WCS* Read Head Position Encoding System
Product Description
2020-01
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Properties of the WCS
• Absolute position encoding system
• Photoelectric principle (infrared range)
• Proven and robust
• Easy to maintain
• No reference points required
• No calibration and adjustment work necessary
• Resistant to power failure
• Millimeter-precise positioning with absolute repeat accuracy
• Determination of position value in real time and regardless of temperature fluctuations
• Guaranteed reading up to a speed of 12.5 m/s
• High resolution = ±0.4 mm
• Variable route length:
• Up to 327 m (WCS2)
• Up to 314.573 m (WCS3)
• Up to 629.146 m (WCS Extended)
• The coding system is also suitable for curves with a radius of up to 0.5 m (does not apply
to systems with guide trolleys)
• A wide range of areas of application, e.g., automated storage and retrieval systems, mov-
ing carriages, monorail conveyors, galvanic plants, automatic and slewing cranes, eleva-
tors, as well as outdoors such as in harbors, offshore installations, and ships
• Various mounting systems available for installing the code rail
• Connection to any control panel possible, either directly or via interface module
• Connectivity to many fieldbus systems available
• Support during commissioning and maintenance due to extensive system diagnostics
options
• High functional reliability as a result of permanent self-diagnostics
• Contamination warning
• Optional heating for ambient temperatures down to -40 °C
• Digital output of an adjustable limit speed (optional)
• The WCS3-Outdoor has an IP69-compliant protective enclosure
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