- August 06, 2007
Elmhurst, IL - August 6, 2007 - ASM Sensors, Inc. introduces the latest addition to the POSIROT family, PRAS3, a new magnetic angular position sensor in a compact 1.4 in. diameter housing. The active sensor element uses an internal, contact-free permanent magnet to determine the angular position. The measurement ranges are available in 15° increments: 0-15°, 0-30°, 0-45° up to 0-360°. The servo flange mounting insures quick and easy installation for the PRAS3 series. With its stainless steel housing that is rated up to IP69K, the PRAS3 series is well suited for the extremely harsh conditions such as those found on off-highway construction equipment and many industrial applications. The sensor is equipped with two extra strong ball bearings to handle axial and radial loads along the sensor’s 10 mm shaft. Mounting brackets are available for either eccentric mounting clamps or through hole bolts. The user may choose from two types of brackets: one that is welded to the application and another that is bolted onto the application. Three different analog outputs are availiable: 0.5 – 4.5 V, 0.5 – 10 V and 4-20 mA. The resolution and repeatability are defined as up to ± 0.03 % over the full scale. The linearity is defined as ± 0.3 % over the full scale. All of the PRAS3 models are available with the output signal increasing either clockwise or counterclockwise and with a housing that is rated either IP67 or IP69K. ASM Sensors, Inc. is a leading company in the development, manufacturing and marketing of electro-mechanical linear and rotary position sensors for use in commercial and industrial applications. With over 25 years of experience of serving all sectors of industry, ASM Sensors has set industry standards in position measurement by providing innovative products to help automate processes and increase safety in the workplace. ASM Sensors, Inc. has its headquarters in Moosinning, Germany, near Munich which is ISO 9001:2000 certified and is where both standard products and customized solutions are manufactured. ASM products are sold worldwide through sales offices, subsidiaries and a network of representatives.