Capacitive Sensors

Capacitive Sensors: High performance for complex applications

When a product or application demands complex measurement and execution, a high-performing capacitive displacement, distance, position, oscillation and vibration sensor can deliver the results you need to achieve market-leading performance. As the world’s leader in precision sensors, Lion Precision produces high-performance capacitive sensors capable of delivering an unmatched combination of resolution and speed. With a complete range of in-house capabilities, we give you shorter lead times and the ability to customize to your requirements to bring your high-tech products to market in a way that achieves lasting ROI. Using Lion Precision’s displacement, distance, position, oscillation and vibration sensors can give you the best results for the most demanding measurements.

Our capacitive sensors feature:

The highest resolution at the fastest bandwidth in the industry
Analog and digital outputs
Simple user interface
Variety of communication platforms such as Ethercat
High vacuum compatibility
Higher temperature environments
Customization based on your requirements

Products

CPL590
Resolution @ 100 Hz:  0.0007%
Resolution @ 15kHz:  0.004%
Selectable Bandwidth:  100 Hz, 1, 10, 15 kHz
Linearity:  <0.1% F.S. typical
Probe Drift:  0.04% F.S./°C
Operating Temp:  4°C - 50°C
Output:  ±10V, 0Ω 10mA max
Rear-Panel:  SPI, EtherCAT
CPL490
Resolution @ 1 kHz:  0.0004%
Resolution @ 15 kHz:  0.0007%
Resolution @ 50 kHz:  0.002%
Selectable Bandwidth:  1, 10, 15, 50 kHz
Linearity:  <0.2% F.S. typical
Max Drift:  0.02-0.04% F.S./°C
Operating Temp:  15°C - 40°C
Front-Panel BNC:  ±10V, 0Ω 10mA max
Rear-Panel National Inst:  ±10V, 0Ω Differential
Multiple Channels:  Up to 3 per enclosure (Contact Lion Precision for more than 3)
CPL190/290
Resolution @ 100 Hz:  0.0005%
Resolution @ 15 kHz:  0.003%
Linearity:  <0.2% F.S. typical
Max Drift:  0.04% F.S./°C
Operating Temp:  15°C - 40°C
Front-Panel BNC:  ±10V, 0Ω 10mA max
Rear-Panel National Inst::  ±10V, 0Ω Differential
CPL230
Resolution @ 100 Hz:  0.0007%
Resolution @ 15 kHz:  0.004%
Selectable Bandwidth:  100 Hz, 1, 10, 15 kHz
Linearity:  <0.5% F.S. typical
Probe Drift:  0.04% F.S./°C
Operating Temp:  4°C - 50°C
Output (Differential):  ±10 V
Output (Single-Ended):  ±5 V
Input Power:  ±15 VDC, 500 mA max
CPL350
Resolution @ 100 Hz:  0.0007%
Resolution @ 15kHz:  0.004%
Linearity:  <0.5% F.S. typical
Probe Drift:  0.04% F.S./°C
Operating Temp:  4°C - 50°C
Output (Differential):  ±10V
Output (Single-Ended):  ±5V
Input Power:  ±15 VDC, 500 mA max
CPA100
Resolution (CPA 100):  CPA100: 0.03% RMS @ 15 kHz
Resolution (CPA 100e):  CPA 100e: 0.3μm RMS or higher @ 15 kHz
Bandwidth:  15 kHz
Linearity:  Nonlinear
Max Drift (Driver):  0.2% F.S./°C
Max Drift (Probe):  0.05% F.S./°C
Analog Output:  0-10V, 0Ω, 15mA max.
Setpoint:  Fixed at 5 V (mid-range)
Setpoint Output:  Solid state switch closure
On state:  2.5Ω, 100mA max
Off state leakage:  10μA max
Operating Temp:  4°C - 50°C
Onput Power:  15-24 VDC, 2.5W
​Contact us today for custom-designed products to deliver elite speed and precision across your application.