HCD Series Hermetically Sealed DC LVDT
HCD-Series Rev. 5
www.meas-spec.com
2013-July
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?   Hermetically sealed, all welded
?   Stainless steel housing
?   High level ?/SPAN>10VDC output
?   Stroke ranges from ?/SPAN>0.05 to ?/SPAN>10 inches
?   Shock and vibration tolerant
?   MS style connector
?   IEC IP68 rating to 1,000 PSI [70 bars]
?   Captive core option
DESCRIPTION
The HCD Series hermetically sealed DC operated LVDTs are the perfect choice for high performance
measurements in environments containing moisture, dirt, and fluid contaminants. Operating on a nominal
?5VDC supply, these heavy-duty LVDTs deliver an extremely linear, low noise, yet high frequency response
?0VDC output.
The integral electrical connector (welded, glass-sealed MS type) provides for easy installation and allows
replacing a damaged cable without sacrificing the sensor.
The HCD is available in stroke ranges of ?.05 inch [?.27mm] up to ?0 inches [?54mm], and with a number
of standard options including imperial or metric threaded core, guided core and captive core.
Like in most of our LVDTs, the HCD windings are vacuum impregnated with a specially formulated, high
temperature, flexible resin, and the coil assembly is potted inside its housing with a two-component epoxy. This
provides excellent protection against hostile environments such as high vibration and shock.
Captive core option:
The HCD features an optional captive core design (available for most models) that greatly
simplifies installation. The core rod and bearing assembly includes a Bronze bearing on the front end for self-
alignment, while a PTFE sleeve allows low-friction travel through the stainless steel boreliner (spool tube). The
core rod and the bearing assembly are both field serviceable.
Also see our other LVDT models with built-in signal conditioning: DC-EC (盌C voltage), DC-SE (single-ended
DC voltage), HC-485 (RS485 Digital Series) and the HCT (4-20mA, 2-wire loop).
Measurement Specialties, Inc. (NASDAQ MEAS) offers many other types of sensors and signal conditioners.
Data sheets can be downloaded from our web site at: http://www.meas-spec.com/datasheets.aspx
Measurement Specialties acquired Schaevitz Sensors and the Schaevitz
TM
trademark in 2000.
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
?   All-welded stainless steel construction
?   Harsh industrial environments
?   Shock and vibration tolerant
?   Pressurized installations up to 1,000 psi
?   Low noise ?/SPAN>10VDC out ut
?   Paper processin mills
?   Double ma netic shieldin
?   Roller gap position feedback
?   MS t   e connector MIL-C-5015
?   Automated test s stems
?   Calibration certificate supplied with each unit
?   X-Y Positional Feedback