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Rotary Variable Differential Transformer

The document discusses a rotary variable differential transformer (RVDT), which is a transducer that converts angular displacement of an input shaft into a variable alternating current output. It consists of a rotating iron core within a housed stator with a primary excitation coil and two secondary output coils. When energized with a fixed AC source, it produces an output signal that is linearly proportional to the angular displacement of the input shaft. The construction and operating principle are described, noting that it functions similarly to a transformer. Advantages include low sensitivity to temperature/voltage/frequency variations, sturdiness, low cost, simple electronics, and small size.

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Rotary Variable Differential Transformer

The document discusses a rotary variable differential transformer (RVDT), which is a transducer that converts angular displacement of an input shaft into a variable alternating current output. It consists of a rotating iron core within a housed stator with a primary excitation coil and two secondary output coils. When energized with a fixed AC source, it produces an output signal that is linearly proportional to the angular displacement of the input shaft. The construction and operating principle are described, noting that it functions similarly to a transformer. Advantages include low sensitivity to temperature/voltage/frequency variations, sturdiness, low cost, simple electronics, and small size.

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IDEAL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechanical Engineering


ROTARY VARIABLE DIFFERENTIAL TRANSFORMER
Presented by:-
DEBJYOTI MAJUMDER
8th Semester
Roll- 27900716051
Sub:- Industrial Robotics
A Transducer is a device that converts one form of
energy to another. Energy types include (but are not
limited to): electrical, mechanical, electromagnetic,
chemical, acoustic, and thermal energy. Usually a
transducer converts a signal in one form of energy to a
signal in another
Analog and Digital Transducers
Analog transducers:
• These transducers convert the input quantity into an
analog output which is a continuous function of
time.
• Thus a strain gauge, an L.V.D.T., a thermocouple or
a thermistor may be called as Analog Transducers as
they give an output which is a continuous function of
time.
Digital Transducers:
• These transducers convert the input quantity into an
electrical output which is in the form of pulses and
its output is represented by 0 and 1.
Measurement of Displacement
There are mainly two types of Displacement:

• Translational Displacement: It is the motion of a


body in a straight line between two points

• Rotational Displacement: It is motion of angular


type, about some rotation axis
Rotary Variable Differential
Transformer
• A Rotary Variable Differential Transformer
(RVDT) is an electromechanical transducer
that provides a variable alternating current
(AC) output voltage that is linearly
proportional to the angular displacement of
its input shaft. When energized with a fixed
AC source, the output signal is linear within a
specified range over the angular displacement
CONSTRUCTION
• Basic RVDT construction and operation is provided by rotating
an iron-core bearing supported within a housed stator
assembly. The housing is passivated stainless steel. The stator
consists of a primary excitation coil and a pair of secondary
output coils.
• A fixed alternating current excitation is applied to the primary
stator coil that is electromagnetically coupled to the
secondary coils. This coupling is proportional to the angle of
the input shaft. The output pair is structured so that one coil
is in-phase with the excitation coil, and the second is 180
degrees out-of-phase with the excitation coil.
• When the rotor is in a position that directs the available flux
equally in both the in-phase and out-of-phase coils, the
output voltages cancel and result in a zero value signal. This is
referred to as the electrical zero position or E.Z. When the
rotor shaft is displaced from E.Z., the resulting output signals
have a magnitude and phase relationship proportional to the
direction of rotation.
• Because RVDT’s perform essentially like a transformer,
excitation voltages changes will cause directly proportional
changes to the output (transformation ratio). However, the
voltage out to excitation voltage ratio will remain constant.
Advantages
• Low sensitivity to temperature, primary
voltage & frequency variations
• Sturdiness
• Low cost
• Simple control electronics
• Small size

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