Reliable and highly accurate

Winning in motor racing depends on the performance of components such as position sensors. These sensors are used in the control systems of the throttle, clutch and gearbox and the monitoring systems for the chassis, brakes and hydraulic fluid levels. The throttle and clutch systems of modern racing cars operate using an electro-hydraulic fly-by-wire, system. The sensors are located on the accelerator and clutch pedals (or paddle on the steering wheel) and the actuating mechanisms under the bonnet. The cars are also designed with sequential gearboxes and are actuated by a lever in the cockpit or by a simple push button switch located on the steering wheel.

To optimise a car's handling, the measurement of suspension movement is necessary, as any changes made in the set up may affect the cars performance. The monitoring of these parameters during pre-race practice allows the engineers to view the data as it is transmitted via an on-board data-logging/telemetry system to the pits. It is then displayed graphically on a computer screen for the race engineers to calculate any potential set-up adjustments.

Active Sensors motor sport products are used on racing cars and motorbikes all around the world. Operating in a hostile environment they are subjected to extreme vibration and high temperature, therefore reliability is important to ensure both the safety of the racing driver and the success of the team - this is the reason Active Sensors are the choice of World Champions!

Racing Series

  • Formula1
  • GP2
  • DTM
  • European Touring Cars
  • F3
  • World Rallying
  • World Superbikes
  • Nascar
  • IRL
  • Endurance Racing
  • Moto GP
  • Champ Cars
  • Formula Nippon

Applications

  • Throttle position
  • Gear position
  • Suspension movement
  • Hydraulic reservoir level
  • Steering angle
  • Pedal position
  • Brake wear
  • Clutch control
  • Brake balance
  • Test rigs
  • Wind tunnels


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