MACHINE MOTION / APPLICATION SELECTION

Draw-wire sensor applications: define what moves.

A cylinder rod, a wheel and a water gate each impose a different cable path and motion duty. Choose the measurement task to prepare an application-specific enquiry.

Start with the moving point and installation geometry.

Concept of an externally mounted draw-wire sensor measuring a hydraulic cylinder rod, with a separate platform-height measurement on a scissor lift.

Hydraulic cylinders & lifts

Define the moving point before choosing the stroke.

External rod travel, forklift carriage position and platform height are different measurements. Start with the actual cable path and controller input.

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Concept showing a chassis-mounted string potentiometer attached to a suspension point, with separate cable extension, damper travel and wheel travel.

Suspension & vehicle testing

Match cable motion, test frequency and DAQ input.

Capture suspension, pedal or fixture displacement with a defined motion map and a sensor/DAQ channel checked for the actual dynamic duty.

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Concept of a sensor above a vertical water gate measuring mechanical opening, with fixed routing and active gate travel labeled separately from water level.

Water gates & long travel

Separate gate movement from the installed cable route.

Specify mechanical gate opening with an identified datum, cable routing and environmental conditions. Extended ranges require project-specific feasibility.

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Draw-wire sensor applications: define what moves.

Start with the moving point and installation geometry.

Define the moving point before choosing the stroke.

Match cable motion, test frequency and DAQ input.

Separate gate movement from the installed cable route.

Have the controller input but a different machine?

Draw-wire sensor applications: define what moves.

Start with the moving point and installation geometry.

Define the moving point before choosing the stroke.

Match cable motion, test frequency and DAQ input.

Separate gate movement from the installed cable route.

Have the controller input but a different machine?