The ECL product series is compact in design, making it an ideal choice for limited spaces. It features a modular design with various options for measurement lengths, interfaces, and encoders. This series uses spring-mounted measurement drums, allowing adjustment without couplings for stable high-precision measurement. Customized outlet ports prevent wire ropes from being affected by vibrations. The analog option includes intuitive teaching functions, facilitating easy system integration for customers.
Overview
Measurement Length: 1.25 m
Modular measurement system, equipped with various interfaces and measurement lengths
Compact housing (55 mm ... 190 mm), integrated measuring drum with spring assembly
Compact metal casing with shock and temperature resistance
Encoder analog signal interface with teaching function
Application
Applicable Fields
Fork height and tilt angle measurement in automatic guided vehicle systems
Height Measurement in Small Storage Systems
Applicable to medical technology (operating tables, MRT)
Cutting Table Height Measurement
Suspension conveyor belt height measurement in the automotive manufacturing industry
Performance
| Measurement Range | 0 m~1.25 m |
| Encoder | Single-loop encoder |
| Resolution (Pull Box + Encoder) | 15 A/D |
| Repetitive accuracy | ≤ ±0.01%FS |
| Linearity | ≤ ±0.05%FS |
| Lag | ≤ 0.4 mm |
1) The displayed value has been rounded.
2) For BCG08 PROFINET calculation: 230 mm (length of wire per revolution - see mechanical parameters): 262144 (steps per revolution) = 0.001 mm (combined resolution of wire and encoder).
3) Numbers related to the pull box.
Interface
| Analog Signal | Current: 0/4~20 mA, Voltage: 0~5/10 V |
| Digital Signal | CANopen, SSI, PROFINET, EtherCAT®, EtherNet/IP™, DeviceNet™, PROFIBUS DP, Incremental |
Electrical Parameters
| Connection Type | Aviation plug connectors / straight-line cables |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V DC ... 33 V DC |
| Operating Current | ≤ 80 mA |
| MTTFd: Mean Time To Failure for Dangerous Failures | 850 (EN ISO 13849-1) 1) |
1) This product is a standard product, not a safety component manufactured to mechanical specifications. The calculations are based on the component's rated load, an average ambient temperature of 40°C, and a usage frequency of 8,760 hours per year. All electronic failures are considered hazardous.
Mechanical specifications
| Weight | 0.11 kg |
| Rope material | High-flexibility V4A 1.4401 stainless steel wire/ PA coated |
| Outer Diameter (Wire Rope) | 0.5mm |
| Pull Cord Box Shell Material | Aluminum, anodized |
| Spring Resilience | 3.0N |
| Flange Diameter | 38mm |
| Length of each pull string loop | 125 mm |
| Wiring box service life | Typ. 1,000,000 cycles |
| Actual Length of the Wire Rope | 1.3 m |
| Tension wire acceleration | 12 m/s² |
| Adjust speed | 2 m/s |
| Encoder compatible | Unrestricted |
The value was measured at an ambient temperature of 25 °C. The value may vary with temperature changes.
2) The average value depends on the load type.
3) Service life depends on the type of load. Factors include: environmental conditions, installation, the range of measurement used, speed, and acceleration.
Environmental Parameters
| Electromagnetic Compatibility | In accordance with EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-4 standards |
| Shell Protection Class | IP50 |
| Operating Temperature Range | –20 °C~+80 °C |
Structure Diagram
