X120 Submersible In-Cylinder Position Sensor

The 350bar X120  is an ATEX and IECEx approved version of the S120 cylinder sensor. The X120 is sealed for a maximum of 350bar combined hydraulic and water pressure. The unit is compact, space-efficient and responsive along almost its entire length.

Like all Positek sensors, the X120 provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each sensor is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, our standard range covers any measurement range from 0-5mm to 0-800mm. As with all of our packaged sensors full EMC protection is built in.

The sensor is very robust, the body and target tube are made of 316 stainless steel for long service life and environmental resistance.

Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. The sensor is easy to install with M18 or 3/4″ UNF mounting thread options. The target tube can be supplied plain or with a variety of flanges.

This sensor is waterproof for submersion to 3500 meters (350bar combined water and hydraulic pressure).

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.

Approval only applies to the specified ambient temperature range and atmospheric conditions in the range 0.80 to 1.10 Bar, oxygen <=21%.

 

Description

Positek X120 IP68 Submersible In-Cylinder Position Sensor is an ATEX and IECEx approved version of the S120 cylinder sensor. The X120 submersible In-cylinder Position Sensor is sealed for a maximum of 350bar combined hydraulic and water pressure. The unit is compact, space-efficient and responsive along almost its entire length.

Like all Positek sensors, the X120 provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each sensor is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, our standard range covers any measurement range from 0-5mm to 0-800mm. As with all of our packaged sensors full EMC protection is built in.

The sensor is very robust, the body and target tube are made of 316 stainless steel for long service life and environmental resistance.

Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. The submersible in-cylinder sensor is easy to install with M18 or 3/4″ UNF mounting thread options. The target tube can be supplied plain or with a variety of flanges.

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" (254mm) measurement, then Positek will manufacture the sensor specifically for this angular range. The sensor will measure 10° however will still rotate through 254mm.

Electronic Options

Output Signal Supply Input Option Code
Standard    
0.5V to 4.5V DC ratiometric +5V DC nom. ±0.5V A

 Connector/Cable Options

Axial micro wet mate bulkhead and mating connector with 50cm flying lead (standard fit)
Mating connector with longer cables avaliable as special.
J50
Radial micro wet mate bulkhead and mating connector with 50cm flying lead (standard fit)
Mating connector with longer cables avaliable as special.
K50

 Mounting Thread Options

Option Option Code
M18 Thread T
3/4" UNF  P

Target Tube Flange Options

Option Option Code
None U
Penny and Giles HLP100 V
Temposonics (M4 fixing) W
Parker Hannifin Cylinder Version X

 

<+/-0.1% FSO Linearity error (≥10mm and ≤400mm 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 40mm
Target Tube Outside Diameter 9.45mm
Travel any stroke from 0-5mm to 0-800mm (e.g. 305mm)
Independent Linearity <±0.25% up to 450mm at 20°C
<±0.50% over 450mm at 20°C
<±0.1% available on request
Temperature Coefficient <±0.01%/°C Gain & <±0.01%FS/°C Offset 
Output Characteristics See Graph
Resolution Infinite
Noise

<0.02% FSO

Frequency Response

>10KHz (-3dB);
>300Hz (-3dB); 2 wire 4-20mA

 

Output Signal and Output Load

Output Signal Output Load
0.5 to 4.5 V DC ratiometric 5k Ohms min

 

Temperature Limits

Operating -4 to +50°C
Storage -4 to +50°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
Sealing IP68 350bar, 5000psi, 3500m (combined hydraulic and water pressure)
Electrical Connections Micro wet mate connector