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Draw wire sensors

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Overview of Draw Wire Sensors:
Draw wire sensors are designed to meet the growing demands for precise measurement in various applications. They offer measurement ranges from 50 mm to 42.5 m, with linearity up to ±0.02% of full scale. These sensors are robust, with protection classes up to IP67 and operating temperatures ranging from -20 to +85 °C, with optional extensions to -40 °C or +120 °C. They support various output types, including potentiometer, voltage, current, and digital interfaces like RS422, CANopen, and EtherCAT.

SX Series:
The SX series features high dynamic performance with travel speeds up to 10 m/s. It includes models like SX50, SX80, SX120, and SX135, each offering different maximum measurement ranges and outputs. The sensors are equipped with a stainless-steel wire rope and a capstan mechanism that converts mechanical movement into an electrical signal.

F58NK and F58K Series:
These series are similar to the SX standard series but are designed for use with external encoders. They offer measurement ranges up to 42.5 m and are suitable for high dynamic applications with travel speeds up to 8 m/s. They require a clamping flange and are compatible with various encoder types.

MH Series for Mobile Hydraulics:
Designed for mobile hydraulic applications, the MH series sensors are robust and suitable for harsh environments. They offer protection up to IP69k and are available with redundant output signals. The sensors are optimized for space efficiency and high safety performance.

ZX, FX, LX, and HX Series:
These series provide solutions for a wide range of applications, from compact sensors like the ZX to large-scale sensors like the HX. The HX series is suitable for hazardous areas and underwater applications, while the FX series is ideal for long-term use due to its non-contacting Hall effect sensing device.

SX200 and SX300 for Hydraulic Cylinders:
The SX200 and SX300 are designed for stroke measurement in hydraulic cylinders. The SX200 is compact and suitable for medium-sized cylinders, while the SX300 is robust and ideal for large applications. Both models feature digital encoders for precise position measurement.

Product Overview:
WayCon offers a variety of sensor types, including laser sensors, linear potentiometers, magnetic scales, digital length gauges, ultrasonic sensors, magnetostrictive transducers, digital linear scales, capacitive sensors, and encoders. Each type offers specific measurement ranges, linearity, and output options to suit different applications.

Catalog excerpts

DRAW WIRE SENSORS Powerful sensors to meet growing demands

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Features ► Measurement ranges from 50 mm to 42.5 m ► Linearity up to ±0.02 % of full scale ► Protection class up to IP67 ► Temperature -20...+85 °C (optional -40 °C or +120 °C) ► Output: Potentiometer, 0...5 V, 0...10 V, 4...20 mA, RS422 (TTL), HTL, CANopen, SSI, Profibus, EtherCAT, Profinet ► High dynamic: travel speed up to 10 m/s ► High interference resistance ► Optional teachable output 0...5 V and 0...10 V 11 based on the measurement range Description The key component of a draw wire sensor is a highly flexible stainless-steel wire rope, that is single-layered wrapped around an ultra-light...

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Features ► Measurement ranges from 1 to 42.5 m ► Linearity ±0.05 % of full scale (with encoder) ► Temperature -20...+85 °C (optional -40 °C) ► Draw Wire Mechanic without sensor element ► Optional with high corrosion protection ► High dynamic: travel speed up to 8 m/s ► Mounting of digital encoder by WayCon, supplied by the customer 11 based on the measurement range Description The inside of the draw wire sensor mechanics is the same as the SX standard series. The F58NK and F58K versions have a clamping flange where the sensor element is typically located. Any incremental and absolute rotary encoder...

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Introduction Sensors for mobile construction machines must be extremely robust, due to the harsh environmental influences they are exposed to. High demands are placed on low space requirement, high safety performance, shock and vibration resistance, as well as insensitivity to pollution. The MH sensors meet all these requirements. They are the perfect solution for applications in mobile hydraulics. ► Special sensor for mobile hydraulic applications ► Open housing fit for high-pressure cleaning and sea water environment ► Protection class up to IP69k ► Output: potentiometer, 0...5 V, 0...10 V,...

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Features ► ZX as the world's smallest Draw Wire Sensors with potentiometer or a non-contacting internal hall effect sensing device ► LX as cost-efficient serial under dry conditions ► FX with non-contacting internal hall effect sensing device, ideal for long term applications ► HX with position and speed output, version with hazardous area protection (UL, CSA) and version for sea water (IP68) 11 based on the measurement range Description The WayCon ZX, FX, LX and HX series offer a solution for virtually any application. From large sensors capable of measuring distances of more than 50 metres,...

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Introduction Just like the SX300, the SX200 is designed especially for stroke measurement in hydraulic and telescopic cylinders. However, unlike the SX300, it is not part of the cylinder housing, but is installed directly inside the cylinder head. A digital encoder is flanged on the outside via feedthrough in the pressure-free area, allowing for high-precision measurement of the exact piston position and providing it in the desired output signal. Features ► Installation directly inside of the cylinder head ► Suitable for oil-filled cylinders ► Operating pressure up to 300 bar ► Simple installation...

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Introduction With the SX300, WayCon has designed an extremely robust draw wire sensor especially for stroke measurement in hydraulic and telescopic cylinders. With a measuring range of up to 15 metre, the SX300 is ideal for use in "large applications'; such as for stroke measurement in hydraulic weir gates or synchronous monitoring of parallel cylinder arrangements. Features ► Flange-connectible sensor for large, oil-filled hydraulic cylinders ► Housing made from quenched and tempered steel 42CrMo4 ► V2A measuring cable ► Operating pressure up to 300 bar ► Simple installation without central...

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Product Overview Draw Wire Sensors Laser Sensors ►► Output: potentiometric, analog, digital incremental, digital absolute, Bus ►► Triangulation or optical phase comparison Linear Potentiometers Magnetic Scales ►► Output: potentiometric, analog ►► Output: analog, TTL, HTL, SSI, BiSS, 1 Vpp, tachometer Digital Length Gauges Ultrasonic Sensors ►► Output: analog, proximity switch Magnetostrictive Transducers Digital Linear Scales ►► Output: analog, SSI, CANopen, tachometer Capacitive Sensors Encoders/Rotary Transducers ►► Analog Multiturn up to 120 turns ►► Solid-, hollow- and through hollow shaft...

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