Rack-and-Pinion Position Sensor

Description

Rack-and-Pinion Position Sensor

Rack-and-Pinion is an absolute linear position sensor that indicates the amount of linear travel up to 3-meter stroke with using NSD true absolute multi-turn rotary position sensor.

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Model coding

List of sensor model Absolute detection range(Units:mm) Type Detection stroke(Units:mm)
RP-3020PRB3020 3020 PRB[Standard] 3020
RP-3020PRB2480 2480
RP-3020PRB2020 2020
RP-3020PRB1480 1480
RP-3020PRB980 980
RP-3020PRB590 590
RP-3020PRB520 520
RP-3020PRB440 440
RP-3020PRB340 340

Specification

Item Specification
Sensor model RP-3020PRB□
Absolute detection range(mm) 3020
Resolution(mm) 0.0242
Mass (Head)(kg) 1.3
Linearity error (Head)(mm) 0.3 Max.
Linearity error(Rack)
[Cumulative pitch error]
Max. stroke(mm) 340 440 520 590 980 1480 2020 2480 3020
Error(mm) 0.028
Max.
0.036
Max.
0.033
Max.
0.038
Max.
0.081
Max.
0.095
Max.
0.095
Max.
0.176
Max.
0.176
Max.
Permissible mechanical speed(mm/s) 2000
Ambient temperature Operating(℃) -20 ~ +60
Storage(℃) -30 ~ +90
Vibration resistance 30m/s2 {3G} 4Hz up /down 4h, forward/back 2h, conforms to JIS D1601 standard
Shock resistance 30m/s2 {3G} up/down/forward/back 3 times each, conforms to JIS C5026 standard
Protection rating IP40(JEM1030)
Max. sensor cable length Standard cable (m) 100(4P-S)
Robotic cable (m) 70(4P-RBT)

Resolution
Resolutions of the sensor are different depending on which converter or controller is being used together.Please check the resolutions per turn by specifications of the converter or controller that you plan to use. (The above is when using VS-10G)

Dimensions

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