25mm Blade™ Sensor

Non-Contact Inductive Position Sensor for Linear & Angular Measurement

  • 0-25mm Linear Range (configurable)
  • 0-90º Angular Range (configurable)
  • No Moving Sensor Parts
  • Analogue, Serial, PWM & Switch Outputs
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25mm Blade™ Position Sensor

The Gill 25mm Blade Sensor is a solid-state inductive position sensor with no internal moving parts. It is possible to make both linear (0-25mm) and angular (0-90º) measurements with this sensor. The measurement range is fully configurable using the supplied Gill BladeCOM software, with analogue, switch, PWM and serial outputs available as standard.


Linear Measurement

Angular Measurement

The 25mm Blade Sensor uses Gill’s patented induction technology. The sensor houses inductive coils which can accurately detect the position of a metallic ‘activator’, which is mounted to or formed as part of the moving part of the application. The activator is typically U-shaped, covering both sides of the sensor. This ensures that the sensor will give a stable output in situations where the gap between the sensor and activator cannot be maintained. Single sided activators can be used – please contact us for advice.

This sensor is rated to IP67 and can be fully immersed in liquid – ideal for applications where dust, grease or moisture are present.

25mm Blade Sensor Technical Information

  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Documentation
  • 0-25mm Linear Measurement
  • 0-90º Angular Measurement
  • Fully Configurable Range (free calibration software provided)
  • IP67 Environmental Protection - Fully Submersible
  • Analogue, PWM, Serial & Switch Outputs as Standard
  • -40ºC to +85ºC Standard Temperature Range (-40ºC to +125ºC Option)
Electrical
Supply Voltage
+4.8VDC to +30VDC
Over Voltage Protection
>31VDC
Supply Current
<10mA
Reverse Polarity Protection
to -30VDC
Resolution
10 bit over configured range
Sample Rate
1KHz
Wiring Options
Standard: 28AWG
Heavy Duty: 20AWG
Analogue Output
Measurement Range
Linear: ±12.5mm (configurable)
Angular: ±45º (configurable)
Voltage Output Range
0-4.2V
Range Accuracy
±0.1mm or equivalent
PWM Output
Measurement Range
Linear: ±12.5mm (configurable)
Angular: ±45º (configurable)
Frequency
250Hz or 1KHz
Serial Output
Data Type
Asynchronous ASCII data
Switch Output
Type
Switch to GND 32VDC Max, 8mA
Mechanical
Size
6mm x 40mm x 50mm (DxWxL)
Sensor-Activator Clearance
0.5mm to 2mm
Mounting
2 x ♦4mm holes on a 30mm pitch
Weight
30g
Recommended Activator Materials
EN3B Mild Steel or Equivalent
Copper
Tinned Steel
Contact Gill for other options
Environmental
Protection Class
IP67
Operating Temperature
Standard: -40ºC to +85ºC
Optional: -40ºC to +125ºC
Storage Temperature
-40ºC to +150ºC
Dither Life
N/A - Non-Contact