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P100 Cylinder Linear Position Sensor

The P100 sensor is an affordable, durable, high accuracy linear position sensors specifically designed for use in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders where long life and cost are important. The P100 linear sensor is particularly suitable for OEM customers who require good performance in hard environments such as industrial machinery. It is available with strokes up to 600mm with 0-5v, 0.5-4.5v and 4-20mA outputs.

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P100 Cylinder Linear Position Sensor

Description

The P100 sensor is an affordable, durable, high accuracy linear position sensors specifically designed for use in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders where long life and cost are important. The P100 linear sensor is particularly suitable for OEM customers who require good performance in hard environments such as industrial machinery.

 

Specification
Body Diameter

35mm

Body Length (to seal face)

43mm (5V input) – 48mm (Other inputs)

Probe Length (from seal face)

Measurement length + 58mm

Target Tube Length

Measurement length +30mm, ID 7.7mm, OD 9.45mm

Travel

any stroke from 20 mm to 600mm (eg 305mm)

Independant Linearity

<±0.25% up to 450mm <±0.50% over 450mm at 20°C

Temperature Coefficient

<±0.01%/°C Gain & <±0.01%FS/°C Offset

Typical Overall Accuracy

<±0.75%/FSO

Resolution

Infinite

Noise

<0.02% FSO

Frequency Response

>10KHz (-3dB);

>300Hz (-3dB); 2 wire 4-20mA

Output Signal and Output Load

Output Signal Output Load

0.5 to 4.5 V dc ratiometric 2 K Ohms min

0.5 to 4.5 V dc 2 K Ohms min

± 5V dc 2 K Ohms min

± 10V dc 5 K Ohms min

0.5 to 9.5 V dc 5 K Ohms min

4 to 20mA (2 wire) 300 Ohms @ 24V

4 to 20mA (3 wire sink) 950 Ohms @ 24V

4 to 20mA (3 wire source) 300 Ohms Max

Supply Current

12 mA Typical 20 mA max. (Voltage Versions)

Temperature Limits

Operating

-40 to +125°C (5V input only)

-20 to +85°C

Storage

-40 to +125°C

EMC Performance

Susceptibility

EN 61000-6-2

Radiated

EN 61000-6-3

Vibration

IEC 68-2-6: 10g

Shock

IEC 68-2-29: 40 g

MTBF

350,000 hrs 40°C Gf

Hydraulic Pressure

350 Bar

Sealing

IP65(connector) / IP67(cable)

Electrical Connections

Screened 3 core cable or integral connector

Target

A non-magnetic target tube is supplied with the sensor. This can be eliminated if the piston rod is made from non-magnetic steel and is drilled to a specified tolerance.

 

 

Drawing list (available to download below):

  1. P100-11 Sensor Outline
  2. P100-12 Typical Target Installation Drawings
  3. P100-15 Mounting Thread & Seals Drawings
  4. TG24-11 Optional Target Tube Flange Drawings

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