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Read head WCS2B-LS257

WCS2B-LS257
  • RS-485 interface
  • Non-contact, absolute position encoder
  • Automatic detection of dirt accumulation

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  WCS2B-LS257

Product Description
Read head, RS-485 interface, with RS-485 terminal resistor
General specifications
Passage speed≤ 12.5 m/s
Measuring lengthmax. 327 m
Free tolerances to code railhorizontal: 10 mm ( ± 5 mm )
vertical: 10 mm ( ± 5 mm )
Resolution± 0.42 mm (1,200 positions/m)
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd66 a
Mission Time (TM)10 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)0 %
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage10 ... 30 V DC
Power consumption2 VA
Interface
Interface typeRS 485 interface
Data output codebinary code
Protocol3 , without parity (8 bits/byte)
Transfer rate9.6 kBit/s
Terminationwith RS 485 termination
Standard conformity
Emitted interferenceDIN EN 61000-6-4
Noise immunityDIN EN 61000-6-2
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
CCC approvalCCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient conditions
Operating temperature0 ... 60 °C (32 ... 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 , Polycarbonate , Polyamide (PA)
Mass500 g
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: WCS2B-LS257

Product Documentation: WCS2B-LS257

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ManualsLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Manual WCS ElectricalENGPDF11790 KB
Manual WCS MechanicalENGPDF12338 KB

Design / Simulation: WCS2B-LS257

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CADLanguageFile TypeFile Size
CAD 3-D / CAD 3-DALLSTP1301 KB
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Approvals: WCS2B-LS257

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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

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