TP1 pulse profile magnetostrictive transducer

Manufacturer: Novotechnik
Category: Displacement, SENSORS, Magnetostrictive Linear Transducer, Linear Transducers

Novotechnik TP1 magnetostrictive pulse transducer. NOVOSTRICTIVE technology, contactless.

Profile magnetostrictive transducer for non-contact linear position measurement. Stroke from 50 to 4250 mm. IP67/IP68 protection. Floating or guided position marker. Up to three positions can be measured, one per position marker.

Key points

Unlimited mechanical life
Resolution down to 1 µm, independent of length
Temperature coefficient ≤ 15 ppm/K
Shock 100 g (11 ms); vibration 20 g
IP67 / IP68 protection
Same series with analog, SSI, pulse, incremental, CANopen and IO-Link interfaces: see their datasheets

Technical Frequently Asked Questions

What can be connected to the TP1 pulse magnetostrictive transducer?

It can be connected to Novotechnik M12 connectors and cables, Novotechnik M16 connectors and cables, Novotechnik linear sensor couplings and fixings, and Novotechnik linear sensor positioners (magnets and cursors).

How do I order the TP1 pulse magnetostrictive transducer?

The order code has 6 fields: stroke (mm), mechanical version, interface, signal, markers, and connection. For example, TP1-0800-101-111-102 is the version with an 800 mm electrical range, profile design, Start/Stop pulse interface for 1 position marker, and an 8-pin M12x1 connector. All the options for each field are available in the order code configurator on this page.

Under what conditions does the TP1 pulse magnetostrictive transducer operate?

Operating temperature: -40 … +85 °C. Protection: IP67.

Properties

Feature	Specification
Description
Housing	Anodized aluminum AlMgSi0.5 F22, 3.3206.71
End flanges	Aluminum G AlSi12Cu1 (FE)
Mounting	Adjustable cable ties (included)
Placeholder	Floating, made of plastic; or guided, made of plastic, with articulated coupling
Electrical connection	M12x1 8-pole shielded connector; M16x0.75 (IEC 130-9) 6 or 8-pole shielded connector; 8x 0.25 mm² shielded PUR cable, 1, 3 or 5 m
Electronics	SMD with integrated ASIC; the connector housing (display) is bonded to the sensor housing; the housing is capacitively decoupled from the electronics
Mechanical data
Electrical range (dimension B)	0050 … 0500 mm in 25 mm increments; 500 … 1000 mm in 50 mm increments; 1000 … 2000 mm in 100 mm increments; 2000 … 4250 mm in 250 mm increments; other lengths available upon request
Housing length (dimension A)	dimension B + 146 mm
Maximum operating speed with valid output signal	10 m/s
Maximum operating acceleration with valid output signal	200 m/s²
IEC 60068-2-27 Shock	100 g (11 ms), one stroke
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6	20 g (5 … 2000 Hz, Amax = 0.75 mm)
DIN EN 60529 protection, with fixed connector	IP67
DIN EN 60529 protection, with cable	IP68
Life	Mechanically unlimited (with floating placeholder)
Working temperature	-40 … +85 °C
Storage temperature	-40 … +105 °C
Working humidity	0 … 95 % HR (non-condensing)
Electrical data
Electrical range (dimension B)	0050 … 4250 mm
Number of placeholders	1 to 3
Protocol	Impulses
Tickets	RS422
Sampling frequency (update)	< 500mm: 1kHz; 500 … < 2000 mm: 0.5 kHz; > 2000mm: 0.25kHz
Resolution	According to the interpretation, normalized to 2800 m/s
Absolute linearity, < 1000 mm	≤ ±50 µm
Absolute linearity, < 2500 mm	≤ ±80 µm
Absolute linearity, up to 4250 mm	≤ ±120 µm
Electrical zero point tolerance	±0.5 mm
Reproducibility	≤ 6 µm
Hysteresis	≤ 4 µm
Temperature error	≤ 15 ppm/K (min. 0.01 mm/K)
Supply voltage	24 (13 … 34) VDC
Power supply voltage ripple	≤ 10 % Ub
Overvoltage protection	40 VDC (permanent)
Current consumption	≤ 100 mA
Reverse polarity protection	Yes, up to the maximum supply voltage.
Short circuit protection	Yes (outputs to GND and supply voltage up to 7V)
Insulation resistance (500 VDC)	≥ 10 MΩ
Safety and compliance
MTTF (IEC 60050)	313 years
Accordance	EC
Electromagnetic compatibility
EN 61000-4-2	Electrostatic discharges (ESD) 4 kV, 8 kV
EN 61000-4-3	Electromagnetic fields 10 V/m
EN 61000-4-4	Fast transients (burst) 2 kV
EN 61000-4-6	Conducted disturbances induced by RF fields 10 V rms.
EN 55011	Radiated disturbances, class B

Option	Meaning
Example: TP1-0800-101-111-102 = 800 mm electrical range, profile design, Start/Stop pulse interface for 1 placeholder and 8-pole M12x1 connector.
1. Electrical range (mm)
0050 … 4250	Steps from 25 mm to 500, from 50 mm to 1000, from 100 mm to 2000 and from 250 mm to 4250; other lengths available upon request
2 · Mechanical version
101	Profile design
3 · Electrical interface
1	Pulse interface
4 · Output signal (1__)
1	Pulse interface, Start/Stop signal
5 · Placeholders (11_)
1	For 1 placeholder
2	For 2 markers (from 150 mm measuring length)
3	For 3 markers (from 250 mm measuring length)
6. Electrical connection
101	Connector M16x0.75 (IEC 130-9), 8 poles
102	M12x1 connector, 8 poles
103	Connector M16x0.75 (IEC 130-9), 6 poles
201	8-wire cable, shielded, 1 m
203	8-wire cable, shielded, 3 m
205	8-wire cable, shielded, 5 m
The code is formed using one option from each field, in the order shown in the example. Contact us and we will confirm the exact reference.