User guide
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3.10: Setting Zero & Span 
Position (Analog LDTs Only)
The 952A-V LDT generates a voltage output based 
on position. The 952A BlueOx with analog output 
offers 16 bits of resolution and is fully programmable 
over the entire active stroke length of the LDT. Keep 
in mind that there is a 2” Null area at the connector 
end of the LDT and a 2.5” Dead area at the other 
end of the LDT that the magnet must stay out of at 
all times. The units come fully programmed from the 
factory and do not require re-programming unless 
desired. The analog units are 100% absolute and 
will not lose programmed parameters on power loss.
To set the ZERO and SPAN position for the LDT 
follow these steps:
1. Apply power to the LDT.
2. Place magnet assembly where ZERO is to be 
located, but within the active region of the probe.
3. Momentarily short the program input pin to the 
power supply common.
4. Place magnet assembly where SPAN is to be 
located, but within the active region of the probe.
5. Momentarily short the program input pin to the 
power supply + pin (the maximum       
distance must be within the active stroke range).
This completes the programming process.
3.11: Differential Analog Output 
(Options D0, D1 or D2)
The 952A analog LDT’s are available with an 
optional differential analog output. This feature is 
hardware specic and must be specied at time of 
order. The differential feature allows the distance 
between two magnets to be measured. The 
magnets must remain within the active stroke range 
at all times and cannot be any closer than 2.5” to 
each other. Keep in mind that there is a 2” Null area 
at the connector end of the LDT and a 2.5” Dead 
area at the other end of the LDT that the magnet 
must stay out of at all times. The units come fully 
programmed from the factory and do not require 
re-programming unless desired. The analog units 
are 100% absolute and will not lose programmed 
parameters on power loss.
The differential feature is user programmable for 
ZERO and SPAN dimensions and can programmed 
anywhere within the active stroke range. The zero 
can either be programmed for fully open or closed.
To set the ZERO and SPAN position for the probe 
follow these steps:
1. Apply power to the probe.
2. Move the magnets to the desired minimum 
(ZERO) setting, but within the active region of 
the probe.
3. Momentarily short the program input pin to the 
power supply common.
4. Move the magnets to the desired maximum 
(SPAN) setting, but within the active region of 
the probe.
5. Momentarily short the program input pin to the 
power supply + pin (the maximum        
distance must be within the active stroke range).
This completes the programming process.
NOTE: The maximum programmmable stroke 
range on units with the differential analog output is 
2.5” less than the active stroke. Refer to your part 
number label or Chapter 1 for active stroke range.










