G500 Rotary Sensor
CSA approved intrinsically safe sensors for hazardous gas applications
This sensor at a glance
Available in any measurement angle from 16 to 160° e.g. 90°
(for 5-15° range see G502)
Longer operating life than a potentiometer
Fast delivery options available
Body Diameter: 35mm
Sensor Mounting: Flange or servo
Spring loaded shaft option
Sealed to IP65/67 depending on connector/cable option
Independent Linearity:
< ±0.25% up to 100°
< ±0.1% option available
Resolution: Infinite
Temperature range: -40°C to +80°C
Intrinsically safe G500 is CSA approved for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour atmospheres. The G500 is designed for industrial and scientific feedback applications and is ideal for OEMs seeking good sensor performance for arduous applications in hazardous areas.
The G500, like all Positek® sensors, is supplied with the output calibrated to the angle required by the customer, between 16 and 160 degrees and with full EMC protection built in. The sensor provides a linear output proportional with angle of rotation. There is a machined registration mark to identify the calibrated mid point.
Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. The G500 has long service life and environmental resistance with a rugged stainless steel body and shaft. The flange or servo mounting options make the sensor easy to install, it also offers a range of mechanical options. 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 amplifier . Approved galvanic isolation amplifiers (G005) are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.
The sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1km between the sensor and the amplifier.
Intrinsic Safety
| CSA Approval | This sensor is CSA approved to: Class I, Zone 0 Ex ia IIC T4 (Ta = -40°C to +80°C) AEx ia IIC T4 (Ta = -40°C to +80°C) Designates the sensor as belonging to; Class I, Zone 0: suitable for all areas except mining, : can be used in areas with continuous, long or frequent periods of exposure to hazardous gas / vapours. Protection class ia IIC, denotes intrinsically safe for Zones 0, 1 & 2 and IIA, IIB and IIC explosive gases. Temperature class T4: maximum sensor surface temperature under fault conditions 135°C. Ambient temperature range extended to -40°C to +80°C. Approval only applies to the specified ambient temperature range and atmospheric conditions in the range 0.80 to 1.10 Bar, oxygen <=21%. |
| Galvanic Isolation Amplifier | It
is imperative Positek® intrinsically safe sensors be used in
conjunction with a galvanic barrier to meet the requirements of the
product certification. The Positek G005 Galvanic Isolation Amplifier is
purpose made for Positek IS sensors making it the perfect choice. Refer
to the G005 datasheet for product specification and output configuration
options. The Positek® G005 Galvanic Isolation Amplifier is available with 0.5 - 9.5V or 4 - 20mA transmission output options or reverse outputs of 9.5 - 0.5 volts or 20 - 4 mA. |
Dimensions
| Body Diameter |
35mm |
| Body Length (to seal face) |
44mm |
| Shaft |
15mm, OD 6mm For full mechanical details see drawing |
| Measurement Range |
Any angle from ±8° to ±80° |
| Independent Linearity |
<±0.25% up to 100° at 20°C <±0.1% available on request |
| Temperature Coefficient |
<±0.01%/°C Gain & <±0.01%FS/°C Offset |
| Resolution |
Infinite |
| Noise |
<0.02% FSO |
| Shaft Torque |
<20mNm static |
| Frequency Response |
>10KHz (-3dB); |
Temperature Limits
| Operating |
-40 to +80°C |
| Storage |
-40 to +125°C |
Other
| EMC Susceptibility |
EN 61000-6-2 |
| EMC Radiated |
EN 61000-6-3 |
| Vibration |
IEC 68-2-6: 10g |
| Shock |
IEC 68-2-29: 40g |
| MTBF |
350,000 hrs 40°C Gf |
| Sealing |
IP65/67 (connector) / IP67 (cable) |
| Electrical Connections |
Screened cable or integral connector |
Positek offers a range of options for its standard sensors. Each sensor is manufactured to suit each customer's preferences. If your requirement is outside the options given below, Positek can modify/ redesign a sensor to suit your specific requirement. Standard options are available as below:
Measurement Range
Factory set to any length from ±8° to ±80° in increments of 1°. For example, if your application requires 90° measurement, then Positek will manufacture the sensor specifically for this angular range. The sensor will measure 90° however will still rotate through 360°.
Connector/Cable Options
| Connector - Hirschmann GD series Axial, IP65 | J |
| Connector - Axial, IP67, M12, 4 pin - without trim adjustment | J+Z600 |
| Connector - Axial, IP67, M12, 4 pin - with trim adjustment | J+Z601 |
| Cable with axial gland, IP67 | L (3 core cable) LQ (5 core cable) (click for more information) |
| Cable with axial short gland, IP67 | M (3 core cable) MQ (5 core cable) (click for more information) |
| Cable
length - The standard length of cable supplied with a Positek position
sensor is 50cm although you can specify any length you require up to a
maximum of 15,000cm | Specified in cm after the L/LQ or M/MQ e.g. L200 for 200cm cable from axial cable gland |
Mounting Options
| Option | Option Code |
| Flanged housing | Blank |
| Servo mount | P |
| <+/-0.1% FSO Linearity error (100° max) | Option Code Z650 |
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| Galvanic Isolation Amplifier | Click for PDF |
| Outline | Click for PDF Request AutoCAD Drawing |
| Datasheet | Click for PDF |
| Installation Sheet | Click for PDF |
