Rugged heavy-duty pull-wire encoder with a range of up to 50 m
The HGL Tension Sensor has a wide measuring range, up to 50m. The HGL Tension Sensor series is versatile and can be flexibly used on various measurement paths, even in environments with abundant obstructions. Moreover, the encoder products in this series feature a sturdy housing, dustproof brushes, and a long service life, making them suitable for harsh conditions with high dust, impact, and vibration.
Overview
Measurement Length: 0~50m
Modular measurement system, equipped with various interfaces and measurement lengths
System Exceptionally Robust (Integrated Dust Brush)
High-quality winding machines and wire harness boxes
High shell protection grade
High impact and vibration resistance performance
High resolution
Utilize external attachments to expand performance
Application
Application Fields
Location of Storage and Retrieval Systems
Cranes with grab buckets and positioning of control trolleys
Automated Guided Vehicle System
Lifts
Lifting Platform
Stamping
Performance
| Measurement Range | 0 ~50m |
| Encoder | Absolute encoder |
| Resolution (Pull Box + Encoder) | 15 A/D |
| Repetitive accuracy | ≤ 0.01%FS |
| Linearity | ≤ ± 0.05%FA |
| Lag | ≤ 3 mm |
1) The indicated value has been rounded.
2) For the BTF08 PROFINET, calculation example: 200 mm (length of wire per revolution - see mechanical parameters): 262144 (steps per revolution) = 0.001 mm (combination resolution of wire + encoder).
3) Numeric and related to wireway boxes.
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 for Dangerous Failures | 600 Years (EN ISO 13849-1) 1) |
1) This product is a standard product, not a safety component manufactured to mechanical specifications. The calculation is based on the component's rated load, an average environmental temperature of 40°C, and a usage frequency of 8760 hours per year. All electronic failures are considered hazardous. For detailed information, refer to document number 8015532.
Mechanical specifications
| Weight | 16.25 kg |
| Rope yarn material | High flexibility V4A 1.4401 stainless steel wire rope |
| Outer Diameter (Wire Rope) | 2.0mm |
| Pull Cord Box Shell Material | Aluminum (anodized coating treatment) |
| Spring Resilience | 5.0N |
| Flange Diameter | 58mm |
| Length per loop of the pulling rope | 491.5 mm |
| Wiring box service life | Typ. 1,000,000 cycles 2) 3) |
| Actual Length of the String Line | 50m |
| Tension rope acceleration | 12 m/s² |
| Adjust speed | 6 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 form.
3) Service life depends on the type of load. Factors include: environmental conditions, installation, the measurement range used, speed, and acceleration.
Environmental Parameters
| Electromagnetic Compatibility | In accordance with EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-4 standards |
| Shell Protection Grade | IP64 |
| Operating Temperature Range | –20 °C~+80 °C |
