Compact Housing
MDWs extreme compact size allows for it to meet the demands of limited space installations and precise measurements. Although compact, still highly durable with its resistance to shock and vibration. Its ability to be installed in limited space makes it ideal for medical engineering, machine building or in applications like lifts, cranes and forklifts.

Technology/Durability
The Magnetic Draw Wire Sensor (MDW) is a modification of the MCD encoder, where an integrated draw wire adapter is included for absolute linear length measurement. The shaft/magnet assembly is the only moving part, enabling its resistance to shock and vibration. The non-contact, 360° Hall Effect sensing and innovative battery- and gearless magnetic multi-turn counter are immune to any dangers of dust and moisture. Installation is very simple as it just requires the draw wire to be attached to the moving assembly.

Interfaces
The MDW is available in three different interfaces: CANopen, SSI, and Analog, making it highly versatile. The Analog interface is available as a current or a voltage output. The user has the added flexibility to customize the output value based on the measuring range of his application. This enables the user to be able to apply one model to multiple applications. The CANopen and SSI interfaces enable it to fit a variety of commonly used control systems, while the analog interface allows it to replace potentiometers and enables direct connection to microcontrollers in embedded systems.