Digital Mini Probes

A New Rugged Low Profile Transducer :: 0.5 mm Total Measurement Range :: Resolution Programmable to < 0.01 µm :: Simple Installation and Sensor Change :: Excellent Repeatability and Robustness in two planes :: Suitable for Operation in Bores with key slot :: Very Compact Size :: Changeable Tips :: Up to 3,906 Readings / Second :: IP65 Protection :: Traceable Calibration :: CE Marked The Solartron Digital Mini Probe is a compact, low profile, transducer intended for measurements in confined spaces such as bores. The product is based on a parallel spring structure that is signifi cantly more robust than a single leaf arrangement. This greatly improves the reliability of the sensor, extending its working life and allowing it to be used in more demanding applications, such as automatic gages. The parallel spring also ensures a high level of repeatability, both on axis and across axis, so that it can be used in dynamic applications where profiling is required. The centreline of the tip is accurately aligned to one side of the transducer to provide a reference datum surface. Installation is simply a matter of positioning the device, and securing it via a single M3 screw. This requires accurate machining of the pocket in which the transducer is housed, with the resultant benefit of reduced installation and changeover time. The digital nature of the new Mini Probe provides an unprecedented ease of setup, especially since the electrical zero does not need to be set. The probe forms part of Solartron's range of digital products sharing the same Orbit Network interface. Mini Probes and other digital transducers can be connected via a single cable to a PC, PLC or Solartron's own Digital Readout. The transducer is sealed using a Viton® boot to achieve IP65 requirements. Tips with an M2 thread, which are available to suit different applications, can be replaced in the field without the need to return the product to Solartron.

For more information on Digital Mini Probes talk to Solartron Metrology Ltd