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Draw-wire encoder SG42

robust design and redundant sensor system with 4000 mm measuring length
SIKO Global, Draw-wire encoder SG42
SIKO Global, Draw-wire encoder SG42
Wire-actuated encoder with redundant acquisition of linear measurement distances with a max. measuring length of4000 mm.
  • Robust design
  • Measuring lengths up to 4000 mm
  • Analogue signal output in redundant design (2x 4…20 mA or potentiometer)
  • Variable mounting options
  • Lockable vent and water drain holes
  • Very robust measuring rope (stainless steel)
  • IP65 protection class
  • M12 plug connection
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Ben King
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+1 734 426-3476 ben.king(at)siko-global.com
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Konner Fierek
Key Account Manager Mobile Automation
+1 734 426-3476 konner.fierek(at)siko-global.com
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  • Technical Specifications
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Technical drawing

SIKO Global, Draw-wire encoder SG42

Technical Specifications

Mechanical data
Electrical data
System data
Ambient conditions
Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Housing
aluminum/plastic
Wire design
ø0.87 mm
rustproof stainless steel, plastic-coated
Extension force
≥8 N
Absolute accuracy
±0.35 %
relating to measuring length (mm)
Weight
~0.79 kg
Measured distance/ rope drum revolution
200 mm

Geber Potentiometer

Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Type of connection
M12 plug connector (A-coded)
8-pole, 1x pin
Operating voltage
≤30 V DC
power loss on the potentiometer <1 W
Power rating
2 W at 70 °C
resistance
10 kΩ
5 kΩ
Resistance tolerance
±5 %
Linearity tolerance
±0.25 %
Standard terminal resistance
0.5 % or 1 Ω
the higher value always applies

Messwandler, Stromausgang

Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Operating voltage
10 … 30 V DC
between I+ and I-, at ≤500 Ω load
Type of connection
M12 plug connector (A-coded)
8-pole, 1x pin
Output current
4   … 20 mA (2x)
4/20mA 4/20mA
20 … 4 mA (2x)
20/4mA 20/4mA
4 … 20 mA, 20 … 4 mA
4/20mA 20/4mA
* Transducers enable optimal adaptation of output current or output voltage to the measuring range. The measuring transformer is factory preset so that an output signal of 4 … 20 mA or 20 … 4 mA is available between the start and end points of the measuring range.
Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Repeat accuracy
±0.25 mm
per direction of approach
Travel speed
≤800 mm/s
Failure rate
166.7 Year(s)
at 60 °C (MTBF)
Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Ambient temperature
-40 … 80 °C
Protection category
IP65 (for electronic unit)
EN 60529, certonally coated electronics

More information

pin assignment

Potentiometer pin assignment

Signal
 PIN
 Additional information
Po
 1
 Potentiometer 1
Po
 2
 Potentiometer 2
S
 3
 Potentiometer 2
Pe
 4
 Potentiometer 2
nc
 5
Pe
 6
 Potentiometer 1
S
 7
 Potentiometer 1
nc
 8

Connection assignment of transducer

Signal
 Additional information
I+
 1
 Transducer 1
I+
 2
 Transducer 2
nc
 3
I-
 4
 Transducer 2
nc
 5
I-
 6
 Transducer 1
nc
 7
nc
 8

Hint for mounting

When securing the wire it must be ensured that the wire is straight and vertical in relation to the wire outlet. Recommendation: Only select the starting position after an unwound length of approx. 5 mm. This prevents the wire hitting the end stop when it is rewound.
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Product configuration

Feature

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Enhancement

Select your specifications:

Measuring range

3300

3300

3300
in mm
3700
4000

encoder type

P10_P10

P10_P10

P10_P10

2x potentiometers 10 kΩ

20/4mA_20/4mA

2x transducers 20…4 mA

4/20mA_20/4mA

2x transducers 4 … 20 mA counter-rotating

4/20mA_4/20mA

2x transducers 4 … 20 mA

Position of electrical connection

1

1

1

direction of wire outlet

3

opposite the wire outlet

series impedance

0

0

0

0 Ω

only for P10_10 encoder type
1k2

1.2 kΩ

only for P10_10 encoder type

Your order key

SG42 - 3300 - P10_P10 - 1 - 0
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Data sheet

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Quick Start Guide

PDF

DE | EN

3D-CAD model

Link/URL

CAD-Modell

CKCA conformity declarations

PDF

EN

Installation Instructions

PDF

DE | EN

EU-conformity declarations

PDF

DE | EN

Accessories

SIKO Global, Guide roller UR
Guide roller UR

  • For changing the measurement direction. Guide rollers are used when the wire-actuated encoder cannot be installed inline with the extension direction of the wire

  • Several guide rollers can be combined

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SIKO Global, Wire extension piece SV
Wire extension piece SV

  • For extending the measurement wire or bridging the gap to the object to be measured. This does not extend the actual measurement range of the encoder, however

  • Easy mounting

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SIKO Global, Overview Mating connector
Overview Mating connector

  • Mating connector, straight

  • Mating connector, offset

  • D-SUB connector

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Additional Accessories
Order key
Mating connector, 8-pole, socket
83525

Comparable products

SIKO Global, Draw-wire encoder SG62
Draw-wire encoder SG62

  • Robust design

  • Measuring lengths up to 6000 mm

  • Analogue signal output in redundant design (2x 4…20 mA or potentiometer)

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Scope of delivery

  • SG42
  • Installation Instructions

Industries relevant to the product

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+1 734 426-3476

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SIKO GmbH

Weihermattenweg 2

79256 Buchenbach

Germany

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