Lvdt Sensors
Gagandeep Bhatia
GE 330
Introduction to Mechatronics
LVDTs and Interfacing
The LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transformer) is an electromagnetic device that produces an electrical voltage proportional to the displacement of a movable Magnetic Core
[pic]
[pic]A COIL WINDING ASSEMBLY consisting of a Primary Coil and two Secondary Coils symmetrically spaced on a tubular center.
[pic]A CYLINDRICAL CASE which encloses and protects the Coil Winding Assembly.
[pic]A rod shaped MAGNETIC CORE which is free to move axially within the Coil Winding Assembly.
[pic]A separate shield is used for ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING.
Applications
Automotive Applications
Industrial Gauging
Machine Tools
Military and Commercial Aircraft
Materials Testing Equipment and much more ….
Principle of Operation
When an AC excitation signal is applied to the Primary Coil (P), voltages are induced in the two Secondary Coils (S). The MAGNETIC CORE inside the COIL WINDING ASSEMBLY provides the magnetic flux path linking the Primary and secondary Coils.
Since the two voltages are of opposite polarity, the Secondary Coils are connected series opposing in the center, or Null Position. The output voltages are equal and opposite in polarity and, therefore, the output voltage is zero. The Null Position of an LVDT is extremely stable and repeatable.
When the MAGNETIC CORE is displaced from the Null Position, an electromagnetic imbalance occurs. This imbalance generates a differential AC output voltage across the Secondary Coils which is linearly proportional to the direction and magnitude of the displacement.
As shown in the figure, when the MAGNETIC CORE is moved from the Null Position, the induced voltage in the Secondary Coil, toward which the Core is moved, increases while the induced voltage in the opposite Secondary Coil decreases.
LVDTs possess the inherent ruggedness and durability of a transformer and truly provide infinite resolution
GE 330
Introduction to Mechatronics
LVDTs and Interfacing
The LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transformer) is an electromagnetic device that produces an electrical voltage proportional to the displacement of a movable Magnetic Core
[pic]
[pic]A COIL WINDING ASSEMBLY consisting of a Primary Coil and two Secondary Coils symmetrically spaced on a tubular center.
[pic]A CYLINDRICAL CASE which encloses and protects the Coil Winding Assembly.
[pic]A rod shaped MAGNETIC CORE which is free to move axially within the Coil Winding Assembly.
[pic]A separate shield is used for ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING.
Applications
Automotive Applications
Industrial Gauging
Machine Tools
Military and Commercial Aircraft
Materials Testing Equipment and much more ….
Principle of Operation
When an AC excitation signal is applied to the Primary Coil (P), voltages are induced in the two Secondary Coils (S). The MAGNETIC CORE inside the COIL WINDING ASSEMBLY provides the magnetic flux path linking the Primary and secondary Coils.
Since the two voltages are of opposite polarity, the Secondary Coils are connected series opposing in the center, or Null Position. The output voltages are equal and opposite in polarity and, therefore, the output voltage is zero. The Null Position of an LVDT is extremely stable and repeatable.
When the MAGNETIC CORE is displaced from the Null Position, an electromagnetic imbalance occurs. This imbalance generates a differential AC output voltage across the Secondary Coils which is linearly proportional to the direction and magnitude of the displacement.
As shown in the figure, when the MAGNETIC CORE is moved from the Null Position, the induced voltage in the Secondary Coil, toward which the Core is moved, increases while the induced voltage in the opposite Secondary Coil decreases.
LVDTs possess the inherent ruggedness and durability of a transformer and truly provide infinite resolution