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R60D Rotary Inductive Position Sensor

A DC operated non-contact angular position sensor


Key features

  • Wide temp. range
  • ±7.5VDC output
  • Internal voltage regulation
  • Low moment of inertia
  • Shielded ABEC 3 precision bearings
  • Rugged aluminum housing

About the R60D Rotary Inductive Position Sensor

The R60D RVIT (Rotary Variable Inductance Transducer) is a DC operated non-contact angular position sensor. Operating on a ±15VDC supply, the R60D provides a smooth ±7.5VDC output proportional to angular position over a ±60 degree sensing range.
The RVIT proprietary design utilizes a set of four printed circuit coils and a light-weight conductive spoiler to achieve superior performance with a low moment of inertia. During operation, the light weight spoiler rotates with the transducer shaft, differentially altering the inductance of the printed circuit planar coils. The resulting unbalance is precisely measured using a patented autoplex circuit. This signal is then converted to a linear DC output voltage, proportional to the angle of the rotor shaft. The digital circuit is extremely resistant to environmental disturbances such as EMI and RFI, and is compatible for use with most analog position feedback systems.

Calibrated for use over the full ±60 degree sensing range, the R60D offers exceptional performance at a cost effective price. It also features a wide operating temp. range, infinite resolution, and an extremely long rotational cycle life.
Also see our other DC operated, angular position sensor models, RVIT-15 Series (single ended DC operation, voltage or current output), R120LC (+5VDC operation, low cost) and R30D (bipolar DC operated RVDT).

Applications for R60D

  • Ball valve position
  • Throttle level position feedback
  • Rotary actuator feedback
  • Dancer arm position
  • Reeler / Dereeler

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Angular range ±60 degrees
Bearings Shielded ABEC 3 precision
Electrical connection 4 lead wires, AWG 24, PTFE insulation, 12 inches [30cm] long
Frequency response 200Hz @ -3dB
Housing material Aluminum, black anodized
Input current 25mA maximum
Input voltage +/-15VDC ±10%
Maximum torque, unbalance 0.12 inch.ounce-force [8.6 gram-force.cm]
Mechanical angular range 360 degrees (no stops)
Mounting Size 11 servo mount BU-ORD
Non repeatability & hysteresis 0.1% of FRO maximum
Output at range ends +/-7.5VDC
Output current 5mA maximum
Output impedance 1O maximum
Sensitivity 125mV/degree
Shaft load capability 10 lb [4.5Kg] Axial or Radial
Storage temp. -67°F to +257°F [-55°C to 125°C]
Temp. coefficient of output ±0.02% of FRO per ºF [0.036% of FRO per ºC], over operating temp. range
Weight 1.2 oz [34 grams]

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