P603 Inductive Large Angle Tilt Sensor
Position feedback for industrial and scientific applications
This sensor at a glance
Available in any measurement angle from 15 to 160°
Longer operating life than a potentiometer
Fast delivery options available
Body Diameter: 35mm
Sensor Mounting: Flange
Fast settle time
Sealed to IP67
Independent Linearity/Hysteresis (combined error):
< ±0.25° up to 100°
Resolution: Infinite
Temperature range: -20°C to +85°C
The P603 is an affordable, durable, high-accuracy tilt sensor designed for industrial and scientific feedback applications. The P603, like all Positek sensors, is supplied with the output calibrated to the angle required by the customer, between 15 and 160 degrees. The sensor provides a linear output characteristic with angle of deflection. There is a machined registration mark to identify the calibrated mid point.
It is particularly suitable for OEMs seeking good sensor performance for arduous applications such as industrial machinery where cost is important.
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 aluminum mounting flange. The flange has two 4.5mm by 30 degree wide slots on a 48mm pitch to simplify mounting and position adjustment. The P603 offers a range of electrical options. Sealing is to IP67 and full EMC protection is built in.
Dimensions
| Body Diameter | 35mm |
| Body Length (to seal face) | 44mm standard, 50mm buffered For full mechanical details see drawing |
| Independent Linearity/Hysterisis (combined error) | <±0.25° |
| Temperature Coefficient | <±0.01%/°C Gain & <±0.01%FS/°C Offset |
| Output Characteristics | See Graph |
| Response Time | 250ms at 20°C typical |
| Damping Ratio | 0.2:1 (0.6 nom at 25°C) |
| Resolution | Infinite |
| Noise | <0.02% FSO |
Output Signal and Output Load
| Output Signal | Output Load |
| 0.5 to 4.5 V DC ratiometric | 5k Ohms min |
| 0.5 to 4.5 V DC | 5k Ohms min |
| ± 5V DC | 5k Ohms min |
| ± 10V DC | 5k Ohms min |
| 0.5 to 9.5 V DC | 5k Ohms min |
| 4 to 20mA (2 wire) | 300 Ohms max at 24V |
| 4 to 20mA (3 wire sink) | 950 Ohms max at 24V |
| 4 to 20mA (3 wire source) | 300 Ohms max at 24V |
| Supply Current | 12 mA Typical 20 mA max (voltage versions) |
Temperature Limits
| Operating | -20 to +85°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 | IP67 |
| Electrical Connections | 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 ±7.5° 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°.
Electronic Options
| Output Signal | Supply Input | Option Code |
| Standard | ||
| 0.5V to 4.5V DC ratiometric | +5V DC nom. ±0.5V | A |
| Buffered | ||
| 0.5V-4.5V DC | +24V DC nom. +9-28V | G |
| ±0.5V DC | ±15V DC nom. ±9-28V | B |
| 0.5-9.5V DC | +24V DC nom. +13-28V | C |
| ±10V DC | ±15V DC nom. ±13.5-28V | D |
| 4-20mA (2 wire) | +24V DC nom. +18-28V | E |
| 4-20mA (3 wire sink) | +24V DC nom. +13-28V | F |
| 4-20mA (3 wire source) | +24V DC nom. +13-28V | H |
