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Compact speed monitors for hazardous areas
DI506A

Compact evaluation unit for speed monitoring

DI506A

DIA3010-ZPKG/US/3D/5S

Compact evaluation unit for speed monitoring

DI506A

DIA3010-ZPKG/US/3D/5S

For applications in hazardous areas
Reliable non-contact monitoring of the rotational speed with regard to underspeed
2 in 1: speed sensor and evaluation in one compact housing
Easy setting of the switch point via potentiometer
For direct connection to a PLC

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Product characteristics

Electrical design	PNP
Output function	normally open
Sensing range [mm]	10; (without impact protection housing: flush mountable; with impact protection housing: non-flush mountable 7 mm)
Dimensions [mm]	M30 x 1.5 / L = 82

Application

Application	simple evaluation of rotating and linear movement with regard to underspeed; blocking

Electrical data

Nominal voltage DC [V]	10...36
Current consumption [mA]	< 15
Protection class	III
Reverse polarity protection	yes

Outputs

Total number of outputs	1
Electrical design	PNP
Output function	normally open
Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V]	2.5
Permanent current rating of switching output DC [mA]	250
Short-time current rating of switching output [mA]	250
Switching frequency DC [Hz]	100
Short-circuit proof	yes
Overload protection	yes

Detection zone

Sensing range [mm]	10; (without impact protection housing: flush mountable; with impact protection housing: non-flush mountable 7 mm)
Sensing range adjustable	no
Real sensing range Sr [mm]	10 ± 10 %; (without impact protection housing flush mountable)
Operating distance [mm]	0...5; (with impact protection housing non-flush mountable)

Measuring/setting range

Setting range [Imp/min]	5...300

Accuracy / deviations

Correction factor	steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.5 / aluminium: 0.4 / copper: 0.3
Hysteresis [% of Sr]	10

Response times

Start-up delay [s]	5; (typical)
Max. damping frequency [Imp/min]	15000

Software / programming

Adjustment of the switch point	multiturn potentiometer

Operating conditions

Ambient temperature [°C]	-20...50
Protection	IP 67

Tests / approvals

ATEX marking

II 3D Ex tc IIIC T80°C Dc IP67 U

Note on ATEX marking

only in conjunction with the impact protection housing

EMC

EN 60947-5-2

MTTF [years]

918

Mechanical data

Weight [g]	302
Mounting	flush mountable
Dimensions [mm]	M30 x 1.5 / L = 82
Thread designation	M30 x 1.5
Materials	brass special coating; PBT; PPE; TPE-U; PA 6.6

Displays / operating elements

Display

switching status	1 x LED, green
input signal	1 x LED, yellow

Accessories

Items supplied

lock nuts: 2

Impact protection housing

Mounting clamp

bemerkungen

Electrical connection - plug

Connection	Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A

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