WCS3B-LS221H-OL Read head

Key Benefits at a Glance

For outdoor use
Non-contact, absolute position encoder
Extended temperature range
Automatic detection of dirt accumulation
RS-485 interface
Freely selectable cable outlet due to rotating insert

Product photo: Read head WCS3B-LS221H-OL

Note

All product-related documents, such as certificates, declarations of conformity, etc., which were issued prior to the conversion under the name Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH or Pepperl+Fuchs AG, also apply to Pepperl+Fuchs SE.

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Technical data of WCS3B-LS221H-OL

Read head, RS-485 interface, with RS-485 terminal resistor

Passage speed	v	≤ 12.5 m/s
Measuring length		max. 314.5 m
Free tolerances to code rail		horizontal: 28 mm ( ± 14 mm ) vertical: 25.5 mm ( +11.5 mm/-14 mm )
Resolution		± 0.4 mm (1,250 positions/m)

MTTF_d		60 a
Mission Time (T_M)		10 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)		0 %

Operation indicator		LED green: power on
Data flow indicator		LED yellow: data communication active
Error indicator		LED red flashing: read head outside of code rail solid on: internal diagnostic test failed

Operating voltage	U_B	10 ... 30 V DC
Power consumption	P₀	11 VA at 24 V DC

Interface type		RS 485 interface
Data output code		binary code
Protocol		1 , 2
Transfer rate		62.5 kBit/s
Address		0
Termination		with RS 485 termination

Emitted interference		DIN EN 61000-6-4 , DIN EN 12015
Noise immunity		DIN EN 61000-6-2 , DIN EN 12016
Shock resistance		DIN EN 60068-2-27, half sine 30 g, 18 ms
Vibration resistance		DIN EN 60068-2-6, sine, 5 g, 10 - 2000 Hz, 10 cycles

CSA approval		cCSAus Certified, General Purpose Class 2 power source
CCC approval		CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V

Operating temperature		-40 ... 60 °C (-40 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature		-40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)

Connection type

5-pin, M12 x 1 connector

Degree of protection

IP67 / IP69

Material

Housing

PET , PC (Polycarbonate)

Mass

1000 g

Note

The reader must not be operated without the protective housing!

General Notes

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