P500 Rotary Sensor

The P500 Rotary Sensor RIPS® (Rotary Inductive Position Sensor) is a durable, affordable, high accuuracy rotary sensor designed for industrial and scientific feedback applications. The P500, like all Positek sensors, is supplied with the output calibrated to the angle required by the customer, between 16 and 160 degrees. The sensor […]

The P500 Rotary Sensor

RIPS® (Rotary Inductive Position Sensor) is a durable, affordable, high accuuracy rotary sensor designed for industrial and scientific feedback applications. The P500, like all Positek sensors, is supplied with the output calibrated to the angle required by the customer, between 16 and 160 degrees. The sensor provides a linear output proportional with angle of rotation. There is a machined registration mark to identify the calibrated mid point.

It is particularly suitable for OEMs seeking good sensor performance for arduous applications such as industrial machinery where cost is important.
Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. The P500 has a rugged stainless steel body and shaft for long service life and environmental resistance. The mounting flange is anodised aluminium. The sensor is easy to install with flange or servo mounting options, it also offers a wide range of electrical options. Sealing is IP65 or IP67 depending on selected cable or connector options, and full EMC protection built in.

The Full Positek Range Also Offer a range of Intrinsically Safe and ANZEx approved to Ex ia I/IIC T4

Intrinsically Safe systems provide a safe operating environment for personnel and equipment. Intrinsic Safety (IS) is based on the principle of restricting the  electrical energy transmitted into a hazardous area, thereby ensuring that any sparks or heated surfaces that may occur as a result of electrical failures are insufficient to cause ignition. The threat of an explosion is eliminated.

Positek’s ATEX and IECEx approved Intrinsically Safe sensors can be used in hazardous environments when connected to our approved galvanically isolated amplifier. Positek offers Intrinsically Safe sensors for the following three hazard classifications:

  • ‘A’ Series ANZEx Approved Intrinsically Safe Sensors for Gas/Vapour, Dust and Mining.
  • ‘X’ Series Sensors Position Sensors for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour atmospheres.
  • ‘E’ Series Sensors Position Sensors for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour and dust atmospheres.
  • ‘M’ Series Sensors Position Sensors for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour, dust and mining environments.

ATEX logoiso 9001:2000 logoIECEx

Positek sensors are now available in the EX07 versions which are ATEX and IECEx

Qualified to Intrinsic Safety Specification

  • II 1 GD
    I M1
    Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
    Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da
    Ex ia I Ma
    Ta = -40°C to 80°C
  • Certificate number Sira 13ATEX2371X and IECEx SIR 13.0154X
  • The ambient temperature rating is extended to -40°C to 80°C.

The sensors must be used with a galvanically isolated three port amplifier
designed to supply the sensor with a nominal 5V and to transmit the buffered
output to a safe area.

The Positek X005 Galvanic Isolation Amplifier designed specifically for use with Positek Intrinsically safe sensor range is available in the following output options:

0.5 to 9.5V – X005-545
9.5 to 0.5V – X005-546
4 to 20mA – X005-425
20 to 4mA – X005-426

 

 

Dimensions
Body Diameter 35mm
Body Length (to seal face) 44mm standard, 50mm buffered
Shaft 15mm, OD 6mm
For full mechanical details see drawing
Measurement range Any angle from ±8° to ±80°
Independant Linearity <±0.25% up to 100° @ 20°C
Temperature Coefficient <±0.01%/°C Gain & <±0.01%FS/°C Offset
Output Characteristics
Resolution Infinite
Noise <0.02% FSO
Shaft Torque <20mNm Static
Frequency Response >10KHz (-3dB);
>300Hz (-3dB); 2 wire 4-20mA
Output Signal and Output Load
Output Signal Output Load
0.5 to 4.5 V dc ratiometric 5K Ohms min
0.5 to 4.5 V dc 5K Ohms min
± 5V dc 5K Ohms min
± 10V dc 5K Ohms min
0.5 to 9.5 V dc 5K Ohms min
4 to 20mA (2 wire) 300 Ohms @ 24V
4 to 20mA (3 wire sink) 950 Ohms @ 24V
4 to 20mA (3 wire source) 300 Ohms Max
Supply Current
12 mA Typical 20 mA max. (Voltage Versions)
Temperature Limits
Operating -40 to 125°C (5V input only)
-20 to 85°C
Storage -40 to 125°C
EMC Performance
Susceptibility EN 61000-6-2
Radiated EN 61000-6-3
Vibration IEC 68-2-6: 10g
Shock IEC 68-2-29: 40 g
MTBF 350,000 hrs 40°C Gf
Sealing IP65(connector) / IP67(cable)
Electrical Connections Screened 3 core cable or integral connector

Dimensions
Body Diameter 35mm
Body Length (to seal face) 44mm standard, 50mm buffered
Shaft 15mm, OD 6mm
For full mechanical details see drawing
Measurement range Any angle from ±8° to ±80°
Independant Linearity <±0.25% up to 100° @ 20°C
Temperature Coefficient <±0.01%/°C Gain & <±0.01%FS/°C Offset
Output Characteristics
Resolution Infinite
Noise <0.02% FSO
Shaft Torque <20mNm Static
Frequency Response >10KHz (-3dB);
>300Hz (-3dB); 2 wire 4-20mA
Temperature Limits
Operating -40 to 125°C (5V input only)
-20 to 85°C
Storage -40 to 125°C
EMC Performance
Susceptibility EN 61000-6-2
Radiated EN 61000-6-3
Vibration IEC 68-2-6: 10g
Shock IEC 68-2-29: 40 g
MTBF 350,000 hrs 40°C Gf
Sealing IP65(connector) / IP67(cable)
Electrical Connections Screened 3 core cable or integral connector