Temposonics
An Industry Leader in Sensing Technologies and Solutions
There sensors and transmitters permit high-precision and dynamic position and/or speed measurement in state-of-the-art automation and safety-relevant systems.
With a versatile and ever-increasing product portfolio and a focus on superior regional support, Temposonics cooperates closely with customers to optimise performance and reduce downtimes. Outstanding quality associated with practical know-how ensures that customers achieve utmost productivity and success. Continuous research, development and production of sensor systems constantly enable new solutions for measuring tasks in the industrial, mobile hydraulics as well as process technology fields to be created.
Core Technology
Temposonics' technology is based on time. Magnetostriction calculates position by using the time of flight of an acoustic wave.
We measure time in picoseconds in a waveguide that we design, manufacture and control. This makes our measurement more precise, reliable, and durable. Magnetostriction calculates position by using the time of flight of an acoustic wave. We measure time in picoseconds in a waveguide that we design, manufacture and control. This makes our measurement more precise, reliable, and durable.
How it works
The absolute, linear position sensors provided by Temposonics rely on the company's proprietary magnetostrictive technology, which can determine position with a high level of precision and robustness.
Each Temposonics® position sensor consists of a ferromagnetic waveguide, a position magnet, a strain pulse converter and supporting electronics. The magnet, connected to the object in motion in the application, generates a magnetic field at its location on the waveguide. A short current pulse is applied to the waveguide. This creates a momentary radial magnetic field and torsional strain on the waveguide. The momentary interaction of the magnetic fields releases a torsional strain pulse that propagates the length of the waveguide. When the ultrasonic wave reaches the end of the waveguide it is converted into an electrical signal. Since the speed of the ultrasonic wave in the waveguide is precisely known, the time required to receive the return signal can be converted into a linear position measurement with both high accuracy and repeatability.
The technology, based on magnetostriction, does not rely on moving parts, and is not exposed to mechanical stress. Therefore, the sensors exhibit considerably longer lifespans and much higher reliability when compared to other technologies, even in harsh working conditions. Furthermore, since the output from sensors with this technology corresponds to an absolute position, rather than a relative value, it is not required to recalibrate sensors.
What you can rely on
- Absolute, non-contact measurement
- No need for reference run
- Free of mechanical wear and tear
- Robust and durable
- Highest sensor availability