Sensors and Actuators

Pressure and Temperature Transducers

M01 Pressure sensors

Compact and robust design for use in harsh environments. Designed for mobile hydraulics, alternative drives (H2, CNG, LPG) and industrial sectors.

Pressure ranges from 0…0.25 bar to 0…10 bar (relative and absolute) with silicon measurement cell

Pressure ranges from 0…10 bar to 0…2000 bar (relative) with welded stainless steel measurement cell
Overload pressure at least twice the nominal pressure
Media temperatures up to 150 °C / 302 °F
Protection class IP67 and IPX9K
CAN enabled: CANopen, J1939, STW proprietary
SENT variant: SAE J2716 APR2016 (Rev. 4) supported
All common analog output signals available: 4…20mA, ratiometric and Voltage output.

F02 Safety pressure sensor

Safety pressure transmitter for applications that require a Performance Level PL d according to EN ISO 13849-1:2015 or AgPLd according to ISO 25119:2010 respectively SIL 2 according to IEC 61508:2010

Pressure measuring range 10 … 1200 bar

Operating temperature range -40 … 85 °C / -40 … 185 °F with media temperatures up to 125 °C / 257 °F
Redundant inverse output signal (either analog current or ratiometric voltage)
Protection class IP67
Welded stainless steel measuring cell

T01 temperature sensor

CAN-Bus temperature sensor for measurement directly in medium. Compact and robust design for use in harsh environments

Measuring range -40…150 °C / -40…302 °F

Support of CANopen or J1939 protocol
Configurable mean value calculation (J1939)
Fast response times
E1 type approval

P01 pressure switch

Compact and robust design for use in harsh environments

Pressure switch for mobile hydraulics, alternative drives (H2, CNG, LPG) and industrial sectors
Pressure ranges from 0…10 bar to 0…1200 bar (relative)
Overload pressure at least 2X nominal pressure
Media temperatures up to 150 °C / 302 °F
Ingress Protection Rating up to IP6K9K
NPN and PNP output available

Strain sensors SMX.dms-a

Strain sensor for measurement of deflections, e.g. of metal arms, in various directions, which allows an indirect recording of forces, weights or vibrations

Measurement span adjustable in steps from 120 µm/m up to 2000 µm/m, with configurable offset and measurement range within ± of the selected span
Operating temperature range -40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)
CAN interface, current loop interface (optional)
High signal to noise ratio (SNR) of output signals
Protection class IP6K5 / IPX9K (when installed or pre-mounted on carrier pla

Magnetostrictive Displacement Transducer

GYcAT probe

With Surface Mount Technology, the entire signal processing electronics of GYcAT series is integrated into a transducer head. You can get a voltage or current analog signal proportional to a magnet position only by applying a 24V DC power supply directly to the transducer.

GYcAT series have alarm output and is equipped with noise cancellation functions.

Inclination sensors and IMUs

Gemac Motus Series

Configurable sensor measuring unit GEMAC Motus® enables 6-axis motion detection on Mobile POWER-Machines, such as construction machinery, agricultural and forestry machinery, cranes and lifting technology, as well as ships. Our proprietary sensor fusion algorithm performs high-precision orientation calculation, supported by sensor fusion filters that suppress external accelerations. The combination and calculation of the six measured values mean that only one measuring system needs to be integrated for a wide range of requirements.

Available interfaces:

CAN 2.0 A and B (11- and 29-Bit-ID) according to ISO 11898-2
CANopen according CiA DS-301, profile according CiA DSP-410
SAE J1939, configurable process data
Starter kit (including programming adapter, cables and PC software)
Analog: Current (4 ... 20mA), Voltage (0 ... 10V)

Mechanical parameters:

Connector: 1 or 2 sensor connectors 5-pole M12, A-coded
Degree of protection: IP6K7/IP6K9K, Operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
Dimensions and weight: 114mm x 66mm x 30mm, approx. 330g
Housing material: zinc die casting, nickel plated

Electrical parameters:

Supply Voltage: 10V to 36V (in some cases from 7.5V)
Current consumption at 24V: approx. 12mA (digital), max. 70mA (analog)

Gemac dynamic Inclinometer

The GEMAC dynamic inclinometers provide reliable angle measurement in moving applications. Combining a classic acceleration sensor with an angular rate sensor enables accurate and fast measurement results even if the moving equipment is subject to strong accelerations

Combination of acceleration sensor and gyroscope
Intelligent sensor fusion filter, configurable to the target application
Programmable vibration suppression (digital filter)
Interfaces CAN, CANopen and SAE J1939
High resolution of 0.01°
Accuracy better than ±0.5° over the full meas. range Internal cycle time 5 ms
Measurement range 360deg; (1-dimensional) or ±90deg; (2- dimensional)
Zero point / offset configuration
Supply voltage 8 to 36 V
Temperature range -40 to +80 °C
Schock resistance up to 100g Comfortable and free configuration software

Gemac reference inclinometer

The compact and robust design makes the sensor a suitable angle measurement device in rough surroundings for different applications in industry and automotive technology. A simple setting of all parameters which are stored in the internal permanent memory is possible via CAN or CANopen interface.

Inclination sensor with measurement range: 360°(1-dimensional)/±90° (2-Dimensional)
High sampling rate and bandwidth
High resolution (0.01°) and accuracy (0.05°)
Compensated temperature coefficient (10x improved temperature coefficient to)
Compensated cross sensitivity
Programmable vibration suppression (digital filter)
Comfortable CAN interface Free adjustable IDs Comfortable CANopen interface Meets the CiA DS-301, device profile CiA DSP-410 Setting Node ID and baud rate via LSS Service
Current interface: freely adjustable output in the range 0 … 20.48 mA (factory default: 4 … 20 mA)
Voltage interface: freely adjustable output in the range -10.48 … 10.48 V (factory default: 0 … 10 V) freely adjustable angle in the range 0 … 360° / ±90°
Functions: Angle request, cyclical output, synchronized output, output on angle change Configurable cut-off frequency (digital filter)
Metal housing with stainless steel base plate Temperature range: -40 °C to +80 °C Degree of protection: IP65/67

Encoders and Measuring sensors

WDGI incremental encoder

Robust standard industrial encoder
Die-cast aluminium housing with particularly eco-friendly powder coating
Protection class of IP67; shaft sealet to IP65
Immunity to interference
Extremely high bearing load: up to 500 N in axial / radial direction
Maximum mechanical and electrical safety
Full connection protection at 10 VDC up to 30 VDC
High output frequency of up to 600 kHz / 2 MHz
Operating temperature with connector outlet: -40 °C to +85 °C
Optional: pressure compensation membrane
Redundant encoder optionse

WDGA absolute encoder

Absolute encoders with flange Ø 36 mm / Ø 58 mm
Single-/Multiturn (16/43)
Ground-breaking technology 32 Bit processor
Very high shaft loading, IP67
EnDra® Multiturn technology: No gears, no battery
QuattroMag® Singleturn technology: High precision +/- 0,0878°
Protocols available: CANopen, CANopen LIFT, SAE j1939, RS 485, Profibus, Profinet, EtherCAT, Universal-IE industrial ethernet.

WDGF Encoder motor feedback

Highest precision for high dynamic motion control
Compact design: Ø 58 mm
BISS-C, SSI with 19 bit single- turn and up to 2,048 sin/cos
Incremental up to 25,000 PPR
Electronic ID label

LMSCA Length measurement system

Space-saving and reliable complete system for position, speed and length
Up to 0.0125 mm/pulse for excellent measurement results
Suitable for many surfaces
Absorbent mounting
Contact pressure – easily adaptable by intelligent central adjustment
Quickly mounted and adjusted

Cable systems SZG

Robust cable systems 1,250 mm up to 40,000 mm
Output: incremental or absolute
High presicion mechanics with high linearity
Quick assembly

Advanced Machinery Sensors

Fuel Level sensor DUT-E

DUT-E fuel level sensors are used for accurate fuel level and volume measurement in tanks of vehicles and stationary units. DUT-E allows to determine current fuel volume and change in volume (refuelling or draining) of fuel in the tank.

Fuel sensor with in-built GPS and GSM

DUT-E GSM is a combination of FLS and telematics unit features in one body. DUT-E GSM is a fuel level sensor with built-in modules for receiving GPS satellite signals and sending data over GSM network, i.e. wireless data transfer.

Differential fuel sensor

DUT-E 2Bio is specially designed for fuel tanks, which are regularly filled with different fuel types. This is especially topical for vehicles, which are using biodiesel or travelling through several countries and also for cisterns used for fuel transportation.

Wireless fuel sensor

DUT-E S7 has the same purpose of use, as DUT-E with cables, but wireless connectivity makes installation easier and quicker, allows to get data over BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) simultaneously to several devices – telematics unit, smartphones, displays with Bluetooth – and eliminates risk of cable vandalism.

Fuel flow meter

DFM fuel flow meter is designed for fuel consumption measurement of vehicles and stationary machines, and for monitoring machinery operation hours in different engine working modes. DFM also can be used for monitoring of heating oil and other liquids with kinematic viscosity of 1.5-6 mm㎡/s.

Differential flow meter

DFM D differential fuel flow meter is designed for diesel fuel consumption measurement of vehicles and stationary engines, which has Common Rail or pump nozzle fuel injection systems. DFM D also provides information on flow rate in feed and return lines and can be used for monitoring consumption of heating oil and other similar liquids.

Wireless fuel and oil meter

DFM S7 – new fuel flow meters with wireless data transfer over BLE (Bluetooth low energy). Data on fuel consumption (fuel rate) and vehicle operation time is sent simultaneously to several devices: for telematics and remote machinery monitoring purposes – to GPS tracker, for autonomous fuel monitoring – to a smartphone or tablet with Bluetooth.

Flow meter for heavy machinery

DFM Marine is a fuel/oil flow meter used for heavy machinery and measures flow rates up to 4,000 L/h. It provides information on fuel consumption and machinery operation hours, including breakdown to various operation modes. DFM Marine can be used as a part of telematics or GPS tracking systems, as well as autonomous solution for fuel monitoring.

Industrial flow meter

DFM Industrial is designed for accurate flow rate measurement of fuel and other liquids used in sea and river vessels, fuel delivery from truck tankers, in high-power diesel generator sets and boilers, in petrochemical, utilities and other industrial applications (IIoT).

Contactless CAN j1939 bus reader

Product name: Contactless CAN j1939 bus reader

CANCrocodile is designed for safe data reading from vehicle CAN bus. Contactless reader is used within vehicle telematics and GPS tracking systems for receiving various parameters of vehicle operation from CANbus: speed, RPM, oil pressure & temperature, fuel volume & consumption, etc.

Contactless J1708 bus reader

1708Crocodile is designed for safe data reading from J1708 bus (SAE J1587) of vehicles. Contactless reader is used within vehicle telematics and GPS tracking systems for receiving various parameters of vehicle operation from the bus: speed, RPM, oil pressure & temperature, fuel volume & consumption, etc.

Contactless injector pulse reader

NozzleCrocodile is used within vehicle telematics and GPS tracking systems for fuel consumption monitoring of personal cars and small commercial vehicles.

Contactless CAN J1939 Reader

CANCrocoLITE — is a tool for Telematics systems used for data reading from on-board CAN bus of personal cars and light commercial vehicles without interference in integrity of electronic circuits.

FMS gateway

FMSCrocodile is used within for vehicle telematics system as a ready-made solution for safe integration of data from one or more automotive buses into CAN/S6 Telematics Interface. FMSCrocodile allows to obtain a large number of vehicle operating parameters via just one CAN-port of telematics unit.

Axle Load sensor GNOM DP

GNOM DP position sensor is designed for measuring axle and cargo load on vehicles with leaf spring suspension. GNOM DP integrates in a fleet monitoring system and transmits data as an analog signal. The tracking device converts this signal in load mass value according to the calibration table.

Axle Load GNOM DDE

Pressure sensor GNOM DDE is used to determine the axle load in vehicles equipped with air suspension in transport telematics systems.
Pressure sensor measures the pressure in the vehicle pneumatic system and transmits data as an analog signal to telematics terminal.

Wireless axle load sensor for leaf suspension

Wireless position sensor GNOM DP S7 is used in transport telematics systems (GPS/GLONASS vehicle monitoring systems) to monitor axle loads, determine the axle load in vehicles with spring suspension, prevent exceeding axle loads.

Wireless load sensor for air suspension

Wireless pressure sensor GNOM DDE S7 is used in transport telematics systems (GPS/GLONASS vehicle monitoring systems) to monitor axle loads, determine the axle load in vehicles equipped with air suspension, prevent exceeding axle loads.

Actuator Control Solutions

Linak actuators

Linear actuators are ideal for all types of applications where tilting, lifting, pulling, or pushing with pounds of force are required. Electric linear actuators are often the preferred solution when you need a simple, safe and clean movement with accurate precision and smooth motion control

CAN Automotion pty ltd has partnered with LINAK to provide actuator control solutions for various applications. We use in-house controllers, sensors and design capabilities to deliver cost-effective and complete systems.

LA 14 Series

The actuator LA14 is a very tough actuator with a high IP degree and aluminium housing, making it ideal for use in harsh and demanding environments. The LA14 offers top quality in every detail and ensures reliable performance in temperatures ranging from -40° to +85 °C. With its small size the LA14 is well suited to applications that require short linear movements.

Max. thrust: 750 N
Max. speed: 45 mm/s
Stroke length: 19-130 mm

The LA14 is available with these IC options: IC Basic, IC Advanced, LINbus and Parallel as well as the two CAN bus protocols CAN SAE J1939 and CANopen. Furthermore, several of these options include PLUS+1 Compliance.

LA 25 Series

With its robust design, high IP degree and aluminium housing, the actuator LA25 is ideal for harsh environments where operation under extreme conditions is required.

Furthermore, the compact dimensions of the LA25 make it ideal for confined spaces.

Max. thrust: 2,500 N
Max. speed: 25 mm/s
Stroke length: 20-300 mm

The LA25 is available with these IC options: IC Basic, IC Advanced, LINbus, Parallel and IO-Link, as well as the two CAN bus protocols CAN SAE J1939 and CANopen. Furthermore, several of these options include PLUS+1 Compliance.

LA 33 Series

The actuator LA33 combines compact design with powerful performance. Robust and efficient; fit to work in rough and extreme environments.

A thorough and demanding testing programme is behind the maintenance-free and long-lasting performance of this solid and high-quality actuator.

Max. thrust: 5,000 N
Max. speed: 35 mm/s
Stroke length: 100-600 mm

The LA33 is available with these options: IC Basic, IC Advanced, Proportional, LINbus and Parallel as well as the two CAN bus protocols CAN SAE J1939 and CANopen. Furthermore, several of these options include PLUS+1 Compliance

LA 36 Series

The actuator LA36 is one of the most solid and powerful LINAK actuators, designed to operate under extreme conditions. The LA36 is a maintenance-free product with long service life and a high IP degree. It is also available with extra-long service life. This high-quality actuator offers a very strong alternative to hydraulic solutions.

Max. thrust: 10,000 N
Max. speed: 160 mm/s
Stroke length: 100-1200 mm

The LA36 is available with these options: IC Basic, IC Advanced, LINbus, Modbus and Parallel as well as the two CAN bus protocols CAN SAE J1939 and CANopen. Furthermore, several of these options include PLUS+1 Compliance.

LA 37 Series

Tough applications require equally tough actuator solutions. The actuator LA37 is specifically developed for heavy-duty applications in harsh environments, where there is a need for high lifting capacity and holding force.

The LA37 offers the well-known LINAK quality, guaranteeing you a maintenance-free product with a long lifetime.

Max. thrust: 15,000 N
Max. speed: 10 mm/s
Stroke length: 100-600 mm

The LA37 is available with these options: IC Basic, IC Advanced, LINbus, Modbus and Parallel as well as the two CAN bus protocols CAN SAE J1939 and CANopen. Furthermore, several of these options include PLUS+1 Compliance.

Position Sensors (Linear & Rotary) & Accessories

Linear Position Transducer-LWH series

Up to 900 mm stroke length
Very long life - up to 100 million movements, depending on application
Outstanding linearity - up to ±0.04 %
High resolution - 0.01 mm
Very high operating speed
Connection via plug and socket to DIN 43650 (hydraulic connector)
Protection class IP 55

Linear Position Transducer-LWG series

Up to 750 mm stroke length
Pivot head mounting
Rod and cylinder design with twin slide bearings and lip seal
Backlash free mounting via spherical rod end bearings with large pivot angle of ±12.5 degrees
Outstanding linearity
Resolution better than 0.01 mm
Long life up to 50 Mio. movements,

Linear Position Transducer-TLH Series

Features :

Up to 3000 mm stroke length
Rodless design
Very high operating speed xball coupling avoids side loads
Long life >100 x 106 movements
Outstanding linearity - up to ±0.02 %
High resolution – better than 0.01 mm
Real-time output
Connector to DIN 43650 (hydraulic connector)
Protection class IP 54 - mounted slider-side down

Short Stroke Linear Position Transducer-T and TS Series

Features :

Up to 100 mm stroke length
Extremely compact design 18 x 18 mm
Long life up to 100 million movements
Outstanding linearity up to ±0.05 %
Repeatability to ±0.002 mm
Actuating shaft with double-sided support
Insensitive to shock and vibration
Optionally cable or plug connection
Special ball-coupling eliminates lateral forces
High operational speeds - up to 10 m/s

Short Stroke Spring-Loaded Linear Position Transducer-TR and TRS

Features :

Up to 100 mm stroke length
Extremely compact design 18 x 18 mm
With internal return spring
Long life up to 100 million movements
Outstanding linearity up to ±0.05 %
Repeatability to ±0.002 mm
Actuating shaft with double-sided support
Compatible to standard probe tips
Insensitive to shock and vibration
Optionally cable or plug connection

Linear In-Cylinder Position Transducer-TH Series

Features :

Stroke length up to 4250 mm
Touchless magnetostrictive measurement technology
Rod style transducer
Non-contacting position detection with ring shaped position marker
Unlimited mechanical life
Resolution up to 1 µm, independently of length
Low temperature coeffi¬cient <15 ppm/K
Position-Teach-In
Insensitive to shock and vibration
Operating pressure up to 350 bar
Protection class IP67/68
Interfaces: Analog, SSI, Impulse, CANopen, IO-Link

Linear Inductive Position Transducer-LS Series

Features :

Stroke length up to 200 mm
Long life up to 100 Mio. movements, depending on application
Compact profile design 18x18 mm
Double-sided supported actuating rod
Compatible to standard probe tips
Resolution 0.05 % or 0.1 %
Outstanding linearity ±0.15 %
Standard output signals current or voltage
Teach-In via pushbuttons with status LED
Insensitive to magnetic fields
Cable or connector version available

Rotary Angle Sensors

Available in Following variants:

P2200 Series (Extremely Low Torque)
P2500 Series (Low Torque)
P2500 Series (Low Torque with Multiple Selections)
P4500 Series
P6500 Series
IP6000 Series
IPS600 Series
AW360 Series
AWS360 Series

Features :

Precision servo size 11 potentiometers with extremely low starting torque of 0.003 Ncm
Precision servo size 11 potentiometers with very low torque of ≤ 0.007 Ncm and repeatability of 0.01o
P2500 Multi is a multiple section version of P2500
Precision servo size 13 potentiometer series with repeatability to 0.007o
Precision servo size 20 potentiometer series with repeatability to 0.007o
Robust metal housing, industrial grade potentiometers with repeatability of 0.007o
Very robust metal housing, heavy duty, industrial grade potentiometers with repeatability of 0.007o

Signal Conditioners

Variants: MUW 200, MUP 80, MUP 100, MUP 110/ 160, MUP 400

Signal conditioners provide a highly stable constant voltage to position sensors to help ensure accurate interference-free signal transmission over long distances.

Cables, Connectors and Couplings

For all position sensors, we supply associated cables, connectors and couplings.