Rope Length Transmitters

Rope Length Transmitters

Signal converters according to the draw-wire measuring principle are preferably used for well priced and easy-to-mount positioning tasks.
The product range provides 3 series with a selection of 3 sensor systems for the most different application ranges.

… Series

Series SL00…
Low-cost versions
For measuring ranges from 0 - 125 mm
up to 0 - 5000 mm

• Flat design
• Light-weight plastic design
• Drum bearing carried out by the shaft
of the flanged encoder
• Various mounting possibilities
• Possibility to attach all encoding systems
customary in trade with servo mount
sizes 13 and 23

Series SL0…
Rugged, industrial version
For measuring lengths from 0 - 1000 mm
up to 0 - 15000 mm

• Rugged drum casing, material: aluminium

• Reliable wire outlet by bellows with cross
role arrangement
• Low-priced option to series SL
• Possibility to attach all encoding systems
customary in trade with servo mount sizes
13 and 23 via backlash compensated coupling
or backlash compensated gearing

Series SL…
Rugged, industrial version
For large measuring lengths from 0 - 1000 mm
up to 0 - 60000 mm

• Patented drum drive with regard to wire

withdrawal via threaded spindle
• Advanced working reliability and
measuring accuracy
• Rugged drum casing, material: aluminium
• Possibility to attach all encoding systems
customary in trade with servo mount sizes
13 and 23 by means of backlash compensated
coupling or backlash compensated gearing
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All three series contain inside a rugged plastic or aluminium casing a light-weight high precision measuring drum on which by means of an
extremely stable spring pull-back mechanism one layer of a highly flexible steel wire is wound. All series are equipped with flange, coupling
or measuring gear unit supports, in order to attach all encoder systems customary in trade.

… measuring systems … applications

Potentiometric
Potentiometer transmitter systems
with high resolution and linearity of
< ± 0.1% are preferably used for
almost every application for reasons of
costs. They are available with any
resistance values and signal
multilevel shelving electro overhead
characteristics or in connection rack systems conveyors
with an integrated programmable
signal converter with current or
voltage output.

mA

mobile cranes fork lift trucks

Magnetic transmitter systems

Permanent magnet are absolutely wear-free and reliable,
even under extremely environmental
conditions. They contain inside a
N S generally closed aluminium casing of the
bi-chamber design a permanent magne t,
of which the magnetic field direction is pressing and punching wood- and stone
output by a high precision magnetic machines working machines
sin/cos
sensor either analogue, for example
4 - 20 mA, or digital, i. e. incrementally
mA or absolutely coded with CAN signal.
Signal matching to the respective wire
CAN
Interface withdrawal is carried easily by
programming keys at rear of transmitter.

railways drilling equipment

Optoelectronic
Code disc transmitter systems
are available either as incrementally
or absolutely coded version.
Incremental systems convert the
length to be measured into a
pro portional pulse number with silo drilling platform
A and B track, 90° offset, for purposes
of direction identification.
Absolutely coded systems are
available as multi-turn transmitters
mA
with a resolution of 16 bit in CAN
open Standard or in user-defined
CAN
data format.
Interface

operating tables lifting workbench

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Overview of measuring lengths of draw-wire mechanisms
Measuring SL00 125 SL00 1250 SL00 200 SL00 3000 SL00 300 SL00 5000 SL0 1.5 SL0 2...3 SL0 5 SL 3002 SL 3001 SL 3005 SL 3015
length up to GS 55 GS 55 GS 80 GS 80 GS 130 GS 130 GS 55 GS 80 GS 130 GS 55 ... 3003 ... 3030 ... 3040
GS 80 GS 130 GS 190
125 mm
200 mm
300 mm
1000 mm
1250 mm
1500 mm
2000 mm
3000 mm
5000 mm
10000 mm
15000 mm
20000 mm
25000 mm
30000 mm
40000 mm
50000 mm on demand
60000 mm on demand

For intrinsically safe applications “ex” suitable angular transmitters with signal converters are available.
EG type test TÜV 03 ATEX 7131x ExII2 G Ct5

Programming of angular transmitters

Programming of encoders, label FSG, with servo mount sizes 13 and 23

Factory-adjusted

e.g.

100% 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 m

A 1 2 E
0% 100%

4 mA e.g. 2 ... 8 m 20 mA
R

reset Signal range to be modified

button via keys

0%
1. Programming mode “on” 3. Drive transmitter to final
... easy signal correction 2 x briefly red ( R; R ) position 2
100 % to be set
The encoders are factory-adjusted at nominal length to 4 ... 20 mA. 1 x briefly right ( 100 % )
In case of deviating lengths signal correction can be carried out easily
via push buttons. A reversal of direction of rotation is likewise easy 2. Drive transmitter to initial 4. Programming mode “off”
by using the push buttons. position 1 2 x briefly red ( R; R )
0 % to be set
1 x briefly left ( 0 % )

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Attachment of encoders
To determine the unwound measuring length single or multi-turn encoders are applicable.

For use of a single turn transmitter at a draw wire mechanism, which makes more than one drum revolution, the use of a gearing is necessary.
For use of multi-turn transmitters appropriate couplings are available for adaptation purposes.

Gearing:
For this purpose a modular structure is available for
backlash compensated application with all encoding
systems customary in trade of servo mount sizes 13 driving gear wheel
and 23, ensuring a speed reducing ratio of
spring unit
1 : 4 up to 1: 128.
Transmission gradation
1: 4 1: 8 1 : 16 1 : 32 1 : 64 1 : 128

Function mode: shaft

angular
The backlash reduced gear-wheels are kept backlash transmitter
compensated by an driving shaft arrangement. In this case
the driving gear wheel as well as a spring unit, being under
pretension, are mounted onto the shaft of the encoder.

Coupling:
The ex isting plastic couplings ensure a completely
unproblematical coupling of every transmitter system
customary in trade. According to standard all angular
transmitters of servo mount sizes 13 and 23 having coupling
a shaft diameter of 6 mm, 6.35 mm and 10 mm may be
adapted backlash compensated.

shaft
angular
transmitter

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Rope Length Transmitters of series SL00

Characteristics of series SL00:

• Low-cost version
• Flat design
• Light-weight plastic design
• Various mounting possibilities
• Drum bearing carried out by the shaft of the flanged
encoder which is available as measuring system of
the potentiometric, magnetic or optic manner

Attachment of encoders customary in trade

This series may be equipped with our angular transmitters
as well as with all encoding systems customary in trade with
servo mount sizes 13 and 23 having a shaft diameter of
6 mm to be adapted via coupling or gearing.

As far as the direct coupling of an encoder is concerned,

the shaft is designed to have a groove for the feather key
in order to ensure a hollow shaft coupling.

shaft bearing shaft design

of version SL00 of angular transmitter
6h6

P9
2 tappet
G7
6

tappet
key
2x2x6 DIN 6885

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Mechanical data
SL00 125 SL00 1250 SL00 200 SL00 3000 SL00 300 SL00 5000
GS 55 GS 55 GS 80 GS 80 GS 130 GS 130
Measuring length up to 0.125 m 1.25 m 0.2 m 3m 0.3 m 5m
Circumference of drum 150 mm 150 mm 230 mm 230 mm 385 mm 385 mm
Measuring wire diameter 0.81 mm 0.45 mm 0.81 mm 0.55 mm 0.81 mm 0.55 mm
Accuracy of drum ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 %
Speed of adjustment 8 m/s 6 m/s 8 m/s 6 m/s 8 m/s 6 m/s
Force of retractile spring 1.4 N 1 - 1.4 N 6.3 N 5 - 6.3 N 7N 4.5 - 7 N
Casing material plastic, Noryl plastic, Noryl plastic, Noryl plastic, Noryl plastic, Noryl plastic, Noryl
IP code of casing IP30 IP30 IP30 IP30 IP30 IP30
Material of measuring wire 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401
Weight (without encoder) 80 g 80 g 250 g 250 g 800 g 800 g

Dimensions (mm)
A 6.5 6.5 10.5 10.5 13 13
B 15.5 15.5 24.7 24.7 27.2 27.2
C 8.5 8.5 14.5 14.5 17 17
D 44 44 67 67 110 110
E 55 55 80 80 130 130
F ca. 48 ca. 48 ca. 73 ca. 73 ca. 90 ca. 90
G 23.5 23.5 36 36 61 61
M M3 x 6 M3 x 6 M4 x 8 M4 x 8 M6 x 12 M6 x 12
K 3.2 x 11 3.2 x 11 4.2 x 16 4.2 x 16 6.2 x 20 6.2 x 20
L 27 - 47 * 27 - 47 * 90 90 92.5 92.5
h / d1 / d2 2/ 6/ 12 2/ 6/ 12 2/ 6/ 12 2/ 6/ 12 2/ 6/ 12 2/ 6/ 12
* depends on attached encoder
Electrical data
Servo mount size (transmitter) 13 13 23 23 23 23
Potentiometric
1, 2 or 5 k
Magnetic (absolute)
0 - 20 mA or 4 - 20 mA
Magnetic (absolute)
CAN / CAN open
Magnetic (incremental)
up to max. 2000 pulses / 360°

d2
d1 h

G C
F

K M
E

M
K D K A
M E M B
L

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Rope Length Transmitters of series SL0

Characteristics of series SL0:

• Rugged drum casing, material: aluminium
• Reliable wire outlet by bellows with
cross role arrangement
• Low-priced option to series SL

Attachment of encoders customary in trade

Series SL0 may be equipped with our angular
transmitters as well as with all encoding systems
customary in trade with servo mount sizes 13 and 23
having a shaft diameter of 6 mm, 6.35 mm and 10 mm to
be adapted via coupling or gearing.

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Mechanical data
SL 01.5 SL 02...03 SL 05
GS 55 GS 80 GS 130
Measuring length up to 1.5 m 2m 3m 5m
Circumference of drum 125 mm 200 mm 200 mm 333.3 mm
Measuring wire diameter 0.55 mm 0.55 mm 0.55 mm 0.55 mm
Accuracy of drum ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 %
Speed of adjustment 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s
Force of retractile spring 4-6N 5 - 15 N 5 - 15 N 15 - 20 N
Casing material aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium
IP code of casing IP50 * IP65 IP65 IP65
Material of measuring wire 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401
Weight (without encoder) 0.5 kg 1.0 kg 1.1 kg 2.0 kg

Dimensions (mm)
A 42.5 34.7 56.4 59.5
B 76.4 78.2 99.9 106
C 26.5 34.7 56.4 59.5
D 46 50 50 80
E 55 80 80 130
F ca. 90 ca. 115 ca. 115 ca. 115
G 18.5 30.5 30.5 54
M M4 x 8 M6 x 7 M6 x 7 M8 x 8
L 88.4 - 106.4 ** 145.2 166.9 173
h / d1 / d2 2 / 6 / 12 6 / 20H7 / 29 6 / 20H7 / 29 6 / 20H7 / 29
* (IP 65 on request) ** depends on attached encoder
Electrical data
Servo mount size (transmitter) 13 23 23 23
Potentiometric
1, 2 or 5 k
Magnetic (absolute)
0 - 20 mA or 4 - 20 mA
Magnetic (absolute)
CAN / CAN open
Magnetic (incremental)
up to max. 2000 pulses / 360°

d2
h d1
F

C G

M
D

A D
M
M M
B E
L

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Rope Length Transmitters of series SL

Characteristics of series SL:

• Patented drum mechanism:
A highly flexible measuring wire consisting of stainless and
acid-resistant high-grade steel is wound on a precision
measuring drum driven by a coil spring drive. During
unwinding procedure the measuring drum is moved in axial
direction via a threaded spindle, thereby ensuring the
measuring wire to be unwound constantly side by side with
constant distance. The drum revolutions will be transmitted
to a suitable transmitter system (depending on application)
via a backlash compensated coupling or a backlash
compensated measuring gear unit.
• Rugged drum casing, material: al uminium
• Advanced working reliability and measuring accuracy
• For different applications extensive accessories are
available: wire guide pulley, compressed air inlet etc.

Attachment of encoding systems

customary in trade
Series SL may be equipped with our angular transmitters
as well as with all encoding systems customary in trade
with servo mount sizes 13 and 23 having a shaft
diameter of 6 mm, 6.35 mm and 10 mm to be adapted
via coupling or gearing.

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Mechanical data

Measuring length up to 2m 1m 2m 3m 5m 10 m 15 m 20 m 25 m 30 m 15 m 20 m 25 m 30 m 35 m 40 m
Circumference of drum 125 mm 200 mm 200 mm 200 mm 334.1 mm 334.1 mm 334.1 mm 334.1 mm 334.1 mm 334.1 mm 491.5 mm 491.5 mm 491.5 mm 491.5 mm 491.5 mm 491.5 mm
Measuring wire diameter 0.55 mm 1.35 mm 1.35 mm 1.35 mm 1.35 mm 1.35 mm 1.35 mm 1.35 mm 1.35 mm 1.35 mm 1.35 mm 1.35 mm 1.35 mm 1.35 mm 1.35 mm 1.35 mm
Accuracy of drum ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 %
Speed of adjustment 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s 4 m/s
Force of retractile spring 3.5 - 6 N 5 - 15 N 5 - 15 N 5 - 15 N 10 - 21 N 10 - 21 N 10 - 21 N 10 - 21 N 10 - 21 N 10 - 21 N 18 - 37 N 18 - 37 N 18 - 37 N 18 - 37 N 18 - 37 N 18 - 37 N
Casing material aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium
IP code of casing IP50 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65
Material of measuring wire 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401 1.4401
Weight (without encoder) 0.6 kg 0.9 kg 1.1 kg 1.5 kg 2.5 kg 3.5 kg 5.0 kg 6.0 kg 7.5 kg 8.5 kg 7.5 kg 9.3 kg 11.5 kg 14.2 kg 16 kg 20 kg

Dimensions (mm)
A 42.5 34 41.5 70.9 77.4 99.9 146.4 168.9 215.4 237.9 99.7 114.9 157.2 172.5 187.7 202.9
B 88 77 92 128.9 141.7 187 256 301 370 415 186 217 274 305 335 366
C 26.5 34 41.5 70.9 77.4 99.9 146.4 168.9 215.4 237.9 99.7 114.9 157.2 172.5 187.7 202.9
D 46 50 50 50 80 80 80 80 80 80 140 140 140 140 140 140
E 55 80 80 80 130 130 130 130 130 130 190 190 190 190 190 190
F ca. 60 ca. 100 ca. 100 ca. 100 ca. 80 ca. 80 ca. 80 ca. 80 ca. 80 ca. 80 ca. 80 ca. 80 ca. 80 ca. 80 ca. 80 ca. 80
G 19.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 54 54 54 54 54 54 79 79 79 79 79 79
M M4 x 8 M6 x 7 M6 x 7 M6 x 7 M8 x 8 M8 x 8 M8 x 8 M8 x 8 M8 x 8 M8 x 8 M10 x 10 M10 x 10 M10 x 10 M10 x 10 M10 x 10 M10 x 10
L 100-118** 144 159 195.9 207.7 253 322 367 436 481 252 283 340 371 401 432
h / d1 / d2 2/ 6/12 6/20H7/29 6/20H7/29 6/20H7/29 6/20H7/29 6/20H7/29 6/20H7/29 6/20H7/29 6/20H7/29 6/20H7/29 6/20H7/29 6/20H7/29 6/20H7/29 6/20H7/29 6/20H7/29 6/20H7/29
* (IP 65 on request) ** depends on attached encoder
Electrical data
Servo mount size (transmitter) 13 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23
Potentiometric
1, 2 oder 5 k
Magnetic (absolute)
0 - 20 mA or 4 - 20 mA
Magnetic (absolute)
CAN / CAN open
Magnetic (incremental)
up to max. 2.000 pulses / 360°

d2
h d1

C G
F

M
E
D

A D
M M
B E
L

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 042009

Berlin Kablow Heppenheim

Fernsteuergeräte FSG Fernsteuergeräte Fernsteuergeräte
Kurt Oelsch GmbH Meß- und Regeltechnik GmbH Kurt Oelsch GmbH & Co.KG
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D - 12347 Berlin Mühlenweg 2 - 3 D - 64646 Heppenheim
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