Rotational life testing was conducted with a side load applied perpendicular to the shaft axis. The Model AMS22B Rotary Non-Contacting Position Sensor performed well with 250 grams of side load, achieving 50 million shaft revolutions with little or no degradation in output performance. The derating curve shown in this slide was established to account for system tolerances where the radial play of the system may affect mechanical backlash or gear meshing. The ability to withstand side loads of this magnitude allows for minor misalignment of mechanical interfaces to the shaft, or utilization of rack and pinion designs where a minor side load is induced on the shaft.