Calibrate head off the tube, oil kept. This integrated magnetostrictive displacement sensor takes M18x1.5, 600 bar, for purpose-built cylinders.