LVP-PRB / AC / conditioned variants
Spring-return and pneumatic gauging probe configurations for multi-point fixtures, thickness stations and dimensional inspection. Match tip force and guidance to the measured surface.
Resolution and repeatability depend on the complete measurement chain and test method. Conditioned DC/digital probes may use an in-line electronics module; agree its installation envelope separately.
Automotive components, bearing inspection, glass thickness and precision gauging fixtures.
Original model review: Solartron AX / DP; Macro Sensors GHSA / GHSDR; Mahr, Marposs and Tesa probe configurations. References identify review candidates; compatibility is not pre-approved.
Check the replacement process ↗LVP-PRB / DEFINE THE INTEGRATION
A gauging probe becomes a measurement system only after its tip, fixture, electronics and operating cycle are defined. The useful comparison is repeatability under the intended contact and return conditions.
State measurement orientation, approach sequence, contact force through the working travel and retraction clearance. For pneumatic requests, provide pressure regulation and the required air-quality specification.
Do not copy an air-pressure setting from a different probe or actuator design.
Describe the surface, material, contact geometry, tip thread and whether the part moves under the tip. Include coolant, chips and cleaning exposure.
A tip selected only by thread size can still impose the wrong contact force or side load.
Identify the existing input card and full probe model. Confirm carrier, sensitivity and winding topology, or request the digital protocol/interface.
A shared Ø8 mm body does not make analogue, half-bridge and Orbit probes electrically interchangeable.
Technical background for these interface distinctions. Manufacturer references do not establish LVP ratings.
REQUEST A DEFINED CONFIGURATION
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.
| Request reference | Requested travel | Body / mechanics | Requested interface | Drawing & review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVP-PRB-REQ-0P5 ↗ | ±0.5 mm (1 mm total / 0.039 in) | 8 mm h6 Spring-loaded gauging probe | Passive AC-LVDT + matched conditioner | Final body/core dimensions, thread and performance on the configuration drawing |
| LVP-PRB-REQ-1 ↗ | ±1 mm (2 mm total / 0.079 in) | 8 mm h6 Spring-loaded gauging probe | Passive AC-LVDT + matched conditioner | Final body/core dimensions, thread and performance on the configuration drawing |
| LVP-PRB-REQ-2P5 ↗ | ±2.5 mm (5 mm total / 0.197 in) | 8 mm h6 Spring-loaded gauging probe | Passive AC-LVDT + matched conditioner | Final body/core dimensions, thread and performance on the configuration drawing |
| LVP-PRB-REQ-5 ↗ | ±5 mm (10 mm total / 0.394 in) | 8 mm h6 Spring-loaded gauging probe | Passive AC-LVDT + matched conditioner | Final body/core dimensions, thread and performance on the configuration drawing |
| LVP-PRB-REQ-10 ↗ | ±10 mm (20 mm total / 0.787 in) | 8 mm h6 Spring-loaded gauging probe | Passive AC-LVDT + matched conditioner | Final body/core dimensions, thread and performance on the configuration drawing |
| LVP-PRB-REQ-25 ↗ | ±25 mm (50 mm total / 1.969 in) | 8 mm h6 Spring-loaded gauging probe | Passive AC-LVDT + matched conditioner | Long-travel probe request; overall length, force and guidance to review |
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.
Compare a source-linked original model ↗TAKE THE CONFIGURATION TO YOUR ENGINEERING TEAM
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
Use these circuit principles to identify the required sensor and conditioner. Cable colour, shield count and connector shell do not establish a pinout.
The loop supply, sensor and receiving load form one series circuit. Check minimum sensor voltage, receiver burden and maximum cable drop.
Open circuit at full size ↗
Supply, common and conditioned signal are distinct functions. Voltage and active current versions require their corresponding PLC input mode.
Open circuit at full size ↗
This example separates the power and output returns. It does not imply isolation; other four-conductor definitions require the actual drawing.
Open circuit at full size ↗
Two primary leads and two differential secondary leads. The secondary polarity is established by the internal winding connection.
Open circuit at full size ↗
Two primary leads and three secondary connections including the centre tap. A fifth conductor may serve another purpose on some original models.
Open circuit at full size ↗
The conditioner receives the primary pair and two independent secondary pairs. Follow its polarity and calculation-mode requirements; no universal external jumper is implied.
Open circuit at full size ↗
A bridge conditioner excites two inductive arms. Match the bridge type, carrier, sensitivity and completion circuit; it is not a generic AC-LVDT input.
Open circuit at full size ↗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.
Full connection guide and original-model pin example ↗MECHANICAL SELECTION
Separate the moving core from the coil body. External guidance must maintain clearance; the electromagnetic sensing element has no sliding electrical contact.
A guided assembly simplifies linkage. Review side load, rod alignment, bearings and usable travel before integrating.
A contact tip follows the measured surface. Review tip force, pre-travel, overtravel and contact wear.
Concept schematics. Non-contact induction does not make bearings, springs or contact tips wear-free.
CONTACT-PROBE FORM REFERENCE
A supplier catalogue example helps identify the mechanical form to discuss. Supply a nameplate or drawing in the RFQ for the actual configuration review.
OPERATING CONDITIONS TO SEND WITH THE RFQ
Illustrative requirement checklists for engineering review. Supply your actual operating conditions and acceptance limits.
Provide datum locations, allowable error, part loading sequence and master artefact information. Include fixture repeatability and the required gauge R&R study scope.
Give thickness range, fragility, surface finish and whether material is stationary or moving. Specify one-sided or opposed-tip geometry and allowable contact force.
State approach travel separately from measurement travel and include overall-length restrictions. The ±25 mm request needs a reviewed force, guidance and installation envelope.
AGREE THE METHOD BEFORE THE ORDER
Proposed review steps. The quotation and agreed test plan define the actual test points, conditions, tolerances and deliverables.
Record tip type, contact force, orientation, air settings and the actual master surface. Define the return/approach sequence before collecting readings.
Record stationary noise and repeated lift/return readings using the selected electronics and filtering. State repeats and the repeatability calculation used.
Repeat after clamping and with adjacent channels operating. Probe-level observations do not establish the capability of the entire production gauge.
These steps are a planning framework. No measured LVP data or completed qualification is represented.
REQUEST A CONFIGURATION REVIEW
LVP-PRB · Spring-Loaded LVDT Gauging Probes
Choose the required configuration, then add the mounting envelope, environment and original model. Drawings, compatibility and commercial scope are confirmed with the quotation.
inquiry@lvdtsensor.com ↗No. Display increments do not establish repeatability. Agree the contact force, return cycle, fixture, electronics, filtering and calculation method, then request measurement evidence for the selected configuration.
Use the pressure and air-quality limits specified for the exact mechanism. Probe extension, retraction and contact force must be reviewed with its orientation and working travel.
The controller and network interface require separate review. A mechanically similar probe or an RS485 output does not establish Orbit compatibility.
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.
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.
Review the sensor manufacturer’s mounting recommendations. Magnetic materials and excessive clamping force can affect some designs. Specify the clamp material, bore tolerance and torque rather than assuming every metal clamp is unsuitable.
Provide the configuration, quantity and delivery destination. Engineering will confirm the quotation, available documentation and schedule for that request.
LVP-DC
±2.5 to ±500 mm
4–20 mA · 0–10 V · ±10 V · RS485
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LVP-MIN
±0.5 to ±50 mm
4 / 5 / 6-wire AC · remote conditioning
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LVP-HT
±2.5 to ±300 mm
Passive AC · remote LVP-AMP
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LVP-AMP
1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 kHz excitation requests
0–10 V · ±10 V · 4–20 mA · RS485
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