The intrinsically safe X101 LIPS® (Linear
Inductive Position Sensor) is ATEX approved for use in potentially
explosive gas/vapour atmospheres. It is designed for industrial and
scientific feedback applications and is ideal for OEMs seeking good
sensor performance for arduous applications in hazardous areas. The
unit is highly compact and space-efficient, being responsive along
almost its entire length.
The X101, like all Positek sensors, provides a linear output proportional
to displacement. Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated
to the travel required by the customer, from 50 to 600mm and with
full EMC protection built in. The sensor is very robust, the body
and push rod being made of stainless steel for long service life and
environmental resistance.
Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over
a wide temperature range. The sensor is easy to install with mounting
options including M5 rod eye bearings and body clamps. The push rod
can be supplied free or captive, with female M5 thread, an M5 rod
eye, or dome end, Captive push rods can be sprung loaded, in either
direction, on sensors up to 250mm of travel. Environmental sealing is
to IP65 or IP67, depending on selected cable or connector options.
Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated barrier. Approved barriers are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.
Sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 150m from the barrier.
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