Displacement Transducers
Displacement Transducers
Displacement Transducers
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Gefran has designed and produced displacement sensors for over 15 years. Over a million installed transducers and
in-depth knowledge of processes to be measured guarantee top performance and an excellent quality/price ratio.
Gefran produces the sensitive element of its transducers in-house, and is therefore able to guarantee reliability and
precision of measurement.
Gefran displacement transducers are based on two different technologies: potentiometric, which guarantees the flexibility of a wide
range developed over the years, and magnetostrictive, an advanced solution that provides higher performance thanks to its contactless
measurement system.
The following are some of the main features of Gefran displacement transducers:
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Measurement of absolute position: when the system is switched on, the transducer immediately gives the real position
without having to run mechanical repositioning.
Life: from 100 million strokes of potentiometric transducers to practically unlimited for magnetostrictive transducers,
thanks to the lack of contact between the transducer and the cursor.
High resolution of output signal: from practically infinite for potentiometers to 2 for magnetostrictive transducers.
Easy installation and simple connection to most commercially available instruments and PLCs.
Ability to simultaneously control multiple cursors with the same transducer and provide shift speed (MK4/IK4-C
in CANopen from 1 to 4 cursors).
NEW PRODUCT
The result of constant research and innovation, this new technological solution uses a new sensitive element to read
the magnetic cursors.
Presentation
The structure of the sensitive element has been simplified and optimized thanks to innovative technological solutions
developed and patented by Gefran.
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In its simple structure, ONDA contains all of the performance features needed to satisfy application requirements:
- a simplified sensitive element makes the transducer even more compact
- a simple, modular structure ensures greater reliability and simpler maintenance
- the uniqueness of the solutions adopted guarantees maximum performance
To launch this new technology, Gefran introduces a magnetostrictive displacement transducer with a completely new
profile: ONP1-A, available with analog output in voltage or in current.
Useful electrical stroke: the part of the mechanical stroke on which transducer linearity is guaranteed.
This means that when studying the application, you have to choose a transducer with a useful electrical stroke
greater than or equal to the maximum shift of the moving part.
TYPES OF ACTUATORS
To detect the shift of an object, the transducer has a mobile part that is normally attached to the object itself.
This mobile part is usually one of two types:
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rod: this is the traditional system used by potentiometers, and consists of a rod inserted in the
transducer body and transmits the shift to the interior of the sensor;
cursor: this system permits more compact solutions thanks to the use of a cursor attached to the
moving part to be measured.
It is available on some potentiometers (series PK, PME and PMI) and on most magnetostrictives.
Note that the cursor can be guided (slide or ring) or completely free from the transducer (floating cursor).
LT
PK
MK
IK
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INSTALLATION
The transducer can be installed on three types of supports:
brackets: the traditional method; requires a free surface for installation and uses two or more brackets based on
the length of the transducer;
flanges: ideal in applications in which the rod has to pass through a hole and the transducer has to be attached to
the walls of the hole; in this case, you have to pay careful attention to conditions of use, especially in case of long
strokes;
self-aligning joints: these are used to attach the ends of the transducer directly to the moving parts; it eliminates
other attachment points and allows measurement of unaligned movements; this system is unsuitable for very
long strokes.
PZ34-S: bracket
PZ34-F: flange
PZ34-A: joint
PROTECTION LEVEL
Depending on their structure and technology, GEFRAN linear displacement transducers guarantee different levels of
protection against dust and liquids. You can choose within a range of IP40 to IP68, as shown on the following table:
IP40
IP60
IP65
IP67
IP68
PK
LT
LT
RK2 - RK4
IC
PA1
PZ12
PC
MK4
PY1
PZ34
PR65
IK4
ONP1
PME
Pr esentation
PY2
04
PY3
PMA
PS
LT67
PC67
PZ67
PMI / PMISL / PMISLE
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE
Potentiometers supply a ratiometric output in voltage. This means that the output voltage range depends on the voltage
use to feed the transducer.
ATTENTION! The potentiometer must NOT be used as a variable resistance.
If you want a 0..10 VDC or 4..20 mA conditioned signal as a potentiometer output, you can connect a PCIR conditioner
to the device output.
Magnetostrictive transducers let you choose the most appropriate output interface for the application:
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SSI output:
CANopen output:
BLOWING MACHINES:
measures displacement of
die opening/closing, die
translation, Parison check.
MATERIALS WORKING:
measures displacement
of tools such as brushes,
wheels or rolls used in
working metal, wood,
marble, ceramics.
HYDRAULIC AND
PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS:
piston displacement check the transducer is internal
and a magnetic ring cursor
is attached to the piston to
track its movement.
GEOTECHNICS:
use of transducers for
subsidence meters and
strain gauges for
structural monitoring cylindrical models are
preferred.
AUTOMATIVE TEST
MACHINES:
tuning of suspensions on
prototypes and competition
models. Test benches.
Racing cars. Crash tests.
FOOD INDUSTRY:
check quantity of
substance distributed by
filling syringes or other
injector machines.
RENEWABLE ENERGIES:
check position of solar
trackers, check pitch of
wind generators, check
valves and bulkheads in
hydroelectric plants.
LEVEL CHECKS:
measure level of liquids in
tanks via selection of float.
Applications
APPLICATIONS
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SHORT STROKES
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MODEL
LT
PC
PK
USEFUL ELECTRICAL
STROKE RANGE
50..900 mm
50..750 mm
100..2000 mm
INDEPENDENT
LINEARITY
0,05%
0,05%
0,05%
RESOLUTION
Infinite
Infinite
Infinite
WORK
TEMPERATURE
RANGE
-30..+100C
-30..+100C
-30..+100C
MAXIMUM
DISPLACEMENT SPEED
10 m/sec
5 m/sec
10 m/sec
PROTECTION
LEVEL
IP65
IP40
ACTUATOR
Rod
Rod
Sliding cursor
INSTALLATION
Brackets
(variable distances between
centers)
Self-aligning
joints
Brackets
(variable distances between
centers)
APPLICATIONS
Reliability in measurement
and control applications,
even under harsh conditions.
Brackets allow installation in
most appropriate position.
INJECTION PRESSES
HYDRAULIC PRESSES
SANDERS
BENDERS
SANDERS
EARTH MOVING
INJECTION PRESSES
WOODWORKING
PA1
PZ12
PZ34
25..150 mm
25..250 mm
25..300 mm
0,2% on 25
0,1% from 50 to 100
0,05% from 125 to 150
0,2% on 25
0,1% from 50 to 100
0,05% from 125 to 250
0,2% on 25
0,1% from 50 to 100
0,05% from 125 to 300
Infinite
Infinite
Infinite
-30..+100C
-30..+100C
-30..+100C
5 m/sec
10 m/sec
10 m/sec
IP40
IP60
(on request: IP65)
IP60
(on request: IP65)
Rod
Rod
Rod
Brackets
(variable distances between
centers)
BENDERS
SANDERS
TRANSFER MACHINES
SHORT STROKES
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ALTA IMPERMEABILITA
MODEL
PME12
PMI12
PMISL
USEFUL ELECTRICAL
STROKE RANGE
50..1000 mm
50..1000 mm
50..1000 mm
INDEPENDENT
LINEARITY
0,35%
RESOLUTIONE
Infinite
Infinite
Infinite
WORK
TEMPERATURE
RANGE
-30..+100C
-30..+100C
-30..+100C
MAXIMUM
DISPLACEMENT SPEED
5 m/sec
5 m/sec
5 m/sec
PROTECTION
LEVEL
IP67
IP67
IP67
ACTUATOR
Ring cursor
Ring cursor
Ring cursor
INSTALLATION
Brackets
(variable distances
between centers)
Flange
Flange
GEOTECHNICS
UTILITY VEHICLES
HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS
BOTTLING
GEOTECHNICS
UTILITY VEHICLES
HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS
BOTTLING
APPLICATIONS
INJECTION PRESSES
PNEUM. CYLINDERS
GEOTECHNICS
SANDERS
GLASS MACHINES
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PMISLE
PMA12
IC
50..1000 mm
50..1000 mm
100..550 mm
0,35%
0,1%
Infinite
Infinite
Infinite
-30..+80C
-30..+100C
-30..+100C
5 m/sec
5 m/sec
1,5 m/sec
IP67
IP67
IP68
Ring cursor
Rod
Ring cursor
Flange
Self-aligning joints
Flange
GEOTECHNICS
UTILITY VEHICLES
HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS
BOTTLING
INJECTION PRESSES
EARTH MOVING
ELEVATORS
SANDERS
LEATHERWORKING
HIGH IMPERMEABILITY
HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS
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COMPARATORS
MODEL
USEFUL ELECTRICAL
STROKE RANGE
PY1
PY2
PY3
25..150 mm
10..100 mm
10..50 mm
0,2% on 25
0,1% from 50 to 100
0,05% on 150
0,3% on 10
0,2% on 25
0,1% from 50 to 100
0,3% on 10
0,2% on 25
0,1% on 50
Infinite
Infinite
Infinite
-30..+100C
-30..+100C
-30..+100C
MAXIMUM
DISPLACEMENT SPEED
10 m/sec
10 m/sec
10 m/sec
PROTECTION LEVEL
IP40
IP40
IP40
ACTUATOR
Rod
Rod
with return spring
Rod
with return spring
INSTALLATION
Brackets
(variable distances
between centers)
Brackets
(variable distances
between centers)
Brackets
(variable distances
between centers)
INDEPENDENT
LINEARITY
RESOLUTION
WORK TEMPERATURE
RANGE
APPLICATIONS
Compact.
Double support for measurement rod.
Side connection permits through-rod structure, guaranteeing greater overall sturdiness of the sensor.
Model PY1 has a joint for greater tolerance in movement.
PY2 and PY3 automatically position the head thanks to the return spring, making them the best solution for
precise checks on cams or products leaving an automatic production line.
GEOTECHNICS
SANDERS
CERAMIC MACHINES (thickness and planarity check)
WOODWORKING MACHINES (thickness and planarity check)
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SHORT STROKES
LT 6 7
50..900 mm
0,05%
0,075% x stroke 150mm
PC67
PZ67A
PZ67S
50..750 mm
25..300 mm
25..300 mm
0,05%
0,075% x stroke 150mm
0,2% on 25
0,1% from 50 to 100
0,05% from 125 to 300
0,2% on 25
0,1% from 50 to 100
0,05% from 125 to 300
Infinite
Infinite
Infinite
Infinite
-30..+100C
-30..+100C
-30..+100C
-30..+100C
Standard: 3 msec
(max: 5 msec)
Standard: 3 msec
(max: 5 msec)
Standard: 3 msec
(max: 5 msec)
Standard: 3 msec
(max: 5 msec)
IP67
IP67
IP67
IP67
Rod
Rod
Rod
Rod
Brackets
(variable distances
between centers)
Self-aligning joints
Self-aligning joints
Brackets
(variable distances
between centers)
INJECTION PRESSES
MOBILE HYDRAULICS
AGRICULTURAL MACHINES
EARTH MOVING
GLASS WORKS
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PROFILE
MODEL
MK4-A
USEFUL ELECTRICAL
STROKE RANGE
50..1500 mm
50..4000 mm
INDEP E N DE N T
LINEARI T Y
0,04%
0,02%
RESOLUTION
Infinite
Infinite
WORK TEMPERATURE
RANGE
-20..+75C
-30..+75C
MAXIMUM
DISPLACEMENT SPEED
10 m/sec
10 m/sec
INTERFACE
Analog
Analog
MEASUREMENT
TAKEN
1 cursor
PROTECTION LEVEL
IP65
IP67
INSTALLATION
Brackets
(variable distances
between centers)
Brackets
(variable distances
between centers)
APPLICATIONS
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ONP1-A
INJECTION PRESSES
MARBLE AND CERAMIC WORKING
METALWORKING
INJECTION PRESSES
PLASTIC AND GLASS BLOWING
MARBLE AND CERAMIC WORKING
METALWORKING
PROFILE
MK4-C
50..4000 mm
50..4000 mm
0,02%
0,02%
max 2 m
max 2 m
-30..+75C
-30..+75C
10 m/sec
10 m/sec
SSI
CANopen
1 cursor
from 1 to 4 cursors
IP67
IP67
Brackets
(variable distances between
centers)
Brackets
(variable distances between
centers)
SERVO-DRIVES
ROBOTICS
PRESSES
ROBOTICS
MACHINE TOOLS
MK4-S
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ROD
IK4-A
USEFUL ELECTRICAL
STROKE RANGE
50..4000 mm
50..4000 mm
50..4000 mm
INDE P E N DE N T
LINE ARI T Y
0,02%
0,02%
0,02%
RESOLUTION
infinite
max 2 m
max 2 m
WORK TEMPERATURE
RANGE
-30..+75C
-30..+75C
-30..+75C
MAXIMUM
DISPLACEMENT SPEED
10 m/sec
10 m/sec
10 m/sec
INTERFACE
Analog
SSI
CANopen
MEASUREMENT
TAKEN
1 cursor
(normal+reverse)
1 cursor
From 1 to 4 cursors
(displacement+speed)
PROTECTION LEVEL
IP67
IP67
IP67
Flange
Flange
Flange
INSTALLATION
APPLICATIONS
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IK4-C
MODEL
IK4-S
ROD
RK-2
RK-4
50..4000 mm
50..4000 mm
0,02%
0,02%
infinite
infinite
-30..+90C
-30..+90C
10 m/sec
10 m/sec
Analog
Digital
CANopen (option
remote electronic)
Analog
1 cursor
1 cursor
IP67
IP67
Internal flange
The overall dimensions of the sensor are among the smallest on the market.
The optional and remotable (maximum of 50 meters) electronics allows the use of advanced interfaces
without affecting sensor size, for in-cylinder installation.
EARTH MOVING
AGRICULTURAL MACHINES
UTILITY VEHICLES
INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULICS
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MODEL
16
PS09
PS11
PS20
PR65
USEFUL ELECTRICAL
STROKE RANGE
340 4
345 4
350 4
345 4
IND E P E N D E N T
LINE ARI T Y
1 .. 0,05%
(on request)
1 .. 0,05%
(on request)
1 .. 0,05%
(on request)
1 .. 0,05%
(on request)
RESOLUTION
Infinite
Infinite
Infinite
Infinite
-55..+100C
-55..+100C
-55..+100C
-55..+100C
MAXIMUM ROTATION
SPEED
600 U/min
600 U/min
600 U/min
600 U/min
MAXIMUM TORQUE
0,20 Ncm
0,20 Ncm
0,20 Ncm
1,8 Ncm
PROTECTION LEVEL
IP40
IP40
IP40
IP65
INSTALLATION
Ser vo
(flange)
Ser vo
(flange)
Ser vo
(flange)
Ser vo
(flange)
OUTSIDE DIAMETER
22,25 mm
27,05 mm
50,80 mm
55 mm
SHAFT DIAMETER
3,175 mm
3,175 mm
6,35 mm
6 mm
APPLICATIONS
WORK TEMPERATURE
RANGE
High protection
level, all-metal
housing .
ACCESSORIES
SIGNAL CONDITIONERS FOR POTENTIOMETRIC TRANSDUCERS
PCUR035
PCUR036
PCUR037
PCUR135
PCUR136
PCUR137
PCUR027
PCUR022
PCUR023
SERIES IK
PCUR026
int. 12,5 mm
ext. 54 mm
length 70 mm
int. 15 mm
ext. 54 mm
length 70 mm
int. 13,5 mm
ext. 32,8 mm
length 7,9 mm
int. 13,5 mm
ext. 32,8 mm
length 7,9 mm
PCUR024
int. 13,5 mm
ext. 32,8 mm
length 7,9 mm
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ACCESSORIES
PY1
PY2
PY3
PME12
LT-H
PC-H
CON006
LT-M
CON008
CON011
LT-B
PC-B
PK-B
PA1-C
PY-C
CON012
LT-B
PC-B
PK-B
PA1-C
PY-C
CON013
LT-B
PC-B
PK-B
PA1-C
PY-C
CON050
CON293
CON300
CAV010
CON021
CON022
CON023
CON026
CON027
CON028
CON031
CON035
CON041
CON042
CON460
CAV002
CAV003
CAV004
CAV009
CAV005
CAV006
CAV007
CAV008
CAV011
CAV012
CAV013
CAV015
CAV021
CAV022
CAV023
CAV024
DESCRIPTION
IC
PC
Accessories
PA1
LT
CON002
CODE
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PK
PK-M
PC-M
IC-C
PME12-C
IK4-C-B/C-X
RK2+EK_-_-B
MK4-A-B
MK4-S-B
MK4-C-B
IK4-A-B
IK4-S-B
IK4-C-B/C-X
RK2+EK_-_-B
MK4-A-B
MK4-S-B
MK4-C-B
IK4-A-B
IK4-S-B
IK4-C-B/C-X
RK2+EK_-_-B
MK4-A-C
MK4-S-C
MK4-A-C
MK4-S-C
MK4-A-C
MK4-S-C
MK4-C-A
IK4-A-A
IK4-C-A/C-Y
RK2+EK_-_-M
MK4-C-A
IK4-A-A
IK4-C-A/C-Y
RK2+EK_-_-M
RK4
IK4-S-B
RK2
IK4-A-B
IK4-C
MK4-C-B
IK4-S
MK4-S-B
IK4-A
MK4-S
MK4-A-B
MK4-C
MK4-A
ONP1-A
LT67
PC67
PZ67
ACCESSORIES
ONP1-A-M
LT67/PC67/PZ67-S
LT67/PC67/PZ67-S
PZ67-A
MK4-A-A
MK4-A-H
MK4-S-H
MK4-A-A
MK4-A-H
MK4-S-H
RK2+EK_
MK4-A-H
MK4-A-H
MK4-A-H
MK4-A-H
MK4-S-H
MK4-A-H
MK4-S-H
MK4-A-H
MK4-S-H
MK4-A-H
MK4-S-H
MK4-A-H
MK4-S-H
MK4-A-A
MK4-S-H
MK4-C-A
IK4-A-A
IK4-C-A/C-Y
RK2+EK_-_-M
RK4
MK4-A-A
MK4-S-H
MK4-C-A
IK4-A-A
IK4-C-A/C-Y
RK2+EK_-_-M
RK4
MK4-A-A
MK4-S-H
MK4-C-A
IK4-A-A
IK4-C-A/C-Y
RK2+EK_-_-M
RK4
MK4-A-A
MK4-C-A
IK4-A-A
IK4-C-A/C-Y
RK2+EK_-_-M
RK4
MK4-A-A
MK4-C-A
IK4-A-A
IK4-C-A/C-Y
RK2+EK_-_-M
RK4
MK4-A-A
MK4-C-A
IK4-A-A
IK4-C-A/C-Y
RK2+EK_-_-M
RK4
MK4-A-A
MK4-C-A
IK4-A-A
IK4-C-A/C-Y
RK2+EK_-_-M
RK4
MK4-A-A
MK4-C-A
IK4-A-A
IK4-C-A/C-Y
RK2+EK_-_-M
RK4
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