The intrinsically safe E100 LIPS® (Linear Inductive Position Sensor)
is ATEX approved for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour and dust atmospheres. It is designed for demanding hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder
position feedback applications where service life, environmental resistance
and cost are important and is ideal for OEMs seeking good sensor performance
for arduous applications in hazardous areas.
Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over
a wide temperature range. The unit is highly compact and space-efficient,
being responsive along almost its entire length. Like all Positek
sensors, the E100 provides a linear output proportional to displacement.
Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required
by the customer, from 20 to 600mm and with full EMC protection built
in.
The sensor is very rugged, being made of stainless steel with an inert
fluoropolymer-sheathed probe and stainless steel target tube. The
sensor is easy to install in cylinders and has a range of mechanical
options. Environmental sealing is to IP67.
Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated barrier. Approved barriers are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.
Sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 150m from the barrier.
