Temposonics
®
R-Series
V
Analog
Operation Manual
11. Glossary
A
Analog output
For a sensor with analog output, the measured value is output as an
analog voltage signal or current signal.
D
Differential
For differential measurement, the distance between the two position
magnets is output as a value.
(
Multi-position measurement)
M
Max speed or velocity value
For speed or velocity, the output value generated is scaled based on
the maximum speed or velocity value indicated in the order code.
Measuring direction
• Forward: Values increasing from sensor electronics housing to rod
end/profi le end
• Reverse: Values decreasing from sensor electronics housing to rod
end/profi le end
Multi-position measurement
During the measurement cycle, the positions of every magnet on
the sensor are simultaneously reported. The velocity or speed are
continuously calculated based on these changing position values as
the magnets are moved.
O
Over range output mode
When enabled this mode allows the position output values to
continue to increase or decrease when the magnet travels beyond
the active stroke range.
R
Resolution
The sensor precisely measures time to provide the position
measurement. For the analog output the measured time value is
converted into an analog voltage signal or current signal using a
high-performance
D
igital to
A
nalog
C
onverter (DAC) having 16 bits
of resolution.
S
Speed
The output value for speed indicates how fast the position magnet is
being moved, independent of the measuring direction. (
Velocity)
T
Temperature inside the sensor electronics housing
The temperature inside the sensor electronics housing is reported
as an analog voltage signal or current signal. For each output range,
the 0 % output value has the factory default setpoint at −40 °C, and
the 100 % output value has the default setpoint at +100 °C.
Note: a dedicated temperature chip is used for the output signal
and its values may vary from those reported on the TempoLink
®
application screen.
V
Velocity
The output value for velocity indicates how fast the position magnet
is being moved, and in which direction. (
Speed)