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Data Sheet - Series 6 Miniature Position Transducers

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Electrical Outputs - Low-Level Bridge

LOW-LEVEL BRIDGE (B Circuit / Strain Gage Compatible)
Item Value
Supply Voltage 7 to 40 VDC max
Supply Current 20 mA max
Reverse Polarity Protection yes
Increasing/Decreasing Output Options yes
Output Signal 0.2 mV/V to 3.75 mV/V at 24 VDC supply voltage
Zero Adjust 0% to 100% of range (adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers)
Span Adjust see Typical Outputs table below (adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers)
Independent Linearity Error see Voltage Divider specification above
Insulation Resistance 1000 Mohms min
Resolution infinite signal
Operating Temperature -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
Thermal Coefficient ±0.01%/°C max

Typical Outputs
Supply Voltage (VDC)
7
12
24
Min Span (mV)
4.92
4.92
4.92
Max Span (mV)
20.5
41
90
Sensitivity Range (mV/V)
0.7 to 2.928
0.41 to 3.42
0.205 to 3.75

Electrical Connection
Code 1 (wire)
red
black
white
green
Code 2 (pin)
A
B
C
D
Code 3 (pin)
1
2
3
4
Code 4 (pin)
1
2
3
4
Signal
V+
V-
S+
S-, ground

To change the output signal's range, follow these steps:

  1. Remove the 2X sealing screws labeled Z and S to reveal the zero and span trim potentiometers.
  2. Extend the displacement cable to the desired start location and adjust the zero trim potentiometer until you get the desired electrical output.
  3. Extend the displacement cable to the desired finish location and adjust the span trim potentiometer until you get the desired electrical output.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3.
  5. Replace the 2X sealing screws.

Electrical Outputs - Voltage Conditioner

VOLTAGE CONDITIONER (unregulated input)
Item Unipolar (0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, Etc.) Bipolar (±5 VDC, ±10 VDC, Etc.)
Supply Voltage 7 to 40 VDC for 0-5 VDC
12 to 40 VDC for 0-10 VDC
12 to 40 VDC for ±5 VDC
22 to 40 VDC for ±10 VDC
Supply Current 20 mA max 20 mA max
Reverse Polarity Protection yes yes
Increasing/Decreasing Output Options yes yes
Output Signal (User Adjustable) 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, 5-0 VDC, 10-0 VDC, and user-adjustable values (adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers) ±5 VDC, ±10 VDC, and user-adjustable values (adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers)
Zero Adjust 0% to 100% of range 0% to 100% of range
Span Adjust 20% to 65% at 7 VDC supply
5% to 95% at 40 VDC supply
20% to 65% at 7 VDC supply
5% to 95% at 40 VDC supply
Independent Linearity Error see Voltage Divider specification above see Voltage Divider specification above
Insulation Resistance 1000 Mohms min 1000 Mohms min
Resolution infinite signal infinite signal
Operating Temperature -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C) -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
Thermal Coefficient ±0.01%/°C max ±0.01%/°C max

Electrical Connection
Code 1 (wire)
red
black
white
green
Code 2 (pin)
A
B
C
D
Code 3 (pin)
1
2
3
4
Code 4 (pin)
1
2
3
4
Signal
V+
V-
S+
S-, ground

To change the output signal's range, follow these steps:

  1. Remove the 2X sealing screws labeled Z and S to reveal the zero and span trim potentiometers.
  2. Extend the displacement cable to the desired start location and adjust the zero trim potentiometer until you get the desired electrical output.
  3. Extend the displacement cable to the desired finish location and adjust the span trim potentiometer until you get the desired electrical output.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3.
  5. Replace the 2X sealing screws.

Electrical Outputs - 4-20 mA

4-20 mA (2-wire current transmitter)
Item Value
Supply Voltage 12 to 40 VDC with reverse polarity protection
Supply Current 35 mA max
Output Signal 4-20 mA (user adjustable) with increasing and decreasing output options
Zero Adjust 0 to 5% of range (adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers)
Span Adjust 50 to 100% of range (adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers)
Independent Linearity Error see Voltage Divider specification above
Insulation Resistance 1000 Mohms min at 750 Vrms
Resolution infinite signal
Operating Temperature -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
Thermal Coefficient ±0.01%/°C max
A Note on Load Resistance in 4-20 mA Current Loops - The maximum load resistance or loop resistance is the maximum resistance of all the loads that are connected in series with the circuit. This includes all instrumentation equipment such as power supply and multimeter. The maximum load resistance (RLmax) depends on 2 factors: the voltage supply (Vps) and the maximum loop current (Iloop). For the Series 6 4-20 mA circuit, RLmax = (Vps - 11.6) / Iloop

Example:

    Vps = 24 V
    Iloop = 30 mA
    RLmax = (24 - 11.6) / 30 = 0.413 Kohms

Electrical Connection
Code 1 (wire)
red
black
Code 2 (pin)
A
B
Code 3 (pin)
1
2
Code 4 (pin)
1
2
Signal
V+
V-

To change the output signal's range, follow these steps:

  1. Remove the 2X sealing screws labeled Z and S to reveal the zero and span trim potentiometers.
  2. Extend the displacement cable to the desired start location and adjust the zero trim potentiometer until you get the desired electrical output.
  3. Extend the displacement cable to the desired finish location and adjust the span trim potentiometer until you get the desired electrical output.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3.
  5. Replace the 2X sealing screws.

Electrical Outputs - Digital

DIGITAL (incremental optical encoder (quadrature))
Item Standard Resolution High Resolution
Power Requirement 5 ±0.50 VDC 5 to 26 VDC
Supply Current 29 mA max at 5 VDC 35 mA max at 5 VDC
Logic Output open collector and 3.3 Kohm pull-up resistor (TTL) open collector with Schmitt trigger and 10 Kohm pull-up resistor (push-pull differential line driver)
Power Consumption 145 mW max, 3.86 mA sink current at 0.40 VDC 150 mW max, 16 mA sink current at 0.40 VDC
Travel: Electrical, Mechanical 360° continuous 360° continuous
Mechanical Life 100 million shaft revolutions min 100 million shaft revolutions min
Resolution 1200 quadrature pulses per revolution 8192 quadrature pulses per revolution
Output 2-bit (quadrature) code, A leads B by 90° w/CW 2-bit (quadrature) code, A leads B by 90° w/CW
Operating Temperature 14° to 185° F (-10° to 85° C) -4° to 212° F (-20° to 100° C)
Shock / Vibration 100 g for 6 ms / 5 to 2000 Hz, 20 g 50 g for 11 ms / 50 to 500 Hz at 20 g

Electrical Connection
Resolution Pin/Wire Assignment
Standard Sensor Pin
-
-
-
-
Code 1 (wire)
orange
white/orange
blue
white/blue
Code 2 (pin)
A
B
C
D
Code 3 (pin)
1
2
3
4
Code 4 (pin)
1
2
3
4
Signal
+5 VDC
ground
channel A
channel B
High Sensor Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Code 1 (wire)
red
gray
brown
green
blue
orange
yellow
white
purple
black
Code 2 (pin)
A
B
C
-
D
-
E
-
-
F
Code 3 (pin)
1
2
-
-
4
-
3
-
-
-
Code 4 (pin)
1
2
3
-
4
-
5
-
-
6
Signal
common
+VDC
Z
Z'
B
B'
A
A'
N/C
case

Nominal Resolution by Model Number (Digital)
Model inches mm Standard Resolution# High Resolution#
pulses/in pulses/mm pulses/in pulses/mm
60-35 21.25 540 278 11 1895 75
61-45 30.00 762 197 8 1344 53
62-55 42.50 1080 140 6 954 37.6
62-60 85.00 2159 140 6 954 37.6

# after quadrature decode by user

Other Specifications

Case/Drum Materials precision-machined, anodized 2024 aluminum
Displacement Cable 0.018-inch (0.46-mm) dia., 7-by-7 stranded stainless steel, 40-lb (177-N) min breaking strength
Displacement
Cable Hardware
1 each of 300196 loop sleeve, 300292 copper sleeve, 300688 ball-end plug, 300495 pull ring, 160026 brass swivel, and 301003 nickel swivel; all items provided uncrimped
Nominal Mass Model 60: 6 oz (170 g), Model 61: 8 oz (227 g), Model 62: 11 oz (312 g)
Environmental Sealing NEMA 4 / IP 66

Model Numbers and Cable Tension

Model Range Nominal Displacement Cable Tension Range (Full Retraction to Full Extraction)
inches mm Opt 5 Opt 6 Opt 7 Opt 8
oz. N oz. N oz. N oz. N
60-11 4.00 102 4 to 8 1 to 2 5 to 12 1 to 4 12 to 20 3 to 6 28 to 55 7 to 16
60-25 13.50 343 7 to 20 2 to 6 12 to 28 3 to 8 18 to 53 5 to 15 30 to 134 8 to 37
60-35 21.25 540 5 to 12 1 to 3 7 to 19 2 to 5 12 to 33 3 to 9 14 to 79 4 to 22
61-45 30.00 762 - - 5 to 12 1 to 3 8 to 23 2 to 6 9 to 60 3 to 17
62-55 42.50 1080 - - 4 to 14 1 to 4 7 to 17 2 to 5 8 to 41 2 to 11
62-60 85.00 2159 - - - - - - 15 to 45 4 to 13

Bolded entries are standard cable tension.

Displacement Cable Maximum Acceleration by Model Number

Model Max Cable Acceleration (g's)
Opt. 5 Opt. 6 Opt. 7 Opt. 8
60-11 8 10 23 69
60-25 55 65 109 165
60-35 30 40 75 70
61-45 - 56 72 95

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