ASM Stainless Steel Tape Position Sensor

Automated Control Engineering Group (A.C.E.) and ASM launch the POSITAPE® family of stainless steel tape position sensors with the WB10ZG series. The series offers a 2000 mm measurement range in a compact 50 x 50 x 85 mm. housing.

The WB10ZG sensor consists of a specially produced stainless steel tape that is taken up onto a precision machined drum. With its high degree of flexibility, the steel tape offers a very high lifetime and is well suited in applications where pulleys are required due to space constraints that prevent the direct inline measurement. In areas where icing can occur, the flat, smooth surface of the tape also allows for the quick removal of ice accumulation. The standard tape brush continuously wipes the tape surface to remove debris.

This position transducer offers an enclosure rating of IP65 (IP67 with mating connector) and is available with 0.5-4.5V, 0.5-10V and 4-20 mA analog outputs or SSI, CANopen & CAN SAE J1939 digital outputs. The output linearity is +/- 0.05% full scale over the 2m. measurement range.

At the heart of this position sensor is a magnetic encoder that translates the linear motion in an electrical signal. A M12 connector provides for a quick electrical connection to be made during installation.

• Resistant to 100g/11ms, 100 shocks and 20g 10Hz-2kHz, 10 cycles vibration
• Compact, rugged housing
• Long-life stainless steel tape
• Suitable for use in harsh environments and tight locations

Automated Control Engineering Group Pty Ltd (A.C.E.) specialises in the national supply of process and automation control equipment to a diverse range of industries that encompass the water, industrial, food, mining and petrochemical markets. A.C.E. prides itself on being able to supply the client with an exclusive range of products from major international suppliers that include AMCi, STS, Weber, Vacon, West Instruments, ASM, Hiquel, Kiepe, Hengstler, Conductix-Wampfler, Monitouch, Hawk, TransTech, FEAS and Pepperl + Fuchs.

For more information about the ASM WB10ZG or other products supplies by ACE, please contact ACE by email or by the ACE website.