Read head WCS3B-LS311DH-OM

For outdoor use
Non-contact, absolute position encoder
Extended temperature range
Automatic detection of dirt accumulation
Freely selectable cable outlet due to rotating insert
SSI interface

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Product Documentation
Design / Simulation
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Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of WCS3B-LS311DH-OM

Product Description
Reading head, SSI interface, Gray code

General specifications
Passage speed		≤ 12.5 m/s
Measuring range		max. 314.5 m
Free tolerances to code rail		horizontal: 28 mm ( ± 14 mm ) vertical: 25.5 mm ( +11.5 mm/-14 mm )
Resolution		± 0.4 mm (1,250 positions/m)
Functional safety related parameters
MTTF_d		51 a
Mission Time (T_M)		10 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)		0 %
Indicators/operating means
Operation indicator		LED green: power on
Data flow indicator		LED yellow: data communication active
Error indicator		LED red flashing: read head outside of code rail solid on: internal diagnostic test failed
Display		Display module, 6-digit , adaptable to installation position
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage		10 ... 30 V DC
Power consumption		11 VA at 24 V DC
Interface
Interface type		SSI interface
Data output code		Gray code , 25 bit
Clock frequency		100 ... 1000 kHz
Pause time		≥ 20 µs double request possible, if t_p ≤ 10 µs
Standard conformity
Emitted interference		DIN EN 61000-6-4
Noise immunity		DIN EN 61000-6-2
Shock resistance		DIN EN 60068-2-27, half sine 30 g, 18 ms
Vibration resistance		DIN EN 60068-2-6, sine, 5 g, 10 - 2000 Hz, 10 cycles
Approvals and certificates
CSA approval		cCSAus Certified, General Purpose Class 2 power source
CCC approval		CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient conditions
Operating temperature		-40 ... 60 °C (-40 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature		-40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Connection type		8-pin, M12 x 1 connector
Degree of protection		IP67 / IP69
Material
	Housing	PET , PC (Polycarbonate)
Mass		1000 g
Note		The reader must not be operated without the protective housing!

Classifications

System	Classcode
ECLASS 13.0	27270918
ECLASS 12.0	27270918
ECLASS 11.0	27270701
ECLASS 10.0.1	27270701
ECLASS 9.0	27270701
ECLASS 8.0	27270701
ECLASS 5.1	27270701
ETIM 9.0	EC001852
ETIM 8.0	EC001852
ETIM 7.0	EC001852
ETIM 6.0	EC001852
ETIM 5.0	EC001852
UNSPSC 12.1	41111945

Details: WCS3B-LS311DH-OM

Informative Literature: WCS3B-LS311DH-OM

Literature	Language	File Type	File Size
Application Report - Position Encoding System (WCS) Tackles Positioning Tasks in Container Terminals	ENG	PDF	226 KB
Application Report - Position Encoding System (WCS) for Absolute Positioning in Galvanic Plants	ENG	PDF	240 KB

Product Documentation: WCS3B-LS311DH-OM

Brief Instructions	Language	File Type	File Size
Zusammenbau / Assembly / Assemblage / Asamblea / Montaggio / Zusammenbau / Assembly / Assemblage / Asamblea / Montaggio	ALL	PDF	1773 KB
Manuals
Manual	ENG	PDF	12338 KB
Manual WCS Electrical	ENG	PDF	6189 KB

Design / Simulation: WCS3B-LS311DH-OM

CAD	Language	File Type	File Size
CAD 3-D / CAD 3-D	ALL	STP	1674 KB
CAD Portal / CAD Portal	ALL	LINK	---
CAE
CAE EPLAN Data Portal / CAE EPLAN Data Portal	ALL	LINK	---
CAE EPLAN macro EDZ / CAE EPLAN Makro EDZ	ALL	EDZ	53 KB

Approvals: WCS3B-LS311DH-OM

Certificates	Certificate No.	Language	File Type	File Size
Canada USA CSA Ordinary Location	1007121	ALL	PDF	99 KB
Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / EU-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)	DOC-0909F	ALL	PDF	87 KB
UK Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / UK-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)	DOC-6636A	ALL	PDF	84 KB

Associated Products: WCS3B-LS311DH-OM

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	WCS3-GT09-P1-O WCS3 guiding trolley for outdoor use	Contact Us
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	WCS3B-OPC Protective cover	Contact Us
	Outdoor protective cover for WCS3B reader, Accessory WCS3Bfa

	WCS3B-OPH Outdoor protective housing	Contact Us
	Outdoor protective housing for reader WCS3B, Accessory WCS3B, Selectable connector position: left, middle, right, SSI interface, RS-485 interface, CANopen interfacefa

General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information

Pepperl+Fuchs Inc.
1600 Enterprise Parkway
Twinsburg, OH 44087
United States of America
sales@us.pepperl-fuchs.com
phone +1 330 425-3555

Pepperl+Fuchs is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic sensors and components for the global automation market. Continuous innovation, enduring quality, and steady growth have been the foundation of our success for more than 70 years. Pepperl+Fuchs employs 6,300 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Germany, USA, Singapore, Hungary, Indonesia and Vietnam, most of them ISO 9001 certified. Pepperl+Fuchs does not sell personal data.