Integrated position detection with the patented Draw Wire encoder SX200 The patented SX200 is one of the few Draw Wire Encoders that can be integrated into hydraulic cylinders and can measure a stroke of up to 12m. No other measurement principle reaches this measuring range without removing the cylinder, with a simultaneous integration of the measuring system.

1. Press Release
Position detection in hydraulic cylinders
Integrated position detection with the patented Draw
Wire Encoder SX200
The patented SX200 is one of the few Draw Wire Encoders that can
be integrated into hydraulic cylinders and can measure a stroke of
up to 12m. No other measurement principle reaches this measuring
range without removing the cylinder, with a simultaneous
integration of the measuring system.
Due to the way the hydraulic cylinder is assembled, the entire
measuring system is optimally protected. The SX200 is remarkably
suited to application in confined spaces. The measuring cable is
connected to the piston and is pulled from the sensor during the
operation of the cylinder. In the sensor itself, the measuring cable is
coiled around a cable sheave, which rotates with each cylinder
stroke, thereby turning the linear movement into a rotation. Through
a sealed shaft (pressure implementation) the rotary movements are
directed outwards into an unpressurized area and recorded by a
sensor element (e.g. a digital absolute rotary encoder).
Through the evaluation of sensor signals, not only is the position of
the piston rod regulated, but the specific cylinder positions are also
recorded and the synchronic movement of multiple cylinders is
ensured. The highly dynamic sensors also allow for rapid cylinder
movements during this process. The compact casing, as well as
adaptation to customer needs, qualify this sensor technology for
multiple areas of application. Thanks to its robust construction and
high quality, the sensor can be employed in harsh industrial
environments.
Typical applications for the Draw Wire Encoder SX200 are:
Hydraulic gates on dams; monitoring of simultaneously running
cylinders; regulation and monitoring of traverse speed.
Technical information concerning the SX200 is available here:
www.waycon.biz/draw-wire-sensor-SX200.pdf
Further information is available at:
http://www.waycon.biz/products/draw-wire-sensors/
Press Release: 20151

2. Press Release
Background information
WayConPositionsmesstechnik GmbH has been developing and
manufacturing precision sensors for position and distance
measurement since 1999. As an innovative company with
headquarters in Taufkirchen near Munich and a branch in Brühl
near Cologne, we sell our products all over the world. Our goal is
to provide our customers with the best possible measurement
technique solution: from high-quality sensors from the standard
range to customer-specific solutions, from prototype to series
production – for the most varied applications in industry and
research. The products made in Taufkirchen are subject to
rigorous quality standards and every single one is delivered to our
customers with a calibration certificate.
Contact
WayCon Positionsmesstechnik GmbH
Marcus Venghaus
Mehlbeerenstraße 4
82024 Taufkirchen
E-Mail: presse@waycon.de
Internet: www.waycon.de/home/
Press Release: 20152