X114 Submersible Linear Sensor

The intrinsically safe 10 bar X114 is an ATEX and IECEx approved affordable, durable, high-accuracy position sensor.

The Submersible X114, like all Positek sensors, provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, from 0-5mm to 0-800mm and with full EMC protection built in. The sensor is very robust, the body and push rod being made of stainless steel for long service life and environmental resistance. Derived from the popular X101, the X114 has been designed for applications where the sensor may be completely submerged in water up to a pressure of 10Bar, but good sensor performance and cost are still important.

Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated amplifier.  Approved galvanic isolation amplifiers (X005) 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.

 

Description

Positek X114 Submersible Stand Alone Linear Position Sensor is intrinsically safe 10 bar. An ATEX and IECEx approved affordable, durable, high-accuracy position sensor.

The X114 Submersible Stand Alone Linear Position Sensor, like all Positek sensors, provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, from 0-5mm to 0-800mm and with full EMC protection built in. The sensor is very robust, the body and push rod being made of stainless steel for long service life and environmental resistance. Derived from the popular X101, the X114 has been designed for applications where the sensor may be completely submerged in water up to a pressure of 10Bar, but good sensor performance and cost are still important.

All of Positek’s position sensors are manufactured to the highest quality and use our very own patented non-contact technology. This helps to ensure the highest levels of accuracy and reliability, even in the harshest of environments. Every position sensor that Positek manufactures uses their inductive sensor technology to ensure high-precision results, and is fully customisable to meet the unique requirements of your business.

With over 25 years’ experience as a sensor manufacturer and using our onsite production facility, Positek has the flexibility to manufacture and customise any industrial position sensor, including tilt sensors and inclinometers, to any size or specification.

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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 0-5mm to 0-800mm in increments of 1mm. For example, if your application requires 10" (254 mm) measurement, then Positek will manufacture the sensor specifically for this length. The mechanical length and calibration will be set up for 254 mm.

 

 

Connector/Cable Options

Option Option Code
Cable with M12 gland Axial, IP68 L (3 core cable)
LQ (5 core cable)
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Cable with boot Radial IP68 I (3 core cable)
IQ (5 core cable)
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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 I/IQ e.g. L200 for 200cm cable from axial cable gland

 

Mounting Options

Option Option Code
M8 rod eye on body (only with option "I") N
Body clamps, 1 pair (see drawing) P
Body clamps, 2 pairs (see drawing) P2
M8 rod eye on push rod U

 

Push Rod Options

Option Option Code
Spring loaded (extended) (up to 300mm stroke - for longer strokes please contact us) R
Dome end on push rod (only with option "R") T
Non-captive push rod V

 

<+/-0.1% FSO Linearity error (10mm minimum stroke length) Option Code
Z650

Intrinsic Safety

ATEX/IECEx approval

The sensor is ATEX/IECEx approved to:
Ex II 1G
Ex ia IIC T4 GA (Ta = -40°C to +80°C).
This designates the sensor as belonging to; Group II: suitable for all areas except mining, Category 1 G: can be used in areas with continuous, long or frequent periods of exposure to hazardous gas (Zone 0). Protection class ia, denotes intrinsically safe for all zones. Apparatus group IIC: suitable for IIA to IIC explosive gas. 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

Intrinsically safe sensors must be used with a galvanically isolated amplifier with safety parameters not exceeding:- Ui: 11.4V, Ii: 0.2A, Pi: 0.51W. Sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1000m maximum from the amplifier, cable capacitance and inductance can be up to:- Capacitance: 200 nF max, Inductance: 810 μH max.

Approved amplifiers are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.

 

Dimensions

Body Diameter 35mm
Body Length (Axial Version) See Drawing
Body Length (Radial Version) See Drawing
Push Rod Extension Measurement length + 9mm
Push Rod Outside Diameter 9.5mm
Travel Any stroke from 0-5mm to 0-800mm (e.g. 305mm)
Independent Linearity <±0.25% up to 450mm
<±0.50% over 450mm 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

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 IP68 10bar (for 350bar sealing see X125)
Electrical Connections Screened cable

DATA SHEET

BODY CLAMPS