HOW TO USE REFLECTIVE OPTOCOUPLERS AS POSITION SENSORS
V. Naydenov, P. Sente, C. Eugène
Abstract:
Due to its numerous qualities, namely their low cost, infrared reflective optocouplers are of large use in the industry to detect an object passing in their field of view. They nevertheless are mainly limited to deliver a pure dichotomic information. The purpose of the paper is to propose several solutions for using this component as an accurate position sensor at the industrial level. Linear and angular displacements are both considered with emphasis on a linear response. A global linearity of about 1% is achieved for a few centimeters and a few tens of degrees ranges.
Keywords:
displacement sensors, reflective optocouplers, sensors for robotics
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Event details
Event name:
XVI IMEKO World Congress
Title:

Measurement - Supports Science - Improves Technology - Protects Environment ... and Provides Employment - Now and in the Future

Place:
Vienna, AUSTRIA
Time:
25 September 2000 - 28 September 2000
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