Datasheet

DESCRIPTION
The SMART Position Sensor is one of the most durable,
adaptable, and lightweight linear position sensors available in
the industry, enabling highly accurate motion control and
improving operation efficiency and safety. Its simple, non-
contact design eliminates mechanical failure mechanisms,
reducing wear and tear, improving reliability and durability, and
minimizing downtime.
The SMART Position Sensor is a non-contacting sensing
solution for absolute position sensing with enhanced accuracy.
It senses the position of a magnet relative to the sensor in one
of two available sensing ranges:
0 mm to 75 mm [0 in to 3.0 in]
0 mm to 225 mm [0 in to 8.86 in]
Why is the SMART Position Sensor smart? SMART means
that this is a sensor that can essentially think for itself. SMART
Position Sensors provide a self-diagnostics feature and data
gathering for enhanced reliability and closed-loop feedback
control.
They use a patented combination of an ASIC (Application-
Specific Integrated Circuit) and an array of MR
(magnetoresistive) sensors to accurately and reliably
determine the position of a magnet attached to a moving object
so that the object’s position can be determined or controlled.
The MR array measures the output of the MR sensors
mounted along the magnet’s direction of travel. The output and
the MR sensor sequence determine the nearest pair of MR
sensors to the center of the magnet location. The output of
these two MR sensors is then used to determine the position of
the magnet between them.
With this sensor, Honeywell has utilized MR technology
through the ASIC at a level never before accomplished.
The SMART Position Sensor is available in both analog output
(75 mm and 225 mm configurations) and digital output
(225 mm configuration only) for use in control systems
requiring a RS232-type interface with a 57.6 kbits/s baud rate.
Other configurations are in development.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS (= competitive differentiator)
Reliable, durable: Non-contact design reduces wear and
tear, improving reliability and durability, and minimizing
downtime
Easy to install: Installation takes four simple steps
(1: position device; 2: drill holes; 3: mount sensor; 4:
locate magnet/connect three wires) vs. up to 14 steps
some competitive products require, simplifying installation
and reducing set-up costs
Rugged: As there are no moving parts within the sensor,
Honeywell utilizes unique packaging materials that make
the sensor more resistant to vibration, shock, and extreme
temperatures
Flexible: Air gap of up to 3,0 ±2,5 mm [0.118 ±0.098 in]
between sensor and magnet expands application
opportunities; variety of output options (analog standard
and other RS232-type baud rates) are available,
expanding application opportunities
Cost effective: Adaptable, non-contacting design allows
customers to eliminate unnecessary connections for
installation, thereby reducing installation steps, installation
time, and components
Accurate: 75 mm configuration accurately measures
values down to 0,05 mm [0.002 in], while 225 mm
configuration accurately measures value down to 0,14 mm
[0.0055 in] (analog) and 0,0035 mm [0.000137 in] (digital)
Adaptable: Electronics on boards allow for flexible
packaging and component compatibility with existing
systems
Lightweight: More than 50% lighter in weight than LVDT
(Linear Variable Differential Transformer) technology
Simplifies design-in: Easy-to-configure sensor array fits
virtually any linear movement path, simplifying design-in
Self-diagnostics feature can reduce equipment downtime
by providing predictive maintenance input
Combined patented MR sensor and ASIC technology
provides enhanced differentiation and performance
IP67 and IP69K sealing allow use in many harsh
applications
RoHS-compliant materials meet Directive 2002/95/EC

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