The X603 TIPS® (Tilt 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 X603, like all Positek
sensors, is supplied with the output calibrated to the angle required
by the customer, between 20 and 160 degrees and with full EMC protection
built in. The sensor provides a linear output characteristic with
angle of deflection. There is a machined registration mark to identify
the calibrated mid point.
Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over
a wide temperature range. Electrical connections to the sensor are
made via an industrial standard 4-pin M12 connector, with limited
rotational capability to facilitate cable routing.
The sensor has a rugged stainless steel body and anodised aluminium
mounting flange. The flange has two 4.5mm by 30 degree wide slots
on a 48mm pitch to simplify mounting and position adjustment. Environmental sealing is
to IP67.
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.
