The LVDT consists of a primary winding in the center of a former surrounded by two secondary windings. It works on the principle of mutual induction to convert displacement, a non-electrical energy, into an electrical output. When the soft iron core inside is in the null position, equal voltages are induced in the two secondary windings, resulting in a differential output voltage of 0. If the core moves left or right, the flux linking one secondary increases while the other decreases, producing a differential voltage. The LVDT has a linear output characteristic for small displacements but becomes non-linear at larger displacements. It is used to measure various parameters like force, weight, pressure, and displacements in applications such as soil testing

1. LINEAR VARIABLE DIFFERENTIAL
TRANSDUCER (LVDT)
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2. LINEAR VARIABLE DIFFERENTIAL
TRANSDUCER (LVDT)
Principle of LVDT:
LVDT works under the principle of mutual induction, and the
displacement which is a nonelectrical energy is converted into an
electrical energy.
It is also called as LINEAR VARIABLE DIFFERENTIAL
TRANSFORMER

3. Construction of LVDT  LVDT consists of a cylindrical
transformer where it is
surrounded by one primary
winding in the centre of the
former and the two secondary
windings at the sides.
 The number of turns in both the
secondary windings are equal, but
they are opposite to each other.
 The Primary Winding is
Connected to an ac source

4. Working of LVDT:
 The Displacement to be
Measured is applied to an
arm attached to the Soft
iron core

5. Case 1: When the Core is in its normal position.
 Equal Voltages induced in the two secondary windings
 The Output Voltage of secondary winding S1 is Es1 and secondary winding S2 is Es2
 The Differential output Voltage E0=ES1~ES2
 At Normal Position E0=0 ,because The Flux linking with both secondary windings is
equal , hence equal emf are induced in them. (i.e ES1=ES2)

6. Case 2: When the Core is moved to the left of null position

7. Case 3: When the Core is moved to the right of null position

8. Cont…

9. Cont…
 The Characteristics are
linear from O-A and O-B ,
But after that they become
non-linear.

10. Advantages of LVDT

11. Advantages of LVDT
Disadvantages of LVDT

12. Applications of LVDT:
1. Acting as a secondary transducer, LVDT can be used as a device to measure
force, weight and pressure, etc..
2. Testing of soil strength
3. PILL making Machine
4. “Brain Probing” medical device
5. Robotic Cleaner
6. Dollar bill thickness in ATM Machine.
7. Hydraulic cylinder Displacement.