Position sensors

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Position sensors for mobile hydraulic solutions

Danfoss is taking functional safety to the next level with a full program of state-of-the-art rotary position sensors, wire position sensors, and inclination sensors.

All variants come as both single and redundant sensor types, making the complete portfolio suitable for safety-critical applications.

For more than 30 years, Danfoss has delivered reliable, robust, and cost-effective sensor technologies for leading mobile hydraulic producers in the off-highway industry. With a complete program of hydraulic position sensors, Danfoss covers all machine types. Thus, OEMs are provided with unrivaled flexibility and scalability to meet both safety as well as environmental regulations.

Features and benefits

Hall effect technology (Rotary and wire sensors programs)

MEMS technology (Inclination program)

Single or redundant

Output: CANopen, SAE J1939 or Ratiometric

IP Protection Level: IP67 – IP69K with female mating connector

Position sensors in action

Position sensors in action

See our position sensors being put to the test at our Application Development Center in Nordborg, Denmark.

Reaching new heights in sensor reliability

PLUS+1® compliant

PLUS+1® compliant

All sensors are PLUS+1® compliant. With simple and intuitive interfaces, this software platform offers seamless integration with development and service tools, to bring products faster to market while making it easy to keep machines current with parameter adjustments and software updates. Furthermore, real-time, remote access makes staying up to date even easier.

Documents

Documents
Type Name Language Valid for Updated Download File type
Data sheet Inclination position sensor, type DST X710 English Multiple 26 Feb, 2021 2.7 MB .pdf
Data sheet Inclination position sensor, type DST X720 English Multiple 03 Mar, 2021 11.6 MB .pdf
Data sheet Inclination position sensor, type DST X730 English Multiple 03 Mar, 2021 4.4 MB .pdf
Data sheet Rotary position sensor, type DST X510 English Multiple 26 Feb, 2021 1.9 MB .pdf
Data sheet Rotary position sensor, type DST X520 English Multiple 26 Feb, 2021 1.3 MB .pdf
Data sheet Wire position sensor, type DST X800 English Multiple 26 Feb, 2021 4.4 MB .pdf

Product range

  • if (isSmallPicture) { DST X510 and X520 series, rotary position sensors; } else if (isBigColumns) { DST X510 and X520 series, rotary position sensors } else { DST X510 and X520 series, rotary position sensors }
    DST X510 and X520 series, rotary position sensors

    These sensors are able to detect angles from ±15° up to 360° e.g. pedal accelerator, front or rear steering, suspension position, or cabin rotation.

  • if (isSmallPicture) { DST X800 series, wire position sensors; } else if (isBigColumns) { DST X800 series, wire position sensors } else { DST X800 series, wire position sensors }
    DST X800 series, wire position sensors

    Danfoss DST X800 wire position sensor is developed to ensure a robust and high-performance solution for applications. The stability control of e.g. a crane, telehandler or aerial platform is kept under control with draw wire sensors that determine the withdrawal of lateral stabilizers at different positions; on same applications the draw wire on the boom. couldevent overturn of the machine.

  • if (isSmallPicture) { DST X710, X720 and X730 series, inclination sensors; } else if (isBigColumns) { DST X710, X720 and X730 series, inclination sensors } else { DST X710, X720 and X730 series, inclination sensors }
    DST X710, X720 and X730 series, inclination sensors

    Danfoss program of inclinometer sensors are developed to ensure a robust and high-performance solution for applications such as agricultural- and construction machines, as well as material handling equipments. These sensors are typically used in safety applications in order to keep the inclination of a machine, or just a part of it, a safety zone for working people, under control.

Articles

The expanding demand for sensors

The expanding demand for sensors

The demand for sensor technology is rapidly expanding. To comply with safety as well as environmental regulations, mobile hydraulic producers require more and more sensors in all machine types. Choosing the right sensor is crucial. We have made a checklist of key things to consider in your sensor specification.

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