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  6. GCA8 - SAE J1939
Technical data
Technical data - electrical ratings
Voltage supply
  • 8...36 VDC
Reverse polarity protection
  • Yes
Short-circuit proof
  • Yes
Consumption typ.
  • 30 mA (24 VDC, w/o load)
  • 60 mA (24 VDC, w/o load, redundant)
Initializing time typ.
  • 500 ms after power on
Interface
  • SAE J1939
Function
  • Linear position feedback
Measuring range
  • Up to 8 m (linear position)
  • 360° (inclination angle)
Resolution
  • 0.1 mm (linear position)
  • 0.1 ° (inclination angle)
Temperature coefficient
  • 0.04 °/K (inclination angle)
Linearity
  • ±0.3 % FS (linear position)
  • ±0.2° (inclination angle)
Absolute accuracy
  • ±0.6 % FS (+25 °C / linear position)
  • ±1.1 % FS (-40...+85 °C / linear position)
  • ±0.3 ° (+25 °C / inclination angle)
Sensing method
  • Potentiometer
Code sequence
  • Programmable
Interference immunity
  • EN 61000-6-2
Emitted interference
  • EN 61000-6-3
Programmable parameters
  • Operating modes
  • Rotating direction
  • Scaling
  • Zero position
Technical data - mechanical design
Protection EN 60529
  • IP 67 (electronic chamber)
  • IP 54 (cable inlet)
Material
  • Cable: stainless steel cable AISI 316 coated with nylon PA12
  • Housing: plastic
Operating temperature
  • -40...+85 °C
Measuring length
  • 6 m
  • 8 m
Cable acceleration
  • ≤10 m/s²
Cable speed
  • ≤1 m/s
Cable diameter
  • 0.7 mm
Cable fastening
  • Eyelet
  • Height: 5 mm
  • Internal diameter: 8 mm
  • Outer diameter: 15 mm
Pull-in force
  • >2.5 N (pull-in force reduced at low temperatures)
Pull-out force
  • ≤8 N (+25 °C)
Relative humidity
  • 95 % non-condensing
Resistance
  • EN 60068-2-6
  • Vibration 10 g, 10-2000 Hz
  • EN 60068-2-27
  • Shock 50 g, 11 ms
Weight approx.
  • 1630 g
Connection
  • Cable 2 m, radial
  • Flange connector M12, 5-pin
Instruction
  • Please consider the assembly instructions
Software
Software

Downloads
Data sheet
Quickstart
Software Manual
Declaration of conformity
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