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Angle Position Sensors

AN8 Sensors

Programmable, non-contact magnetic position

sensors capable of continuous rotation

Description

The AN8 Series sensors are non-contact, intrinsically linear contact angle position sensors. The sensors operate through the use

of Hall Effect technology with magnetic fields generated by permanent magnets. They provide a linear change in voltage output

(ratiometric to the input voltage) corresponding to an angular rotation of the input shaft.

Features

Typical Applications

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Angular position sensor with high tolerance for misalignment

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Non-contact angular position sensing and full 360° rotation

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Custom programming available for: angle range, slope, PWM

output, custom magnets – contact factory

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No mechanical interface means no parts to wear out or jam

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Available with Delphi connector or 12” (305 mm) wire leads

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RoHS compliant

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IP67

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Maximum air gap of 5.5 mm (0.22”)*

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Implement (fork lift, agricultural trailer hitch,

etc.) position sensing

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Steer, throttle by wire

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Gear selection

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Zero-contact encoder alternative

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Replacement for smart bearings

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Outboard trim sensing

Environmental Specifications

Vibration

6g sinusoidal, 8 g RMS axial; 40Hz – 2 kHz all 3 axes

Operating Temperature

-40 °C to 125 °C (-40 °F to 257 °F) with Delphi connectors,

-40 °C to 150 °C (-40 °F to 302 °F) with wire leads

Storage Temperature

-40 °C to 150 °C (-40 °F to 302 °F)

Ingress Protection

IP67

Electrical Specifications

Input Voltage

5.0 VDC ± 10%

Output Voltage

10% to 90% of input (see graph for voltage vs. rotation angle

characteristics)

Input Current

14 mA typ., 16 mA max.

Output Current

-8 mA to 8 mA

Output Accuarcy

±3.5%

Output Linearity

±3.5%

Maximum Overvoltage

16 VDC

Absolute Max. Output Current

±30 mA

Output Type

Analog (PWM available)

Mechanical Specifications

Housing Material

Glass Reinforced Plastic

Mechanical Travel

0° to 360° (continuous)

Mating Connector

Delphi Metri-pak 150.2 12162185; Terminal 1214075 / 2047680

Maximum Air Gap*

*with AS500106 magnet carrier

5.5 mm (0.22")

Maximum Center-To-Center Offset

2 mm radial (magnet to center)