M L S 1 3 0 LINEAR DISPLACEMENT SENSOR

The MLS130 sealed linear sensor is designed to provide superior performance

within a compact, lightweight package in stroke lengths from 25 to 200mm. With
a choice of mounting options, including metal rod end bearings, and an optional
protective sleeve for extreme environmental conditions, this sensor is ideally
suited to motorsport data acquisition applications on suspension and throttle
position feedback, where high performance and reliability with competitive
pricing and rapid despatch are vital. The sensor is supplied fully sealed to IP66,
with an integrally moulded DR25 sheathed multicore cable.

PERFORMANCE

Electrical stroke E mm 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200

Resistance ±10% kΩ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Independent linearity
guaranteed ±% 0.25 0.25 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15
typical ±% 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.10 0.10 0.07 0.07 0.07
Power dissipation at 20˚C W 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Applied voltage maximum Vdc 22 44 67 74 74 74 74 74
Electrical output Minimum of 0.5% to 99.5% applied volts
Resolution Virtually infinite
Hysteresis (repeatability) Less than 0.01mm
Operational temperature °C –30 to +100 (tested to +130 for 12 hours duration)
Output smoothness To MIL-R-39023 grade C 0.1%
Insulation resistance Greater than 100MΩ at 500Vdc
Operating mode Voltage divider only - see Circuit Recommendation below
Wiper circuit impedance Minimum of 100 x track resistance or 0.5MΩ (whichever is greater)
Operating force maximum gf 500 in horizontal plane
Sealing IP66
Shaft seal life (replaceable) 20 million operations (10 x 106 cycles)
Sensor track life at 0.25m/s Greater than 100 million operations (50 x 106 cycles) at 25mm stroke length
Sensor track dither life 200 million operations (100 x 106 cycles) at ±0.5mm, 60Hz
Shaft velocity maximum m/s 10
Vibration RTCA 160D 10Hz to 2kHz (random) @ 12.6g (rms) - all axes
Shock Less than 0.04% output change @ 2500g - all axes

CIRCUIT Hybrid track potentiometers feature a high wiper contact resistance, therefore operational checks
RECOMMENDATION should be carried out only in the voltage divider mode. Hybrid track potentiometers should be
used only as voltage dividers, with a minimum wiper circuit impedance of 100 x track resistance
or 0.5MΩ (whichever is greater). Operation with wiper circuits of lower impedance will degrade
the output smoothness and affect the linearity.

OPTIONS
Mounting Metal rod end bearings, quick release balljoints or plain M4 stud
Protective sleeve Available for all stroke lengths

ACCESSORIES For maximum installation flexibility the following parts are available to purchase separately:
Metal rod end (rear) P202605
Metal rod end (shaft) P202604
Quick release balljoint assembly SA200337
Locknut, M4 X63 - 072 - 340
Protective sleeve assembly SA202984/stroke/C
A suitable stud lock compound should be used to secure the rear rod end or balljoint assembly.
Use Loctite™ activator 7471 and Loctite™ 648 on metal rod end.
Use Loctite™ 382 on quick release balljoint.

AVAILABILITY All standard configurations can be supplied rapidly from the factory - check with your local
supplier for more details
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Electrical stroke Protective sleeve N=None, P=Fitted

Mounting
Q=Quick release balljoints, R=Metal rod end bearings, S=M4 studs

DIMENSIONS AND QUICK RELEASE BALLJOINTS (Q)

MOUNTING OPTIONS G fully retracted ±2 adjustment
Note: drawings not to scale
17 B

ø13

10

M4 stud x 6.1 long each end 24.50

METAL ROD END BEARINGS (R)

D fully retracted ±2 adjustment

B 6
16.5 ø16 8
ø13

Rod end bearing E +0.5

-0.0
hole ø +5.063 12°
-4.987 1.5 1.5 12°
both ends min min angle of
M ±0.5
misalignment

M4 STUD END (S)

7.50 B 20

ø13

M4 thread M4 thread

PROTECTIVE SLEEVE (P)

Drain plug -
F Remove if sensor shaft
is installed vertically,
ø18 shaft down

Electrical stroke E mm 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200

Mechanical stroke M mm 29 54 79 104 129 154 179 204
Body length B mm 110.8 135.8 160.8 185.8 210.8 235.8 260.8 285.8
Between centres D mm 164.5 189.5 214.5 239.5 264.5 289.5 314.5 339.5
Between centres G mm 153.6 178.6 203.6 228.6 253.6 278.6 303.6 328.6
Sleeve length F mm 77 102 127 152 177 202 227 252
Weight approximate g 80 87 94 101 108 115 122 129

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS E
3 core cable: DR25 sheathed 1m long with electrical stroke
Red Black
ETFT insulated 19/0.15 cores. Direction of shaft extension

Yellow
stop stop
M
mechanical stroke

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