H118 Linear Position Sensor

Description

The Positek slim-line H118 linear position sensor is CSA approved for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour and dust atmospheres. The H118 slim-line sensor is designed for a wide range of industrial applications and is ideal for OEMs seeking good sensor performance in situations where a small diameter, short-bodied sensor is required for operation in hazardous areas. The unit is compact and space-efficient, being responsive along almost its entire length, and like all Positek® sensors provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, from 0-2mm to 0-50mm and with full EMC protection built in.

Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. The sensor has a compact 19mm diameter stainless steel body, is easy to install and set up. The stainless steel mounting flange has two 3.2 mm by 30 degree wide slots on a 25 mm pitch. The stainless steel plunger can be supplied free or captive, with female M4 thread, or spring loaded with a ball end. The H118 also 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 sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1km between the sensor and the amplifier.

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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 0-2mm to 0-50mm in increments of 1mm. For example, if your application requires 1" (25mm) measurement, then Positek will manufacture the sensor specifically for this length. The mechanical length and calibration will be set up for 25mm.

Connector/Cable Options

Option	Option Code
Connector Axial IP67 M12 4 pin	J
Cable with axial gland, IP67	L (3 core cable) LQ (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 e.g. L200 for 200cm cable from axial cable gland

Mounting Options

Option	Option Code
Front flange mount (not optional, must be fitted)	N
Body clamps	P

Plunger Options

Option	Option Code
Spring loaded (Extended)	R
Dome end on plunger	T
Non-captive plunger (not with options "R" or "T")	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)
AEx iaD IIIC T93°C(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 or dust

Gas:
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.

Dust:
T93°C: maximum sensor surface temperature under fault conditions 93°C.
Ambient temperature range extended to -40°C to +80°C.

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	Calibrated travel: 2mm to 10mm: 78mm 11mm to 20mm: 88mm 21mm to 30mm: 98mm 31mm to 50mm: 118mm Plunger: 6mm diameter
Travel	Any stroke from 0-2mm to 0-50mm (e.g. 21mm)
Independent Linearity	<±0.25% at 20°C <±0.1% available on request
Temperature Coefficient	<±0.01%/°C Gain & <±0.01%FS/°C Offset
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 M8 4 pin connector

DATA SHEET

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