What is and what is used for
The PPS rotary sensor is used to build systems to monitor the opening degree of swing flood gates. In these systems, the opening degree of a flood gate is calculated by measuring the linear movement of an object (in this case a flood gate) using a highly flexible steel wire that coils around a reel connected to a potentiometer. When the flood gate opens and closes, thus uncoiling or coiling this steel wire, fitted with a nylon cover, it supplies an analogue signal through the potentiometer that is proportionate to the linear movement of the wire (and hence to the opening degree of the flood gate).Construction
It is a high resolution incremental optical encoder rotary sensor. The sensitive element is an AISI 316 stainless steel microcable coiled around a precision pulley which transmits motion to an optoelectronic encoder integral with its axis.Main features
- High Resistance: the transducer, and in particular the internal microcable, are made with materials very resistant to mechanical friction and to wear and tear. Compared to its competitors on the market, this characteristic gives the sensor a much higher continuous operation lifetime.
- Low cost: Compared to their cousins with the laser measuring device principle, they guarantee lower costs.
- Components that can be added or be built into the product: none.
Materials to download
Technical Data Sheet