GCA5

GCA5

GCA5

Product catalog summary
Overview:
The GCA5 cable transducer is designed for absolute measurement with analog output, supporting measuring lengths of 2.3 m and 4.7 m. It features a redundant version, magnetic sensing, and is suitable for harsh environmental conditions with an operating temperature range of -40 to +85 °C and protection rating of IP 67. The device can be connected via an M12 flange connector or cable.

Technical Specifications:
Electrical Ratings:
- Voltage Supply: 8...30 VDC or 12...30 VDC
- Reverse Polarity Protection: Yes
- Short-circuit Proof: Yes
- Consumption: 30 mA (current output), 10 mA (voltage output)
- Interface: Analog 0...10 V / 0.5...4.5 V / 4...20 mA
- Resolution: 12 bit
- Linearity: ±1% FS
- Absolute Accuracy: ±1.8% FS at +25 °C, ±2% FS from -40 to +85 °C
- Sensing Method: Magnetic
- Interference Immunity: EN 61000-6-2
- Emitted Interference: EN 61000-6-3

Mechanical Design:
- Protection: IP 67 (housing), IP 54 (cable inlet)
- Material: Stainless steel cable coated with nylon PA12, plastic housing
- Cable Diameter: 0.9 mm
- Pull-in Force: >1.5 N
- Pull-out Force: ≤8 N
- Relative Humidity: 95% non-condensing
- Vibration Resistance: 10 g, 10...2000 Hz
- Shock Resistance: 50 g, 11 ms
- Weight: Approx. 625 g

Connection Details:
Flange Connector M12, 5-pin:
- Pin 1: 0 V (Ground)
- Pin 2: +Vs (Voltage Supply)
- Pin 3: Uout/lout (Output)

Flange Connector M12, 8-pin (Redundant):
- Pin 1: 0 V1 (Ground 1)
- Pin 2: +Vs1 (Voltage Supply 1)
- Pin 3: Uout1/lout1 (Output 1)
- Pin 4: 0 V2 (Ground 2)
- Pin 5: +Vs2 (Voltage Supply 2)
- Pin 6: Uout2/lout2 (Output 2)

Cable:
- Core Colors: White (0 V), Brown (+Vs), Green (Uout/lout)

Ordering Reference:
The product can be ordered with various configurations including different measuring ranges, connection types, and output specifications. Options include voltage or current output, redundant versions, and specific operating temperatures.

Note:
The product features and technical data do not imply any warranty and are subject to change.
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Catalog excerpts

GCA5-1

Cable transducer - absolute GCA5 - analog up to 4.7 m Analog output Measuring length absolute 2.3 m and 4.7 m Analog interface Redundante Version Magnetic sensing Operating temperature -40...+85 °C Protection IP 67 Flange connector M12 or cable Measuring length 2.3 m and 4.7 m Designed for harsh environmental conditions Removable stickers for drainage Technical data Technical data - electrical ratings Technical data - mechanical design Voltage supply Operating temperature Measuring length Short-circuit proof Cable diameter 30 mA (24 VDC, w/o load, current output) 10 mA (24 VDC, w/o load, voltage output) Cable fastening Initializing time Eyelet Height: 5 mm Internal diameter: 8 mm Outer diameter: 15 mm Load resistor Between Out/0 V ≥3 kΩ / voltage output 270 Ω at 10 VDC (500 Ω at 15 VDC) / current output Pull-in force >1,5 N (pull-in force reduced at low temperatures) Pull-out force Linear position feedback Relative humidity Absolute accuracy Sensing method Weight approx. Interference immunity Emitted interference Cable 2 m, radial Flange connector M12, 5-pin Flange connector M12, 8-pin Please consider the assembly instructions Technical data - mechanical design IP 67 (housing, drainage holes closed) IP 54 (cable inlet) Cable: Stainless steel cable AISI 304 coated with nylon PA12 Housing: plastic The product features and technical data specified do not express or imply any warranty. Technical modifications subject to change. Reverse polarity protection

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GCA5-2

Cable transducer - absolute GCA5 - analog up to 4.7 m Analog output Measuring length absolute 2.3 m and 4.7 m Terminal assignment Flange connector M12, male, 5-pin Pin Signals Description Ground connection relating to +Vs Voltage supply Uout/lout Output Flange connector M12, male, 8-pin, redundant version Pin Signals Description Ground connection relating to +Vs1 Ground connection relating to +Vs2 The product features and technical data specified do not express or imply any warranty. Technical modifications subject to change. Cable Core colour Ground connection relating to +Vs Voltage supply...

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GCA5-3

Cable transducer - absolute GCA5 - analog up to 4.7 m Analog output Measuring length absolute 2.3 m and 4.7 m The product features and technical data specified do not express or imply any warranty. Technical modifications subject to change. With cable Data sheet – GCA5 - analog up to 4.7 m

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GCA5-4

Cable transducer - absolute GCA5 - analog up to 4.7 m Analog output Measuring length absolute 2.3 m and 4.7 m The product features and technical data specified do not express or imply any warranty. Technical modifications subject to change. With flange connector M12 Data sheet – GCA5 - analog up to 4.7 m

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GCA5-5

Cable transducer - absolute GCA5 - analog up to 4.7 m Analog output Measuring length absolute 2.3 m and 4.7 m Product GCA5 Type Plastic Technology Magnetic Measuring range 2.3 m 4.7 m Measuring wire fixation Ring Measuring wire diameter 0.90 mm Connection Flange socket radial, M12, 8-pin, male contacts, CCW Cable radial, 2 m Flange socket radial, M12, 5-pin, male contacts, A-coded Voltage supply / output 8...30 VDC, voltage output 0.5...4.5 V 8...30 VDC, voltage output 0.5...4.5 V redundant 12...30 VDC, voltage output 0...10 V redundant 12...30 VDC, current output 4...20 mA redundant Resolution...

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