Position sensors

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 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 by Danfoss in action on heavy machinery

Position sensors in action

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

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Reaching new heights in sensor reliability

A grey box with white letters that say "IP69K"

Sensor housing up to IP69K protection ensures that no additional environmental protection is needed.

All sensors are 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.

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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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