Rugged heavy-duty pull-wire encoder with a range of up to 50 meters
The HGL tension sensor has a wide measurement range, with a length of 10m. The HGL tension sensor series can be flexibly used for various measurement paths with the help of guide rollers, even in paths surrounded by obstacles. Additionally, the encoders in this series have a sturdy housing, equipped with dust-proof brushes, offering a long service life and suitable for harsh environments with high dust, strong impacts, and vibrations.
Overview
Measurement Length: 0~10m
Modular measurement system with various interfaces and measurement lengths
System exceptionally robust (integrated dust brush)
High-quality winding equipment and wire conduit boxes
High shell protection grade
High impact and vibration resistance properties
High resolution
Performance can be expanded with external attachments.
Applicable
Application Field
Location of Storage and Retrieval Systems
Cranes with grab buckets and positioning of control transport vehicles
Automated Guided Vehicle System
Lifter
Lifting Platform
Stamping
Performance
| Measurement Range | 0 ~10m |
| Encoder | Multi-turn encoder |
| Resolution (Tie Bar Box + Encoder) | 15 A/D |
| Repetitive accuracy | ≤ 0.01%FS |
| Linearity | ≤ ± 0.05%FA |
| Lag | ≤ 3 mm |
1) The displayed value has been rounded.
2) For example, with BTF08 PROFINET: 200 mm (length of wire per revolution – see mechanical parameters): 262144 (steps per revolution) = 0.001 mm (combination resolution of wire and encoder).
3) Numbers related to wireway 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 |
| Programmable | ✔ |
Electrical Parameters
| Connection Type | Aviation plug connectors / straight-through cables |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V DC~33 V DC |
| Operating Current | ≤ 80 mA (no load) |
| MTTFd: Mean Time To Failure - Dangerous | 600 Years (EN ISO 13849-1) 1) |
1) This product is a standard item, not a safety component manufactured to mechanical specifications. 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. For detailed information, refer to document number 8015532.
Mechanical Parameters
| Weight | 3.65 kg |
| Wiring rope material | High flexibility V4A 1.4401 stainless steel wire rope |
| Outer Diameter (Wire Rope) | 1.0mm |
| Wire Harness Box Shell Material | Aluminum (anodized coating treatment) |
| Spring Resilience | 10.0N |
| Flange Diameter | 58mm |
| Length per loop of the rope | 348 mm |
| Wireway lifespan | Typ. 1,000,000 cycles 2) 3) |
| Actual rope length | 2.2m |
| Tension rope acceleration | 12 m/s² |
| Adjust speed | 6 m/s |
| Encoder Compatible | Unrestricted |
1) The value was measured at an ambient temperature of 25 °C. The value may be biased with temperature changes.
2) The average value depends on the load form.
3) The service life depends on the type of load. Factors include: environmental conditions, installation, the measurement range used, speed, and acceleration.
Environmental Parameters
| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | In accordance with EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-4 standards |
| Enclosure Protection Class | IP64 |
| Operating Temperature Range | –20 °C~+80 °C |
