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Position Sensor
If you want to create an output or monitor a value based on the position of an existing joint or Position Control actuator, use the Position Sensor command. Use this to represent an angular or linear position of a joint or actuator as an output.
You can scale the output to represent it as a constant, voltage, or current, or you can trim the output. You can use the output as a signal.
Where do I find it?
| Application | Mechatronics Concept Designer |
| Command | Position Sensor |
How do I
- Create a position sensor
Learn more
Related sensor topics in this section:
- Adding sensors (overview)
- Accelerometer
- Collision Sensor
- Distance Sensor
- Generic Sensor
- Inclinometer
- Light Curtain
- Limit Switch
- Relay
- Velocity Sensor
- 2D Laser Scanner
Look up more details
- Position Sensor dialog box
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Position Sensor, NX 2212 Series — © Siemens
Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/209349590/PL20220512394070742.mechatronics/xid1067540 · retrieved 2026-07-07