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Position Sensors E100
Intrinsically safe for Hazardous Dust Atmospheres
E100
Features
• Intrinsically safe for Gas and Dust to: Ex II 1GD
• Non-contacting inductive technology to eliminate wear
• Travel set to customer’s requirement
• High durability and reliability
• High accuracy and stability
• Sealing to IP67
Description
As a leading designer and manufacturer of linear, rotary, tilt and
intrinsically safe position sensors, Althen Sensors & Controls
has the expertise to supply a sensor to suit a wide variety
of applications.
Our intrinsically safe E100 LIPS® (Linear Inductive Position
Sensor) incorporates electronics system EX07 which is ATEX /
IECEx approved for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour and
dust atmospheres. The E100 is designed for demanding hydraulic
or pneumatic cylinder position® feedback applications where
service life, environmental resistance and cost are important
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 highly compact and
space-efficient, being responsive along almost its entire length.
Like all Althen sensors, the E100 provides a linear output propor-
tional to travel. Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated to
the travel required by the customer, any stroke from 0-5mm to
0-800mm and with full EMC protection built in.
The sensor is very rugged, being made of stainless steel with an
inert fluoropolymersheathed probe with a stainless steel target
tube. The sensor is easy to install in cylinders and has a range of
mechanical options. Environmental sealing is to IP67.
Do you need a position sensor made to order to suit
a particular installation requirement or specification?
We’ll be happy to modify any of our designs to suit
your needs - please contact us with your requirements.
Technical specification
Dimensions
Body diameter
Body length (to seal face)
Probe length (from seal face)
Target tube length
35 mm
43 mm
calibrated travel + 58 mm
calibrated travel + 30 mm
For full mechanical details see drawing E100-11
Power Supply +5V dc nom. ± 0.5V, 10mA typ 20mA max
Output Signal 0.5-4.5V dc ratiometric, Load: 5kΩ min.
Independent Linearity ≤ ± 0.25% FSO @ 20°C - up to 450 mm
≤ ± 0.5% FSO @ 20°C - over 450 mm
≤ ± 0.1% FSO @ 20°C* available upon request.
* Sensors with calibrated travel from 10 mm up to 400 mm.
Temperature Coefficients < ± 0.01%/°C Gain &
< ± 0.01%FS/°C Offset
Frequency Response > 10 kHz (-3dB)
Resolution Infinite
Noise < 0.02% FSO
Torque < 20 mNm Static
Intrinsic Safety Ex II 1GD
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (Ta= -40°C to 80°C)
Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da (Ta= -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%
Sensor Input Parameters
(connector option/s)
(cable option/s)
Ui: 11.4V, Ii: 0.20A, Pi: 0.51W.
Ci: 1.16μF, Li: 50μH
Ci: 1.36μF, Li: 860μH with 1km max. cable
Environmental Temperature Limits
Operating
Storage
-40°C to +80°C
-40°C to +125°C
Sealing IP67
Hydraulic Pressure 350Bar
EMC Performance EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3
Vibration IEC 68-2-6: 10 g
Shock IEC 68-2-29: 40 g
MTBF 350,000 hrs 40°C Gf
Drawing list
E100-11
P100-11
P100-15
TG24-11
Sensor Outline
Typical Target Installation details
Mounting Thread details
Optional Target Tube Flange details
Drawings, in AutoCAD
®
dwg or dxf format, available on request.
LIPS
®
E100 CYLINDER - LINEAR POSITION SENSOR
INTRINSICALLY SAFE FOR HAZARDOUS DUST ATMOSPHERES
Do you need a position sensor made to order to suit a
particular installation requirement or specification? We’ll
be happy to modify any of our designs to suit your needs -
please contact us with your requirements.
•• Intrinsically safe for Gas and Dust to:
Ex II 1GD
•• Non-contacting inductive technology
to eliminate wear
•• Travel set to customer’s requirement
•• High durability and reliability
•• High accuracy and stability
•• Sealing to IP67
SPECIFICATION
Dimensions
Body diameter 35 mm
Body Length (to seal face) 43 mm
Probe Length (from seal face) calibrated travel + 58 mm
Target Tube Length calibrated travel + 30 mm
For full mechanical details see drawing E100-11
Power Supply +5V dc nom. ± 0.5V, 10mA typ 20mA max
Output Signal 0.5-4.5V dc ratiometric, Load: 5kΩ min.
Independent Linearity ≤ ± 0.25% FSO @ 20°C - up to 450 mm
≤ ± 0.5% FSO @ 20°C - over 450 mm
≤ ± 0.1%
FSO @ 20°C
*
available upon request.
*
Sensors with calibrated travel from 10 mm up to 400 mm.
Temperature Coefficients < ± 0.01%/°C Gain &
< ± 0.01%FS/°C Offset
Frequency Response > 10 kHz (-3dB)
Resolution Infinite
Noise < 0.02% FSO
Intrinsic Safety Ex II 1GD
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (Ta= -40°C to 80°C)
Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da (Ta= -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%
Sensor Input Parameters Ui: 11.4V, Ii: 0.20A, Pi: 0.51W.
(connector option/s) Ci: 1.16µF, Li: 50µH
(cable option/s) Ci: 1.36µF, Li: 860µH
with 1km max. cable
Environmental Temperature Limits
Operating -40°C to +80°C
Storage -40°C to +125°C
Sealing IP67
Hydraulic Pressure 350Bar
EMC Performance EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3
Vibration IEC 68-2-6: 10 g
Shock IEC 68-2-29: 40 g
MTBF 350,000 hrs 40°C Gf
Drawing List
E100-11 Sensor Outline
P100-12 Typical Target Installation details
P100-15 Mounting Thread details
TG24-11 Optional Target Tube Flange details
Drawings, in AutoCAD
®
dwg or dxf format, available on request.
As a leading designer and manufacturer of
linear, rotary, tilt and intrinsically safe position
sensors, Positek
®
has the expertise to supply a
sensor to suit a w
ide variety of applications.
Our intrinsically safe E100 LIPS
®
(Linear
Inductive Position Sensor) incorporates
electronics system EX07 which is ATEX / IECEx
approved for use in potentially explosive
gas/vapour and dust atmospheres. The E100
is designed for demanding hydraulic or pneumatic
cylinder position
®
feedback applications where
service life, environmental resistance and cost are
important 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 highly compact and space-efficient,
bei
ng responsive along almost its entire length.
Like all Positek sensors, the E100 provides a
linear output proportional to travel. Each unit is
supplied with the output calibrated to the travel
required by the customer, any stroke from 0-
5mm to 0-800mm and with full EMC protection
built in.
The sensor is very rugged, being made of
stainless steel with an inert fluoropolymer-
sheathed probe with a stainless steel target tube.
The sensor is easy to install in cylinders and has a
range of mechanical options. Environmental
sealing is to IP67.
Position Sensors E100
Intrinsically safe for Hazardous Dust Atmospheres
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Intrinsically safe equipment is defined as “equipment which
is incapable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal
energy under normal or abnormal conditions to cause
ignition of a specific hazardous atmosphere mixture in its
most easily ignited concentration.”
ATEX / IECEx approved to;
Ex II 1GD
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (Ta = -40°C to +80°C)
Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da (Ta = -40°C to +80°C)
Designates the sensor as belonging to; Group II: suitable for
all areas except mining, Category 1 GD: can be used in
areas with continuous, long or frequent periods of exposure to
hazardous gas (Zones 2 to 0) and dust (Zone 20).
Gas:
Protection class ia, denotes intrinsically safe for all zones
Apparatus group IIC: suitable for IIA, IIB and IIC explosive gases.
Temperature class T4: maximum sensor surface temperature
under fault conditions 135°C.
Dust:
T135°C: maximum sensor surface temperature under fault
conditions 135°C.
Ambient temperature range extended to -40°C to +80°C.
It is imperative intrinsically safe sensors be used in
conjunction with a galvanic barrier to meet the requirements
of the product certification. The Althen X005 Galvanic
Isolation Amplifier is purpose made for Althen sensors
making it the perfect choice. Refer to the X005 datasheet for
product specification and output configuration options.
Safety Parameters:-
Ui: 11.4V, Ii: 0.20A, Pi: 0.51W
Ci = 1.36μF* Li = 860μH* (cable option/s)
Ci = 1.16μF Li = 50μH (connector option/s)
*Figures for 1km cable where: Ci = 200pF/m & Li = 810nH/m
Sensors can be installed with a maximum of 1000m of cable.
Cable characteristics must not exceed:-
Capacitance: �� 200 pF/m for max. total of: 200 nF.
Inductance: ≤ 810 nH/m for max. total of: 810 μH
For cable lengths exceeding 10 metres a five wire connection
is recommended to eliminate errors introduced by cable
resistance and associated temperature coefficients.
ATEX / IECEx approved sensors suitable for gas (X series) and
mining (M series) applications, are also available from Althen.
Table of Options
Calibrated Travel Factory set to any length from 0-5mm to
0-800mm (e.g. 254mm).
The Althen Sensors & Controls X005 Galvanic Isolation Amplifier is available with the
following output options;
Standard
Reverse
0.5 - 9.5V or 4 - 20mA.
9.5 - 0.5V or 20 - 4mA.
Connector/Cable Options
Connector - Binder 713 series
Cable
†
with Pg 9 gland or short gland
IP67
IP67
†
Three core (black jacket) or five core (blue jacket) cable options available. Cable length
>50 cm – please specify length in cm up to 15000 cm max. We recommend all
customers refer to the 3 or 5-Wire Mode Connection page.
Mounting Thread Options
M18, M20, ¾ UNF
Supplied with O-ring seal.
30 mm hex A/F, Ø30 mm seal face.
Flange Options
Penny & Giles HLP100, Temposonics (M4 fixing) and Parker Hannifin cylinders
versions available.
LIPS
®
E100 CYLINDER - LINEAR POSITION SENSOR
INTRINSICALLY SAFE FOR HAZARDOUS DUST ATMOSPHERES
Output Characteristic - S tandard
0
10 20 30 40 50
Retracted Linear Displacement Extended
Min Output Max
TABLE OF OPTIONS
CALIBRATED TRAVEL: Factory set to any length from 0-5mm to 0-
800mm (e.g. 254mm)
ELECTRICAL INTERFACE OPTIONS
The Positek
®
X005 Galvanic Isolation Amplifier is available with the
following output options;
Standard: 0.5 - 9.5V or 4 - 20mA.
Reverse: 9.5 - 0.5V or 20 - 4mA.
CONNECTOR/CABLE OPTIONS
Connector - Binder 713 series IP67
Cable
†
with Pg 9 gland or short gland IP67
†
Three core (black jacket) or five core (blue jacket) cable options available.
Cable length >50 cm – please specify length in cm up to 15000 cm max.
We recommend all customers refer to the 3 or 5-Wire Mode Connection
page.
MOUNTING THREAD OPTIONS
M18, M20, ¾ UNF 30 mm hex A/F, Ø30 mm seal face.
Supplied with O-ring seal.
FLANGE OPTIONS
Penny & Giles HLP100, Temposonics (M4 fixing) and Parker Hannifin
cylinders versions available.
Intrinsically safe equipment is defined as “equipment which
is incapable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal
energy under normal or abnormal conditions to cause
ignition of a specific hazardous atmosphere mixture in its
most easily ignited concentration.”
ATEX / IECEx approved to;
Ex II 1GD
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (Ta= -40°C to 80°C)
Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da (Ta= -40°C to 80°C)
Designates the sensor as belonging to; Group II: suitable for
all areas except mining, Category 1 GD: can be used in
areas with continuous, long or frequent periods of exposure to
hazardous gas (Zones 2 to 0) and dust (Zone 20).
Gas:
Protection class ia, denotes intrinsically safe for all zones
Apparatus group IIC: suitable for IIA, IIB and IIC explosive
gases.
Temperature class T4: maximum sensor surface
temperature under fault conditions 135°C.
Dust:
T135°C: maximum sensor surface temperature under fault
conditions 135°C.
Ambient temperature range extended to -40°C to +
80°C.
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 X005 Galvanic
Isolation Amplifier is purpose made for Positek IS sensors
making it the perfect choice. Refer to the X005 datasheet for
product specification and output configuration options.
Safety Parameters:-
Ui: 11.4V, Ii: 0.20A, Pi: 0.51W
Ci = 1.36µF* Li = 860µH* (cable option/s)
Ci = 1.16µF Li = 50µH (connector option/s)
*Figures for 1km cable where: Ci = 200pF/m & Li = 810nH/m
Sensors can be installed with a maximum of 1000m of cable.
Cable characteristics must not exceed:-
Capacitance: ≤ 200 pF/m for max. total of: 200 nF.
Inductance: ≤ 810 nH/m for max. total of: 810 µH
For cable lengths exceeding 10 metres a five wire connection
is recommended to eliminate errors introduced by cable
resistance and associated temperature coefficients.
ATEX / IECEx approved sensors suitable for gas (X series) and
mining (M series) applications, are also available from Positek.