New Blade – non contact position sensor

Citation

(2003), "New Blade – non contact position sensor", Sensor Review, Vol. 23 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2003.08723cad.007

New Blade – non contact position sensor

New Blade – non contact position sensor

Keywords: Position sensing

Designed to provide precision cost effective position sensing, the Blade employs Gill's induction technology. Able to sense arc or linear motion, the Blade is the perfect solution for tough applications where the use of traditional sensors has proved to be too expensive or unreliable (Plate 7).

The Blade's sensing system is comprised of two parts, the sensor and a metallic activator. Uniquely, the activator can be formed as part of your application.

Plate 7 The Blade is small, light and robust

Small, light and robust, the Blade sensor is fully electronic with on-board processing allowing considerable flexibility of configuration and to provide diagnostic information and assist in providing system failsafe functionality.

Favourably priced against industrially sealed potentiometers and hall effect sensors, the Blade is ideal for a variety of automotive, industrial vehicle and marine position sensing and control applications. With a durable design, and absence of mechanical linkages, the Blade is perfect for use in harsh environments – grime, moisture, temperature and vibration.

Flexible, robust, maintenance free and easy to fit, the Blade sensor represents the best solution for your application's demanding position sensing needs.

For more information, please contact: Steve Whale, Director, Gill Technology, Solent House, Cannon Street, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9BR, UK. Tel: 01590 613400; Fax: 01590 613401; E-mail: gill@gilltechnology.com; Web site: www.gilltechnology.com