Read head WCS3B-LS510
- Non-contact, absolute position encoder
- Output of position and speed
- Automatic detection of dirt accumulation
- Unicast communication
- A shared connection for supply and Ethernet
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Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of WCS3B-LS510
| Product Description |
|---|
| Read head with EtherNet/IP interface |
| General specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Passage speed | ≤ 12.5 m/s | |
| Measuring length | max. 314.5 m | |
| Free tolerances to code rail | horizontal: 31 mm ( ± 15.5 mm ) vertical: 28 mm ( ± 14 mm ) |
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| Resolution | ± 0.4 mm (1,250 positions/m) | |
| Functional safety related parameters | ||
| MTTFd | 172 a | |
| Mission Time (TM) | 20 a | |
| Diagnostic Coverage (DC) | 0 % | |
| Indicators/operating means | ||
| LED green | ETHERNET link To: ETHERNET connection OK |
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| LED yellow | ETHERNET Bus Activity Flashing: data transfer |
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| LED red | ETHERNET communication To: communication error |
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| LED red/green | Status indication Green: code rail detected, normal function Red: system error Flashing red: no code rail detected |
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| Electrical specifications | ||
| Operating voltage | 10 ... 30 V DC | |
| Power consumption | 6 W | |
| Interface | ||
| Interface type | 100 BASE-TX | |
| Data output code | binary code | |
| Protocol | EtherNet/IP | |
| Transfer rate | 100 MBit/s | |
| Standard conformity | ||
| Emitted interference | EN 61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011 | |
| Noise immunity | EN 61000-6-2:2005 | |
| Shock resistance | EN 60068-2-27:2009 | |
| Vibration resistance | EN 60068-2-6:2008 | |
| Approvals and certificates | ||
| CSA approval | cCSAus Certified, General Purpose Class 2 power source |
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| CCC approval | CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V | |
| Ambient conditions | ||
| Operating temperature | 0 ... 60 °C (32 ... 140 °F) | |
| Storage temperature | -40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F) | |
| Relative humidity | 90 % , noncondensing | |
| Mechanical specifications | ||
| Connection type | 8-pin, M12 x 1 connector socket, Y-coded | |
| Cable gland | Max. tightening torque of the cap nut: ≤ 0.4 Nm | |
| Degree of protection | IP54 | |
| Material | ||
| Housing | ABS , PC (Polycarbonate) | |
| Mass | 500 g | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Height | 99 mm | |
| Width | 90 mm | |
| Length | 115 mm | |
| General information | ||
| Ordering information | Mounting plate included with delivery | |
Classifications
| System | Classcode |
|---|---|
| ECLASS 13.0 | 27270918 |
| ECLASS 12.0 | 27270918 |
| ECLASS 11.0 | 27270701 |
| ECLASS 10.0.1 | 27270701 |
| ECLASS 9.0 | 27270701 |
| ECLASS 8.0 | 27270701 |
| ECLASS 5.1 | 27270701 |
| ETIM 9.0 | EC001852 |
| ETIM 8.0 | EC001852 |
| ETIM 7.0 | EC001852 |
| ETIM 6.0 | EC001852 |
| ETIM 5.0 | EC001852 |
| UNSPSC 12.1 | 41111945 |
Details: WCS3B-LS510
Product Documentation: WCS3B-LS510
| Manuals | Language | File Type | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual WCS Electrical | ENG | 15429 KB | |
| Manual WCS Mechanical | ENG | 12338 KB |
Design / Simulation: WCS3B-LS510
| CAD | Language | File Type | File Size |
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| 3-D | ALL | STP | 2923 KB |
| CAD Portal / CAD Portal | ALL | LINK | --- |
| CAE | |||
| CAE EPLAN Data Portal / CAE EPLAN Data Portal | ALL | LINK | --- |
| EPLAN | ALL | EDZ | 58 KB |
Approvals: WCS3B-LS510
| Declaration of Conformity | Certificate No. | Language | File Type | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU Declaration of Conformity (Pepperl+Fuchs) | DOC-0909F | ALL | 87 KB | |
| UK Declaration of Conformity (Pepperl+Fuchs) | DOC-6636A | ALL | 84 KB |
Software: WCS3B-LS510
| Device Description Files/Drivers | Release Info | File Type | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) | ZIP | 7 KB |
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