In-Cylinder Pressure Sensor Optimizes Engine Combustion and Increases Fuel Efficiency

September 1, 2008

MOORPARK, Calif. – Kavlico, a global business unit of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), has developed an In-Cylinder pressure sensor for optimizing engine combustion, increasing fuel efficiency while reducing emissions.

The sensor assists with the timing and delivery of the fuel by providing accurate pressure information to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to control fuel injection pulses, enhancing combustion, control, and cylinder pressure management while reducing gaseous and particulate emissions all the while improving fuel consumption.

The sensor utilizes a thin film titanium oxynitride (TiON) sense element in an all-welded, hermetically sealed, stainless steel housing. The robust package design is ideally suited for hostile environments. Pressure ranges are available from 0-200 through 0-300 Bar.

The sensor operates on 5 Vdc and provides a linear amplified analog output of 0.5 to 4.5 Vdc proportional to pressure as standard with other custom output options. The sensor is impervious to electromagnetic interference (EMI).

The sensor has a small probe OD of 8mm and the probe can be specified up to 100mm in length. The sense element is located at the tip of the sensor, ensuring a highly accurate and fast output response time.

About Kavlico

Kavlico is an operation of Custom Sensors & technologies (CST) and is a global business unit of Schneider Electric. Kavlico is a leading manufacturer of pressure, position (LVDT & RVDT), force, level, tilt, media quality, and other specialty sensors, and transducers for the transportation, industrial and aerospace & defense markets. www.kavlico.com

About Custom Sensors & Technologies

Headquartered in Moorpark, CA – Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is a global business unit of Schneider Electric and is comprised of industry-leading brands including Crouzet, Kavlico, Crydom, and former divisions of BEI Technologies – Newall and Systron Donner. CST provides sensors, controls, and actuation products for the Transportation, Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. www.cstsensors.com

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