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Read head WCS3B-LS1**

WCS3B-LS1**
  • RS-485 interface
  • Non-contact, absolute position encoder
  • Automatic detection of dirt accumulation
  • Output of position and speed

Please 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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Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of  WCS3B-LS1**

Product Description
Reading head, RS-485 interface, without RS-485 terminal resistor
General specifications
Passage speed≤ 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)
Indicators/operating means
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
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage10 ... 30 V DC
Power consumption2 VA
with Option H, heating: 11 VA at 24 V DC
Interface
Interface typeRS 485 interface
Data output codebinary code
Transfer rateBaud rate 19.2 kBit/s ... 187.5 kBit/s (to be specified with order)
Terminationwithout RS 485 termination
Output
Output velocityswitching output , short-circuit protected
(only with Option S, speed output)
Switching voltageOperating voltage
Standard conformity
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
Approvals and certificates
CSA approvalcCSAus Certified, General Purpose
Class 2 power source
Ambient conditions
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
Mechanical specifications
Connection type5-pin, M12 x 1 connector
Degree of protectionIP54
Material
HousingABS , PC (Polycarbonate)
Mass500 g
Dimensions
Height99 mm
Width90 mm
Length115 mm
General information
Ordering informationMounting plate included with delivery

Classifications

SystemClasscode
ECLASS 13.027270918
ECLASS 12.027270918
ECLASS 11.027270701
ECLASS 10.0.127270701
ECLASS 9.027270701
ECLASS 8.027270701
ECLASS 5.127270701
ETIM 9.0EC001852
ETIM 8.0EC001852
ETIM 7.0EC001852
ETIM 6.0EC001852
ETIM 5.0EC001852
UNSPSC 12.141111945

Details: WCS3B-LS1**

Product Documentation: WCS3B-LS1**

Language Selection:
ManualsLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Manual WCS ElectricalENGPDF11790 KB
Manual WCS MechanicalENGPDF12338 KB

Design / Simulation: WCS3B-LS1**

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CADLanguageFile TypeFile Size
CAD 3-D / CAD 3-DALLSTP2923 KB

Approvals: WCS3B-LS1**

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CertificatesCertificate No.LanguageFile TypeFile Size
Canada USA CSA Ordinary Location1007121ALLPDF198 KB
Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / EU-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-0909FALLPDF87 KB
UK Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / UK-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-6636AALLPDF84 KB

Associated Products: WCS3B-LS1**

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