WCS2B-LS1** Read head

Key Benefits at a Glance

RS-485 interface
Non-contact, absolute position encoder
Automatic detection of dirt accumulation
Output of position and speed

Note

All product-related documents, such as certificates, declarations of conformity, etc., which were issued prior to the conversion under the name Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH or Pepperl+Fuchs AG, also apply to Pepperl+Fuchs SE.

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Technical data of WCS2B-LS1**

Reading head, RS-485 interface, without RS-485 terminal resistor

Passage speed	v	≤ 12.5 m/s
Measuring length		max. 327 m
Free tolerances to code rail		horizontal: 10 mm ( ± 5 mm ) vertical: 10 mm ( ± 5 mm )
Resolution		± 0.42 mm (1,200 positions/m)

Operating voltage	U_B	10 ... 30 V DC
Power consumption	P₀	2 VA with Option H, heating: 9 VA at 24 V DC

Interface type		RS 485 interface
Data output code		binary code
Transfer rate		Baud rate 19.2 kBit/s ... 187.5 kBit/s (to be specified with order)
Termination		without RS 485 termination

Emitted interference		DIN EN 61000-6-4
Noise immunity		DIN EN 61000-6-2
Shock resistance		DIN EN 60068-2-27, half sine 30 g, 18 ms
Vibration resistance		DIN EN 60068-2-6, sine, 5 g, 10 - 2000 Hz, 10 cycles

CSA approval		cCSAus Certified, General Purpose Class 2 power source
CCC approval		CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V

Operating temperature		0 ... 60 °C (32 ... 140 °F) with Option H, heating: -40 ... 60 °C (-40 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature		-40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)
Relative humidity		90 % , noncondensing

Connection type

5-pin, M12 x 1 connector

Degree of protection

IP54

Material

Housing

ABS , Polycarbonate , Polyamide (PA)

Mass

500 g

Dimensions

Height		75 mm
Width		75 mm
Length		115 mm

Ordering information

Mounting plate included with delivery

General Notes