The new TFD Series of touchless linear position sensors from Novotechnik, U.S. provide wear-free operation in tight spaces, with maximum sensor dimensions of 40 x 27 x 7 mm thin. Sensing direction can be either parallel or perpendicular to mounting holes.

The TFD-4000 Series uses a magnetic position marker to provide a touchless measurement range of 0 to 14, 24 or 50 mm—depending on model. These sensors make measurements through the air and non-magnetic materials where a magnetic position marker mounts to the application. Key TFD-4000 Series specifications include ingress protection from liquids and dust to IP 67, resolution of 12 bits, repeatability of ≤ 0.1 % of full scale and optional second channel for applications requiring redundancy.

TFD-4000 Series sensors have analog voltage output and feature an operating temperature range of –40 to +125°C.

Some typical applications for the sensors include textile machinery, packaging machinery, sheet metal machinery, medical applications, marine, mobile engine management systems, industrial trucks, construction machinery, agricultural and forestry machinery.

For more information, visit www.novotechnik.com.