Sensor Solutions
Rotary and linear position, inclination and capacitive level sensing — selected to match range, environment, media compatibility and system interface requirements.
The portfolio includes multiple technologies and mechanical variants. Selection is driven by what must be measured and under which conditions — not by a single “best sensor”.
- Start with the measurement type
- Share range, environment and interface
- We recommend a suitable direction and next step
Rotary sensing: single-turn and multi-turn
Rotary position sensors are selected by rotation range, duty cycle, environment and interface. The concepts below help narrow the right approach early.
Potentiometrar
Single-turn — cost-effective angle sensing for limited rotation.
- Best for: pedals, linkages, levers (limited rotation)
- Strengths: simple integration, familiar analog behavior
- Consider: wear vs duty cycle, contamination, sealing
- Typical outputs: analog / ratiometric
Potentiometrar
Multi-turn — multi-revolution measurement for extended rotation.
- Best for: valves, actuators, mechanisms with several turns
- Strengths: extended range, straightforward signal behavior
- Consider: mechanical coupling, gearing/backlash (if used)
- Typical outputs: analog / ratiometric
Hall sensors
Single-turn — contactless sensing for high duty cycle and lifetime.
- Best for: continuous operation, harsh environments
- Strengths: no wear, stable performance over life
- Consider: EMC, redundancy/diagnostics needs
- Typical outputs: ratiometric / PWM / CAN (platform dependent)
Hall sensors
Multi-turn — multi-revolution measurement with contactless technology.
- Best for: multi-revolution positioning where lifetime is critical
- Strengths: contactless, stable, supports robust architectures
- Consider: interface choice and diagnostics requirements
- Typical outputs: PWM / CAN (platform dependent)
Depending on lifetime, robustness and signal characteristics, potentiometers may use conductive plastic (smooth signal), wirewound (robust, step-like resolution) or hybrid designs (balanced characteristics).
Share rotation range (° / turns), duty cycle, environment (IP, temperature, vibration/EMC) and interface (analog/PWM/CAN) to get a fast recommendation.
Inclinometers and tilt sensing
Tilt sensors are selected by axis configuration, dynamic behavior, environment and interface. Below is a concise overview to support early selection.
Inclinometers
Single- or dual-axis tilt sensing for chassis, booms, platforms and safety-related functions. Selection is driven by dynamics (filtering/latency), mounting orientation and the required output interface.
- Axis: 1-axis or 2-axis measurement
- Dynamics: static vs dynamic response (filtering / latency)
- Environment: shock, vibration, temperature, EMC
- Interface: analog / CAN / J1939 (platform dependent)
- Integration: mounting plane, connector direction, sealing
To recommend the right variant quickly, please share axis (1/2), measurement range (°), expected dynamics, IP level, and interface requirement.
Capacitive level sensing for fluids
Level sensors are matched to medium and tank constraints: fluid type, tank material and wall thickness, foam/slosh behavior, mounting envelope and the required interface.
Capacitive Point Level Sensors
Point (threshold) detection for fluids where robust integration and media compatibility are key priorities.
- Best for: level threshold, leak detection, dry-run protection
- Consider: medium (diesel/water/oils/coolant), contamination, foam
- Tank: material and wall thickness, mounting position and sealing
- Typical outputs: discrete switching or platform-specific variants
Capacitive Level Detection Sensors
Alternative capacitive approaches matched to tank geometry and signal requirements — often used for integration and stability under slosh.
- Best for: stable level detection where tank constraints dominate
- Consider: slosh/foam behavior, vibration, required filtering
- Integration: mounting (top/side/bottom), connector direction, envelope
- Typical outputs: analog / PWM / CAN (platform dependent)
For fast selection, share medium (diesel/water/oils/coolant), tank material, wall thickness, tank height/geometry, mounting location and interface preference.