F5A Linear Cable Transducer
- Manufacturer: ELCIS Encoder
- Category: Displacement, SENSORS, Linear Cable Transducer, Linear Transducers
The ELCIS F5A is a linear transducer using 0.51 mm diameter wire, with a 1 kΩ potentiometric output (voltage divider) for measuring linear displacements from 0 to 1250 mm. Patented design.
The potentiometer (W) has infinite resolution, a temperature coefficient of ±100 ppm/°C, and a useful voltage divider range of ~3% ÷ 97%. It has a maximum linearity error of ±0.25% fs, a repeatability of ±0.15% fs, and a maximum reading speed of 1 m/s.
Stainless steel cable, 0.51 mm diameter, with aluminum housing; pull-out forces <4.5 N and retraction forces <3.5 N; impact resistance of 50 G x 11 ms and vibration resistance of 12 G (10 ÷ 2000 Hz). IP50 protection rating for the potentiometer and IP54 for the mechanical components; output depends on the connection. Mounting without bracket (N) or with bracket and wire exit at the top (A), right (D), or left (S). Connection via 1 m cable (CV), with lengths from 1 to 5 m (01 to 05), or cable end connector (VM, TM, VL, TL, VD, VH, VH5, VI, VE, VK, TK, VN, VH6, VM5, VM9, VS, VD5). Options: spring hook (carabiner) with pulley (G), magnetic attachment (M) and custom option (X).
- Nominal careers of 500 mm, 750 mm, 1000 mm and 1250 mm, with stainless steel cable Ø 0.51 mm.
- Exit 1 kΩ potentiometric with infinite resolution.
- Extraction force <4.5 N and retraction <3.5 N.
- Fixation N (without a set square) or TO, D and S (with square and upper thread exit, right or left); options G (spring hitch with pulley) and M (magnetic fixation).
- Connection cable 1 to 5 m or connector at the end of the cable; IP50 in the potentiometer and IP54 in mechanics.
Technical Frequently Asked Questions
What types of output does the F5A transducer offer?
It offers a 1 kΩ (W) potentiometric output with infinite resolution and a useful divider range of 3% to 97%.
What are the available nominal career paths?
The preferred values are 500 mm (050), 750 mm (075), 1000 mm (100), 1250 mm (125).
What mechanical fastening options does it include?
It can be installed without a bracket (fixing N) or with a bracket and upper (A), right (D) or left (S) wire exit.
Properties
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mechanics | |
| Nominal stroke | 0 ÷ 1250 mm (500, 750, 1000 and 1250 mm) |
| Cable length | 1 m (standard), 2, 3, 4 and 5 m |
| Weight | 240 g |
| Cable and housing | Stainless steel cable Ø 0.51 mm · aluminum casing |
| Electric | |
| Output electronics | 1 kΩ potentiometer (W) |
| Resolution | Infinite |
| Linearity / maximum repeatability. | ±0.25 % fs / ±0.15 % fs (customizable upon request) |
| Protection and environment | |
| Maximum reading speed | 1 m/s |
| Degree of protection | Potentiometer: IP50 • Mechanical: IP54 • Output: according to connection |
| Impact/vibration resistance | 50 G x 11 ms / 12 G (10 ÷ 2000 Hz) |
| Operating/storage temperature | -20 ÷ +80 °C / -30 ÷ +80 °C (customizable upon request) |
| Other features | |
| Forces on the cable | Extraction <4.5 N • Retraction <3.5 N |
| Potentiometer | Thermal coefficient ±100 ppm/°C • Useful range of the voltage divider ~3 % ÷ 97 % |
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