PT8510, Cable Actuated Sensor
- Absolute Linear Position to 60 inches (1524 mm)
- Aluminum or Stainless Steel Enclosure Options
- VLS Option
- to Prevent Free Release Damage
- IP68 • NEMA 6 Protection
Engineered to excel in demanding industrial environments, the PT8510 cable actuated sensor merges advanced measurement technology with robust construction. Capable of operating with an unregulated power supply ranging from 14.5 to 40 VDC, it delivers a reliable output signal directly proportional to the linear displacement of its measuring cable. This sensor's design allows for a maximum measurement range of up to 60 inches, with four distinct voltage output options to cater to a variety of application needs: 0...10, 0...5, 10...+10, and 5...+5 VDC.
The PT8510 boasts a high accuracy range of ±1.00% to 0.15% full stroke and excellent repeatability of ±0.05% full stroke, supported by an essentially infinite resolution for capturing precise measurements. The measuring cable, available in nylon-coated stainless steel or thermoplastic, ensures durability and performance consistency. Encased in powder-painted aluminum or stainless steel, and offering the patented Velocity Limiting System (VLS) option to prevent free-release damage, the sensor is built to withstand the rigors of heavy industrial use while maintaining IP68/NEMA 6 protection standards.
Installation is straightforward, enabling quick setup in spaces where traditional rod-type sensors are impractical. The PT8510's ability to operate without perfect parallel alignment adds to its versatility, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of industrial applications. With a maximum load capacity of 5000 ohms and zero and span adjustments available, this sensor adapts easily to various system requirements, ensuring reliable and accurate performance in even the harshest conditions.
Output Signal
Outline Drawing:
Cable Guide Options:
The PT8510 offers an optional Celesco Velocity Limiting System (VLS) to prevent cable damage by limiting retraction speed to 40-55 inches per second, ideal for preventing mishaps in mobile applications. However, VLS is not available for medium/high tension or 2, 5, and 15-inch stroke ranges.
| Type | Draw Wire |
| Full Scale | 50.8 mm [2"] |
| 127 mm [5"] | |
| 254 mm [10"] | |
| 381 mm [15"] | |
| 508 mm [20"] | |
| 635 mm [25"] | |
| 762 mm [30"] | |
| 1016 mm [40"] | |
| 1270 mm [50"] | |
| 1524 mm [60"] | |
| Non-Linearity | ±0.15 % FS |
| Resolution | Infinitesimal |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| IP68 | |
| Min Temperature | -40 °C |
| Max Temperature | 90 °C |
- Position tracking in hydraulic and pneumatic systems within industrial machinery.
- Feedback control for automated production lines and equipment.
- Motion monitoring in harsh environmental conditions or where space constraints limit the use of traditional sensors.
- Industrial automation requiring high-precision linear measurement.
- Applications necessitating robust sensors with variable voltage output capabilities.
PT8510 Datasheet Datasheet |
- Absolute Linear Position to 60 inches (1524 mm)
- Aluminum or Stainless Steel Enclosure Options
- VLS Option to Prevent Free
- Release Damage
- IP68 • NEMA 6 Protection
| Type | Draw Wire |
| Full Scale | 50.8 mm [2"], 127 mm [5"], 254 mm [10"], 381 mm [15"], 508 mm [20"], 635 mm [25"], 762 mm [30"], 1016 mm [40"], 1270 mm [50"], 1524 mm [60"] |
| Non-Linearity | ±0.10 % FS |
| Resolution | Infinitesimal |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Min Temperature | -40 °C |
- Magnetostrictive
- Analog, Start/Stop, SSI or DyMoS Output
- Cylindrical Profile Housing
- Anodized Aluminum Housing
- Connection: 8-pin M12 or IEC 130-9 Round Connector (Options)
- Connection: 6-pin IEC IEC 130-9 Round Connector (Option)
- Connection: 1m, 3m or 5m Integral Cable (Options)
- Field-Teachable Zero and Limit Values
| Type | Magnetostrictive |
| Full Scale | 50 - 4250 mm |
| Output | 0 - 10 V DC, 0 - 20 mA, 4 - 20 mA |
| Non-Linearity | ±0.001 % FS, ±0.02 % FS, ±0.10 % FS |
| Resolution | 0.001 mm, 0.005 mm, Infinitesimal |
| Excitation | 24 V DC |
- Magnetostrictive
- NOVOSTRICTIVE Non-Contacting Measurement Principle
- Analog, Start-Stop, SSI, DyMoS or Incremental Output
- Rectangular Profile Housing
- Anodized Aluminum Housing
- Connection: 8-pin Round M12 or IEC 130-9 Connector or 6-pin Round IEC 130-9 Connector (Option)
- Connection: 1m, 5m or 10m Integral Cable (Option)
- Insensitive to Shock & Vibration
| Type | Magnetostrictive |
| Full Scale | 50 - 4250 mm |
| Output | 0 - 10 V DC, 0 - 20 mA, 4 - 20 mA, Quadrature TTL, SSI |
| Non-Linearity | ±0.001 % FS, ±0.02 % FS, ±0.10 % FS |
| Resolution | 0.001 mm, 0.005 mm, Infinitesimal |
| Excitation | 24 V DC |
- Absolute Linear Position
- Classic String Pot Design
- Stroke Range Options: 0 - 2 to 0 -100 inches
- Powder Painted & Anodized Aluminum Enclosure
- Industrial Automation & Testing Applications
| Type | Draw Wire |
| Output | Potentiometric |
| Non-Linearity | ±0.25 % FS |
| Resolution | Infinitesimal |
| IP Rating | IP50 |
| Min Temperature | -40 °C |
- Draw wire sensor with dual output: position (potentiometer) and velocity (DC tachometer)
- Stroke ranges: 2 to 100 inches
- Infinite resolution and high repeatability (±0.02%)
- Position accuracy: ±0.10% to ±0.25% FS
- Velocity linearity: ±0.10%
- Self-generating tachometer output, no excitation required
- Anodized aluminum housing (IP50 / NEMA 1)
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +90°C
| Type | Draw Wire |
| Full Scale | 50.8 mm [2"], 127 mm [5"], 254 mm [10"], 381 mm [15"], 508 mm [20"], 635 mm [25"], 762 mm [30"], 1016 mm [40"], 1270 mm [50"], 1524 mm [60"], 1905 mm [75"], 2540 mm [100"] |
| Output | Potentiometric |
| Non-Linearity | ±0.25 % FS |
| IP Rating | IP50 |
| Min Temperature | -40 °C |