Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has announced the launch of the RAIK060, a new inductive-based, high-precision position sensor for demanding industrial and other applications. Compared to magnetic-based solutions, the Vishay MCB RAIK060 absolute encoder kit is thinner at 5 mm and lighter at 15.5 g. In addition, the device is insensitive to magnetic environments, so it can be used in close proximity to motors with shorter latency times of ≤ 5 μs. In addition, the device is insensitive to magnetic environments, so it can be used in close proximity to motors.
The recently released position sensors are ideally suited for robotics, motor drives and other industrial applications requiring precise positioning, including conveyor control and automated guided vehicles. Its design variants can be dedicated to brake position control for drones, commercial aircraft, regional jets and eVTOL aircraft. In addition, the RAIK060 can provide pitch and yaw position control for windmills; roller position control for cleaning robots; and brake position control for communications antennas, medical X-ray machines and hospital beds.
For these applications, the RAIK060 achieves > 13-bit accuracy, 18-bit resolution, and ³ 17-bit repeatability, while maintaining resistance to external magnetic fields, moisture, air contamination, vibration, mechanical shock, and temperature variations. With an off-axis design suitable for hollow shaft mounting, this position sensor has an effective appliance angle of 360° and a wide temperature range of -40 °C to +105 °C. The device has an outer diameter of 60 mm and an inner diameter of 1.5 mm. The device has an outer diameter of 60 mm and an inner diameter of 25 mm, and is available with turn-count variables and SPI, SSI or Biss-C output signals.
The RAIK060's embedded self-calibration simplifies setup and eliminates the need for external software, while its air gap tolerance of ± 0.2 mm and LED status indicators included in its frame allow for easy mounting and assembly. For ease of use, the device remembers the last position before power failure, while a built-in self-monitoring function enhances safety.
