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The document discusses the Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) and Rotary Variable Differential Transformer (RVDT), which are electromechanical transducers for measuring linear and angular displacements, respectively. Both devices operate on electromagnetic induction principles, producing output voltages that indicate the magnitude and direction of movement. LVDTs are used in various applications including industrial automation and aerospace, while RVDTs are primarily utilized in aerospace and automotive systems.

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The document discusses the Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) and Rotary Variable Differential Transformer (RVDT), which are electromechanical transducers for measuring linear and angular displacements, respectively. Both devices operate on electromagnetic induction principles, producing output voltages that indicate the magnitude and direction of movement. LVDTs are used in various applications including industrial automation and aerospace, while RVDTs are primarily utilized in aerospace and automotive systems.

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KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & MINERALS

CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

CIE445: Control of Mechatronic Systems

Assignment 1

T242 – section 1

Name Ali Nader Abdalla

ID 202044080

Instructor Name: Dr. Mahmoud Samy AbouOmar

Date: 2/4/2025
The Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) and Rotary Variable
Differential Transformer (RVDT) are electromechanical transducers used for measuring
displacement. The LVDT measures linear displacement (straight-line movement), while the
RVDT measures angular displacement (rotational movement). Both operate on the principle
of electromagnetic induction, using a primary coil and two secondary coils wound symmetrically.
When an AC excitation voltage is applied to the primary coil, it induces voltages in the secondary
coils. The position of the core (in LVDT) or rotor (in RVDT) determines the magnitude and phase
of the output voltage.

At the null position, the voltages in the secondary coils cancel each other out, resulting in
a zero-output voltage. When the core or rotor moves away from the center, a differential
voltage proportional to the displacement is produced. The phase of the output signal (0° or 180°)
indicates the direction of movement, left/right for LVDT and clockwise/counterclockwise for
RVDT.

The LVDT consists of a cylindrical former with a primary coil and two secondary coils
and a ferromagnetic core that moves linearly inside the coil assembly. The core is attached to the
object whose displacement is being measured (see Figure 1). The RVDT has a similar design but
is tailored for rotational movement. It features a primary coil, and two secondary coils wound on
a stator (stationary part), with a ferromagnetic rotor that rotates inside the stator and is connected
to the object being measured (see Figure 2).

Figure 1: A linear variable differential transformer (LVDT)


Figure 2: A Rotary variable differential transformer (LVDT)

The LVDT typically measures linear displacements ranging from a few millimeters to
several centimeters, making it ideal for applications requiring precise linear motion detection. In
contrast, the RVDT measures angular displacements within a range of ±40° to ±120°, which limits
its use in applications requiring full 360° rotation. For such cases, sensors like encoders or
potentiometers are more suitable.

LVDTs are widely used in industrial automation for position sensing, in manufacturing for
thickness measurement, and in aerospace for monitoring throttle position and landing gear
extension. On the other hand, RVDTs are commonly used in aerospace for measuring the position
of control surfaces like rudders and ailerons, in automotive systems for steering angle
measurement, and in robotics for joint angle sensing.

Figure 3: LVDT and RVDT illustration


References:

[1] Alciatore, D. (2019). Introduction to mechatronics and measurement systems (5th ed.).
McGraw-Hill.
[2] Xu, H. (2021). Research on stator structure optimization design of the RVDT.
[3] H. Wang, H. Jiang, S. Mao, Y. Wang, C. Han and Y. Zhao, "Design of the magnetic circuit
compensation type of large angle measurement of RVDT," CSAA/IET International
Conference on Aircraft Utility Systems (AUS 2024), Xi'an, China, 2024, pp. 62-68, doi:
10.1049/icp.2024.2792.

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