LS Series

LS Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT)

The LS Series LVDT Linear Variable Differential Transformer is a highly reliable
linear transformer which provides long-range measurement of turbine valve opening
and casing expansion. It has a broad range of applications due to its durability and
measuring accuracy.

■ Main Functions
1. Various measurement ranges 3. Environment
The LS Series LVDT comes in nine measuring ranges from 50 to 450mm. Heavy duty specifications and high reliability.
Suitable for long range displacement measurement. Anti-vibration : 490m/s2
Operating temperature range : −40 to +150°C (for terminal block type)
2. High accuracy With built-in magnetic shield to eliminate the effect of external magnetic
Linearity is ±0.2% of full stroke. fields.
Suitable for governor control requiring high accuracy.

■ Specifications
Stroke ■ 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 350, 400, 450mm
Excitation ■ 3kHz, 5 to 20Vrms
Coil impedance ■ 600Ω +100Ω (3kHz)
Linearity ■ ±0.2% of 100% stroke.
±1.5% of 110% stroke.(measured with the test circuit)
Operating temperature ■ −40 to +125°C (−40 to +248°F REF.) (for connector type)
−40 to +150°C (−40 to +302°F REF.) (for terminal block type)
Insulation resistance 10MΩ min. at 500VDC between pins and case
Insulation Resistance ■ More than 10MΩ at 500VDC (between pins and case)
Dielectric strength ■ 500Vrms for one minute (between pins and case)
Shock vibration ■ 490m/s2(50g REF.) at 2,000Hz
Magnetic shielding ■ Internal magnetic shielding
Standard cable ■ 3-Wire shielded cable with connector (5m, AWG No.20)

■ Principle of measurement VAB VBC VBC

This is a displacement detector which measures relatively long displacements +V
A B C
called LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transformer).
As shown in Fig. 1, when an iron core moves within the wound coils, the
Core Extension rod VAB
impedances between A and B, and B and C change. Since these impedance
changes are proportional to the movement of the iron core, a voltage 0V
proportional to the movement of the iron core can be generated by obtaining 0% 100%
Null point
the difference between VAB and VBC when a constant voltage is applied
Fig.1 Structure example
between A and C. (Fig. 2)
VAB VBC
-V

Fig.2 Output characteristics

■ Main applications
In the governor control of gas and steam turbines, the valve opening is adjusted so that the number of revolutions becomes constant while the load
condition and the number of revolutions are monitored. The LS series transducer measures the valve opening and is used for feed back the signal to the
electronic governor controller.

Application example
Measurement of steam turbine valve opening and case expansion

Steam

Turbine Generator
Oil pressure
LVDT

LVDT Case expansion signal

Actuator Modulator
Valve opening Start up sequence example
Indication
Feed back signal

Governor RPM
controller
Control signal Rotor speed signal

Setting Time

■ LW Cable (angle type) Outline Drawing

■ Model Code No.

 LS Series
LS Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT)
■ LS-050C , LS-100C , LS-150C Outline Drawing

■ LS-200C , LS-250C , LS-300C , LS-350C , LS-400C , LS-450C Outline Drawing

■ Model Code No.

■ LS-050T , LS-100T , LS-150T Outline Drawing

■ LS-200T , LS-250T , LS-300T , LS-350T , LS-400T , LS-450T Outline Drawing

■ Model Code No.