Read head WCS3B-LS221

Read head, RS-485 interface, with RS-485 termination resistor

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

Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of WCS3B-LS221

General specifications
Passage speed		≤ 12.5 m/s
Measuring range		max. 314.5 m
Free tolerances to code rail		horizontal: 31 mm ( ± 15.5 mm ) vertical: 28 mm ( ± 14 mm )
Resolution		± 0.4 mm (1,250 positions/m)
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd		236 a
Mission Time (TM)		20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)		0 %
Indicators/operating means
Operation indicator		LED green: power on
Data flow indicator		LED yellow: data communication active
Error indicator		LED red flashing: read head outside of code rail solid on: internal diagnostic test failed
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage		10 ... 30 V DC
Power consumption		2 VA
Interface
Interface type		RS 485 interface
Data output code		binary code
Protocol		1 , 2
Transfer rate		62.5 kBit/s
Address		0
Termination		with RS 485 termination
Standard conformity
Emitted interference		DIN EN 61000-6-4 , DIN EN 12015
Noise immunity		DIN EN 61000-6-2 , DIN EN 12016
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
Approvals and certificates
CSA approval		cCSAus Certified, General Purpose Class 2 power source
CCC approval		CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient conditions
Operating temperature		0 ... 60 °C (32 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature		-40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)
Relative humidity		90 % , noncondensing
Mechanical specifications
Connection type		5-pin, M12 x 1 connector
Degree of protection		IP54
Material
	Housing	ABS , PC (Polycarbonate)
Mass		500 g
General information
Ordering information		Mounting plate included with delivery

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Place of Origin:	Germany
Brand Name:	P+F
Certification:	CE
Model Number:	WCS3B-LS221

Minimum Order Quantity:	1pc
Price:	negotiable
Packaging Details:	standard carton packing
Delivery Time:	on request
Payment Terms:	T/T
Supply Ability:	100pcs per month

Passage Speed:	≤ 12.5 M/s	Measuring Range:	Max. 314.5 M
Free Tolerances To Code Rail:	Horizontal: 31 Mm ( ± 15.5 Mm ) Vertical: 28 Mm ( ± 14 Mm )	Resolution:	± 0.4 Mm (1,250 Positions/m)
Operation Indicator:	LED Green: Power On	Data Flow Indicator:	LED Yellow: Data Communication Active
Operating Voltage:	10 ... 30 V DC	Power Consumption:	2 VA
Highlight:	P+F Read head , Read head WCS3B-LS221

P+F Read Head WCS3B-LS221 Max. 314.5m Measuring Range

P+F Read head