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WCS3B-LS2** Read head

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • RS-485 interface
  • Non-contact, absolute position encoder
  • Automatic detection of dirt accumulation
  • Output of position and speed
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Product photo: Read head WCS3B-LS2**
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Dimensions: Read head WCS3B-LS2**
Connection Assignment: Read head WCS3B-LS2**
Connection Assignment: Read head WCS3B-LS2**
Product photo: Read head WCS3B-LS2**
Dimensions: Read head WCS3B-LS2**
Dimensions: Read head WCS3B-LS2**
Connection Assignment: Read head WCS3B-LS2**
Connection Assignment: Read head WCS3B-LS2**
Product Compliance: Europe – CE
Product Compliance: USA - cCSAus
Note

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Technical data of WCS3B-LS2**

Read head, RS-485 interface, with RS-485 terminal resistor
Passage speedv≤ 12.5 m/s
Measuring lengthmax. 314.5 m
Free tolerances to code railhorizontal: 31 mm ( ± 15.5 mm )
vertical: 28 mm ( ± 14 mm )
Resolution± 0.4 mm (1,250 positions/m)
MTTFd198 a
Mission Time (TM)20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)0 %
Operation indicatorLED green: power on
Data flow indicatorLED yellow: data communication active
Velocity indicatorLED yellow (only with Option S, speed output)
off, if speed limit is exceeded (instead of data flow display)
Error indicatorLED red
flashing: read head outside of code rail
solid on: internal diagnostic test failed
DisplayDisplay module, 6-digit (only with option D, display)
adaptable to installation position
Operating voltageUB10 ... 30 V DC
Power consumptionP02 VA
with Option H, heating: 11 VA at 24 V DC
Interface typeRS 485 interface
Data output codebinary code
Transfer rateBaud rate 19.2 kBit/s ... 187.5 kBit/s (to be specified with order)
Terminationwith RS 485 termination
Output velocityswitching output , short-circuit protected
(only with Option S, speed output)
Switching voltageOperating voltage
Emitted interferenceDIN EN 61000-6-4 , DIN EN 12015
Noise immunityDIN EN 61000-6-2 , DIN EN 12016
Shock resistanceDIN EN 60068-2-27, half sine 30 g, 18 ms
Vibration resistanceDIN EN 60068-2-6, sine, 5 g, 10 - 2000 Hz, 10 cycles
CSA approvalcCSAus Certified, General Purpose
Class 2 power source
CCC approvalCCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Operating temperature0 ... 60 °C (32 ... 140 °F)
with Option H, heating: -40 ... 60 °C (-40 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature-40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)
Relative humidity90 % , noncondensing
Connection type5-pin, M12 x 1 connector
Degree of protectionIP54
Material
HousingABS , PC (Polycarbonate)
Mass500 g
Dimensions
Height99 mm
Width90 mm
Length115 mm
Ordering informationMounting plate included with delivery
General Notes

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