MTS Sensors Enhances R-Series Portfolio

MTS Sensors, a subgroup of MTS Systems Corporation, has enhanced its R-Series of high-performance magnetostrictive sensors for absolute position measurement.

The series now conforms with the latest version of the EtherNet/IP communication protocol with device-level ring (DLR) compatibility, having recently re-certified against the ODVA EtherNet/IP Composite Conformance Test revision CT12. Through this, interfacing with a wider array of EtherNet/IP compliant hardware across numerous industry sectors has been made possible — such as factory automation systems, plastic injection molding apparatus and materials handling equipment.

According to the company, these sensors are better equipped for industrial networking implementation. Their device-level ring (DLR) capabilities permits direct connection to a ring topology without using external switches. They are offered in a choice of rod style, profile style and flex style configurations, with stroke lengths of 25mm to 7620mm (1 in. to 300in.), 25mm to 5080mm (1 in. to 200in.) and 255mm to 10,060mm (10in. to 396in.) respectively.

“By supporting the most recent ODVA EtherNet/IP version with extended DLR, customers will find it much simpler to incorporate our sensors into network infrastructure,” says Matt Hankinson, technical marketing manager at MTS Sensors. ”They will thereby benefit from greater interoperability, improved diagnostics, easier configuration, fewer additional components and reduced cabling costs.”

For more information, visit MTS Sensors.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.