Excellence in Linear and Angular Displacement
and Linear Velocity Transducers

Series 210-220

Long Stroke AC LVDTs

  • Ranges from ±0.25” to 60”
  • Stainless Steel Construction
  • Non-linearity ≤ 0.25%
  • High Sensitivity
  • Low Temperature Coefficient
  • Splashproof

The Series 210-220 AC LVDTs offer precision linear displacement measurements for applications with strokes from 0.5 to 60 inches. The transducers have been designed with an extremely low temperature coefficient, and non-linearity of less than ±0.25% F.S. Variable pitch secondary windings are incorporated into the design with computer controlled winding machines to minimize package length to stroke ratio, and assure a uniform product.

Transducer Specifications

MODELFULL STROKE ±Inches (mm)MAX. USABLE STROKE ±Inches (mm)BODY LENGTH, L Inches (mm)CORE P/NCORE LENGTH Lc Inches (mm)CORE MASS GramsINPUT IMPEDANCE OhmsDC INPUT RESISTANCE OhmsOUTPUT IMPEDANCE OhmsPHASE ANGLE Degrees
0215-00000.25 (6.4)0.65 (16.5)2.50 (63.5)C005-01081.00 (25.4)5.12052226513
0216-00000.50 (12.7)0.95 (24.1)3.25 (82.6)C005-01081.00 (25.4)5.12353131017
0217-00001.00 (25.4)1.45 (36.8)4.50 (114.3)C005-01131.25 (31.8)6.61953620519
0218-00002.00 (50.8)2.70 (68.9)7.50 (190.5)C005-01071.50 (38.1)8.12004625522
0219-00003.00 (76.2)3.80 (96.5)10.00 (254.0)C005-01061.90 (48.3)10.92255728525
0220-00005.00 (127.0)5.95 (151.1)15.00 (381.0)C005-01052.50 (63.5)14.73608946031
0221-00007.50 (190.5)8.45 (214.6)21.50 (546.1)C005-01044.00 (101.6)24.52355523530
0222-000010.00 (254.0)11.00 (279.4)28.00 (711.2)C005-01035.50 (139.7)34.43307228531
0223-000015.00 (381.0)16.40 (416.6)40.00 (1016)C005-01007.00 (177.8)44.44505739525
0224-000020.00 (508.0)21.30 (541.0)50.00 (1270)C005-01007.00 (177.8)44.466010058030
0225-000025.00 (635.0)26.20 (665.5)60.00 (1524)C005-01007.00 (177.8)44.42104135528
0226-000030.00 (762.0)31.30 (795.0)70.00 (1778)C005-01007.00 (177.8)44.42004541030

Specifications at Reference Frequency

NON-LINEARITY≤ ±0.25% FS (Best Fit Straight Line)
REFERENCE FREQUENCYModels 0215-0000 thru 0222-0000, 7.0 KHz; Models 0223-0000 thru 0226-0000, 3.0 KHz
SENSITIVITY0.50 V/V ±10% at FULL SCALE
INPUT VOLTAGE20 VRMS, Max.
NULL VOLTAGE< 1.0% Excitation Voltage
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENTS< ±0.001% FS/°F Zero, < ±0.01% Reading/°F Span
TEMPERATURE RANGE-67°F to +257°F (-55°C to +125°C) Operating -67°F to +275°F (-55°C to +135°C) Storage
OUTER HOUSING AND BORE LINER300 Series Stainless Steel
COREChrome Plated Iron/Nickel Alloy

Dimensional Diagram

Core Extension Rods (Sold Separately)

The recommended core extension rods are made of nonmagnetic stainless steel and are sized to allow the transducers to operate over their full range. Extension rods from models with longer strokes may be used to facilitate installation. Using extension rods shorter than recommended may reduce the LVDT’s usable measurement range.

MODELRECOMMENDED CORE EXTENSION RODDIMENSION A Inches (mm)
0215-0000C006-01743.00 (76.2)
0216-0000C006-01753.60 (91.4)
0217-0000C006-01764.70 (119.4)
0218-0000C006-01777.20 (182.8)
0219-0000C006-01789.30 (236.2)
0220-0000C006-017913.70 (348.0)
0221-0000C006-018019.00 (482.6)
0222-0000C006-018124.20 (614.7)
0223-0000C006-018235.00 (889.0)
0224-0000C006-018345.50 (1156)
0225-0000C006-018456.00 (1422)
0226-0000C006-018566.50 (1689)

DC-DC Operations with Optional Oscillator/Demodulator

To facilitate prototyping, or in instances where a DC in – DC out system is preferred, any of the standard, high temperature or vented Series 210-220 can be used in conjunction with the Series 1000 Oscillator/Demodulator. The DC system provides the same level of performance as a stand-alone AC LVDT. The high level DC output voltage can be directly interfaced with analog circuits as well as data acquisition cards, PLCs, or A/D converters. Each Oscillator/Demodulator can be customized to provide a zero-offset and nonstandard gain, meeting specific user requirements. Detailed connection information can be found in the Sales portion of the datasheet.

Combined Performance of LVDT and Oscillator/Demodulator

SELECTED OSCILLATOR/DEMODULATORMODEL 1000-0011: MODELS 0223-0000 THRU 0226-0000 MODEL 1000-0012: MODELS 0215-0000 THRU 0222-0000
NON-LINEARITY< ±0.25% FS (BEST FIT STRAIGHT LINE)
INPUT±14.5 TO ±28.0 VDC, ±100mA MAX., INTERNAL REGULATION AND INPUT REVERSAL PROTECTION PROVIDED
OUTPUTADJUSTABLE TO ±5.0 VDC AT END OF LINEAR STROKE, VIA SPAN ADJUSTMENT
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (-3dB)SYSTEMS WITH 1000-0011: 500Hz MIN.; SYSTEMS WITH 1000-0012: 1000Hz MIN.
OUTPUT RIPPLE< 0.03 VRMS MAX.
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENTS< ±0.0035% FS/°F ZERO, < ±0.02% READING/°F SPAN
TEMPERATURE RANGELVDT: -67°F TO +257°F (-55°C TO +125°C) OPERATING LVDT: -67°F TO +275°F (-55°C TO +135°C) STORAGE OSC/DEMOD: +32°F TO +158°F (0°C TO +70°C) OPERATING OSC/DEMOD: -67°F TO +257°F (-55°C TO +125°C) STORAGE

Series 210-220 Modified for Use in High Pressure Environments

The high pressure version of the Series 210-220 is suitable for operation in nonconductive and noncorrosive fluids or gasses at pressures up to 5000 P.S.I. The vented housing eliminates pressure differentials between the environment and the transducer’s interior, allowing rapid and extrerme pressure changes without damage or degradation in performance.

Series 210-220 Modified for Use in High Temperature Environments

The high temperature version of the Series 210-220 has been designed to operate in temperatures from -67°F to +400°F. The LVDTs are identical electrically and mechanically to the standard Series 210-220 transducers, providing the same high level of performance and reliability. To achieve the elevated operating temperature, materials such as the epoxy, solder, and magnet wire have been replaced by their high temperature equivalents.

NOTE: All electrical and physical specifications are the same as the standard Series 210-220 LVDTs. 

MODEL NUMBERSTROKE ±Inches (mm)
0215-00040.25 (6.4)
0216-00060.50 (12.7)
0217-00061.00 (25.4)
0218-00112.00 (50.8)
0219-00153.00 (76.2)
0220-00125.00 (127)
0221-00067.50 (191)
0222-000810.00 (254)
0223-000615.00 (381)
0224-000520.00 (508)
0225-000525.00 (635)
0226-000430.00 (762)

Sales Options

The following options are available with this series of transducer. The option must be specified at the time an order is placed.

OPTION#DESCRIPTION
X0006±0.10% MAX. NON-LINEARITY
X0009PROVIDE LONGER LEADS TO A SPECIFIED LENGTH
X0012REPLACE LEADS WITH AN INTEGRAL CONNECTOR TYPE MS3101A-14S-6P; ADAPTOR FOR CONNECTOR HAS 1.00” O.D.; MATING CONNECTOR INCLUDED; REFER TO SCHEMATIC ABOVE FOR COLOR CODE REFERENCE; CONNECTOR PINOUT: A – YELLOW, B – WHITE, C – BLACK, D – GREEN, E – BLUE, F – RED