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  6. GCA3-PM - analog up to 4.7 m
Technical data
Technical data - electrical ratings
Voltage supply
  • 8...30 VDC
  • 12...30 VDC
Reverse polarity protection
  • Yes
Short-circuit proof
  • Yes
Consumption typ.
  • 30 mA (24 VDC, w/o load, current output)
  • 10 mA (24 VDC, w/o load, voltage output)
Initializing time
  • ≤500 ms after power on
Interface
  • Analog 0...10 V / 0.5...4.5 V / 4...20 mA
Load resistor
  • Between Out/0 V ≥3 kΩ / voltage output
  • 270 Ω / 10 VDC (500 Ω / 15 VDC)
  • Current output
Function
  • Linear position feedback
Measuring range
  • Up to 4.7 m
Resolution
  • 12 bit
Linearity typ.
  • ±0.5 % FS (measuring length 2.3 m)
  • ±0.4 % FS (measuring length 4.7 m)
Absolute accuracy typ.
  • ±0.6 % FS (+25 °C / measuring length 2.3 m)
  • ±1 % FS (-40...+85 °C / measuring length 2.3 m)
  • ±0.5 % FS (+25 °C / measuring length 4.7 m)
  • ±0.9 % FS (-40...+85 °C / measuring length 4.7 m)
Sensing method
  • Magnetic
Interference immunity
  • EN 61000-6-2
Emitted interference
  • EN 61000-6-3
Technical data - mechanical design
Protection EN 60529
  • IP 67 (housing, drainage holes closed)
  • IP 54 (cable inlet)
Material
  • Cable: stainless steel cable AISI 316 coated with nylon PA12
  • Housing: plastic
Operating temperature
  • -40...+85 °C
Service life
  • Typ. 500 000 strokes
  • (the lifetime depends on the type of load. It is affected by environmental conditions, installation location, measuring range in use, travel speed and acceleration)
Measuring length
  • 2.3 m
  • 4.7 m
Cable acceleration
  • ≤1 m/s²
Cable diameter
  • 0.7 mm
Cable fastening
  • Eyelet
  • Height: 5 mm
  • Internal diameter: 8 mm
  • Outer diameter: 15 mm
Pull-in force
  • >1.5 N (+25 °C, pull-in force reduced at low temperatures)
Pull-out force
  • ≤8 N (+25 °C)
Relative humidity
  • 95 % non-condensing
Resistance
  • EN 60068-2-6
  • Vibration 20 g, 58-2000 Hz
  • EN 60068-2-27
  • Shock 50 g, 11 ms
Weight approx.
  • 440 g
Connection
  • Flange connector M12, 5-pin
  • Flange connector M12, 8-pin
  • Cable 2 m, radial
Instruction
  • Please consider the assembly instructions
Downloads
Data sheet
Declaration of conformity
CAD

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