Hall-effect rotary position sensors measure angles in harsh environments

Cost-effectively providing angle monitoring in harsh transportation and industrial applications, Honeywell's RTY Series Hall-effect rotary position sensors are now available from TTI Europe. The devices use a magnetically biased, Hall-effect integrated circuit (IC) to sense rotary movement of the actuator shaft over a set operating range. Rotation of the actuator shaft changes a magnet's position relative to the IC. The resulting flux density change is converted to a linear output. The IC, together with conditioning and protection circuitry, and the permanent magnet, is sealed in an IP67-qualified rugged package for durability in most harsh environments.