Serviceline Industrial Sensors
Serviceline Explosion Protection

Read head WCS3B-LS221

WCS3B-LS221
  • RS-485 interface
  • Non-contact, absolute position encoder
  • Automatic detection of dirt accumulation

Please note: All product-related documents, such as certificates, declarations of conformity, etc., which were issued prior to the conversion under the name Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH or Pepperl+Fuchs AG, also apply to Pepperl+Fuchs SE.

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Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of  WCS3B-LS221

Product Description
Read head, RS-485 interface,
with RS-485 termination resistor
General specifications
Passage speed≤ 12.5 m/s
Measuring rangemax. 314.5 m
Free tolerances to code railhorizontal: 31 mm ( ± 15.5 mm )
vertical: 28 mm ( ± 14 mm )
Resolution± 0.4 mm (1,250 positions/m)
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd236 a
Mission Time (TM)20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)0 %
Indicators/operating means
Operation indicatorLED green: power on
Data flow indicatorLED yellow: data communication active
Error indicatorLED red
flashing: read head outside of code rail
solid on: internal diagnostic test failed
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage10 ... 30 V DC
Power consumption2 VA
Interface
Interface typeRS 485 interface
Data output codebinary code
Protocol1 , 2
Transfer rate62.5 kBit/s
Address0
Terminationwith RS 485 termination
Standard conformity
Emitted interferenceDIN EN 61000-6-4 , DIN EN 12015
Noise immunityDIN EN 61000-6-2 , DIN EN 12016
Shock resistanceDIN EN 60068-2-27, half sine 30 g, 18 ms
Vibration resistanceDIN EN 60068-2-6, sine, 5 g, 10 - 2000 Hz, 10 cycles
Approvals and certificates
CSA approvalcCSAus Certified, General Purpose
Class 2 power source
CCC approvalCCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient conditions
Operating temperature0 ... 60 °C (32 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature-40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)
Relative humidity90 % , noncondensing
Mechanical specifications
Connection type5-pin, M12 x 1 connector
Degree of protectionIP54
Material
HousingABS , PC (Polycarbonate)
Mass500 g
General information
Ordering informationMounting plate included with delivery

Classifications

SystemClasscode
ECLASS 13.027270918
ECLASS 12.027270918
ECLASS 11.027270701
ECLASS 10.0.127270701
ECLASS 9.027270701
ECLASS 8.027270701
ECLASS 5.127270701
ETIM 9.0EC001852
ETIM 8.0EC001852
ETIM 7.0EC001852
ETIM 6.0EC001852
ETIM 5.0EC001852
UNSPSC 12.141111945

Details: WCS3B-LS221

Product Documentation: WCS3B-LS221

Language Selection:
ManualsLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Manual WCS ElectricalENGPDF6189 KB
Manual WCS MechanicalENGPDF11347 KB

Design / Simulation: WCS3B-LS221

Language Selection:
CADLanguageFile TypeFile Size
CAD 3-D / CAD 3-DALLSTP2923 KB
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CAE
CAE EPLAN Data Portal / CAE EPLAN Data PortalALLLINK---
CAE EPLAN macro EDZ / CAE EPLAN Makro EDZALLEDZ53 KB

Approvals: WCS3B-LS221

Language Selection:
CertificatesCert No.LanguageFile TypeFile Size
Canada USA CSA Ordinary Location1007121ALLPDF99 KB
Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / EU-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-0909FALLPDF87 KB
UK Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / UK-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-6636AALLPDF84 KB

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