What is LVDT and why is it used
An LVDT is an instrument that can be used to measure the linear displacement, LVDT stands for linear variable differential transformer basically it can be...
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What are sensors on a robot and why are sensors important to robots
What are sensors on a robot and why are sensors important to robots The sensor is a device that could be mechanical chemical or electrical....
What is interferometry and what are the types of interferometer
What is interferometry Interferometry is the measurement of displacement by using laser wavelength. It is the characteristic of non-contact measurement and represents the feedback system...
Applications of Capacitive sensor – Proximity, Gaging Displacement, Level measurement
A capacitor sensor works under the principle of capacitance. The capacitance sensor is one of the more recent developments in sensor and transducer technology. Its function...
Tachometer: Rotation measurement Techniques-Magnetic and Optical method
Measuring the speed of rotation is an important parameter in production industries. Tachometers are the instruments used to measure the rotational speed. There are two...
Position Transducer – Displacement Measurement
How Position Transducers WorkPosition transducers convert mechanical motion into an electrical signal that may be metered, recorded, or transmitted. Position transducers consist of a stainless...
Displacement Measurement – Accelerometer
Acceleration :Accelerometers measure acceleration, vibration, and shock. An accelerometer involves the mounting of a seismic mass attached to a damper and a spring inside a...
Displacement Measurement – Quadrature Encoder
Quadrature Encoder Fundamentals : The most common type of incremental encoder uses two output channels (A and B) to sense position. Using two code tracks with...
Displacement Measurement – Magnetic Encoder
Magnetic Encoder FundamentalsA magnetic encoder consists of a rotating gear made of ferrous metal and a magnetic pick-up that contains a permanent magnet and the...
Displacement Measurement – Optical Encoder
Optical Encoder – Fundamentals The most popular type of encoder is the optical encoder, which consists of a rotating disk, a light source, and a photodetector...