G117 Linear Position Sensor

Description

The Positek slim-line G117 linear position sensor is CSA approved for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour atmospheres. The G117 is designed for industrial and scientific feedback applications and is ideal for OEMs seeking good sensor performance for arduous applications in hazardous areas.

Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. The unit is very compact and space-efficient with a small 19mm diameter body. The sensor is very robust, the body and push rod being made of stainless steel. The sensor is easy to install with mounting options including M5 male stud and M5 rod eye bearing. The push rod can be supplied free or captive, with male M5 thread or M5 rod eye. Like all Positek® sensors, the G117 slim-line sensor provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, from 0-5mm to 0-350mm and with full EMC protection built in. The G117 offers a range of mechanical options, environmental sealing is to IP67.

Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated amplifier. Approved galvanic isolation amplifiers (G005) are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.

The G117 linear position sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1km between the sensor and the amplifier.

With over 25 years’ experience as a sensor manufacturer and using our onsite production facility, Positek has the flexibility to manufacture and customise any industrial position sensor, including tilt sensors and inclinometers, to any size or specification.

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Positek offers a range of options for its standard sensors. Each sensor is manufactured to suit each customer's preferences. If your requirement is outside the options given below, Positek can modify/ redesign a sensor to suit your specific requirement. Standard options are available as below:

Measurement Range

Factory set to any length from 0-5mm to 0-350mm in increments of 1mm. For example, if your application requires 10" (254 mm) measurement, then Positek will manufacture the sensor specifically for this length. The mechanical length and calibration will be set up for 254 mm.

Connector/Cable Options

Option	Option Code
Connector Axial IP67 4 pin	J
Connector Radial IP67 4 pin	K
Cable with boot Radial IP67	L (3 core cable) LQ (5 core cable)
Cable with boot Radial IP67	I (3 core cable) IQ (5 core cable)
Cable length - The standard length of cable supplied with a Positek position sensor is 50cm although you can specify any length you require up to a maximum of 15,000cm	Specified in cm after the L/LQ or I/IQ e.g. L200 for 200cm 3 core cable from axial cable gland

Mounting Options

Option	Option Code
M5 rod eye on body (only with option "I" or "K")	N
M5 x 0.8 male thread (body)	Blank
Body clamps	P
Rod eye on push rod	U
M5 x 0.8 male thread (push rod)	Blank

Push Rod Options

Option	Option Code
Non-captive push rod	V

<+/-0.1% FSO Linearity error (≥10mm stroke length)

Option Code
Z650

Intrinsic Safety

CSA approval

This sensor is CSA approved to:
Class I, Zone 0
Ex ia IIC T4 (Ta = -40°C to +80°C)
AEx ia IIC T4 (Ta = -40°C to +80°C)
Designates the sensor as belonging to; Class I, Zone 0: suitable for all areas except mining, : can be used in areas with continuous, long or frequent periods of exposure to hazardous gas / vapours. Protection class ia IIC, denotes intrinsically safe for Zones 0, 1 & 2 and IIA, IIB and IIC explosive gases. Temperature class T4: maximum sensor surface temperature under fault conditions 135°C. Ambient temperature range extended to -40°C to +80°C. Approval only applies to the specified ambient temperature range and atmospheric conditions in the range 0.80 to 1.10 Bar, oxygen <=21%.

Galvanic Isolation Amplifier

It is imperative Positek® intrinsically safe sensors be used in conjunction with a galvanic barrier to meet the requirements of the product certification. The Positek G005 Galvanic Isolation Amplifier is purpose made for Positek IS sensors making it the perfect choice. Refer to the G005 datasheet for product specification and output configuration options.

The Positek® G005 Galvanic Isolation Amplifier is available with 0.5 - 9.5V or 4 - 20mA transmission output options or reverse outputs of 9.5 - 0.5 volts or 20 - 4 mA.

Dimensions

Body Diameter	19mm
Body Length	Axial version: calibrated travel +109.7mm Radial version with cable: calibrated travel + 115mm Radial version with connector: calibrated travel +118.5mm
Travel	Any stroke from 0-5mm to 0-350mm (e.g. 205mm)
Independent Linearity	<±0.25% at 20° <±0.1% available on request
Temperature Coefficient	<±0.01%/°C Gain & <±0.01%FS/°C Offset See graph
Resolution	Infinite
Noise	<0.02% FSO
Frequency Response	>10KHz (-3dB)

Temperature Limits

Operating	-40 to +80°C
Storage	-40 to +125°C

Other

EMC Susceptibility	EN 61000-6-2
EMC Radiated	EN 61000-6-3
Vibration	IEC 68-2-6: 10g
Shock	IEC 68-2-29: 40g
MTBF	350,000 hrs 40°C Gf
Sealing	IP67
Electrical Connections	Screened cable or Integral Conductor

DATA SHEET

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