Automation & IIoT

Novotechnik U.S. Offers RFC 4800 Series with CAN J1939 Interface for Touchless Angle Sensors

June 25, 2024

Able to provide one or two output channels, the interface can take the place of an optical encoder—with longer life and robustness.

Sharon Spielman

Related To: Novotechnik

Novotechnik U.S. has introduced the addition of CAN J1939 interface to their RFC 4800 series of touchless angle sensors. These sensors are designed to precisely measure angular position up to 360 deg., turn direction, turns, speed and operational status.

Other key features include:

Provides one or two output channels
Suitable for mobile applications with CAN SAE J1939 interface developed for heavy-duty vehicles
Programmable resolution, revolution counter and high durability with IP69 sealing.

The interface is designed with the ability to signal a controller through a status bit when a sensor requires replacement, helping to reduce downtime. Additionally, it can leverage a programmable number of values to minimize external noise interference in the output.

Users also can benefit from its revolution center, programmable resolution up to 14 bits and the option to adjust angular speed output from 0.055 to 2.2 deg./sec. The RFC 4800 series has the high resolution of 14 bits across 360 deg., along with repeatability of less than or equal to ±0.1 deg. and independent linearity of ±0.5% of the full scale.

With a range of magnets and connectors available, the RFC 4800 sensors are sealed up to IP69, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging environments. Operating within a temperature range of −40 to 105°C, these sensors offer durability with a mean time to failure of 843 years. Various cable and connector versions are also offered to meet a range of application requirements.

About the Author

Sharon Spielman | Technical Editor, Machine Design

As Machine Design’s technical editor, Sharon Spielman produces content for the brand’s focus audience—design and multidisciplinary engineers. Her beat includes 3D printing/CAD; mechanical and motion systems, with an emphasis on pneumatics and linear motion; automation; robotics; and CNC machining.

Spielman has more than three decades of experience as a writer and editor for a range of B2B brands, including those that cover machine design; electrical design and manufacturing; interconnection technology; food and beverage manufacturing; process heating and cooling; finishing; and package converting.

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