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Tutorial: What Is an LVDT?

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Product FAQ

 
What is an LVDT?
Why use an LVDT?
How does an LVDT work?
LVDTs and their support electronics
What types of industries and applications use LVDTs?
LVDT Products & Specs

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Free-Core LVDT Position Sensors
Spring-Loaded LVDT Position Sensors
Harsh Environment LVDT Position Sensors
High Temperature LVDT Position Sensors
MetricMetric LVDT Position Sensors
Rotary Position Sensors
Potentiometer Replacement Sensors
Custom Products
Support Electronics
Accessories & Spare Parts
LVDTs for the Power Generation Industry [250KB PDF]
LVDT Core Connecting Rod Design Recommendations
LVDT Meters & Signal Conditioning @ GlobalSpec

LVDTs for Data Acquisition Measurement @ GlobalSpec
LVDTs for Power Generation @ GlobalSpec
LVDTs for Position Sensing @ Globalspec
LVDTs for Medical Applications @ GlobalSpec
LVDTs @ Globalspec

   
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Free-Core LVDT
Position Sensors

 

DC OPERATED FREE CORE LVDT

LVDT: 24 Volt DC-Operated, 0-10 V DC Output

SE 750

DC-LVDT, General Purpose Single Ended - SE 750

SE 750

Metric DC-LVDT, General Purpose Single Ended - SE 750-006 Metric

LVDT: Hermetically Sealed 24 V DC-Operated, 0-10 V DC Output

HSE 750

DC-LVDT Hermetically Sealed - HSE 750

HSE 750

Metric DC-LVDT Hermetically Sealed - HSE 750-006 Metric

HSER 750 DC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSER 750
HSER 750 Metric DC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSER 750-006 Metric

LVDT: Hermetically Sealed ±15 V DC-Operated Bipolar, 0-±10 V DC Output

HSD 750

DC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSD 750
HSDR 750 DC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSDR 750
HSIR 750 DC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSIR 750

LVDT: ±15 V DC-Operated Bipolar, 0 to ±10 V DC Output

DC 750

DC-LVDT, General Purpose - DC 750

  I/O Options

AC OPERATED FREE CORE LVDT

CD 375

AC-LVDT, Miniature - CD 375
CD 375 Metric

MetricAC-LVDT, Miniature - CD 375-006 Metric
PR 750 AC-LVDT, General Purpose - PR 750
PR 750 Metric MetricAC-LVDT, General Purpose - PR 750-006 Metric
PR 812 AC-LVDT, General Purpose - PR 812
PRH 812 AC-LVDT, General Purpose - PRH 812
PRH 812 Metric MetricAC-LVDT, General Purpose - PRH 812-006 Metric

LVDT: Hermetically Sealed AC-Operated LVDTs

HSA 750

AC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSA 750
HSA 750 Metric

MetricAC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSA 750-006 Metric
HSTA 750

AC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed for High Temperatures - HSTA 750
HSAR 750 AC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSAR 750
HSAR 750 Metric MetricAC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSAR 750-006 Metric
HSTAR 750 AC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed for High Temperatures - HSTAR 750

 

LVDT: 4-20 mA 2-Wire Loop Powered

HSI 750

DC-LVDT, Loop Powered Position Transmitters - HSI 750

   
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Spring-Loaded
LVDT Position Sensors

DC OPERATED SPRING LOADED LVDT

LVDT: 24 V DC-Operated, 0-10 V DC Output

GHSE 750

DC-LVDT, Single Ended Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSE 750

GHSE 750

Metric DC-LVDT, Single Ended Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSE 750-006 Metric

GHSER 750 DC-LVDT, Single Ended Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSER 750
GHSER 750 Metric DC-LVDT, Single Ended Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSER 750-006 Metric
GHSER 750-A DC-LVDT, Single Ended Air Extend / Spring Retract Probe - GHSER-A 750

LVDT: ±15 V DC-Operated Bipolar, 0-±10 V DC Output

GHSD 750

DC-LVDT, Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSD 750
GHSDR 750 DC-LVDT, Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSDR 750

I/O Options for DC LVDTs

LVDT Gaging Probes: Ultra High Precision

BBP/BBT Series

Ultra High Precision Gaging Probe - BBP/BBT Series
BBP 315

Ultra High Precision Gaging Probe - BBP 315
BBP/BBT 375

Ultra High Precision Gaging Probe - BBP/BBT 375
BBP/BBT 375-A

Ultra High Precision Air Extend / Spring Retract Gaging Probe - BBP/BBT 375-A

AC OPERATED SPRING LOADED LVDT

GSA 750

AC-LVDT, Spring-Loaded Probe - GSA 750
GHSA 750

AC-LVDT, Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSA 750
GHSA 750 Metric

MetricAC-LVDT, Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSA 750-006 Metric
GHSAR 750

AC-LVDT, Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSAR 750
GHSAR 750 Metric

MetricAC-LVDT, Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSAR 750-006 Metric
GHSAR 750-A

AC-LVDT, Air Extend / Spring Retract Probe - GHSAR 750-A
   
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Air Extend / Spring Retract Position Sensors

 

DC Operated

GHSER 750-A

DC-LVDT Air Extend / Spring Retract Single Ended - GHSER 750-A

4-20 mA Wire Loop Powered

GHSIR 750-A

Single Ended Air Extend / Spring Retract - GHSIR 750-A

AC Operated

BBP / BBT 375 A Gage Probes

Ultra High Precision Air Extend / Spring Retract Gage Probes - BBP/BBT 375-A
GHSAR 750-A AC-LVDT Air Extend / Spring Retract- GHSAR 750-A
   
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4-20mA 2 Wire Loop Powered Position Sensors

 
HSI 750

LVDT, Hermetically Sealed Transmitters - HSI 750

HSIR 750

LVDT, Hermetically Sealed Transmitters - HSIR 750

GHSI 750

LVDT, Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSI 750

GHSIR 750 LVDT, Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSIR 750
GHSIR 750-A

LVDT, Single Ended Air Extend / Spring Retract - GHSIR 750-A
SI 750 LVDT, General Purpose Probe - SI 750

 
   
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Harsh Environment LVDT Position Sensors

LVDT: HEAVY DUTY

SQ 1250

LVDT, Heavy Duty Power Generation Sensor - SQ 1250

LVDT: HAZARDOUS LOCATION

HLR 750

LVDT, Sensors for Hazardous Locations - HLR 750

DC-OPERATED LVDT FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS

HSD 750

DC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSD 750

HSDR 750

DC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSDR 750

HSI 750

DC-LVDT, Loop Powered Position Transmitters - HSI 750

 

I/O Options

AC-OPERATED LVDT FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS

HSA 750

 AC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSA 750
HSA 750 Metric

MetricAC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSA 750-006 Metric
HSAR 750 AC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSAR 750
HSAR 750 Metric MetricAC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSAR 750-006 Metric
SQ 1250

LVDT, Heavy Duty Power Generation Sensor - SQ 1250
HLR 750

LVDT, Sensors for Hazardous Locations - HLR 750
   
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LVDT Position Sensors for High Temperatures
HSTA 750

AC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed for High Temperatures - HSTA 750
HSTAR 750 AC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed for High Temperatures - HSTAR 750

 
   
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Metric LVDT Position Sensors

MetricAC OPERATED FREE CORE LVDT

CD 375 Metric

MetricAC-LVDT, Miniature - CD 375-006 Metric
PR 750 Metric MetricAC-LVDT, General Purpose - PR 750-006 Metric
PRH 812 Metric MetricAC-LVDT, General Purpose - PRH 812-006 Metric

MetricLVDT: Hermetically Sealed AC-Operated LVDTs

HSA 750 Metric

MetricAC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSA 750-006 Metric
HSAR 750 Metric MetricAC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSAR 750-006 Metric

MetricAC OPERATED SPRING LOADED LVDT

GHSA 750 Metric

MetricAC-LVDT, Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSA 750-006 Metric
GHSAR 750 Metric

MetricAC-LVDT, Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSAR 750-006 Metric

Metric DC OPERATED FREE CORE LVDT

LVDT: 24 Volt DC-Operated, 0-10 V DC Output

HSE 750

Metric DC-LVDT Hermetically Sealed - HSE 750-006 Metric

HSER 750 Metric DC-LVDT, Hermetically Sealed - HSER 750-006 Metric
SE 750

Metric DC-LVDT, General Purpose Single Ended - SE 750-006 Metric

LVDT: Hermetically Sealed 24 V DC-Operated, 0-10 V DC Output

Metric DC OPERATED SPRING LOADED LVDT

LVDT: 24 V DC-Operated, 0-10 V DC Output

GHSE 750

Metric DC-LVDT, Single Ended Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSE 750-006 Metric

GHSER 750 Metric DC-LVDT, Single Ended Spring-Loaded Probe - GHSER 750-006 Metric
   
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Rotary Sensors

HLR 750

Rotary Sensor - RSE 1500
DC Operated Rotary Sensor - R 1380 (This is a legacy product)
   
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Potentiometer Replacement Sensors

LPER 750 DC-Operated Hermetically Sealed Frictionless Potentiometer Replacement - LPER 750
LPIR 750 4-20mA 2-Wire Loop Powered Hermetically Sealed Frictionless Potentiometer Replacement - - LPIR 750
   
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Signal Conditioning

LVDT Signal Conditioners

24-Volt DC-Operated LVDT Signal Conditioner - LVC 2500

DC-Operated LVDT Signal Conditioner Module - DCM 1000

Digital LVDT Controllers & Indicators

NEW: Click here for the LVDT Meter Model Number Selector Guide!

AC-OPERATED CONTROLLERS &INDICATORS

AC-Operated Dual Channel LVDT Controller - DMC A2
AC-Operated Single Channel LVDT Indicator - DMI A1

DC-OPERATED CONTROLLERS & INDICATORS

DC-Operated Dual Channel LVDT Controller - DMC D2
DC-Operated Single Channel LVDT Indicator - DMI D1
   
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Custom Products

Custom LVDTs
Custom Electronics
   
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Accessories &
Spare Parts

LVDT Mounting Blocks
Teflon LVDT Bore Liners
Spare LVDT Cores
Contact Tips For Spring-Loaded LVDTS and Precision

Gage Probes
Special Contact Tips
Spare Mating Connectors
L-Cal 2.0 LVDT Calibrator
   
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Legacy Products

LPC-2000
LPC 2100
LVC 2401
LVC 2402
LVC 2412

PTI 750
TIC 9000
R 1380 Series RVDT Rotary Position Sensors
LVDT Applications

Applications by Industry
Application Notes
FAQ: Applications
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Applications by Industry

Application Cross Reference Guide

Automation Machinery
Civil / Structural Engineering
Power Gen
   PDFOEM Cross Reference Guide for
  Power Gen LVDTs
   PDFLVDTs for the Power Generation
  Industry [250KB]

Manufacturing
Metal Stamping & Forming
OEM
  PDFOEM Cross Reference Guide for
  Power Gen LVDTs
Pulp & Paper
Industrial Valves
R&D and Test
Automotive Racing

   
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Application Notes

Bobbin Winding
Temperature Effects on LVDT Outputs
LVDTs for Use with Pneumatic Cylinders
LVDTS Used in Vehicles and Stationary Diesel Engines
LVDTs for Spool or Poppet Position Sensing in Hydraulic Valves
LVDTs to Measure Liquid Level with a Float
LVDTs Used in Power Generation Plants
LVDTs for Large Multi-Mirror Astronomical Telescopes
   
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FAQ: Applications

What types of industries and applications use LVDTs?
   
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Product FAQ
Ethernet FAQ for Meters
Air Extend LVDT Installation Notes

Servicing GHS Series Spring Loaded LVDTs
Digital Controller Configuration Utility
Comparative Characteristics of Various Linear Position Sensor Technologies

PDFManuals, Datasheets, etc. in PDF Format

   
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Engineering Resources

Related Engineering Sites
Related Sensor Sites
   
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Schematics

AC LVDT Cable Assembly [HTML][ PDF]
DC LVDT Cable Assembly [HTML][ PDF]
   
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Tutorials

What is an LVDT? [HTML][ PDF]
QuickStart Instructions for DMI-A1 [ PDF]
QuickStart Instructions for DMC-A2 [ PDF]
   
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Digital Controller Configuration Utility
Power Point: "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About LVDTs But Were Afraid to Ask" [427 KB]
   
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