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Draw-wire encoder SGH50

Position sensor for hydraulic cylinders with measuring lengths up to 5000 mm
SIKO Global, Draw-wire encoder SGH50
SIKO Global, Draw-wire encoder SGH50
Absolute position sensor for hydraulic cylinders, telescopic cylinders, and piston accumulators, based on the tried and tested wire-actuated sensor technology. Durable, reliable, and robust. Developed with the know-how of over 30 years of experience in wire-actuated sensor technology.
  • Measuring range 0 … 5000 mm (196.85 inches)
  • Absolute measuring system
  • Pressure-resistant up to 350 bar, pressure peaks up to 450 bar
  • High flexibility, thanks to teach-in to any measuring length
  • Redundant interfaces (CAT3) available
  • Safety version usable up to Performace Level d
  • Analog, CANopen, SAE J1939, CANopen Safety interfaces
  • With PURE.MOBILE technology
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Ben King
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Konner Fierek
Key Account Manager Mobile Automation
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  • Technical drawing
  • Technical Specifications
  • System components
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Technical drawing

SIKO Global, Draw-wire encoder SGH50

Technical Specifications

Mechanical data
Electrical data
System data
Ambient conditions
Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Flange
aluminum
sealing ring (HNBR)
Housing
plastic
PA66
Wire design
ø0.45 mm
rustproof stainless steel
Extension force
≥4 N
Acceleration
≤24 m/s²

Schnittstelle analog

Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Linearity tolerance
±0.25 %
5000 mm measuring length, ±0.5% output value range ≤15 mV
Starting time
<150 ms
Type of connection
connector system
KV1H accessory
Operating voltage
9 … 32 V DC
ambient condition MH, at output 0 … 5 V, 0.5 … 4.5 V, 0.25 … 4.75 V, 1.0 … 4.9 V, reverse polarity protected
12 … 32 V DC
ambient condition MH, at output 0 … 10 V, reverse-polarity protected
12 … 32 V DC
ambient condition MH, at output 0 … 20 mA, 4 … 20 mA, but UB > Uload +2.0 V, reverse-polarity protected
24 V DC ±20 %
ambient condition CE, reverse polarity protected
Current consumption
<40 mA at 24 V DC
per encoder
<80 mA at 12 V DC
per encoder
Power input
<1 W
without load, per encoder
Parameter storage
105 cycles
also applies to calibration operations
Digital inputs
4  
limit inputs (redundant)
2  
limit imputs (not redundant)
Input signal level high
>8.4 V
Input signal level low
<2.8 V
Output voltage
… 10 V
load current <1 mA
… 5 V
load current <1 mA
0.5 … 4.5 V
load current <1 mA
0.25 … 4.75 V
load current <1 mA
1 … 4.9 V
load current <1 mA
Output current
… 20 mA
load ≤500 Ω
4 … 20 mA
load ≤500 Ω

Schnittstelle CANopen

Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Operating voltage
9 … 32 V DC
ambient condition MH, reverse polarity protected
24 V DC ±20 %
ambient condition CE, reverse polarity protected
Current consumption
<40 mA at 24 V DC
per encoder
<60 mA at 12 V DC
per encoder
Power input
1 W
per encoder
Parameter storage
105 cycles
also applies to calibration operations
Interface
ISO 11898-1/2, not electrically isolated
CANopen, CiA 301, CiA 305, CiA 406
Address
1 … 127  
Node ID, via SDO or Layer Setting Service (LSS)
Linearity tolerance
±0.25 %
5000 mm measurement length
Baud rate
20 kbit/s
50 kbit/s
125 kbit/s
250 kbit/s
500 kbit/s
800 kbit/s
1 Mbit/s
Cycle time
1.5 ms typical
Starting time
<150 ms
Type of connection
connector system
KV1H accessory

Schnittstelle CANopen Safety

Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Operating voltage
9 … 32 V DC
ambient condition MH, reverse polarity protected
24 V DC ±20 %
ambient condition CE, reverse polarity protected
Current consumption
<40 mA at 24 V DC
per encoder
<60 mA at 12 V DC
per encoder
Power input
<1 W
Parameter storage
105 cycles
also applies to calibration operations
Linearity tolerance
±0.25 %
5000 mm measurement length
Interface
ISO 11898-1/2, not electrically isolated
CANopen Safety, CiA 301, CiA 305, CiA 406, EN50325-5
Address
1 … 127  
Node ID, via SDO or Layer Setting Service (LSS)
Baud rate
20 kbit/s
50 kbit/s
125 kbit/s
250 kbit/s
500 kbit/s
800 kbit/s
1 Mbit/s
Cycle time
1.5 ms typical
Settling time
<150 ms
Type of connection
connector system
KV1H accessory
Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Scanning
magnetic
Resolution
12 bit
analog output
0.1 mm
CANopen, SAE J1939, CANopen Safety
Repeat accuracy
±0.15 mm
unidirectional
Measuring range
… 5000 mm
measuring range flexibly usable between 0 … 5000 mm
Travel speed
≤2 m/s
Failure rate
290 Year(s)
analog redundant, at 40 °C(MTBF) SN 29500
240 Year(s)
CANopen, at 40° C (MTBF)SN 29500
540 Year(s)
analog not redundant, at 40° C (MTBF) SN 29500
460 Year(s)
CAN not redundant, at 40° C (MTBF) SN 29500
170 Year(s)
CAN safety redundant, at 40 °C (MTBF) SN 29500
730 Year(s)
CANopen Safety, bei 60° C(MTTFd )
156 FIT
CANopen Safety, at 60° C (PFH) 1 FIT = 1.0 E - 09 1/h
84 %
CANopen Safety, at 60 °C (DCavg value), ISO13849-1, Appendix E.2
Approval
E1 compliant
UN ECE R10 approval No: E1 10 R - 05 8507
Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Ambient temperature
-40 … 105 °C
electronics
-30 … 100 °C
mechanics, optionally to 105° C
Storage temperature
-40 … 85 °C
Relative humidity
100 %
condensation admissible in the mounted and plugged condition
Operating pressure
<350 bar
Pn based on ISO19879
Overload pressure
<450 bar
Pmax based on ISO 19879
Test pressure
650 bar
Pstatic based on ISO 19879
EMC
EN 61326-3.1
ambient condition CE, industry immunity requirement, class B emission limit
ISO 11452-1, -2, -3, -4, -5
ambient condition MH, interference EUB
ISO 7637-1, -2
ambient condition MH, transient impulses
ISO 10605
ambient condition MH, electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Protection category
IP67
EN 60529, installed with KV1H and suitable mating plug
IP6K9K
ISO 20653, fitted with KV1H and suitable mating connector
Shock resistance
1000 m/s2, 11 ms
EN 60068-2-27
Vibration resistance
≤70 m/s2, 10 … 2000 Hz
EN 60068-2-64

System components

SIKO Global, Draw-wire encoder SGH50
Draw-wire encoder SGH50
SIKO Global, Cable extension KV1H
Cable extension KV1H

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Product configuration

Feature

Select specifications

Enhancement

Select your specifications:

Measuring range

3000

3000

3000
in mm
3500
4000
4500
5000

ambient conditions

MH

MH

MH

mobil hydraulics

CE

industrial hydraulics

Interface

0/5V

0/5V

0/5V

0 … 5 V

0/10V

0 … 10 V

0,25/4,75V

0.25 … 4.75 V

0,5/4,5V

0.5 … 4.5 V

1,0/4,9V

1.0 … 4.9 V

0/20mA

0 … 20 mA

4/20mA

4 … 20 mA

CAN

CANopen

CANs

CANopen Safety

redundancy

NR

NR

NR

not redundant

R

redundant

Your order key

SGH50 - 3000 - GW6 - MH - 0/5V - NR - M1 - DS - S
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Data sheet

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Quick Start Guide

PDF

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User manual

PDF

DE
EN
DE
EN

3D-CAD model

ZIP

CAD-Modell

EU-conformity declarations

PDF

DE | EN

Installation Instructions

PDF

DE | EN

Setup-Package

ZIP

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Certificate

E1

PDF

DE | EN

CKCA conformity declarations

PDF

EN

Accessories

SIKO Global, Wire extension piece SVH
Wire extension piece SVH

  • for wire-actuated encoders in the SGH series

  • for lengthening the measuring wire or the distance to the measuring object (the measuring path is not lengthened)

  • Easy mounting

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SIKO Global, Installation tool ZB4006
Installation tool ZB4006

  • Mounting aid for the SGH50 wire-actuated encoder

  • For easy mounting of the SGH50 into welded cylinders

  • Flexibly usable for any cylinder shape and cylinder stroke

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SIKO Global, Programming tool ProTool SGH
Programming tool ProTool SGH

  • Programming tool for analog sensors of the SGH series

  • Free programming of the measuring range and of the analog interface

  • Windows-compatible - plug & play

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SIKO Global, Rope swivel ZB4009
Rope swivel ZB4009

  • to compensate for the rotary movement of the piston head in piston accumulators or hydraulic cylinders

  • suitable for speed and position capturing

  • for wire-actuated encoders in the SGH series

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SIKO Global, Socket wrench ZB4008
Socket wrench ZB4008

  • for easy mounting of the M6 fastening screw of wire-actuated encoders in the SGH series

  • slotted side prevents damage to the wire during assembly

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Comparable products

SIKO Global, Draw-wire encoder SGH10L
Draw-wire encoder SGH10L

  • Measuring range 0 … 1000 mm (39.37 inches)

  • almost no stoke lost thanks to lateral mounting

  • Absolute measuring system

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Scope of delivery

  • SGH50
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Industries relevant to the product

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Mobile Hydraulics

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