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LVP-AMP / Signal conditioning

LVDT Amplifiers, Conditioners & Calibration

DIN-rail carrier amplifiers, signal conditioners and micrometer fixtures for AC-LVDT integration, scaling and calibration planning. Match the transformer before selecting an output.

LVDT Amplifiers, Conditioners & Calibration concept showing the mechanical form
Engineering concept · final geometry requires a released drawing.

LVP-AMP: stroke, body and signal review.

Requested excitation frequencies
1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 kHz excitation requests
Body / installation
DIN-rail single / multi-channel configurations
Signal variants
0–10 V · ±10 V · 4–20 mA · RS485
Mechanical configuration
Remote carrier amplifier and calibration fixture

Micrometer resolution of 0.001 mm is not calibration accuracy or traceability. Simulation checks electronics, not mechanical sensor performance.

Confirm these three details before release.

  1. Match excitation amplitude, frequency, sensitivity, topology and cable load.
  2. Review master/slave synchronization for nearby AC probes.
  3. A 0–25 mm fixture cannot calibrate a long-stroke sensor across its entire range.

Where the configuration fits.

PLC interfaces, synchronized multi-probe gauging, bench checks and displacement calibration.

Original model review: Macro Sensors LPC-2100 / LVC-4000; Schaevitz ATA-2001 / MP2000 configurations. References identify review candidates; compatibility is not pre-approved.

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LVP-AMP / DEFINE THE INTEGRATION

Match the inductive input before choosing the PLC output.

A carrier conditioner request begins with the sensor and cable it must drive. A calibration-fixture request begins with the reference displacement and uncertainty needed. Treat the electronics and mechanical reference as distinct parts of the chain.

01

Which transformer or bridge input?

Supply the exact probe/core model, topology, excitation amplitude/frequency, sensitivity, phase requirements and cable load. Include the existing input schematic.

A 3-wire half-bridge is not established as compatible with a generic 4/5/6-wire LVDT module.

02

What output and channel behaviour?

Define the receiver load, zero/span mapping, output polarity, filtering and update interval. For multiple channels, request synchronization and review interaction tests.

An RS485 connector does not define the register map, and a DIN-rail enclosure does not establish isolation.

03

What does the calibration fixture need to cover?

Give full required travel, alignment, reference instrument, uncertainty target and fixture clearances. Identify how the sensor, core and reference will be mounted.

A 0–25 mm fixture permits only the applicable travel; 0.001 mm readout resolution is not an accuracy or traceability statement.

Keep calibration identity with the complete signal chain.

Controller and receiver integration
Specify input load, grounding, output fault behaviour and required access to zero/span adjustments. Confirm terminal functions on the selected module drawing.
Channel interaction
List channel count, neighbouring carrier sources and cable routing. Ask for an agreed synchronization architecture and check the assembled system under representative channel operation.
Reference and recording method
Identify reference instrument serial, calibration status, datum, direction, temperature and uncertainty evaluation. Keep each sensor/core, cable and conditioner identity with the recorded data.

Technical background for these interface distinctions. Manufacturer references do not establish LVP ratings.

REQUEST A DEFINED CONFIGURATION

LVP-AMP: choose travel, body and interface together.

These request references prefill your RFQ. They describe the configuration you want quoted; final model number, A/B dimensions, thread, performance and availability are confirmed on the quotation drawing.

LVP-AMP requested configurations · bipolar range and total travel shown separately
Request referenceRequested travelBody / mechanicsRequested interfaceDrawing & review
LVP-AMP-REQ-ANALOG ↗Not applicable — equipment requestNot applicable
Signal conditioner
0–10 VSingle/multi-channel carrier conditioner; excitation and input topology to specify
LVP-AMP-REQ-RS485 ↗Not applicable — equipment requestNot applicable
Signal conditioner
RS485 ModbusDigital conditioner request; channel count and register map to review
LVP-CAL-REQ-25 ↗Not applicable — equipment requestNot applicable
Calibration fixture
Fixture only / no electrical output0–25 mm bench fixture request; uncertainty and alignment to review

Set the installation envelope before dimensions A and B.

Provide maximum body length, core or rod length, datum-to-null distance, thread, connector clearance and permitted overtravel. Dimension letters differ between original manufacturers. Use the exact released drawing for an installation comparison.

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TAKE THE CONFIGURATION TO YOUR ENGINEERING TEAM

LVP-AMP selection worksheet.

Download the family guide, requested configurations and editable RFQ fields. Fill in the PDF, save it in your reader and email the saved file to inquiry@lvdtsensor.com.

Preliminary selection worksheet. Configuration-specific dimensions, ratings, released CAD and measured reports follow review.

EXCITATION & CONNECTION TOPOLOGY

Count the electrical functions before the wires.

Use these circuit principles to identify the required sensor and conditioner. Cable colour, shield count and connector shell do not establish a pinout.

2-wire DC · loop powered

2-wire DC · loop powered circuit principle; The loop supply, sensor and receiving load form one series circuit. Check minimum sensor voltage, receiver burden and maximum cable drop.

The loop supply, sensor and receiving load form one series circuit. Check minimum sensor voltage, receiver burden and maximum cable drop.

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3-wire DC · separate supply

3-wire DC · separate supply circuit principle; Supply, common and conditioned signal are distinct functions. Voltage and active current versions require their corresponding PLC input mode.

Supply, common and conditioned signal are distinct functions. Voltage and active current versions require their corresponding PLC input mode.

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4-wire DC · check both returns

4-wire DC · check both returns circuit principle; This example separates the power and output returns. It does not imply isolation; other four-conductor definitions require the actual drawing.

This example separates the power and output returns. It does not imply isolation; other four-conductor definitions require the actual drawing.

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4-wire AC · internal series connection

4-wire AC · internal series connection circuit principle; Two primary leads and two differential secondary leads. The secondary polarity is established by the internal winding connection.

Two primary leads and two differential secondary leads. The secondary polarity is established by the internal winding connection.

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5-wire AC · secondary centre tap

5-wire AC · secondary centre tap circuit principle; Two primary leads and three secondary connections including the centre tap. A fifth conductor may serve another purpose on some original models.

Two primary leads and three secondary connections including the centre tap. A fifth conductor may serve another purpose on some original models.

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6-wire AC · independent secondaries

6-wire AC · independent secondaries circuit principle; The conditioner receives the primary pair and two independent secondary pairs. Follow its polarity and calculation-mode requirements; no universal external jumper is implied.

The conditioner receives the primary pair and two independent secondary pairs. Follow its polarity and calculation-mode requirements; no universal external jumper is implied.

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3-wire inductive half-bridge

3-wire inductive half-bridge circuit principle; A bridge conditioner excites two inductive arms. Match the bridge type, carrier, sensitivity and completion circuit; it is not a generic AC-LVDT input.

A bridge conditioner excites two inductive arms. Match the bridge type, carrier, sensitivity and completion circuit; it is not a generic AC-LVDT input.

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P1/P2 and S1/S2 identify winding functions; they are not physical connector pin positions. Digital RS485 additionally requires supply, reference, polarity, termination and register-map confirmation. Orbit needs its own network interface.

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OPERATING CONDITIONS TO SEND WITH THE RFQ

LVP-AMP: define the installation behind the travel.

Illustrative requirement checklists for engineering review. Supply your actual operating conditions and acceptance limits.

PLC conversion of an existing AC sensor

Provide the original datasheet, carrier, sensitivity and wiring diagram with desired current/voltage/digital output. Request scaling at the actual physical endpoints.

Multi-point gauging cabinet

Provide channel count, sample sequence, permitted delay, cables and controller/network. Define stationary noise and channel-interaction checks before a module is selected.

Bench calibration or electrical simulation

Separate mechanical sensor travel checks from an electrical simulator test of the conditioner. A simulated input cannot establish the sensor’s physical linearity or repeatability.

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AGREE THE METHOD BEFORE THE ORDER

What should the LVP-AMP acceptance record contain?

Proposed review steps. The quotation and agreed test plan define the actual test points, conditions, tolerances and deliverables.

  1. Agree the input and output mapping

    Confirm sensor excitation and input topology, then define the requested output at the reference travel points and the receiving load.

  2. Record the mechanical comparison

    Use the agreed reference, alignment and travel sequence. Keep raw readings before/after adjustment and the calculation method for residuals and repeatability.

  3. Evaluate measurement uncertainty

    Document relevant contributions, reference-chain evidence and coverage method. A completed blank worksheet is not a calibration certificate or an accreditation claim.

These steps are a planning framework. No measured LVP data or completed qualification is represented.

REQUEST A CONFIGURATION REVIEW

Define the travel.
Match the mechanics.
Keep the signal clear.

LVP-AMP · LVDT Amplifiers, Conditioners & Calibration

Choose the required configuration, then add the mounting envelope, environment and original model. Drawings, compatibility and commercial scope are confirmed with the quotation.

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Need STEP / IGES or a dimensional drawing? State the file format and fixed mounting dimensions. Configuration references are selection requests; final dimensions and ratings follow engineering review.
LVDT engineering RFQ
Attach a drawing, CAD file or nameplate (optional)

PDF, STEP/STP, IGES/IGS, DXF, PNG or JPG. Up to 4 files; 5 MiB each, 8 MiB combined. Files travel with this RFQ to inquiry@lvdtsensor.com; no public file link is created.

Documents to request with the configuration

Availability, scope and file revision follow review. These selections request documents; attach your own files above.

Complete the installation.

Accessory references in USD per single set, quoted separately from the sensor. Quantity, custom machining and any NRE are confirmed on the quotation.

Accessory budget per single set: None selectedNot an order total. Primary sensor / equipment, NRE, tax and freight excluded. No payment at this stage.

Before ordering LVP-AMP.

Can one LVDT conditioner accept any inductive probe?

Only after the input topology, carrier, sensitivity, phase and cable requirements are matched. Separate half-bridge or proprietary digital interfaces need a specifically reviewed solution.

Does the micrometer stand produce a traceable calibration certificate?

The stand alone does not. A measurement result needs a documented reference chain, method and uncertainty evaluation. Request the required calibration scope and report contents.

What does an LVDT simulator verify?

It can support electrical checks of a compatible conditioner input and scaling. It does not move the actual core or prove physical sensor linearity, mounting behaviour or repeatability.

Are the listed ranges guaranteed for every configuration?

No. The listed values define the selection request envelope. The quote and released drawing identify the exact range, body size, electrical interface and acceptance conditions.

Can I request a CAD drawing and calibration information?

Yes. Include your installation envelope and required file format in the RFQ. Configuration-specific documentation follows engineering review; an illustration on this page is not a release drawing.

Does one conditioner support every inductive sensor?

Match the excitation, sensitivity, winding topology, cable load and output. Half-bridge and proprietary digital probes require separate interface review. A common conductor count does not establish compatibility.

What are the price, minimum quantity and lead time?

Provide the configuration, quantity and delivery destination. Engineering will confirm the quotation, available documentation and schedule for that request.

Complete the LVDT measurement chain.