RS500

RS500 Electronic Metric Wheel – FAQ

1. What is the RS500?
   The RS500 is an electronic metric wheel designed for turn and length measurement on various surfaces such as roads, pipes, cables, and bars. It comes fully assembled with an encoder and a support arm, providing an integrated solution for industrial measurement applications.

2. What is the size of the metric wheel?
   The RS500 features a 500 mm metric wheel, suitable for measuring longer distances with high precision.

3. What wheel surface options are available?
   The RS500 is offered with various wheel set-ups to match different applications, including:

   • Aluminum smooth
   • Aluminum knurled
   • Aluminum tired
   • Plastic tired

4. What is the resolution of the RS500?
   It offers a maximum resolution of up to 5000 pulses per revolution (PPR), ensuring precise measurement of length and position.

5. Which interfaces does the RS500 support?
   The RS500 provides multiple output interfaces including:

   • LD
   • LD2
   • PP2
   • NPN
   • PNP
     It also features a synchronous index output that is default on channel A, with an option for channel B (A+B on demand).

6. What are the key mechanical specifications?

   • Shaft Material: Stainless steel
   • Shaft Loading: Axial 40 N; Radial 40 N
   • Shaft Rotation Speed: Up to 6000 RPM continuous
   • Bearings Life: Minimum of 5 × 10? revolutions
   • Weight: Approximately 1.4 kg
     These features contribute to the robust and durable design of the RS500.

7. What are the primary electrical specifications?

   • Output Frequency: Up to 300 kHz
   • Supply Current (No Load): Maximum of 150 mA
   • Protection: The unit has short-circuit protection for LD2 and PP2 outputs and is protected against inversion of polarity (except for 5V DC)
     These specifications ensure reliable performance and signal integrity during operation.

8. What materials are used in the RS500?

   • Flange: Made from aluminum S11
   • Housing: Constructed from Polyamide 6 (PA6)
     The choice of materials offers a good balance between strength, durability, and resistance to environmental factors.

9. What are the environmental specifications?

   • Operating Temperature Range: –10°C to +70°C
   • Storage Temperature Range: –30°C to +80°C
   • Relative Humidity: Up to 98% RH without condensing
   • Vibration Resistance: 10 g (from 10 up to 2000 Hz)
   • Shock Resistance: 20 g for 11 ms
     These ratings make the RS500 suitable for a wide range of industrial and outdoor measurement applications.

10. Where can I get more information or support?
    For further technical details, dimensional drawings, and installation instructions, please refer to the manufacturer's datasheet or contact their technical support team.