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Overview Measurement technology since 1963 With a clear vision for the future! Today SIKO can look back over ve decades of experience in the production of measuring instruments for length, angle and speed measurement as well as the measurement of tilt angles and speed. With these core competencies as its foundation, SIKO develops and produces measuring instruments and positioning systems for automation and manufacturing processes that are geared to the future. The highest demands of our customers from the industry and the mechanical engineering sector are more than met by the quality, precision...

Global success is never coincidental Today the robust and innovative SIKO measuring instruments are in use in industrial and mechanical engineering installations around the world. Five SIKO subsidiaries are at your disposal in the following countries: ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ U.S.A. Italy Switzerland China Singapore In addition, around 60 national and international agencies are on the spot for direct customer contact and technical support. Sales engineers and service technicians support OEM customers as well as users at their own facilities, providing competent advice and services in the respective national...

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Wire-actuated Encoder General information and areas of application 8 3.5 | Product index, contact information 73 3 LinearLine | 3.2 Wire-actuated Encoder

Wire-actuated Encoder General information and areas of application The most exible solution when the direct route goes round the corner SIKO wire-actuated encoders are a perfect measurement solution thanks to their state-of-the-art, fail-safe technology and effortless integration. They are suitable for a wide range of measurement tasks under very varied conditions. Their sturdy design and wire types guarantee an exceptionally long, maintenance-free service life. Rotary encoders made by SIKO are optimally suited to wire-actuated technology. Custom-specic encoders can also be mounted thanks to...

They also run reliably without additional mechanical protection, for example on elevating work platforms or forklift trucks. While during metal processing the dimension of the workpiece is measured with a wire cable when adjusting the end stop of mitre saws, wire cables are used for all measuring tasks in the illustrated material handling example. SIKO’s miniature encoders are the logical answer to ongoing integration in industrial products and processes. The tiny encoders have a wide range of application: They are reliable monitors of positioning tasks for patient tables (medical technology),...

Wire-actuated Encoder Technical details Measurement range and wire versions Various measurement lengths and wire types are available depending on the measurement range requirements and the ambient conditions. The following table is a guide to selecting the right components (wire) when planning a linear wire measurement system.. Wire versions Type Material S SK P stainless steel plastic-coated steel electric paraline non-conducting, signal color Poperties compared Tensile Sliding Measuring strength properties accuracy Measuring range (mm) Type of wireactuated encoder 0 3 LinearLine | 3.2 Wire-actuated...

Mounting note final position initial position When attaching the wire it should be pulled out straight in line with the wire outlet. Recommendation: A 5 mm wire extension is recommended before the measurement starting point. This prevents the wire snapping back to the stop on rewinding. measuring range max. extension length Symbolic representation Mounting example wire-actuated encoder Guide rollers are used wherever the wire-actuated encoder cannot be installed in line with the extension direction of the wire. Several rollers can be used to redirect the wire without inuencing the measurement...

Wire-actuated Encoder Function and benefit Rail-guided systems Direct measurement of the guided element. Little space required Little assembly effort e.g., heavy duty column lifts, gantry cranes, CT patient tables … Hydraulic cylinders In combination with piston-guided systems or hydraulic cylinders, wire-actuated encoders use the deection of these systems to gather length information. Little space required Mechanical tolerances do not inuence measuring accuracy 3.2 e.g., presses, lifter tables, bending machines … Telescope-like systems In combination with telescope-like systems, wire-actuated...

Wire-actuated Encoder Product matrix Wire-Actuated Encoders Encoder type Power output (MWI) 4 … 20 mA Voltage output (MWU) 0 … 10 V Potentiometer output Incremental output SSI CAN-Bus Probus Manufacturer of independent rotary encoder mounting Housing material Plastic Zinc die-cast/plastic Aluminum/plastic Aluminum * only with incremental output Wire-Actuated Encoders Subject to technical alterations 10/2015 Measuring length 0 to … [mm] Encoder type Power output (MWI) 4 … 20 mA Voltage output (MWU) 0 … 10 V Potentiometer output Incremental output SSI CAN-Bus Probus Manufacturer of independent...

Wire-actuated encoder SG5 Miniature wire-actuated encoder with 600 mm measurement length Very small design Universally applicable thanks to standardized interfaces Easy mounting Measurement lengths up to max. 600 mm Potentiometer, voltage or power output Housing made of reinforced plastic measurement path cable output Mechanical data Feature Housing Wire design Extension force Absolute accuracy Cable length Technical data reinforced plastic steel wire (stainless steel) ø0.36 mm ≥3 N ±0.35 % (potentiometer) ≤15 m ≤30 m ≤20 m ~0.06 kg Additional information plastic coated relating to measuring...

Wire-actuated encoder SG5 Miniature wire-actuated encoder with 600 mm measurement length Transducer, power output Feature Operating voltage Output current Additional information at ≤500 Ω load Additional information at 3 mA, no load ILoad ≤10 mA Transducer, voltage output Feature Operating voltage Output voltage Load *Measurement transducers permit optimum adjustment of the output current and output voltage to the measuring range. The measurement transducer is pre-set at the works so that an output signal of 4 … 20 mA (MWI) or 0 … 10 V DC (MWU) is available. System data Feature Repeat accuracy...