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title: "Position Transducer"
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# Industrial Specification: Position Transducer

## 1. Technical Definition
A precision measurement device that converts the linear displacement of the hydraulic screwdown mechanism into an electrical signal for position feedback and control.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-1000 mm linear displacement, -10 to +10 VDC output signal, 0-50°C ambient temperature**. Failure boundary: **Signal output deviation &gt; ±0.1% full scale, hysteresis &gt; 0.05% full scale, linearity error &gt; 0.02% full scale**, Mechanism: **Wear-induced contact resistance increase in potentiometric wiper mechanism exceeding 100 mΩ, thermal expansion mismatch between Invar rod and aluminum housing at ΔT &gt; 40°C, dielectric breakdown in LVDT windings at &gt;500 Vrms excitation**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Combined Measurement Uncertainty**:

> **Primary Equation**: $u_c = \sqrt{\sum u_i^2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the precision confidence interval for inspection.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| u_i | Standard Uncertainty components | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Hydraulic fluid contamination with particles &gt;5 μm diameter | 8 | Abrasive wear on transducer rod sealing surfaces causing position drift &gt;0.5 mm | Install 3 μm absolute filtration with differential pressure monitoring at 0.5 bar threshold |
| Electromagnetic interference from VFD cables at &gt;100 V/m field strength | 8 | Signal noise injection exceeding 50 mVpp causing control loop instability | Implement double-shielded twisted pair cabling with ferrite cores at both ends |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Sensor Head / Electronics Module](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/sensor-head-electronics-module.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Position Magnet / Target](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/position-magnet-target.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Hydraulic Power Unit**, **Programmable Logic Controller**, **Signal Conditioner**  
**Downstream Applications**: Steel Plates, Aluminum Extrusions, Copper Rods  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: How does this position transducer work with hydraulic screwdown mechanisms?
**A**: The transducer mounts directly to the hydraulic screwdown mechanism, using a magnetostrictive waveguide to precisely measure linear displacement and convert it to electrical signals for real-time position feedback and control.

### Q: What makes this transducer suitable for basic metal manufacturing environments?
**A**: With its stainless steel housing and robust construction, it withstands harsh industrial conditions including vibration, temperature variations, and exposure to metal particulates common in metal manufacturing facilities.

### Q: How accurate is the position measurement for rolling mill applications?
**A**: The transducer provides high-precision measurement with micron-level accuracy, ensuring precise thickness control in rolling operations through reliable position feedback of the screwdown mechanism.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 13849-1:2015 SAFETY OF MACHINERY - SAFETY-RELATED PARTS OF CONTROL SYSTEMS
- ANSI/ISA-37.1-1975 (R2012) ELECTRIC TRANSDUCER NOMENCLATURE AND TERMINOLOGY
- DIN EN 60529:2014 DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Position Transducer](https://cnfx.com/industry/basic-metal-manufacturing/product/position-transducer)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: POSITION_TRANSDUCER | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 3e5da014
