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title: "Position Sensor (e.g., Potentiometer or Encoder)"
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      trigger: "Vibration amplitude surpassing 15g RMS at 2000Hz"
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      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implement ferrofluidic damping with 0.8 N·s/m damping coefficient"
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# Industrial Specification: Position Sensor (e.g., Potentiometer or Encoder)

## 1. Technical Definition
A device that detects and measures the linear or angular position of a moving component within a stroke length adjuster or speed controller.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-360° angular or 0-100mm linear displacement**. Failure boundary: **Potentiometer: 10M cycles at 0.5A; Encoder: 100M pulses at 100kHz**, Mechanism: **Potentiometer: Carbon track wear exceeding 50μm depth; Encoder: Photodiode degradation below 10μA photocurrent**.

### 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 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Ambient temperature exceeding 125°C | 8 | Potentiometer resistance drift beyond ±5% tolerance | Install PTC thermistor with 110°C trip point in thermal coupling |
| Vibration amplitude surpassing 15g RMS at 2000Hz | 8 | Encoder quadrature signal phase error exceeding ±15° | Implement ferrofluidic damping with 0.8 N·s/m damping coefficient |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm, deg, counts/rev | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Sensing Element](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/sensing-element.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Signal Conditioner**, **PLC Controller**, **Power Supply Unit**  
**Downstream Applications**: CNC Machine Tools, Industrial Robots, Packaging Machinery  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What's the difference between potentiometer and encoder position sensors?
**A**: Potentiometers provide analog resistance-based position measurement, while encoders offer digital output with higher precision using optical or magnetic sensing elements.

### Q: How durable are these position sensors in industrial environments?
**A**: Built with plastic housing and metal shafts, they withstand vibration, temperature variations, and contaminants common in machinery manufacturing applications.

### Q: Can these sensors be customized for specific stroke lengths?
**A**: Yes, position sensors can be engineered to measure precise linear or angular ranges required for stroke adjusters and speed controllers in your equipment.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance

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### 🌐 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_SENSOR_E_G_POTENTIOMETER_OR_ENCODER | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: f4ada989
