8156V1T10L.5SL

Application field

These position sensors are widely used in industries such as robotics, aerospace, and manufacturing, as they are highly sensitive and accurate. Both linear and angle measurements are made possible by using a two-piece construction, consisting of a windowed array of optical channels for linear position sensing, and magnets and a Hall effect for angular measurements.

Working principle

The 8156V1T10L.5SL works by converting changes in light intensity into electrical signals, sending a certain amount of current through the light-emitting diode (LED) when it is dark. When the LED light touches the base of the sensor, it activates a photodiode, sending the encoded electrical signal through the sensor when the shaft is moved in either linear or angular motion.

The 8156V1T10L.5SL is also equipped with a hall-effect sensing system, which is responsible for responding to the density of a magnetic field. This is primarily used for angular measurement, as increasing and decreasing the distance between the sensor and the magnet being sensed will cause the electrical signal sent through the hall-effect device to vary accordingly.

Summary

The 8156V1T10L.5SL is a dual-purpose position sensor that is widely used for accurate measurement of both linear and angular positions. Its two-piece construction consists of an array of optical channels and magnets and a Hall effect, and it is capable of sending electrical signals through a diode and responding to changes in the magnetic field. This makes it an ideal choice for a variety of industries that require precise measurements of both linear and angle movements.