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Although the LVDT is a displacement sensor, many other physical quantities can be sensed by converting displacement to the desired quantity via thoughtful arrangements. Several examples will be given.
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Displacement |
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extensometers, temperature transducers, butterfly valve control, servo valve displacement sensing
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Deflection of Beams, Strings, or Rings |
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load cells, force transducers, pressure transducers
Diaphragm Pressure Gage
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Thickness Variation of Work Pieces |
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dimension gages, thickness and profile measurements, product sorting by size
Profile Gage
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Fluid Level |
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fluid level and fluid flow measurement, position sensing in hydraulic cylinders
Fluid Level Gage
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Velocity & Acceleration |
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automotive suspension control
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