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# Industrial Specification: Angle/Radius Sensor

## 1. Technical Definition
A sensor that measures the angle and radius of a crane's boom or jib for load moment calculation.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-360 degrees angular measurement, 0.1-100 meters radial measurement**. Failure boundary: **Angular accuracy degradation beyond ±0.1 degrees, radial accuracy degradation beyond ±5 mm, operating temperature exceeding 85°C**, Mechanism: **Potentiometer wiper wear causing contact resistance variation, encoder disc contamination creating signal dropout, thermal expansion of mechanical linkages introducing hysteresis errors**.

### 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 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Water ingress exceeding IP67 rating | 8 | Corrosion of electrical contacts creating intermittent signal loss | Hermetic sealing with O-ring compression at 25% deflection, conformal coating of PCB with 0.2 mm acrylic layer |
| Vibration amplitude exceeding 5 g RMS at 100-2000 Hz | 8 | Encoder disc misalignment causing quadrature signal phase shift | Anti-vibration mounting with 70 Shore A rubber isolators, shaft coupling with 0.05 mm maximum radial runout |

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

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Sensor Housing](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/sensor-housing.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Measurement Transducer](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/measurement-transducer.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Signal Conditioning Circuitry](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/signal-conditioning-circuitry.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Load Moment Indicator System**, **Crane Control System**, **Data Acquisition Unit**  
**Downstream Applications**: Mobile Cranes, Tower Cranes, Offshore Cranes  

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

### Q: What is the primary application of this angle/radius sensor?
**A**: This sensor is specifically designed to measure the angle and radius of crane booms or jibs in machinery and equipment manufacturing, enabling accurate load moment calculations for safe and efficient operation.

### Q: What materials are used in the sensor's construction?
**A**: The sensor features a durable stainless steel housing, precision potentiometer or encoder elements, a PCB with electronics for signal processing, and sealing polymers to ensure protection against environmental factors.

### Q: How does this sensor contribute to crane safety?
**A**: By providing precise angle and radius measurements of the boom or jib, the sensor enables real-time load moment calculation, helping prevent overload situations and ensuring compliance with safety standards in industrial crane operations.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- IEC 60529:2013 - DEGREES OF PROTECTION BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE)
- DIN EN 60721-3-3:2019 - CLASSIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: ANGLERADIUS_SENSOR | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: c5cdb101
