wireSENSOR MK46
wireSENSOR MK46 draw-wire sensors; range and output are selected per model.
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Shared technical specifications for the series
Properties every model in the series has. What differs is in the models table below.
Range across models
The span covered by the models of the series together — not the range of each model.
| Measuring range | 1000–1250 mm |
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| Linearity (% FSO) | 0.05–0.25 % |
| Linearity | 625–3125 µm |
| Output resolution (length) | 250–400 µm |
Models in the series
One column per model: what differs between the models of the series.
| Parameter | WPS-1000-MK46-CR-P10 | WPS-1000-MK46-CR-P25 | WPS-1000-MK46-P10 | WPS-1000-MK46-P25 | WPS-1250-MK46-CR-I10 | WPS-1250-MK46-CR-P10 | WPS-1250-MK46-CR-P25 | WPS-1250-MK46-CR-U10 | WPS-1250-MK46-E | WPS-1250-MK46-E830 | WPS-1250-MK46-P10 | WPS-1250-MK46-P25 |
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| Measuring range | 1000 mm | 1000 mm | 1000 mm | 1000 mm | 1250 mm | 1250 mm | 1250 mm | 1250 mm | 1250 mm | 1250 mm | 1250 mm | 1250 mm |
| Selected electrical output | Potentiometer / resistance divider | Potentiometer / resistance divider | Potentiometer / resistance divider | Potentiometer / resistance divider | Analog current | Potentiometer / resistance divider | Potentiometer / resistance divider | Analog voltage | Incremental encoder E, 5–24 VDC | Incremental encoder E830, 8–30 VDC | Potentiometer / resistance divider | Potentiometer / resistance divider |
| Selected configuration options | range=1000 mm; suffix=CR-P10; output=Potentiometer / resistance divider | range=1000 mm; suffix=CR-P25; output=Potentiometer / resistance divider | range=1000 mm; suffix=P10; output=Potentiometer / resistance divider | range=1000 mm; suffix=P25; output=Potentiometer / resistance divider | range=1250 mm; suffix=CR-I10; output=Analog current | range=1250 mm; suffix=CR-P10; output=Potentiometer / resistance divider | range=1250 mm; suffix=CR-P25; output=Potentiometer / resistance divider | range=1250 mm; suffix=CR-U10; output=Analog voltage | range=1250 mm; suffix=E; output=Incremental encoder E, 5–24 VDC | range=1250 mm; suffix=E830; output=Incremental encoder E830, 8–30 VDC | range=1250 mm; suffix=P10; output=Potentiometer / resistance divider | range=1250 mm; suffix=P25; output=Potentiometer / resistance divider |
| Selected connection | Integrated cable, radial, 1 m | Integrated cable, radial, 1 m | Soldering tags | Soldering tags | Integrated cable, radial, 1 m | Integrated cable, radial, 1 m | Integrated cable, radial, 1 m | Integrated cable, radial, 1 m | Integrated cable, radial, 1 m | Integrated cable, radial, 1 m | Soldering tags | Soldering tags |
| Protection class (DIN EN 60529) | IP20 | IP20 | IP20 | IP20 | IP20 | IP20 | IP20 | IP20 | IP54 | IP54 | IP20 | IP20 |
| Linearity (% FSO) | 0.1 % | 0.25 % | 0.1 % | 0.25 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.25 % | 0.1 % | 0.05 % | 0.05 % | 0.1 % | 0.25 % |
| Linearity | 1000 µm | 2500 µm | 1000 µm | 2500 µm | 1250 µm | 1250 µm | 3125 µm | 1250 µm | 625 µm | 625 µm | 1250 µm | 3125 µm |
| Mechanical details from model-specific source cells | Resolution: source gives a qualitative potentiometer limit; no numeric zero assigned. | Wire extension force (max.): approx. 1.6 N; Wire retraction force (min.): approx. 1 N; Wire acceleration (max.): approx. 5 g; Material / Housing: Plastics; Material / Measuring wire: Polyamide-coated stainless steel (ø 0.36 mm); Wire mounting: Eyelet (ø 4.5 mm); Installation: Mounting holes or mounting grooves on the sensor housing; Temperature range / Storage: -20 … +80 °C; Temperature range / Operation: -20 … +80 °C; Shock (DIN EN 60068-2-27): 50 g / 5 ms in 3 axes, 2 directions and 1000 shocks each; Vibration (DIN EN 60068-2-6): 20 g / 20 … 2 kHz in 3 axes and 10 cycles each; Weight: approx. 80 g | Resolution: source gives a qualitative potentiometer limit; no numeric zero assigned. | Wire extension force (max.): approx. 1.6 N; Wire retraction force (min.): approx. 1 N; Wire acceleration (max.): approx. 5 g; Material / Housing: Plastics; Material / Measuring wire: Polyamide-coated stainless steel (ø 0.36 mm); Wire mounting: Eyelet (ø 4.5 mm); Installation: Mounting holes or mounting grooves on the sensor housing; Temperature range / Storage: -20 … +80 °C; Temperature range / Operation: -20 … +80 °C; Shock (DIN EN 60068-2-27): 50 g / 5 ms in 3 axes, 2 directions and 1000 shocks each; Vibration (DIN EN 60068-2-6): 20 g / 20 … 2 kHz in 3 axes and 10 cycles each; Weight: approx. 80 g | Resolution: source gives a qualitative potentiometer limit; no numeric zero assigned. | Resolution: source gives a qualitative potentiometer limit; no numeric zero assigned. | Wire extension force (max.): approx. 1.5 N; Wire retraction force (min.): approx. 1 N; Wire acceleration (max.): approx. 5 g; Material / Housing: Plastics; Material / Measuring wire: Polyamide-coated stainless steel (ø 0.36 mm); Wire mounting: Eyelet (ø 4.5 mm); Installation: Mounting holes or mounting grooves on the sensor housing; Temperature range / Storage: -20 … +80 °C; Temperature range / Operation: -20 … +80 °C; Shock (DIN EN 60068-2-27): 50 g / 5 ms in 3 axes, 2 directions and 1000 shocks each; Vibration (DIN EN 60068-2-6): 20 g / 20 … 2 kHz in 3 axes and 10 cycles each; Weight: approx. 80 g | Resolution: source gives a qualitative potentiometer limit; no numeric zero assigned. | Wire extension force (max.): approx. 1.5 N; Wire retraction force (min.): approx. 1 N; Wire acceleration (max.): approx. 5 g; Material / Housing: Plastics; Material / Measuring wire: Polyamide-coated stainless steel (ø 0.36 mm); Wire mounting: Eyelet (ø 4.5 mm); Installation: Mounting holes or mounting grooves on the sensor housing; Temperature range / Storage: -20 … +80 °C; Temperature range / Operation: -20 … +80 °C; Shock (DIN EN 60068-2-27): 50 g / 5 ms in 3 axes, 2 directions and 1000 shocks each; Vibration (DIN EN 60068-2-6): 20 g / 20 … 2 kHz in 3 axes and 10 cycles each; Weight: approx. 120 g (incl. cable) | Wire extension force (max.): approx. 1.5 N; Wire retraction force (min.): approx. 1 N; Wire acceleration (max.): approx. 5 g; Material / Housing: Plastics; Material / Measuring wire: Polyamide-coated stainless steel (ø 0.36 mm); Wire mounting: Eyelet (ø 4.5 mm); Installation: Mounting holes or mounting grooves on the sensor housing; Temperature range / Storage: -20 … +80 °C; Temperature range / Operation: -20 … +80 °C; Shock (DIN EN 60068-2-27): 50 g / 5 ms in 3 axes, 2 directions and 1000 shocks each; Vibration (DIN EN 60068-2-6): 20 g / 20 … 2 kHz in 3 axes and 10 cycles each; Weight: approx. 120 g (incl. cable) | Resolution: source gives a qualitative potentiometer limit; no numeric zero assigned. | Wire extension force (max.): approx. 1.5 N; Wire retraction force (min.): approx. 1 N; Wire acceleration (max.): approx. 5 g; Material / Housing: Plastics; Material / Measuring wire: Polyamide-coated stainless steel (ø 0.36 mm); Wire mounting: Eyelet (ø 4.5 mm); Installation: Mounting holes or mounting grooves on the sensor housing; Temperature range / Storage: -20 … +80 °C; Temperature range / Operation: -20 … +80 °C; Shock (DIN EN 60068-2-27): 50 g / 5 ms in 3 axes, 2 directions and 1000 shocks each; Vibration (DIN EN 60068-2-6): 20 g / 20 … 2 kHz in 3 axes and 10 cycles each; Weight: approx. 80 g |
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| Output resolution (length) | Not specified | 300 µm | Not specified | 300 µm | Not specified | Not specified | 400 µm | Not specified | 250 µm | 250 µm | Not specified | 400 µm |
| Ordering options and constraints | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Standard 0–10 V; 0–5 V / ±5 V on request, page 58; final suffix/availability must be confirmed | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Status | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| Datasheet | PDF — WPS-1000-MK46-CR-P10 (opens in a new tab) | PDF — WPS-1000-MK46-CR-P25 (opens in a new tab) | PDF — WPS-1000-MK46-P10 (opens in a new tab) | PDF — WPS-1000-MK46-P25 (opens in a new tab) | PDF — WPS-1250-MK46-CR-I10 (opens in a new tab) | PDF — WPS-1250-MK46-CR-P10 (opens in a new tab) | PDF — WPS-1250-MK46-CR-P25 (opens in a new tab) | PDF — WPS-1250-MK46-CR-U10 (opens in a new tab) | PDF — WPS-1250-MK46-E (opens in a new tab) | PDF — WPS-1250-MK46-E830 (opens in a new tab) | PDF — WPS-1250-MK46-P10 (opens in a new tab) | PDF — WPS-1250-MK46-P25 (opens in a new tab) |
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about our products and services
In the analog model table, the 1250 mm range offers CR-U10 for voltage and CR-I10 for current. The listed 1000 mm models are potentiometer versions; the family output list must not be applied to every model.
No. These tables specify IP20 for the analog versions and IP54 for the digital encoder version. Filter by the selected model and output.
No. The 1250 mm encoder version specifies 0.25 mm resolution and ±0.05% FSO linearity, equivalent to ±0.625 mm. They describe different performance limits.
Both analog and digital tables specify approximately 5g maximum wire acceleration. Also match retraction force and wire travel to the mechanism.
The catalogue specifies −20 to +80°C operation, housing mounting holes and grooves, and a 4.5 mm wire eyelet.
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