Abstract: A system for damping the reflection wave at the open end (6) of a magnetostrictive sensor system has at least one magnet device (2) movable relative to a measuring wire (1) that can be deflected mechanically and that experiences a deflection under the influence of a current pulse (3). The deflection can then be processed by a signal device (5). The system has at least one damping part (8) lying against the measuring wire (1) by a sleeve-shaped enclosure (11). The sleeve-shaped enclosure (11) can be deformed from an expanded initial state intended for attaching the sleeve-shaped enclosure to the damping element (9), to a constricted functional state that exerts a clamping force on the damping element (9). The method is characterized in that the sleeve-shaped enclosure (11) is constricted to an increasing extend from the end (19) of the sleeve-shaped enclosure adjacent to the signal device (5) to the other end (19?) so that the tubular damping element (9) is likewise pressed into a conical contour.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for damping the reflection wave at the open end (6) of a magnetostrictive sensor system, which has at least one magnet device (2), which can be moved relative to a measuring wire (1) that can be deflected mechanically and that experiences a deflection under the influence of a current pulse (3), which deflection can be processed by a signal device (5), wherein the system has at least one damping part (8) lying against the measuring wire (1) at the open end (6), said damping part having a tubular damping element (9), which can be clamped to the measuring wire (1) by means of a sleeve-like enclosure (11).

Abstract: A magnetostrictive position or elongation sensor of the type in which an elongated magnetorestrictive waveguide is influenced by a magnetic field from a moving magnet has a Villary type transformer at one end and a hermetically sealed housing containing the signal processing circuitry on a plurality of circuit boards. The signal processor can switch the sensor into a programmable mode in which a diagnostic output is obtained recognizing the magnet, the presence of the sensor in the programming mode and voltage values.

Abstract: A magnetostrictive position or elongation sensor of the type in which an elongated magnetorestrictive waveguide is influenced by a magnetic field from a moving magnet has a Villary type transformer at one end and a hermetically sealed housing containing the signal processing circuitry on a plurality of circuit boards. The signal processor can switch the sensor into a programmable mode in which a diagnostic output is obtained recognizing the magnet, the presence of the sensor in the programming mode and voltage values.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring the absolute position of one body which is constrained to move with respect to another body includes a plurality of magnetic identification units, which are adapted to be mounted in a predetermined absolute position on a first body. Each of the magnetic identification units has an identity characteristic that is associated therewith. A Sensor having a transducer is adapted to be fixed to a second body. The transducer is adapted to sense (a) the relative distance of at least one of the magnetic identification units with respect to a benchmark location which is fixed relative to the transducer and the second body. It is also equipped to sense the identity characteristic of the sensed unit. A controller is provided to receive data representing the relative distance and identity characteristic of the sensed unit from the sensor.