posichron® Magnetostrictive Position Sensors PCQA24 Displacement sensor in square profile for standard industrial applications Also available with guided position magnet Wear and maintenance free High level of shock resistance up to 50 g (100 shocks) Guiding distance of up to 19 mm (depending on magnet/profile) Product versions Analog output, 1 channel Analog output, 2 channels Digital output

PCQA24 - Magnetostricitve Position Sensor in square profile Version with analog output, 1 channel Specifications Order options, 1 channel Measurement range 100 ... 5750 (in 10 mm increments) other lengths upon request 0 ... 10 V signal conditioner U1 with alarm_HOLD 0.5 ... 10 V signal conditioner U2 with alarm_LOW; U2 with alarm_HOLD 0.5 ... 4.5 V signal conditioner U8 with alarm_LOW; U8 with alarm_HOLD 4 ... 20 mA signal conditioner (3 wire) I1 with alarm_LOW; I1with alarm_HOLD Function and characteristics output Position magnet 1, increasing Position magnet 1, decreasing Start value, direction...

PCQA24 - Magnetostricitve Position Sensor in square profile Version with analog output, 2 channels Specifications Order options, 2 channels Measurement range 100 ... 5750 (in 10 mm increments) other lengths upon request 0 ... 10 V signal conditioner U1 with alarm_HOLD 0.5 ... 10 V signal conditioner U2 with alarm_LOW; U2 with alarm_HOLD 0.5 ... 4.5 V signal conditioner U8 with alarm_LOW; U8 with alarm_HOLD 4 ... 20 mA signal conditioner (3 wire) I1 with alarm_LOW; I1with alarm_HOLD Function and characteristics, output 1 Position magnet 1, increasing Position Magnet 1, decreasing Difference magnet...

1) VZx.x = velocity with direction detection (with 1 magnet only), in steps of 0.1 m/s Example: VZ1.5 towards start position 2) VAx.x = velocity without direction detection (with 1 magnet only), in steps of 0.1 m/s Example: VA1.5 towards start position Accessories: Connector cable (see page 23) Position magnets (see page 12) Mounting set (see page 11)

PCQA24 - Magnetostricitve Position Sensor in square profile Version with digital output SSI Specifications Order options Measurement range 100 ... 5750 (in 10 mm increments) other lengths upon request Synchronous serial interface (SSI) Output code Gray Dual Number of data bits Sampling rate Up to 1 kHz, depending on the measurement range Housing material Protection class IP67 (optional IP67/IP69; connector version: with mating connector only) Connector M12, 8 pin Cable, standard length 2 m; other lengths upon request Temperature range Order example: PCQA24 – 1000 – 5 – SSI / G / 24 ‒ L10 – M12...

PCQA24 - Magnetostricitve Position Sensor in square profile Version with digital output CANopen Specifications Order options Measurement range 100 ... 5750 (in 10 mm increments) other lengths upon request CANopen-Bus CANopen-Bus with integrated terminating resistance CAN SAE J1939 CAN SAE J1939-Bus with integrated terminating resistance Sampling rate Up to 1 kHz, depending on the measurement range Housing material Protection class IP67 (optional IP67/IP69; connector version: with mating connector only) Temperature range Order example: PCQA24 – 1000 – CANOP – L10 – M12/CAN Accessories: Connector...

Dimensions Cable output A PCM A G5 A – Start position B – End position C – Total length = Measurement length + 155 [6.102] (e.g. 255 [10.039]) D – Mounting set PCQA-BFS1 E – Measurement length (e.g. 100 [3.937]) Cable: outer diameter 5.2 mm ±0.2 mm Wire cross sectional area 0.14 mm2 Dimensions in mm [inch] Dimensions informative only. For guaranteed dimensions consult factory.

A – Start position B – End position C – Total length = Measurement length + 155 [6.102] (e.g. 255 [10.039]) D – Mounting set PCQA-BFS1 E – Measurement length (e.g. 100 [3.937]) Dimensions in mm [inch] Dimensions informative only. For guaranteed dimensions consult factory.

A – Start position B – End position C – Total length = Measurement length + 155 [6.102] (e.g. 255 [10.039]) D – Mounting set PCQA-BFS1 E – Measurement length (e.g. 100 [3.937]) Dimensions in mm [inch] Dimensions informative only. For guaranteed dimensions consult factory.

Mounting sets Mounting set PCQA-BFS1 with mounting clamps A – Isolation sleeve B – Isolation strip C – Mounting clamp Dimensions in mm [inch] Dimensions informative only. For guaranteed dimensions consult factory.

Option -BFW Mounting brackets for PCQA22 and PCQA24 Note: The option -BFW can only be ordered with a new sensor, not separately! Applicable for sensor lengths up to 1000 mm. Not to be combined with PCQA-BFS1. Dimensions in mm [inch] Dimensions informative only. For guaranteed dimensions consult factory.

Magnets PCMAG5 Standard magnet Dimensions in mm [inch] Dimensions informative only. For guaranteed dimensions consult factory. PCMAG3 Guided magnet slider with internal position magnet Dimensions in mm [inch] Dimensions informative only. For guaranteed dimensions consult factory.

Output specification Analog output U1 Voltage output 0 ... 10 V Excitation current Output voltage Output current Output load Stability (temperature) Reverse polarity, short circuit Output noise Operating temperature Excitation voltage Excitation current Output voltage Output current Output load Stability (temperature) Reverse polarity, short circuit Output noise Operating temperature Excitation voltage

Excitation current Output voltage Output current Output load Stability (temperature) Reverse polarity, short circuit Output noise Operating temperature I1 Current output 4 … 20 mA, 3 wire Excitation voltage Excitation voltage Excitation current Output current Stability (temperature) Reverse polarity, short circuit Output noise Operating temperature

Signal wiring Connector M8, 4 pin Output signals View to the sensor connector Signal wiring Connector M12, 8 pin Cable color SPAN/ZERO (PMU only, optional) View to the sensor connector Output signals * When using two magnets, the distance between the magnets must be min. 70 mm to identify the single magnets definitely.