Linear measuring technology

Draw-wire encoder C120 Performance-Line Measuring length max. 6 m

These draw-wire mechanics C120 can be used up to a measuring

length of 6 meters.
This draw-wire mechanics may be combined with the proven
Kübler Sendix encoders with incremental or absolute interface,
as well as with analog sensors.

140 m/s2 IP
Max. Long service Wide tempera- High protection Reverse polarity Integrated Interchangeable
acceleration life ture range level protection swivel installation

Robust Versatile
• The titanium-anodized aluminum housing and the stainless • High traverse speed, up to max. 10 m/s.
steel wires allow for using the mechanics even in harsh • High acceleration, up to max. 140 m/s².
conditions.
• Quick fastening by means of 2 screws.
• Wear-free wire exit thanks to special plain bearing guide.
• Various connection possibilities available.
• Various wire types and wire fastenings.
• Interchangeable encoders (interchangeable installation).

Order code with encoder D8. X C1 . XXXX . XX X X . XXXX

(incremental, absolute) a b c d e f

a Mechanics c Encoder used d Output circuit Optional on request

2 = interchangeable installation 1) 00 = Sendix 5000, incremental depends on the encoder used - Other measuring ranges
4 = fixed installation 2) M3 = Sendix M5863, absolute - Cable diameter 1 mm
F3 = Sendix F5863, absolute e Type of connection - Other wire fastening
b Measuring range 63 = Sendix 5863, absolute depends on the encoder used (wire clip = standard):
0400 = 4000 mm M8 = Sendix M5868, absolute eyelet, M4 thread or carabiner ring
0500 = 5000 mm F8 = Sendix F5868 absolute f Resolution / Protocol / Options - Modified cable and/or connector
0600 = 6000 mm 68 = Sendix 5868, absolute depends on the encoder used orientation
- Modified cable outlet direction
- Sensor protection level IP67
- Improved linearity 0.02 %

Standard resolutions for draw-wire with incremental encoder Sendix 5000 Standard resolutions for draw-wire with absolute encoder Sendix M5863
(12 bit ST) or M5868 (12 bit ST, programmable via bus)
Drum circumference [mm] 317.68 317.68 317.68 Drum circumference [mm] 317.68
Pulses / revolution [ppr] 1000 2000 4000 Pulses / revolution [ppr] 4096
Pulses / mm 3.1 6.3 12.6 Pulses / mm 12.9
Resolution [mm] 0.32 0.16 0.08 Resolution [mm] 0.08

1) Draw-wire mechanics with standard flange. The encoder can be replaced by the customer.
2) The encoder can only be replaced at the factory.

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Recommended standard variants (with incremental, absolute encoder)

Order no. Mounted encoder Interface Power Type of connection Resolution / Protocol Option
draw-wire encoder supply

D8.xC1.xxxx.0054.2000 Sendix 5000 (8.5000.8354.2000) Push-pull with 10 ... 30 V DC 1 x radial M12 connector 2000 ppr -
inverted signal
D8.xC1.xxxx.M324.G222 Sendix M5863 (8.M5863.3524.G222) SSI 10 ... 30 V DC 1 x radial M12 connector 4096 ppr / SSI-Gray-Code -
D8.xC1.xxxx.M824.2122 Sendix M5868 (8.M5868.3524.2122) CANopen 10 ... 30 V DC 1 x radial M12 connector CANopen encoderprofil DS406 V4.0 -

Other variants (with absolute encoder)

Order no. Mounted encoder Interface Power Type of connection Resolution / Protocol Option
draw-wire encoder supply

D8.xC1.xxxx.F326.G223 Sendix F5863 (8.F5863.1226.G223) SSI 10 ... 30 V DC 1 x radial M12 connector 4096 ppr / SSI-Gray-Code SET button + status LED
D8.xC1.xxxx.6326.G223 Sendix 5863 (8.5863.1226.G223) SSI 10 ... 30 V DC 1 x radial M12 connector 4096 ppr / SSI-Gray-Code SET button + status LED
D8.xC1.xxxx.F82E.2123 Sendix F5868 (8.F5868.122E.2123) CANopen 10 ... 30 V DC 1 x radial M12 connector CANopen encoder profile DS406 V3.2 SET button
D8.xC1.xxxx.6822.2123 Sendix 5868 (8.5868.1222.2123) CANopen 10 ... 30 V DC 2 x radial M12 connector CANopen encoder profile DS406 V3.2 SET button
D8.xC1.xxxx.M834.3222 Sendix M5868 (8.M5868.3534.3222) SAE J1939 10 ... 30 V DC 1 x radial M12 connector SAE J1939 -
D8.xC1.xxxx.M844.4122 Sendix M5868 (8.M5868.3544.4122) IO-Link 18 ... 30 V DC 1 x radial M12 connector IO-Link -
D8.xC1.xxxx.6832.3113 Sendix 5868 (8.5868.1232.3113) PROFIBUS 10 ... 30 V DC 3 x radial M12 connector Profibus-DP V0 encoder profile Class 2 SET button
D8.xC1.xxxx.68B2.B212 Sendix 5868 (8.5868.12B2.B212) EtherCAT 10 ... 30 V DC 3 x radial M12 connector EtherCAT with CoE 3.2.10 -
D8.xC1.xxxx.F8CN.C122 Sendix F5868 (8.F5868.12CN.C122) PROFINET IO 10 ... 30 V DC 3 x axial M12 connector PROFINET encoder profile version 4.2 -
D8.xC1.xxxx.F8AN.A222 Sendix F5868 (8.F5868.12AN.A222) EtherNet/IP 10 ... 30 V DC 3 x axial M12 connector EtherNet/IP -

Order code with encoder D8. X C1 . XXXX . M1 X X . XXXX

(analog, scalable with limit switch function) a b c d e f

a Mechanics d Output circuit Optional on request

2 = interchangeable installation 1) depends on the encoder used - Other measuring ranges
4 = fixed installation 2) - Cable diameter 1 mm
e Type of connection - Other wire fastening
b Measuring range depends on the encoder used (wire clip = standard):
0400 = 4000 mm M4 thread, eyelet or carabiner ring
0500 = 5000 mm f Resolution / Protocol / Options - Modified cable and/or connector
0600 = 6000 mm depends on the encoder used orientation
- Modified cable outlet direction
c Encoder used - Sensor protection level IP67
M1 = Sendix M5861, absolute 3)

Recommended standard variants (with encoder analog, scalable with limit switch function)
Order no. Mounted encoder Interface Power Type of connection Resolution / Option
draw-wire encoder supply Protocol

D8.xC1.xxxx.M134.3612 Sendix M5861 (8.M5861.3534.3612) Analog, 4 ... 20 mA 10 ... 30 V DC radial M12 connector 12 Bit / 4 ... 20 mA scalable without limit switch function 4)
D8.xC1.xxxx.M144.4612 Sendix M5861 (8.M5861.3544.4612) Analog, 0 ... 10 V 15 ... 30 V DC radial M12 connector 12 Bit / 0 ... 10 V scalable without limit switch function 4)
D8.xC1.xxxx.M134.3512 Sendix M5861 (8.M5861.3534.3512) Analog, 4 ... 20 mA 10 ... 30 V DC radial M12 connector 12 Bit / 4 ... 20 mA scalable with limit switch function 5)
D8.xC1.xxxx.M144.4512 Sendix M5861 (8.M5861.3544.4512) Analog, 0 ... 10 V 15 ... 30 V DC radial M12 connector 12 Bit / 0 ... 10 V scalable with limit switch function 5)

1) Draw-wire mechanics with standard flange. The encoder can be replaced by the customer.
2) The encoder can only be replaced at the factory.
3) With ccw option.
4) Delivery condition: scaled to measuring range.
Description for scaling and limit switch function see data sheet M5861.
5) Delivery condition: unscaled.
Description for scaling and limit switch function see data sheet M5861.

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Order code with analog sensor D8.3C1 . XXXX . XXX X . 0000

(scaled to measuring range) Type a b c

a Measuring range b Analog sensor output / supply voltage Optional on request

0400 = 4000 mm A11 = 4 ... 20 mA / 12 ... 30 V DC - Other measuring ranges
0500 = 5000 mm A22 = 0 ... 10 V / 12 ... 30 V DC - Cable diameter 1 mm
0600 = 6000 mm A33 = potentiometer 1 kΩ / max. 30 V DC - Other wire fastening (wire clip = standard):
M4 thread, eyelet or carabiner ring
c Type of connection - Modified cable and/or connector orientation
1 = axial cable, 2 m PVC - Modified cable outlet direction
3 = axial M12 connector, 4-pin - Sensor protection level IP67
- Increased temperature range -40 °C ... +85 °C and
-20 °C ... +120 °C

Accessories for draw-wire encoder Dimensions in mm [inch] Order no.

Guide pulley Technical data: Scope of delivery: 8.0000.7000.0045

- mounting bracket (anodized alum.) - 2 x countersunk screws
- guide pulley (plastic POM) for lateral fixing
- ball bearing (type 696-2R5) - 2 x hexagonal screws
for fixing on a flat surface

16,5 0,65
5 0,2
44 1,73
37 1,46

31 1,22
37 1,46
12 0,47
6,2 0,24

6,2 0,24 7 0,28 48 1,89

12,5 0,49 62 2,44

20 0,79

Extension cable (further on request) 0.5 m with clip 8.0000.7000.0051

1.0 m with clip 8.0000.7000.0052
2.0 m with clip 8.0000.7000.0054

Cables and connectors Order no.

Preassembled cables M12 female connector with coupling nut, 5-pin, A coded, straight 05.00.6081.2211.002M
single ended
2 m [6.56‘] PVC cable

M12 male connector with external thread, 4-pin, D coded, straight 05.00.6031.4411.002M
single ended
2 m [6.56‘] PUR cable

Connectors M12 female connector with coupling nut, 5-pin, A coded, straight (metal) 8.0000.5116.0000
M12 female connector with coupling nut, 5-pin, A coded, straight (metal/plastic) 05.B-8151-0/9
M12 female connector with coupling nut, 5-pin, A coded, right-angle (plastic) 05.B-8251-0/9

Further Kübler cables and connectors can be found at: kuebler.com/connection-technology

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Technical data

Mechanical characteristics (draw-wire mechanics) Electrical characteristics (digital output)

Measuring range 6000 mm The electrical characteristics of the draw-wire mechanics with digital output
Extension force Fmin 8.8 N can be found in the data sheets of the encoders
Fmax 12.3 N
Speed max. 10 m/s
Approvals
Acceleration max. 140 m/s2
CE compliant in accordance with
Linearity (of the measuring range) EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
with analog sensor ±0.10 % RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
with encoder ±0.05 %
±0.02 % 1) UKCA compliant in accordance with
Weight approx. 1600 g [56.44 oz] EMC Regulations S.I. 2016/1091
(depending on the sensor/encoder RoHS Regulations S.I. 2012/3032
used)
Material housing titanium-anodized aluminum
wire stainless steel ø 0.5 mm
ø 1 mm can be supplied as a special
up to measuring range 3000 mm
(other wire types on request)
Protection acc. to EN 60529 IP65 (sensor)

Electrical characteristics (analog sensor, scaled to measuring range)

Version
A22 A11 A33
Analog output 0 ... 10 V 4 ... 20 mA potentiometer
Output 0 ... 10 V / galv. isolated, 4 conductors 4 ... 20 mA / 2 conductors 1 kΩ
Supply voltage 12 ... 30 V DC 12 ... 30 V DC max. 30 V DC
Recommended slider current – – < 1 µA
Max. current consumption 22.5 mA (no load) 50 mA –
Reverse polarity protection yes yes –
Working temperature -20 °C ... +85 °C [-4 °F ... +185 °F] -20 °C ... +85 °C [-4 °F ... +185 °F] -20 °C ... +85 °C [-4 °F ... +185 °F]
-40 °C ... +85 °C [-40 °F ... +185 °F] 2) -40 °C ... +85 °C [-40 °F ... +185 °F] 2) -40 °C ... +85 °C [-40 °F ... +185 °F] 2)
-20 °C ... +120 °C [-4 °F ... +248 °F] 2)

1) On request for encoder version (see order code c ) :

00 in combination with interchangeable installation (order code a = 2) or fixed installation (order code a = 4)
F3, 63, F8, 68 in combination with interchangeable installation (order code a = 2)
2) Optional on request.

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Terminal assignment (analog sensor)

R/I converter +V

Analog sensor A11 Signal: +V n.c. Iout n.c.

(4 ... 20 mA)
Cable 1) Core color: BN WH BU BK A I out
M12 connector, 4-pin Pin: 1 2 3 4

R/U converter +V

Analog sensor A22 Signal: +V Uout 0V 0 V out U out

V
(0 ... 10 V DC) 0 Vout
Cable 1)
Core color: BN WH BU BK
0V
M12 connector, 4-pin Pin: 1 2 3 4

Potentiometer +V

Analog sensor A33 Signal: +V Out 0V n.c. Ω Out

(Potentiometer 10 kΩ)
Cable 1) Core color: BN WH BU BK
0V
M12 connector, 4-pin Pin: 1 2 3 4

Top view of mating side, male contact base

M12 connector, 4-pin

1) Isolate unused cores individually before initial start-up.

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Technology in detail

Operating principle
Drum width
Construction Note
The core of a draw-wire device is a drum mounted Exceeding the maximum extension length of the
on bearings, onto which a wire is wound. Winding draw-wire will lead to damage to the wire and
takes place via a spring-loaded device. the mechanics.

Drum diameter
Wire diameter

Wire fastenings

Clip M4 thread Eyelet Carabiner ring

D8.xx1.xxxx.xxxx D8.xxA.xxxx.xxxx D8.xxJ.xxxx.xxxx D8.xxM.xxxx.xxxx

ball-bearing swivel
(no torsion of the measuring wire
during installation)

rubber stopper

measuring wire

Wire types Extension wire

- V2A, ø 0.5 mm (standard) For optimum use of the measuring range by extending the wire length,
Optional on request: e. g. to allow realizing a pre-extension in the application.
- V4A, ø 0.51 mm Especially combined with analog interfaces.
- Coramid, ø 0.6 mm
- V4A plastic coated, 1.0 mm (V4A = ø 0.81 mm)

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Technology in detail

Application-specific installation possibilities Individual wire outlet

wire outlet at the top 0°
guide pulley D8.xx1.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx

wire outlet right 90°

wire outlet left 270° D8.xxC.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx
D8.xxD.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx
guide pulley

Interchangeable installation wire outlet below 180°

Easy adjustment of the connector D8.xxE.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx
or cable orientation. Exchange of
individual components possible.
Requirements for encoders:
- clamping flange ø 58 mm Individual cable /
- shaft 10 x 20 mm connector orientation
on request

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Dimensions
Dimensions in mm [inch]

Draw-wire mechanics with encoder

Fixed installation

1,97
50 1,97

1,97
50 50
9,34
237,33 9,34

9,34
237,33
237,33

2,28
4,72

4,39
Dimension B depends on the

57,9 2,28

2,28
120 4,72

4,72

111,4 4,39

4,39

57,9
120120

encoder used

111,4

57,9
111,4
Encoder B
Sendix incremental (5000) 54.25
D8.4C1.xxxx.00xx.xxxx [2.14] 42,24 1,66 B
5 0,20

42,24 1,66
42,24 1,66 B B
5 0,20

5 0,20

Sendix absolute (F5863) 66.75

D8.4C1.xxxx.F3xx.xxxx [2.63]
45 1,77
45 1,36
1,77 45 1,77
Sendix absolute (5863) 66.75 34,5
34,5 1,3634,5 1,36
D8.4C1.xxxx.63xx.xxxx [2.63] 6,5 0,26
6,5 0,26 6,5 0,26

Sendix absolute (F5868, CANopen) 88.25

D8.4C1.xxxx.F8xx.21xx [3.47]
Sendix absolute (F5868, EtherNet/IP) 76.75
D8.4C1.xxxx.F8xx.A2xx [3.02]
6,10

5,51
155 6,10

140 5,51

6,10

5,51

Sendix absolute (5868) 67.35

155155

140140

0,78

D8.4C1.xxxx.68xx.xxxx [2.65]
19,7 0,78

0,78
19,7
19,7

Sendix absolute (M586x) 67.05

D8.4C1.xxxx.Mxxx.xxxx [2.64]
1,3 0,05
1,3 0,05 1,3 0,05

Draw-wire mechanics with encoder

Interchangeable installation, clamping flange
1 1 1 2 22 3 33 4 44 5 55 6 66 7 77 8 88

A AA A
233,1 9,18 50 1,97
50 1,97
50 1,97

23 0,91
23230,91
0,91
[1,97/2,28]

[1,97/2,28]
[1,97/2,28]
233,1 9,18

233,1 9,18

B BB B
120 4,72

120 4,72
120 4,72

111,4 4,39

111,4 4,39
111,4 4,39

Dimension B depends on the

55/58

55/58
55/58

encoder used
Encoder B
Sendix incremental (5000) 77.25 C CC C

D8.2C1.xxxx.00xx.xxxx 3.04] 42,2542,25

1,66
42,25
1,66
1,66 B BB
5 0,20

5 0,20
5 0,20

Sendix absolute (F5863) 89.75 45 1,77

45451,77
1,77

D8.2C1.xxxx.F3xx.xxxx [3.53] 34,5 34,5

34,51,36
1,36 1,36

6,56,50,26
6,5 0,26 0,26
Sendix absolute (5863) 89.75 D DD D
D8.2C1.xxxx.63xx.xxxx [3.53]
Sendix absolute (F5868, CANopen) 111.25
D8.2C1.xxxx.F8xx.21xx [4.38]
155 6,10

5,51
6,10
6,10
5,51
5,51

Sendix absolute (F5868, EtherNet/IP) 99.75

140
155
155
140
140

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D8.2C1.xxxx.F8xx.A2xx [1.69]
Sendix absolute (5868) 90.35
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Dimensions
Dimensions in mm [inch]

Draw-wire mechanics with analog sensor

(scaled on measuring range)

50/58 1.97/2.28

50/58 1.97/2.28
50 1,97

50 1,97
237,3 9,34

237,3 9,34
120 4,72

120 4,72

111,4 4,39

111,4 4,39
42,3 1,66 42,3 1,66 102,2 4,02 102,2 4,02
5 0,20

5 0,20

45 1,77 45 1,77
34,5 1,36 34,5 1,36
6,5 0,26 6,5 0,26
155 6,10
140 5,51

155 6,10
140 5,51
20 0,78

20 0,78

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