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Hirotronix supplies industrial automation sensors, machine safety systems, operator controls, level measurement systems, and automation components.

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ELGO BMIX magnetic, battery-backed quasi-absolute encoder

Brand

ELGO

Part number

BMIX

Order number

BMIX

Permanent position detection, even in de-energized condition

Quasi-absolute length and position detection
Movements are even detected in de-energized condition
Proven magnetically based measuring technology
Wear-free, contactless measurement principle

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Brand	ELGO
Order number	BMIX

The ELGO measuring system BMIX is based on the physical principle of length and position measurement by using magneto-sensitive components. It is used for a high-precision detection of the position, length or speed. A rechargeable battery line integrated in the sensor housing transforms the incremental measuring system into a quasi-absolute measuring system, as the current position is – even in the de-energized state – permanently detected and furtherprocessed internally.

Features

Quasi-absolute length and position detection
Movements are even detected in de-energized condition
Proven magnetically based measuring technology
Wear-free, contactless measurement principle
Analog output interface (voltage or current, CANopen (DS406) interface
High schock and vibration resistance
Robust against dust, dirt, smoke and water

Technical data

Mechanical data

Measuring principle	incremental, quasi-absolute
Repeat accuracy	± 1 increment
System accuracy in µm at 20 °C	± (1000 + 20 x L), L= measuring length in meters
Distance sensor/ tape	max. 10 mm
Sensor housing material	ABS plastic
Housing dimensions (L x W x H)	100 x 12 x 25 mm
Required magnetic tape	MB20-160-10-1-R
Pole pitch	16 mm
Max. measuring length	theoretically unlimited
Type of connection	standard: open cable ends, optional: D-SUB or round connector
Sensor cable	1.5 m standard length, others on request
Weight	measuring system: approx. 120 g; cable: approx. 60g/m

Electrical data

Power supply voltage	10 … 30 VDC
Residual ripple	< 10 %
Current consumption	max. 150 mA
Battery operating time	with movement: approx. 16 days after power-off without movement / in storage: approx. 32 days after power-off
Charging time before first use	4 h
Interfaces	12 bit analog output 0 … 20 mA, 12 bit analog output 4 … 20 mA, 12 bit analog output 0.5 … 4.5 V, 12 bit analog output 0 … 10 V, CANopen (DS406)
Resolution	1 mm
Max. operating speed	2 m/s

Environmental conditions

Storage temperature	-20 … +45 °C
Operating temperature – charging process	0 … +45 °C
Operating temperature – battery operation	-20 … +45 °C
Humidity	95 %, non-condensing
Protection class	IP67