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Data Sheet - Series 6 Miniature Position Transducers

With FlexSignal™ Integrated Signal Conditioning

Shaded characteristics are verified during production and test. All others are for REFERENCE and information only.

Key Features

85-Inch (2159-mm) Maximum Travel (Model 62)
Choice of FlexSignal™ Analog and Digital Output Signals (Factory Set)

Voltage Divider
Low-Level Bridge (B Circuit / Strain Gage Compatible)
Voltage Conditioner

Flexible, User-Adjustable Zero and Span Controls
0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, ±5 VDC, ±10 VDC, and more

4-20 mA (Current Loop)
Quadrature (Standard- and High-Resolution Digital)

AccuTrak™ Threaded Drum For Enhanced Repeatability
DirectConnect™ Sensor-To-Drum Technology = Zero Backlash, No Torsion Springs or Clutches
NEMA 4 / IP 66 Environmental Protection
Flexible Mounting Bases
Industrial Operating Temperature Ranges
Choice of Electrical Terminations: MIL-C-5015, DIN 45326, Lemo, flying leads

Electrical Outputs - Voltage Divider

VOLTAGE DIVIDER (hybrid or conductive plastic precision potentiometer)
Item	1-turn sensor	3-, 5-, and 10-turn sensors
Resistance: Value, Tolerance	5K ohms, ±10%	5K ohms, ±10%
Travel: Electrical	340°	1080° (3-turn), 1800° (5-turn), 3600° (10-turn)
Travel: Mechanical	360° continuous	1080° (3-turn), 1800° (5-turn), 3600° (10-turn) (+15° -0°)
Mechanical Life	5 million shaft revolutions min	5 million shaft revolutions min
Power Rating	1.0 W at 158° F (70° C); 50 VDC / 12 mA max	2.0 W at 158° F (70° C); 50 VDC / 12 mA max
Independent Linearity Error	±1.0% max per VRCI-P-100A	±0.25% max per VRCI-P-100A
Output Smoothness	0.1% max	0.051% max
Insulation Resistance	1000 Mohms min at 750 Vrms	1000 Mohms min at 750 Vrms
Dielectric Strength	750 Vrms min	1000 Vrms min
Resolution	infinite signal	infinite signal
Operating Temperature	-40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)	-40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
Shock / Vibration	100 g for 6 ms / 10 to 500 Hz at 10 g	100 g for 6 ms / 10 to 2000 Hz at 15 g
Thermal Coefficient	±0.01%/°C max	±0.01%/°C max

The potentiometer type of a specific potentiometer-based position transducer partnumber is designated by the 5th position of the part number counting left to right. Example: 60-11-5222 contains a 1-turn potentiometer while 60-60-8633 contains a 10-turn potentiometer ("0" indicates a 10-turn potentiometer).

Electrical Connection
Code 1 (wire) red black white	Code 2 (pin) A B C	Code 3 (pin) 1 2 3	Code 4 (pin) 1 2 3	Signal input, V+ ground, common, V-, S- output, signal, S+

Electrical Outputs - Low-Level Bridge

LOW-LEVEL BRIDGE (B Circuit / Strain Gage Compatible)
Item	Value
Supply Voltage	7 to 40 VDC max
Supply Current	20 mA max
Reverse Polarity Protection	yes
Increasing/Decreasing Output Options	yes
Output Signal	0.2 mV/V to 3.75 mV/V at 24 VDC supply voltage
Zero Adjust	0% to 100% of range (adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers)
Span Adjust	see Typical Outputs table below (adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers)
Independent Linearity Error	see Voltage Divider specification above
Insulation Resistance	1000 Mohms min
Resolution	infinite signal
Operating Temperature	-40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
Thermal Coefficient	±0.01%/°C max

Typical Outputs
Supply Voltage (VDC) 7 12 24	Min Span (mV) 4.92 4.92 4.92	Max Span (mV) 20.5 41 90	Sensitivity Range (mV/V) 0.7 to 2.928 0.41 to 3.42 0.205 to 3.75

Electrical Connection
Code 1 (wire) red black white green	Code 2 (pin) A B C D	Code 3 (pin) 1 2 3 4	Code 4 (pin) 1 2 3 4	Signal V+ V- S+ S-, ground

To change the output signal's range, follow these steps:

Remove the 2X sealing screws labeled Z and S to reveal the zero and span trim potentiometers.
Extend the displacement cable to the desired start location and adjust the zero trim potentiometer until you get the desired electrical output.
Extend the displacement cable to the desired finish location and adjust the span trim potentiometer until you get the desired electrical output.
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Replace the 2X sealing screws.

Electrical Outputs - Voltage Conditioner

VOLTAGE CONDITIONER (unregulated input)
Item	Unipolar (0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, Etc.)	Bipolar (±5 VDC, ±10 VDC, Etc.)
Supply Voltage	7 to 40 VDC for 0-5 VDC 12 to 40 VDC for 0-10 VDC	12 to 40 VDC for ±5 VDC 22 to 40 VDC for ±10 VDC
Supply Current	20 mA max	20 mA max
Reverse Polarity Protection	yes	yes
Increasing/Decreasing Output Options	yes	yes
Output Signal (User Adjustable)	0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, 5-0 VDC, 10-0 VDC, and user-adjustable values (adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers)	±5 VDC, ±10 VDC, and user-adjustable values (adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers)
Zero Adjust	0% to 100% of range	0% to 100% of range
Span Adjust	20% to 65% at 7 VDC supply 5% to 95% at 40 VDC supply	20% to 65% at 7 VDC supply 5% to 95% at 40 VDC supply
Independent Linearity Error	see Voltage Divider specification above	see Voltage Divider specification above
Insulation Resistance	1000 Mohms min	1000 Mohms min
Resolution	infinite signal	infinite signal
Operating Temperature	-40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)	-40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
Thermal Coefficient	±0.01%/°C max	±0.01%/°C max

Electrical Connection
Code 1 (wire) red black white green	Code 2 (pin) A B C D	Code 3 (pin) 1 2 3 4	Code 4 (pin) 1 2 3 4	Signal V+ V- S+ S-, ground

To change the output signal's range, follow these steps:

Remove the 2X sealing screws labeled Z and S to reveal the zero and span trim potentiometers.
Extend the displacement cable to the desired start location and adjust the zero trim potentiometer until you get the desired electrical output.
Extend the displacement cable to the desired finish location and adjust the span trim potentiometer until you get the desired electrical output.
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Replace the 2X sealing screws.

Electrical Outputs - 4-20 mA

4-20 mA (2-wire current transmitter)
Item	Value
Supply Voltage	12 to 40 VDC with reverse polarity protection
Supply Current	35 mA max
Output Signal	4-20 mA (user adjustable) with increasing and decreasing output options
Zero Adjust	0 to 5% of range (adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers)
Span Adjust	50 to 100% of range (adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers)
Independent Linearity Error	see Voltage Divider specification above
Insulation Resistance	1000 Mohms min at 750 Vrms
Resolution	infinite signal
Operating Temperature	-40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
Thermal Coefficient	±0.01%/°C max
A Note on Load Resistance in 4-20 mA Current Loops - The maximum load resistance or loop resistance is the maximum resistance of all the loads that are connected in series with the circuit. This includes all instrumentation equipment such as power supply and multimeter. The maximum load resistance (RLmax) depends on 2 factors: the voltage supply (Vps) and the maximum loop current (Iloop). For the Series 6 4-20 mA circuit, RLmax = (Vps - 11.6) / Iloop Example: Vps = 24 V Iloop = 30 mA RLmax = (24 - 11.6) / 30 = 0.413 Kohms

Electrical Connection
Code 1 (wire) red black	Code 2 (pin) A B	Code 3 (pin) 1 2	Code 4 (pin) 1 2	Signal V+ V-

To change the output signal's range, follow these steps:

Remove the 2X sealing screws labeled Z and S to reveal the zero and span trim potentiometers.
Extend the displacement cable to the desired start location and adjust the zero trim potentiometer until you get the desired electrical output.
Extend the displacement cable to the desired finish location and adjust the span trim potentiometer until you get the desired electrical output.
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Replace the 2X sealing screws.

Electrical Outputs - Digital

DIGITAL (incremental optical encoder (quadrature))
Item	Standard Resolution	High Resolution
Power Requirement	5 ±0.50 VDC	5 to 26 VDC
Supply Current	29 mA max at 5 VDC	35 mA max at 5 VDC
Logic Output	open collector and 3.3 Kohm pull-up resistor (TTL)	open collector with Schmitt trigger and 10 Kohm pull-up resistor (push-pull differential line driver)
Power Consumption	145 mW max, 3.86 mA sink current at 0.40 VDC	150 mW max, 16 mA sink current at 0.40 VDC
Travel: Electrical, Mechanical	360° continuous	360° continuous
Mechanical Life	100 million shaft revolutions min	100 million shaft revolutions min
Resolution	1200 quadrature pulses per revolution	8192 quadrature pulses per revolution
Output	2-bit (quadrature) code, A leads B by 90° w/CW	2-bit (quadrature) code, A leads B by 90° w/CW
Operating Temperature	14° to 185° F (-10° to 85° C)	-4° to 212° F (-20° to 100° C)
Shock / Vibration	100 g for 6 ms / 5 to 2000 Hz, 20 g	50 g for 11 ms / 50 to 500 Hz at 20 g

Electrical Connection
Resolution	Pin/Wire Assignment
Standard	Sensor Pin - - - -	Code 1 (wire) orange white/orange blue white/blue	Code 2 (pin) A B C D	Code 3 (pin) 1 2 3 4	Code 4 (pin) 1 2 3 4	Signal +5 VDC ground channel A channel B
High	Sensor Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10	Code 1 (wire) red gray brown green blue orange yellow white purple black	Code 2 (pin) A B C - D - E - - F	Code 3 (pin) 1 2 - - 4 - 3 - - -	Code 4 (pin) 1 2 3 - 4 - 5 - - 6	Signal common +VDC Z Z' B B' A A' N/C case

Nominal Resolution by Model Number (Digital)
Model	inches	mm	Standard Resolution#		High Resolution#
Model	inches	mm	pulses/in	pulses/mm	pulses/in	pulses/mm
60-35	21.25	540	278	11	1895	75
61-45	30.00	762	197	8	1344	53
62-55	42.50	1080	140	6	954	37.6
62-60	85.00	2159	140	6	954	37.6

# after quadrature decode by user

Other Specifications

Case/Drum Materials	precision-machined, anodized 2024 aluminum
Displacement Cable	0.018-inch (0.46-mm) dia., 7-by-7 stranded stainless steel, 40-lb (177-N) min breaking strength
Displacement Cable Hardware	1 each of 300196 loop sleeve, 300292 copper sleeve, 300688 ball-end plug, 300495 pull ring, 160026 brass swivel, and 301003 nickel swivel; all items provided uncrimped
Nominal Mass	Model 60: 6 oz (170 g), Model 61: 8 oz (227 g), Model 62: 11 oz (312 g)
Environmental Sealing	NEMA 4 / IP 66

Model Numbers and Cable Tension

Model	Range		Nominal Displacement Cable Tension Range (Full Retraction to Full Extraction)
	inches	mm	Opt 5		Opt 6		Opt 7		Opt 8
	inches	mm	oz.	N	oz.	N	oz.	N	oz.	N
60-11	4.00	102	4 to 8	1 to 2	5 to 12	1 to 4	12 to 20	3 to 6	28 to 55	7 to 16
60-25	13.50	343	7 to 20	2 to 6	12 to 28	3 to 8	18 to 53	5 to 15	30 to 134	8 to 37
60-35	21.25	540	5 to 12	1 to 3	7 to 19	2 to 5	12 to 33	3 to 9	14 to 79	4 to 22
61-45	30.00	762	-	-	5 to 12	1 to 3	8 to 23	2 to 6	9 to 60	3 to 17
62-55	42.50	1080	-	-	4 to 14	1 to 4	7 to 17	2 to 5	8 to 41	2 to 11
62-60	85.00	2159	-	-	-	-	-	-	15 to 45	4 to 13

Bolded entries are standard cable tension.

Displacement Cable Maximum Acceleration by Model Number

Model	Max Cable Acceleration (g's)
Model	Opt. 5	Opt. 6	Opt. 7	Opt. 8
60-11	8	10	23	69
60-25	55	65	109	165
60-35	30	40	75	70
61-45	-	56	72	95
62-55	-	18	31	45
62-60	-	-	-	15

Ordering Codes

Order Code Format	Description
ab-cd-efgh	position transducer
Example: 60-11-6281 (Model 60-11 (Series 60, 4-in (102-mm) range), cable tension: Opt. 6, bridge circuit, base: big foot (60/61), and flying leads)

Variable	Value	Description
ab-cd	_ _-_ _ _ _	size and range (model number)
e	5	cable tension: Opt. 5
	6	cable tension: Opt. 6
	7	cable tension: Opt. 7
	8	cable tension: Opt. 8
f	1	voltage divider
	2	bridge circuit - factory preset to 0-10 mV (increasing output), adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers
	3	bridge circuit - factory preset to 10-0 mV (decreasing output), adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers
	4	voltage conditioner - factory preset to 0-5 VDC (increasing output), adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers
	5	voltage conditioner - factory preset to 5-0 VDC (decreasing output), adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers
	6	4-20 mA (increasing output), adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers
	7	20-4 mA (decreasing output), adjustable output via 2 x trim potentiometers
	8	digital (standard resolution, quadrature)
	9	digital (high resolution, quadrature)
g	2	base: standard (60); pn 160015-1
	3	base: standard (61); pn 160015-3
	4	base: standard (62); pn 160015-5
	C	base: standard (60) with RoundAbout™ cable guide
	D	base: standard (61) with RoundAbout™ cable guide
	E	base: standard (62) with RoundAbout™ cable guide
h	1	FOR f = 1 to 8 > electrical termination: flying leads (4-conductor white Teflon cable with 22 AWG flying leads, 60-in (1524-mm) min length, 0.163 in (4.14 mm) nominal diameter) FOR f = 9 > electrical termination: flying leads (10-conductor dark gray PVC cable with 24 AWG, 60-in (1524-mm) min length, 0.250 in (6.35 mm) nominal diameter, -20° to +80° C operating temperature range)
	2	electrical termination: MS3101E-14S-6PF42-based sealed bulkhead electrical connector and mating 300853 electrical connector (MS3106F-14S-6S)
	3	electrical termination: Lemo EGG.0B.304.CLL bulkhead electrical connector and mating Lemo FGG.OB.304.CLAD52 electrical connector
	4	electrical termination: DIN 45326 sealed (per IP68) bulkhead electrical connector and mating electrical connector

Drawing

RoundAbout™ cable guide

Related Products

Part Number	Description
160001-01	installation kit

For crimping of hardware to displacement cable, consider the 160001-01 installation kit.

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All dimensions are REFERENCE and are in inches [mm] • Data Sheet Series 6 Rev. -


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