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ASM GmbH POSICHRON®Magnetostrictive Position Sensors

Contactless · Wear-free · ±0.02% f.s. accuracy · 10 µm resolution · Ideal for hydraulic cylinder integration

The POSICHRON® family solves the same problem as cable extension (POSIWIRE) and steel-tape extension (POSITAPE) sensors using a different technology: contactless linear position measurement. ASM commercialised magnetostrictive technology in 2002 and today offers 10 different form factors spanning a measurement range of 100 mm to 5,750 mm.

The operating principle: a position magnet (mounted on the user's moving part) travels along the sensor profile. The magnetostrictive wire inside the sensor generates an elastic wave at the magnet's location. The time taken for this wave to reach the signal-processing head is measured with nanosecond accuracy and converted to position. The result: a contactless, wear-free, ±0.02% f.s. linear position value.

POSICHRON is offered in 4 form factors: square profile (PCQA — Quadratisches Aluminium), round profile (PCRP — Round Profile), flat profile (PCFP — Flat Profile, including an 8 mm ultra-thin variant for tight spaces), and rod-style (PCST — Stab Rod, for hydraulic cylinder piston integration). For underwater applications, PCST27 (15 bar pressure-proof) and PCRP32 (IP68/IP69) are specifically designed. Output interfaces support all industry standards including 0-10 V voltage, 0.5-10 V / 0.5-4.5 V, 4-20 mA current (3-wire), programmable analog (PMU), SSI digital 12-16 bit, CANopen and SAE J1939.

IMB Electric is listed for Türkiye on ASM Sensor's official global distribution network, with our authorisation extending to Türkiye + the Middle East + North Africa + Western Asia.

Hydraulic cylinder position (rod-style integration)Pneumatic cylinder positionPlastic injection press clampingSheet-metal forming pressesCNC machine axis positionHigh-cycle production (millions of cycles)Underwater / subsea applicationsHigh-accuracy process controlTight-space installation (8 mm flat profile)
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Standard Industrial Profile-Style Magnetostrictive Sensors

Standard profile-style models mounted externally · Square, round and flat profiles · 100-5750 mm · contactless reading

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SHARED IN THIS GROUPMeasurement:100-5750 mm · ±0.02% F.S. · 10 µm resolutionRobustness:Shock 50 g (100 shocks) · Contactless, wear-freeOutput:0-10 V · 4-20 mA · SSI · CANopen · SAE J1939Measurement Range:up to 5.75m
ConfiguratorModelElectrical OutputAdditional FeaturesDatasheet
PCQA220-10 V · 0.5-10 V · 0.5-4.5 V · 4-20 mA (3-wire) · PMU programmable · SSI · CANopenSquare (Quadrat) profile housing · AlMgSi1/Zn/V4A material · IP64 · M12 8-pin connector or 2 m cable · M12 5-pin for CANopen · Guided magnet option · 19 mm guide distanceDatasheet (PDF) — PCQA22
PCQA240-10 V · 0.5-10 V · 0.5-4.5 V · 4-20 mA · PMU programmable · SSI · CANopenSquare profile housing · AlMgSi1/Zn/V4A · IP67/IP69 (wash-down compatible) · M12 8-pin · Guided magnet option · High-IP version of PCQA22Datasheet (PDF) — PCQA24
PCRP210-10 V · 0.5-10 V · 0.5-4.5 V · 4-20 mA · PMU · SSI · CANopenRound profile housing · AlMgSi1/Zn/V4A · IP64 · M12 8-pin or cable · Ideal for round mounting areas · Guided magnet optionDatasheet (PDF) — PCRP21
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Flat-Profile Magnetostrictive Sensors for Tight Spaces

For tight mounting spaces · PCFP24 only 12 mm, PCFP25 ultra-thin 8 mm · plastic injection moulds + compact OEM

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SHARED IN THIS GROUPProfile:Ultra-flat (8-15 mm height) · 100-5750 mm rangeAccuracy:Contactless · ±0.02% F.S. · 10 µm resolutionOutput:0-10 V · 4-20 mA · SSI · CANopenMeasurement Range:up to 5.75mElectrical Output:0-10 V · 0.5-10 V · 0.5-4.5 V · 4-20 mA · PMU · SSI · CANopen
ConfiguratorModelAdditional FeaturesDatasheet
PCFP23Flat profile housing · AlMgSi1/Zn/V4A · IP64 · M8 4-pin connector or cable · 0.3 m cable + M12 5-pin for CANopen · Standard flat profile heightDatasheet (PDF) — PCFP23
PCFP24Only 12 mm tall ultra-flat profile · AlMgSi1/Zn/V4A · IP67/IP69 (wash-down) · M8 4-pin or cable · For plastic injection moulds + tight OEM spacesDatasheet (PDF) — PCFP24
PCFP25Only 8 mm tall — thinnest in its class · ASM 2010 launch · Cable output (no connector, for tight spaces) · IP67 · Most compact magnetostrictive solutionDatasheet (PDF) — PCFP25
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In-Cylinder Magnetostrictive Sensors (Rod-Style)

Integrated inside hydraulic / pneumatic cylinder piston rods · 316L stainless sensor rod · mobile machinery + presses + level

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SHARED IN THIS GROUPForm:Rod-style (Stab) · Integrated inside hydraulic cylinder pistonHousing:316L stainless steel sensor rod · IP67/IP69Output:0-10 V · 4-20 mA · SSI · CANopen · SAE J1939Measurement Range:up to 5.75mElectrical Output:0-10 V · 0.5-10 V · 0.5-4.5 V · 4-20 mA · PMU · SSI · CANopen
ConfiguratorModelAdditional FeaturesDatasheet
PCST24Rod-style (Stab) form factor · Sensor rod: 316L stainless steel · Head: AlMgSi · IP67/IP69 · M12 8-pin · 0.3 m cable + M12 5-pin for CANopen · Hydraulic cylinder integrationDatasheet (PDF) — PCST24
PCST25Rod-style · 316L stainless steel sensor rod + AlMgSi head · IP67/IP69 · 2 m standard cable · For standard hydraulic cylinders + level indicationDatasheet (PDF) — PCST25
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Underwater and High-Pressure Magnetostrictive Sensors

Subsea, ship decks, pressurised hydraulics · PCST27 15 bar pressure-proof · PCRP32 continuous underwater operation

2 MODELS
SHARED IN THIS GROUPProtection:IP68/IP69 · Water-proof cable sealPressure:PCST27: 15 bar pressure-proofMaterial:316L stainless steel · Wear-free sensor lineMeasurement Range:up to 5.75mElectrical Output:0-10 V · 0.5-10 V · 0.5-4.5 V · 4-20 mA · PMU · SSI · CANopen
ConfiguratorModelAdditional FeaturesDatasheet
PCST27Rod-style (Stab) · 316L stainless steel · IP68/IP69 + 15 bar pressure-proof · Water-proof cable seal · Underwater hydraulic cylinders, subsea, pressurised tanks · Shock 50 gDatasheet (PDF) — PCST27
PCRP32Round profile · 316L stainless steel housing · IP68/IP69 continuous underwater operation · 2 m standard cable · Ship decks, sea hatches, continuous underwater position measurement · Shock 50 gDatasheet (PDF) — PCRP32

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