F3C Wired Linear Transducer
- Manufacturer: ELCIS Encoder
- Category: Displacement, SENSORS, Linear Cable Transducer, Linear Transducers
The ELCIS F3C is a linear transducer using 0.51 mm diameter wire, with a stroke of 0 to 750 mm and potentiometer outputs of 1 kΩ, 4÷20 mA, 0÷10 V or 0÷5 V. Patented manufacturing.
1 kΩ (W) potentiometer output, 4–20 mA (6), 0–10 V (7) or 0–5 V (8), with 5, 12, or 24 VDC ±5% power supply depending on the electronics. Infinite resolution, potentiometer temperature coefficient of ±100 ppm/°C, and useful voltage divider range of ~3%–97%. Maximum linearity error of ±0.25% fs, repeatability of ±0.15% fs, and 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; shock resistance of 50 G x 11 ms and vibration resistance of 12 G (10 ÷ 2000 Hz). IP54 protection rating for potentiometer and mechanical components; output depends on the connection. Mounting options include bracketless (N) or bracket with upper (A), right (D), or left (S) wire exit; spring-loaded (carabiner) attachment options with pulley (G) and magnetic attachment (M). Connection via 1 to 5 m cable (CV) or 4-pin CQ2 connector (IP66), 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.
- Departures 1 kΩ potentiometer, 4÷20 mA, 0-10 V and 0-5 V, with power supply 5, 12 or 24 Vcc ±5 % according to electronics.
- 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; IP54 in potentiometer and mechanics.
Technical Frequently Asked Questions
What types of output does the F3C transducer offer?
It offers a 1 kΩ (W) potentiometer and outputs of 4÷20 mA (6, only with 24 V ±5% power supply), 0÷10 V (7) and 0÷5 V (8).
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, only with electronics W or 6) or with a bracket and upper thread exit (A), right (D) or left (S); spring attachment options with pulley (G) and magnetic fixing (M).
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 | 175 g |
| Cable and housing | Stainless steel cable Ø 0.51 mm · fiberglass reinforced plastic casing |
| Electric | |
| Output electronics | 1 kΩ potentiometer (W) · 4÷20 mA · 0÷10 V · 0÷5 V |
| Feeding | 5 Vcc ±5% · 12 Vcc ±5% · 24 Vcc ±5% (depending on the electronics) |
| 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: IP54 • 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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