Series 6 Draw Wire Transducer with Optional Integrated Signal Conditioning

Series 6 Draw Wire Transducer with Optional Integrated Signal Conditioning

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CREEDMOOR, NORTH CAROLINA USA -- The Series 6 line of miniature draw wire transducers with FlexSignal^TM electrical outputs is now shipping, meeting the diverse range of signal types required by industrial control, OEM, and test & measurement users. With the ability to monitor up to 85 inches (2160 mm) of displacement, the Series 6 draw wire transducers offer a choice of:

• 4-20 mA (current loop)
• low-level bridge (strain gage)
• voltage conditioner (0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, ±5 VDC, ±10 VDC, and many more)
• standard- and high-resolution digital (quadrature)
• voltage divider

Users can save space, time, and money by using the integrated signal conditioning. The signal conditioner is located in the miniature transducer and eliminates wiring to specialized and expensive signal conditioning modules. The bridge, voltage conditioner, and 4-20 mA options cost less than 50% of standalone signal conditioning modules.

The product line was developed based on user input showing a broad range of signal output requirements. Research conducted by Firstmark Controls shows these user preferences for electrical outputs:

Source: Web poll conducted at

The voltage conditioner output is particularly flexible by allowing for 12 to 40 VDC input and providing user-settable outputs such as 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, ±5 VDC, ±10 VDC, and many more. In addition, reverse polarity protection is provided along with a choice of increasing or decreasing signal output.

All Series 6 products feature:

• AccuTrak^TM Threaded Drum For Enhanced Repeatability
• DirectConnect^TM Sensor-To-Drum Technology = Zero Backlash, No Torsion Springs or Clutches
• NEMA 4X / IP 66 Environmental Protection
• Precision-Machined, Anodized Aluminum Components
• Flexible Mounting Bases
• Industrial Operating Temperature Range (-40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C) for analog outputs)

A complete data sheet is available at s021k.htm.

Firstmark Controls designs and manufactures miniature position transducers (displacement sensors) used in a broad array of demanding applications ranging from medical devices to factory automation equipment to manned space vehicles. The ISO 9001-compliant company was started in 1968 and is located in Creedmoor, North Carolina USA.

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