360º Blade™ Rotary Sensor

Non-Contact Rotary Position Sensor with Configurable 0-360º Range

  • Configurable 0-360º rotary measurement range
  • Analogue & Digital output
  • No Moving Sensor Parts
  • Non-contact Induction Technology
Rotary Sensor

360º Blade™ Rotary Sensor

The Gill 360º Blade Rotary Sensor is a solid-state inductive rotary position sensor, capable of measuring a full 0-360º. The sensor uses Gill’s patented induction technology to sense the position of a metallic ‘activator, mounted to (or formed as part of) the moving object.

The sensor has no moving parts and, with no contact between the sensor and the moving part of the application, the sensor will not suffer from mechanical wear through use. Sealed to IP67, the 360º Blade Rotary Sensor is ideal for applications subject to harsh environments.

Multiple outputs are available as standard, including Analogue (0-5.5V), Switch, PWM and Serial. The output can be fully configured using the supplied BladeCOM software, allowing the full-scale output to be used over a smaller measurement range.

 

360º Blade™ Rotary Sensor Technical Information

  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Documentation
  • Non-contact
  • No moving sensor parts
  • Full 0-360º rotary measurement (configurable range)
  • Three wiring options (side exit, centre exit, heavy duty)
  • Analogue & Digital outputs
  • Unlimited mechanical life
  • Submersible
Electrical
Supply Voltage
+4.8VDC to +32VDC
Supply Current
<25mA without comms
Reverse Polarity Protection
to -32VDC
Resolution
10 bit over configured range
Sample Rate
1KHz
Rise Time
2ms
Pulse Energy Absorption
1.0J
Wiring Options
Side Exit: 26 AWG
Centre Exit: 26 AWG
Heavy Duty: 20AWG
Analogue Output
Measurement Range
0-360º (configurable)
Voltage Output Range
0-5.5V (unless limited by V Supply)
Range Accuracy
±0.5º over full temperature range
Error Level
0.3V default (configurable)
PWM Output
Measuring range
0-360º (configurable)
Frequency
1KHz
Serial Output
Data Type
RS485, 19.2K 8N
Switch Output
Type
May be used as V ref or switch from V supply to ground
Mechanical
Size
16mm x ♦38mm
Sensor-activator clearance
0.5mm to 2mm
Mounting
3 x ♦M3 bolts
Weight
33g without cable
Mounting Torque
0.25Nm
Recommended Activator Materials
EN3B Mild Steel or Equivalent
Copper
Tinned Steel
Contact Gill for other options
Environmental
Protection Class
IP67
Operating Temperature
-40ºC to +85ºC (32VDC Max)
-40ºC to +125ºC (14VDC Max)
Storage Temperature
-40ºC to +150ºC
Dither Life
Infinite