An angle sensor may include a first angle measurement path to determine an angular position based on sensor values from a first set of sensing elements. The angle sensor may include a second angle measurement path to determine the angular position based on sensor values from a second set of sensing elements. A type of the second set of sensing elements is different from a type of the first set of sensing elements. The angle sensor may include a safety path to perform a set of safety checks, the set of safety checks including a first vector length check associated with the first angle measurement path and a second vector length check associated with the second angle measurement path. The angle sensor may include an output component to provide an indication of a result of the set of safety checks.

A valve position sensor is described. The valve position sensor includes a sensor housing for placement on a moving component of a valve. A print circuit board assembly is disposed within the housing. The print circuit board assembly includes one or more micro sensors that includes a magnetometer and a gyroscope. A processing unit performs a calibration routine that associates magnetometer data received from the magnetometer with valve position data received from the gyroscope. The processing unit receives data from the magnetometer and compares the received magnetometer data with the calibration data to determine valve position data relating to an estimate of the valve position. A transmitter wirelessly transmits event data including valve position data to an external receiver.

A valve position sensor is described. The valve position sensor includes a sensor housing for placement on a moving component of a valve. A print circuit board assembly is disposed within the housing. The print circuit board assembly includes one or more micro sensors that includes a magnetometer and a gyroscope. A processing unit performs a calibration routine that associates magnetometer data received from the magnetometer with valve position data received from the gyroscope. The processing unit receives data from the magnetometer and compares the received magnetometer data with the calibration data to determine valve position data relating to an estimate of the valve position. A transmitter wirelessly transmits event data including valve position data to an external receiver.

A control system for a machine includes a machine, a plurality of proximity sensors coupled to the machine, and a controller in communication with the plurality of proximity sensors. The controller is configured to activate and monitor proximity information from the proximity sensors during a containerization mode and indicate an alert if the proximity information is below a threshold distance.

A control system for a machine includes a machine, a plurality of proximity sensors coupled to the machine, and a controller in communication with the plurality of proximity sensors. The controller is configured to activate and monitor proximity information from the proximity sensors during a containerization mode and indicate an alert if the proximity information is below a threshold distance.

Since the functional unit (PS-F) of a position sensor is no longer to be repaired in the event of failure, but is to be replaced completely—which is nevertheless to be carried out according to the principle of bloodless removal, especially when arranged in a piston of a working cylinder unit—according to the invention, such functional units are manufactured in different dimensions and possibly also functioning according to different measuring principles in a very simple and cost-effective manner and according to the modular principle in that a functional rod (FS) of the functional unit (PS-F) on the one hand the electronics board (2) with the evaluation unit (12) on the other hand are each inserted opposite the pot-shaped head housing (1), from which the functional rod (FS) then protrudes from the open side (1a), and are pre-fixed to the latter, and the head housing (1) is then cast from the open side, which only brings about the firm connection between the evaluation electronics (12) on the one hand and the functional rod (FS) on the other after curing.

This results in a fully functional functional unit (PS-F), which can also be tested and programmed, but which is nevertheless housed by the customer—depending on the application—in a further protective housing (100), usually made of metal.

A sensor assembly configured for use with a locking differential received in a differential case includes a sensor housing, a switch element and a sense element. The sensor assembly is configured to determine a position of an armature in relation to a stator. The armature moves relative to the stator between engaged and disengaged positions corresponding to the locking differential being in a locked and unlocked state. The sensor housing is coupled relative to the differential case of the locking differential. The switch element is disposed in the sensor housing. The sense element moves with the armature. The sensor assembly is configured to change state based on a position of the sense element.

A sensor assembly configured for use with a locking differential received in a differential case includes a sensor housing, a switch element and a sense element. The sensor assembly is configured to determine a position of an armature in relation to a stator. The armature moves relative to the stator between engaged and disengaged positions corresponding to the locking differential being in a locked and unlocked state. The sensor housing is coupled relative to the differential case of the locking differential. The switch element is disposed in the sensor housing. The sense element moves with the armature. The sensor assembly is configured to change state based on a position of the sense element.

A device for determining a measurand, includes a first pattern made from a first conductive material, the first pattern having a first impedance and having a first end and a second end spaced apart from the first end, a second pattern at least arranged between the first end and the second end of the first pattern, being in electrical contact with the first pattern. The second pattern has a second impedance that changes continuously as a function of the measurand, such that the impedance or the inductance of the assembly formed by the first and second patterns changes continuously as a function of the measurand. The device also comprises a means for determining the impedance or the inductance of the assembly formed by the first and second patterns.

A method for calibrating a device is described. The device accesses magnetometer data of a magnetometer sensor in the device, and accelerometer data of an accelerometer sensor in the device. The device determines a first position and a second position of the device based on the magnetometer data and the accelerometer data. The device determines a first magnetic vector based on the magnetometer data at the first position of the device, and a second magnetic vector based on the magnetometer data at the second position of the device. The device then assigns the first magnetic vector to the first position of the device, and the second magnetic vector to the second position of the device.