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    Miniature LVDT Displacement Transducer | Position Sensor | AML/M

    Compact, Configurable and Value for Money

    At a Glance

    • Stroke Ranges: ±0.25mm to ±50mm
    • AC mV/V Output
    • Environmental Protection: IP40
    • Core-Only, Core + Extension &Spring-Loaded Versions
    • Optional In-Line DC/DC Signal Conditioner
    • Compact – Ideal for Material Testing Machines
    • Wide Range of Mechanical Configurations to Suit Your Specific Application
    • Fast and Simple Installation
    • Compact In-Line Signal Conditioner Available if a DC Output is Required without Compromising on Space.
    • Long Operating Life
    • Wide Range of Instrumentation Available

    Description

    The AML/M series of miniature LVDT displacement transducers are available in ranges from ±0.25mm (0-0.5mm) up to ±50mm (0-100mm).

    Available in either a 4-wire or 6-wire configurations, the miniature LVDT requires a sinusoidal AC supply voltage and provides an AC mV/V output signal which is linearly proportional to displacement.

    A compact in-line DC in/DC out signal conditioner is available to complement the miniature LVDT and provide a 0-5Vdc, 0-10Vdc or 4-20mA output signal if required.

    The miniature LVDT is available in one of 3 mechanical configurations; plain core-only, plain core & extension rod and spring loaded core and extension rod.

    Their small size and variety of mechanical configurations make the AML/M miniature LVDT suitable for a broad range of applications such as material testing machines, production and development test rigs, quality assurance testing, automotive and aerospace actuators and within pressure sensors.

    As with all of our LVDT displacement transducer range customisation to suit your application is possible so please contact us if you would like to discuss the possibilities in your particular application.

    Technical Specifications

    CHARACTERISTICSAML/MAML/MJAML/MUAML/MU10AML/MIUNITS
    Stroke Measurement Range:±0.5, ±1, ±2.5, ±5, ±10, ±12.5, ±15, ±25, ±50millimetres
    Signal Output:See Table Below0-5volt0-10volt4-20mA
    No. of Wires64333
    Supply Voltage (unregulated):2 to 5Vrms @ 1 to 5kHz10-24Vdc14-24Vdc14-24Vdc
    Supply Current:-35mA @ 15V35mA @ 15V35mA typ.
    Max. Loop Resistance:---300 @ 30Vohms
    Max. Output Sink Current:-0.51-milliamps
    Non-Linearity:<1.0±% Stroke Range
    Repeatability:<0.10±% Stroke Range
    Output Bandwidth (flat):100Hz
    Output Ripple:-30mV max.30mV max.0.1% @
    20mA
    Operating Temperature Range:AML/M & MJ: -30 to +85 Standard / -30 to +150 and -30 to +200 Optional
    0 to +70 for in-line conditioner (where fitted). High temp versions NOT on sprung loaded.
    °C
    Zero Temperature Coefficient:<0.020<0.010±%Stroke Range/°C
    Span Temperature Coefficient:<0.020<0.030±%Stroke Range/°C
    Vibration Resistance:20g up to 2kHz
    Shock Resistance:1000g for 10milliseconds
    Construction Materials:Body & Extension Rod: 303 St/Steel, Core: 416 St/Steel, Cable Gland:
    Nickel-Plated Brass,
    Spring: 316 St/Steel
    Connecting Cable:2 metre screened PTFE cable.
    Axial or radial exit available - see order codes for full details.
    **Spring-loaded version ONLY available with radial cable exit.
    Environmental Sealing:IP55
    Note: On DC output version (0Vdc / 4mA) is given with the core in the extended / outwards position. This can be reversed if
    required, please request Option Y on your order.
    **The spring-loaded version is only available with a radial cable exit due to the rear extension of the LVDT.
    Note: On versions with in-line signal conditioner zero output (0Vdc / 4mA) is given with the core in the extended / outwards
    position. This can be reversed if required, please request Option Y on your order.

    Product Dimensions

    AC Output, Plain Core, and Core & Extension Dimensions Table
    AllStandard (Plain)All
    Stroke
    (mm)
    Body Length
    (mm)
    Core Length
    (mm)
    Null Position
    (mm)
    Sensitivity @ 3kHz
    with 50K Load
    (mV/V FRO)
    NullPrimary Resistance
    (ohms)
    Secondary Resistance
    (ohms)
    ±0.2525101032.5350100
    ±0.5251010744125200
    ±1321514150773365
    ±2.54017181657120470
    ±555252528010180710
    ±106925332908152390
    ±12.58427402857190510
    ±15994248330898190
    ±2515055702206145200
    ±502209410839086098
    • AML-M Miniature LVDT Displacement Transducer AC Version Plain
      AML-M Miniature LVDT Displacement Transducer AC Version Plain
    • AML-M-core extension
      AML-M-core extension

    Plain Core AML-M Miniature AC Version Options: A = axial cable exit; R = radial cable exit; J = 4-wire device; H = high temperature 150°C; VH = very high temperature 200°C.

    Core + Extension AML-M Miniature AC Version Options: A = axial cable exit; R = radial cable exit; J = 4-wire device; H = high temperature 150°C; VH = very high temperature 200°C.

    AC Output and Sprung-Loaded Dimensions Table
    Stroke
    (mm)
    Body Length
    (mm)
    Sensitivity @ 3kHz
    with 50K Load
    (mV/V FRO)
    Null
    (mV)
    Primary Resistance
    (ohms)
    Secondary Resistance
    (ohms)
    Spring Rate
    (N/mm)
    ±0.252532.53501000.1090
    ±0.5257441252000.1090
    ±1321507733650.0908
    ±2.54016571204700.0778
    ±555280101807100.0605
    ±106929081523900.0363
    ±12.58428571905100.0303
    ±15993308981900.0259
    ±25150220614502000.0210
    ±50220390860980.0109
    • AML-M Miniature LVDT Displacement Transducer AC Version Sprung-Loaded (S) Outline
      AML-M Miniature LVDT Displacement Transducer AC Version Sprung-Loaded (S) Outline

    Sprung Loaded AML-M Miniature AC Version Options: R = radial cable exit; J = 4-wire device.

    Note: No high-temperature options are available for spring loaded.

    Wiring Details

    AC Version 4-wire PTFE

    WireDesignation
    RedPrimary +ve
    YellowPrimary -ve
    BlueSecondary +ve
    GreenSecondary -ve
    GroundScreen (not connected to sensor body)

    AC Version 6-Wire PTFE

    WireDesignation
    YellowPrimary +ve
    BlackPrimary -ve
    GreenSecondary 1 +ve
    RedSecondary 1 -ve (centre tap)
    BrownSecondary 2 +ve
    BlueSecondary 2 -ve (centre tap)
    GroundScreen (not connected to sensor body)

    DC Version 3-Wire (4-20mA, 0-5Vdc, 0-10Vdc)

    WireDesignation
    RedSupply
    Blue0V Common
    GreenSignal
    GroundScreen (not connected to sensor body)

    Ordering Codes & Options

    AML/MJ+/-50mm-S0A-02-000 (example code)AML/MJ+/-50mm-SOA-2-000
    Product Family
    AML/MAML/M
    Electrical Output
    Blank = 6-wire AC mV/VBlank
    J = 4-wire AC mV/VJ
    U = 0-5Vdc *U
    U10 = 0-10Vdc *U10
    I = 4-20mA *I
    * Provided by external amplifier mounted in-line on cable.
    Stroke Range
    +/-0.25mm (0-0.5mm) +/-0.25mm
    +/-0.5mm (0-1mm) +/-0.5mm
    +/-1mm (0-2.5mm) +/-1mm
    +/-2.5mm (0-5mm) +/-2.5mm
    +/-5mm (0-10mm)+/-5mm
    +/-12.5mm (0-25mm)+/-12.5mm
    +/-25mm (0-50mm)+/-25mm
    +/-50mm (0-100mm)+/-50mm
    Mechanical Configuration
    C = Core Only-C
    X = Un-Guided Core & Extension Rod-X
    S = Spring Loaded Core & Extension Rod with Ball-Tip (±50mm / 0-100mm max range)-S
    H = 150ºC High Temperature Version (DC output only with in-line amplifier @ 70ºC max.) Core Only.-H
    HX = 150ºC High Temperature, with PTFE cable (AC output only) Unguided Core + Extension Rod-HX
    VH = 200ºC Very High Temperature Version (DC output only with in-line amplifier @ 70ºC max.) Core Only-VH
    VHX = 200ºC Very High Temperature, with PTFE cable (AC output only) Unguided Core + Extension Rod-VHX
    Output Direction (only affects DC output versions)
    0 = Zero with core extended, Full Scale with core retracted0
    Y = Full Scale with core extended, Zero with core retractedY
    Cable Exit Direction
    A = Axial (not available on spring loaded version)A
    R = RadialR
    Cable Length (in metres)
    02 = 2 metres (standard)-2
    0,2 = 0.2 metres-0,2
    10 = 10 metres-10
    Specials Code
    000 = No Special Requirements-000
    Sales To Provide Specials Codes As Required

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