VRVT 100

IN-CYLINDER TRANSDUCER

Penny + Giles – the technology for linear position sensing

The VRVT 100 In-Cylinder Transducer combines the best features associated
with LVDT's and potentiometers into one rugged, contactless and highly
reliable displacement transducer.

With a diameter of only 10mm the VRVT 100 is ideal for installation into
hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder applications where space is at a premium.
The VRVT 100 is ideal for use on medium stroke actuators and offers a choice
of internal or external flange mounting configurations to suit tie-rod, welded
and rear clevis-mounted cylinder types. Two core configurations also provide
the designer the following options:

SLEEVED CORE - cylinder rods can be simply machined to accommodate the

sleeve. This also gives the option of retro-fitting existing servo-cylinders with
an upgrade to VRVT technology.
THREADED CORE - provides the designer with the minimum transducer body
size and a simplified installation requiring minimal machining.

PERFORMANCE
Electrical stroke length mm 50 to 1000mm standard (consult Penny & Giles for longer lengths)
Independent linearity Better than ±0.2% of stroke
Resolution Infinite
Operational temperature °C -40°C to +85°C
Temperature performance ppm ≤ ±100ppm of electrical stroke/°C (+20 to +60°C)
≤ ±200ppm of electrical stroke/°C (-40 to +100°C)
Operating pressure 350Bar max.
Insulation resistance 50MΩ at 100Vdc

Note The above specifications apply only when the VRVT 100 is
operated in conjunction with a Penny & Giles EM Series
electronic module.

SIGNAL
CONDITIONING
Penny & Giles offer a wide range of electronic modules (EM Series)
For specific details please refer to EM Series data sheets.

Input voltages ±15V (±10%) or +18 to 30Vdc

Standard outputs 0 to 10Vdc 0 to 5Vdc -5 to +5Vdc 5 to 25mA 0 to 20mA 4 to 20mA

Notes Each transducer is supplied with a programming module calibrated to

match the electrical stroke length. The module is plugged into the required
EM electronic module via mating connectors.

Maximum recommended distance between sensor and EM electronic

module is 30m.

AVAILABILITY
The modular design of the VRVT 100 enables the rapid delivery of standard ranges.

For custom requirements (such as extended

stroke lengths or special mounting flanges)
please contact one of our Sales Application
Engineers for assistance.
 VRVT 100 IN-CYLINDER TRANSDUCER

Penny + Giles – the technology for linear position sensing

DIMENSIONS
Internal Flange
elec. stroke length +65 32.00
Sleeved Core

14
10
VRVT 100/I/S

24.96
25.00
Minimum bore dia 14.5mm
Stroke length 50 to 1000mm

19.94
19.84
Internal
25 elec. stroke length 10 transducer 10.97
overrun stop
(typ) 10.87 8.5
(typ)

Internal Flange metric M8 x 1.25 - 6g or elec. stroke length +100 32.0

imperial 5/16 24-UNF-2A
Threaded Core 19 55
VRVT 100/I/TM or TI

25.00
24.96
Minimum bore dia 11mm elec. stroke length 20

10.16
Internal
25 (typ) transducer
Stroke length 50 to 1000mm overrun stop
(typ)
8.5

External Flange elec. stroke length +90

Sleeved Core 10.97 12

10.87
14

VRVT 100/E/SM or SI

Minimum bore dia 14.5mm

Internal
25 elec. stroke length 11
Stroke length 50 to 1000mm transducer

19.84
19.94
overrun (typ) stop
(typ) 35 metric M20 x 1.5 - 6g
or imperial 3/4 16-UNF-2A

External Flange metric M8 x 1.25 - 6g elec. stroke length +125

or imperial 5/16 24-UNF-2A
Threaded Core 12

VRVT 100/E/TM or TI 19
55

Minimum bore dia 11mm

25 elec. stroke length 20
Stroke length 50 to 1000mm Internal
10.16

overrun (typ) transducer

(typ) stop

ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
Optional connector
Internal Flange Connector pin numbers
90 max.
38 max.
Flying leads: PTFE insulated 1 2 3
Coil +ve Coil -ve
19/0.15, 200mm long green yellow blue screen

External Flange
Cable: 3 core + screen not connected
Case
19/0.15 ETFE insulated, Optional Connector – Binder 09-0107-00-03
Mating Plug – Binder 09-0106-10-03
TPS120 sheath x 1m long
(or optional connector)
Note: Drawings not to scale
ORDERING CODES
Distributor:
VRVT100/.... /..../.... /....
I = Internal mounted flange Stroke length mm
E = External mounted flange
External L = Cable leads
SM = Sleeved core (metric) Flange C = Connector option
SI = Sleeved core (imperial) only
TM = Threaded core (metric)
TI = Threaded core (imperial)

NOTE See EM Series data sheets for full technical specifications and ordering code.

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