Pepperl Fuchs WCS3B-LS221EHS
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| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | Optical Linear Positioning Systems |
| Lifecycle | active |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
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Read head. Read head, RS-485 interface, with RS-485 terminal resistor, Measuring length max. 628 m, RS-485 interface, Non-contact, absolute position encoder, Automatic detection of dirt accumulation, Speed transfer, Extended temperature range. Passage speed: ≤ 12.5 m/s. Measuring length: max. 629 m. Free tolerances to code rail: horizontal: 31 mm ( ± 15.5 mm )vertical: 28 mm ( ± 14 mm ). Resolution: ± 0.4 mm (1,250 positions/m). MTTFd: 44 a. Mission Time (TM): 10 a. Diagnostic Coverage (DC): 0 %. Data flow indicator: 1 LED yellow flashing: data communication active. Velocity indicator: 2 LED yellow on: if the speed limit is not exceeded off, if speed limit is exceeded. Error indicator: 3 Dual LED green on: code rail detected, normal function green flashing: invalid position red on: internal diagnostic test failed red flashing: read head outside of code rail. Operating voltage: 10 ... 30 V DC. Power consumption: 11 VA at 24 V DC. Interface type: RS 485 interface. Data output code: binary code. Protocol: 2 , extended to 629 m. Transfer rate: 62.5 kBit/s. Address: 0. Termination: with RS 485 termination. Query cycle time: ≥ 5 ms. Output velocity: switching output. Output type: 1 switch output PNP, NO , short-circuit protected. Switching voltage: Operating voltage. Switching current: 150 mA. Emitted interference: EN 61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011. Noise immunity: EN 61000-6-2:2005. Shock resistance: EN 60068-2-27:2009. Vibration resistance: EN 60068-2-6:2008. CSA approval: cCSAus Certified, General Purpose Class 2 power source. CCC approval: CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V. Operating temperature: -40 ... 60 °C (-40 ... 140 °F). Storage temperature: -40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F). Connection type: 5-pin, M12 x 1 connector. Degree of protection: IP54. Material: . HousingABS , PC (Polycarbonate): . Housing: ABS , PC (Polycarbonate). Mass: 500 g. Ordering information: Mounting plate included with delivery
Specifications
General specifications
| Passage speed | ≤ 12.5 m/s v |
| Measuring length | max. 629 m |
| Free tolerances to code rail | horizontal: 31 mm ( ± 15.5 mm )vertical: 28 mm ( ± 14 mm ) |
| Resolution | ± 0.4 mm (1,250 positions/m) |
Functional safety related parameters
| MTTFd | 44 a |
| Mission Time (TM) | 10 a |
| Diagnostic Coverage (DC) | 0 % |
Indicators/operating means
| Data flow indicator | 1 LED yellow flashing: data communication active |
| Velocity indicator | 2 LED yellow on: if the speed limit is not exceeded off, if speed limit is exceeded |
| Error indicator | 3 Dual LED green on: code rail detected, normal function green flashing: invalid position red on: internal diagnostic test failed red flashing: read head outside of code rail |
Electrical specifications
| Operating voltage | 10 ... 30 V DC UB |
| Power consumption | 11 VA at 24 V DC P0 |
Interface
| Interface type | RS 485 interface |
| Data output code | binary code |
| Protocol | 2 , extended to 629 m |
| Transfer rate | 62.5 kBit/s |
| Address | 0 |
| Termination | with RS 485 termination |
| Query cycle time | ≥ 5 ms |
Output
| Output velocity | switching output |
| Output type | 1 switch output PNP, NO , short-circuit protected |
| Switching voltage | Operating voltage |
| Switching current | 150 mA |
Standard conformity
| Emitted interference | EN 61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011 |
| Noise immunity | EN 61000-6-2:2005 |
| Shock resistance | EN 60068-2-27:2009 |
| Vibration resistance | EN 60068-2-6:2008 |
Approvals and certificates
| CSA approval | cCSAus Certified, General Purpose Class 2 power source |
| CCC approval | CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V |
Ambient conditions
| Operating temperature | -40 ... 60 °C (-40 ... 140 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F) |
Mechanical specifications
| Connection type | 5-pin, M12 x 1 connector |
| Degree of protection | IP54 |
| Material | |
| HousingABS , PC (Polycarbonate) | Housing |
| Housing | ABS , PC (Polycarbonate) |
| Mass | 500 g |
General information
| Ordering information | Mounting plate included with delivery |
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