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Functional Principle, Technical Data
wireSENSOR, WPS
2.4 Technical Data MK46
Model WPS-1000 MK46 WPS-1250 MK46 WPS-1250 MK46
Output type
1
P P/U/I E/E830
Measuring range mm 1000 1250 1250
Linearity (FSO)
E/E830 ±0.05 % - - ±0.625 mm
W ±0.25 % ±2.5 mm ±3.12 mm -
H ±0.1 % ±1 mm ±1.2 mm -
Resolution
W 0.3 mm 0,4 mm -
H quasi infinite
E/E830 4 pulses per mm
Sensor element Potentiometer or incremental encoder
Operating temperature °C/ °F -20 ... +80 (-4 ... +176 °F)
Material
Housing Plastics
Wire Stainless steel with polyamid sheath (wire)
Wire diameter mm 0.36
Wire mounting wire clip
Sensor mounting Mounting holes and mounting grooves
Wire retraction force (min) N 1 0.9 1
Wire extension force (max) N 1.6 1.5 1.4
Protection class IP 20 IP 20 Depends on type
Electrical connection Solder tags Cable radial
Wire acceleration m/s² 75 70 75
Weight (with cable) g 80 80 120
E/E830 = incremental encoder W = wire potentiometer H = hybrid potentiometer
P = Potentiometer FSO = Full Scale Output
1) Specifications for output P, U, I and E/E830, see Chap. 4.4, see Chap. 4.5
Uncontrolled retraction
of the measuring wire is
incorrect!
> Danger of injury
from whiplash effect
of the wire with as-
sembly bolts/clips
> Destruction of wire
and/or of sensor.