F3A Linear Cable Transducer
- Manufacturer: ELCIS Encoder
- Category: Displacement, SENSORS, Linear Cable Transducer, Linear Transducers
The ELCIS F3A is a linear transducer using 0.51 mm diameter wire, with a stroke of 0 to 750 mm and a potentiometric output (voltage divider) of 1 kΩ or incremental. Patented manufacturing.
The potentiometer (W) has infinite resolution, a temperature coefficient of ±100 ppm/°C, and a useful voltage divider range of ~3% to 97%. The incremental (I) has a resolution of 0.1 mm (x4), a maximum stroke of 200 mm, and a power supply of 5 V (line-driven) or 24 V (push-pull). 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, and fiberglass-reinforced plastic 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 potentiometer and mechanical components; output depends on the connection. Connection via 1 m cable (CV) or 2 m incremental cable (CVK), or cable end connector (VM, TM, VL, TL, VD, VH, VH5, VI, VE, VK, TK, VN, VH6, VM5, VM9, VS, VD5).
- Nominal careers of 200 mm, 500 mm and 750 mm, with stainless steel cable Ø 0.51 mm.
- Exit 1 kΩ potentiometric (infinite resolution) or incremental of 0.1 mm (only with max. stroke 200 mm, 5 V line-driver or 24 V push-pull and A, S or D fixing).
- 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 potentiometer and mechanics.
Technical Frequently Asked Questions
What types of output does the F3A transducer offer?
It offers a potentiometric output of 1 kΩ (W) with infinite resolution or an incremental output (I) with a resolution of 0.1 mm (x4), the latter only with a max. stroke of 200 mm, 5 V (line-driver) or 24 V (push-pull) power supply and A, S or D fixing.
What are the available nominal career paths?
The preferred values are 200 mm (020), 500 mm (050), 750 mm (075).
What mechanical mounting 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 ÷ 750 mm (200, 500 and 750 mm) |
| Cable length | 1 m (standard), 2, 3, 4 and 5 m |
| Weight | 125 g; 200 g (incremental) |
| Cable and housing | Stainless steel cable Ø 0.51 mm · fiberglass reinforced plastic casing |
| Electric | |
| Output electronics | 1 kΩ potentiometer (W) · Incremental (I) |
| Resolution | Infinite (potentiometer); 0.1 mm (incremental, x4) |
| Incremental feeding | 5 Vcc ±5% (line-driver) · 24 Vdc ±5% (push-pull) |
| 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: IP50 • 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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