Linear displacement sensors - Cable-actuated sensors

Cable-actuated sensors, also known as cable-extension transducer, stringpots or draw-wire sensors, can detect and measure linear position and velocity using a flexible cable and spring-loaded spool.

The cable-actuated sensors are available with measurement ranges up to 10 meters (394 inches). Potentiometric, analog (0-5V, 0-10V, 4-20mA) and digital outputs (incremental, openCAN) are available on many models.

Potentiometer and Analog output models

Position sensors AWP 110 series

• Cable-actuated position sensor • Measurement range: 250 to 1250mm • Signal output: potentiometric, 0-10V or 4-20mA • Operation temperature: -25ºC to +85ºC • Small dimensions

Position sensors AWP 120 series

• Cable-actuated position sensor • Measurement range: 300 to 2750mm • Signal output: potentiometric, 0-10V or 4-20mA • Operation temperature: -25ºC to +85ºC

Position sensors AWP 210 series

• Cable-actuated position sensor • Measurement range: 1000 to 4800mm • Signal output: potentiometric, 0-10V or 4-20mA • Operation temperature: -25ºC to +85ºC

Position sensors AWP 220 series

• Cable-actuated position sensor • Measurement range: 1000 to 5700mm • Signal output: potentiometric, 0-10V or 4-20mA • Operation temperature: -25ºC to +85ºC

Position sensors AWP 310 series

• Cable-actuated position sensor • Measurement range: 5000 to 10000mm • Signal output: potentiometric, 0-10V or 4-20mA • Operation temperature: -25ºC to +85ºC

Position sensors AWP 810 series

• Cable-actuated position sensor • Measurement range: 2000 to 5000mm • Signal output: potentiometric, 0-10V, 4-20mA or CANopen • Operation temperature: -40ºC to +85ºC • Anodized aluminium enclosure, IP67

Position sensors AWP 820 series

• Cable-actuated position sensor • Measurement range: 6000 to 10000mm • Signal output: potentiometric, 0-10V, 4-20mA or CANopen • Operation temperature: -40ºC to +85ºC • Anodized aluminium enclosure, IP67 • Excelent option for measurement systems where high resolution is not required

Position sensors AWP 904 series

• Cable-actuated position sensor • Measurement range: 1000 to 3700mm • Signal output: potentiometric, 0-10V, 4-20mA or CANopen • Operation temperature: -40ºC to +85ºC • Anodized aluminium enclosure, IP67

Encoder output models

Position sensors AWE 110 series

• Cable-actuated position sensor • Measurement range: 300 to 1250mm • Encoder signal outputs: A, /A, B, /B, Z and /Z • Driver outputs: Push-Pull and TTL Line Driver • Resolution: 25µm/pulse • Operation temperature: -25ºC to +85ºC

Position sensors AWE 120 series

• Cable-actuated position sensor • Measurement range: 300 to 2750mm • Encoder signal outputs: A, /A, B, /B, Z and /Z • Driver outputs: Push-Pull and TTL Line Driver • Resolution: 25µm/pulse • Operation temperature: -25ºC to +85ºC

Position sensors AWE 210 series

• Cable-actuated position sensor • Measurement range: 1000 to 4800mm • Encoder signal outputs: A, /A, B, /B, Z and /Z • Driver outputs: Push-Pull and TTL Line Driver • Resolution: 100, 50 or 25µm/pulse • Operation temperature: -25ºC to +85ºC

Position sensors AWE 220 series

• Cable-actuated position sensor • Measurement range: 1000 to 5700mm • Encoder signal outputs: A, /A, B, /B, Z and /Z • Driver outputs: Push-Pull and TTL Line Driver • Resolution: 0.1, 0.2 or 0.4mm/pulse • Operation temperature: -25ºC to +85ºC

Position sensors AWE 310 series

• Cable-actuated position sensor • Measurement range: 5000 to 10000mm • Encoder signal outputs: A, /A, B, /B, Z and /Z • Driver outputs: Push-Pull and TTL Line Driver • Resolution: 75µm/pulse • Operation temperature: -25ºC to +85ºC