Everight Position is your expert partner in navigating UL, CSA, ATEX, and IECEx-certified linear, rotary, and inclinometer sensors. We help safety engineers make the right choice with confidence.
Standard derived from Europe, but acceptable for many US applications. Broadest variety of sensor options, including sensors for mining.
Most common US testing standard. Based on Class, Division ratings, when flammable gases, combustible dust, and volatile chemicals
Certified sensors for temperature, level, flow, and vibration, ensuring safe performance across a wide range of industrial needs.
Engineered to prevent sparks and excessive heat. These devices operate safely where there is a continuous presence of a hazard.
Coveted for high-precision applications, these sensors rely on intricate light patterns to discern rotation, proving invaluable in scenarios where meticulous details matter most. Their application extends to industries where accuracy is non-negotiable.
These sensors leverage magnetic fields for detection and are particularly valued for their low cost, yet robustness in challenging environments. Recent advancements in TMR technology continue to close the performance gap with other technologies.
Utilizing the electrical property of capacitance to detect changes in rotary position, capacitive sensors are known for their lightweight, compact size, high accuracy and low power consumption. High immunity to EMI noise allows for close proximity to drives and brakes.
Coveted for high-precision applications, these sensors rely on intricate light patterns to discern rotation, proving invaluable in scenarios where meticulous details matter most. Their application extends to industries where accuracy is non-negotiable.
These sensors leverage magnetic fields for detection and are particularly valued for their low cost, yet robustness in challenging environments. Recent advancements in TMR technology continue to close the performance gap with other technologies.
Utilizing the electrical property of capacitance to detect changes in rotary position, capacitive sensors are known for their lightweight, compact size, high accuracy and low power consumption. High immunity to EMI noise allows for close proximity to drives and brakes.
Inductive sensors operate on the same electromagnetic induction principle as a resolver but use PCB traces rather than coil windings. These sensors are very robust, as the rotor and stator can be potted in an epoxy-resin, offering protection against water, mud, dirt and other contaminants.
Coveted for high-precision applications, these sensors rely on intricate light patterns to discern rotation, proving invaluable in scenarios where meticulous details matter most. Their application extends to industries where accuracy is non-negotiable.
These sensors leverage magnetic fields for detection and are particularly valued for their low cost, yet robustness in challenging environments. Recent advancements in TMR technology continue to close the performance gap with other technologies.
Utilizing the electrical property of capacitance to detect changes in rotary position, capacitive sensors are known for their lightweight, compact size, high accuracy and low power consumption. High immunity to EMI noise allows for close proximity to drives and brakes.
Choosing the right linear sensor can be a complex task, but Everight makes it manageable. By beginning with the physical attributes and progressively addressing the electronics and communication interfaces, we can guide you to the ideal sensor solution for your application.
1. Hazardous Certification
2. Measurement Type/ Range
3. Comms Protocol
4. Accuracy & Resolution
5. Env/ Material Compatibility
6. Mounting & Form Factor
7. Technology Type
8. Interface Needs
9. Power Requirements
10. Budget/ Lifecycle Cost
The intrinsically safe G101 is CSA approved for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour atmospheres. It is designed for industrial and scientific feedback applications and is ideal for OEMs seeking good sensor performance for arduous applications in hazardous areas. The unit is highly compact and space-efficient, being responsive along almost its entire length.
The G101, like all Positek sensors, provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, from 0-5mm to 0-800mm and with full EMC protection built in. The sensor is very robust, the body and push rod being made of stainless steel for long service life and environmental resistance.
Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. The sensor is easy to install with mounting options including M5 rod eye bearings and body clamps. The push rod can be supplied free or captive, with female M5 thread, an M5 rod eye, or dome end, Captive push rods can be sprung loaded, in either direction, on sensors up to 300mm of travel. Environmental sealing is to IP65 or IP67, depending on selected cable or connector options.
Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated amplifier . Approved galvanic isolation amplifiers (G005) are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.
The sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1km between the sensor and the amplifier.
POSITAL’s UL rotary encoders for hazardous environments offer users mutliple user interfaces and mounting options at an economical price point are complicated machines which must perform flawlessly under the harshest conditions.
The intrinsically safe X500 rotary sensor is ATEX and IECEx approved for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour atmospheres. It is designed for industrial and scientific feedback applications and is ideal for OEMs seeking good sensor performance for arduous applications in hazardous areas. The X500, like all Positek sensors, is supplied with the output calibrated to the angle required by the customer, between 16 and 160 degrees and with full EMC protection built in. The sensor provides a linear output proportional with angle of rotation. There is a machined registration mark to identify the calibrated mid point.
Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. The X500 has long service life and environmental resistance with a rugged stainless steel body and shaft, the flange and servo mounts are anodised aluminium. The flange or servo mounting options make the sensor easy to install. Environmental sealing is to IP65 or IP67 depending on selected cable or connector options.
Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated amplifier . Approved galvanic isolation amplifiers (X005) are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.
The sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1km between the sensor and the amplifier.
The intrinsically safe X101 is ATEX and IECEx approved for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour atmospheres. It is designed for industrial and scientific feedback applications and is ideal for OEMs seeking good sensor performance for arduous applications in hazardous areas. The unit is highly compact and space-efficient, being responsive along almost its entire length.
The X101, like all Positek sensors, provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, from 0-5mm to 0-800mm and with full EMC protection built in. The sensor is very robust, the body and push rod being made of stainless steel for long service life and environmental resistance.
Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. The sensor is easy to install with mounting options including M5 rod eye bearings and body clamps. The push rod can be supplied free or captive, with female M5 thread, an M5 rod eye, or dome end, Captive push rods can be sprung loaded, in either direction, on sensors up to 300mm of travel. Environmental sealing is to IP65 or IP67, depending on selected cable or connector options.
Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated amplifier . Approved galvanic isolation amplifiers (X005) are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.
The sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1km between the sensor and the amplifier.
Our state-of-the-art sensor solutions offer unparalleled versatility, particularly in supporting various communication interfaces—a defining feature of POSITAL products. What sets us apart is our commitment to providing a broad product portfolio that seamlessly integrates with diverse mechanical mounting options and housing materials. This ensures adaptability to unique operational needs while emphasizing our dedication to providing cost-effective solutions tailored to your requirements.
Our sensors are integral to various industries. In defense and aerospace, they deliver precise measurements for flight control and satellite positioning. In manufacturing and industrial automation, they boost operational efficiency for tasks like assembly line automation and CNC machine alignment. In the fields of robotics and surgical robotics, our sensors enhance precision and efficiency, aiding in material handling and delicate surgical procedures.
Learn how one customer has relied on Positek X101sensors for over a decade for safe, reliable filling of aerosol products.
Sensors used in rocket launches must be able to survive water deluges, high temperatures and be able to safely operate in the presence of fuel.
Read about how Liquid Natural Gas storage tanks rely on Positek G101 sensors to monitor tank expansion
When a customer needed an urgent replacement for a Leine and Linde ATEX encoder they turned to Everight who delivered a POSITAL alternative
In the competitive world of aerosol and bag-on-valve filling, ensuring both efficiency and safety on the production line is paramount.
Gasoline vapors are heavier than air and can settle in low-lying areas, creating a risk of explosion if ignited by static electricity or other sources.
The measurement of tank expansion is a critical element in managing the integrity of liquid natural gas (LNG) storage tanks.
Grain dust is a highly combustible material that can easily ignite and explode in the presence of an ignition source.
Flammable paints, solvents, and thinners used in spray booths can create flammable vapor clouds.
Gasoline vapors are heavier than air and can settle in low-lying areas, creating a risk of explosion if ignited by static electricity or other sources.
Flammable liquids like ethanol, methanol, and acetone stored in large tanks can generate flammable vapors, especially during filling or transferring operations.
Grain dust is a highly combustible material that can easily ignite and explode in the presence of an ignition source.
60% of our projects involve customizing existing encoders to meet specific client requirements. This extensive experience allows us to offer solutions that are not only technically sound but also cost-effective and timely.
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