PCA-116 Series - AC Operated Gage Heads * * * * * * Economy gage head AC operation 0.0001 inch [2.5 m] repeatability Stroke ranges up to 0.3 inch [7.6mm] Replaceable hardened tool steel contact tip Compatible with all our signal conditioners DESCRIPTION The PCA-116 Series gage heads were developed to serve less demanding applications, where the balance between price and performance is paramount. Incorporating a standard LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transformer), low friction nylon sleeve bearings and an externally spring loaded shaft, the PCA-116 affords the most cost effective gaging solution available. Other features include industry standard outer diameter for easy installation, and a replaceable hardened tool steel contact tip using the 4-48 UNF-2A threads. Like in most of our LVDTs, the PCA-116 windings are vacuum impregnated with a specially formulated, high temperature, flexible resin, and the coil assembly is potted inside its housing with a two-component epoxy. This provides excellent protection against hostile environments such as high humidity, vibration and shock. Measurement Specialties, Inc. (NASDAQ MEAS) offers many other types of sensors and signal conditioners. Data sheets can be downloaded from our web site at: http://www.meas-spec.com/datasheets.aspx MEAS acquired Schaevitz Sensors and the Schaevitz FEATURES * * * * * trademark in 2000. APPLICATIONS Stainless steel housing Three ranges, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 inch Very good reliability Low friction Nylon sleeve bearings Replacement and other special tips available PCA-116 Series Gage Heads Rev. 4 TM * Less demanding applications where cost effective performance is paramount * * * Honing machines Factory automation in mild environments Elevator ride controls www.meas-spec.com 1/4 2015-July PCA-116 Series - AC Operated Gage Heads PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Stroke/gaging range Sensitivity, V/V/inch Sensitivity, mV/V/mm Output at stroke ends (*) Phase Shift Input impedance (Primary) Output impedance (Secondary) Input voltage Input frequency range Test input frequency Non-linearity, maximum Repeatability Null voltage, maximum PCA-116 100 PCA-116 200 0.10 [2.54] 0.20 [5.08] 2.40 1.57 94.5 61.8 240 mV/V 314 mV/V o o -3 -5 660 970 960 1010 3 VRMS 50Hz to 10kHz 2.5kHz 0.50% of FR 0.0001 inch [2.5 microns] 0.5% of FRO PCA-116 300 0.30 [7.62] 1.20 47.2 360 mV/V o -8.5 960 1005 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS & MATERIALS Operating temperature Housing material Electrical connection IEC 60529 rating -65F to +200F [-55C to 95C] AISI 400 Series stainless steel Six lead-wires, AWG 28, PTFE insulated, 1 foot [0.3m] long IP61 Notes: All values are nominal unless otherwise noted Dimensions are in inch [mm] unless otherwise noted (*): Unit for output at stroke ends is millivolt per volt of excitation (Input voltage) FR: Full Range is the stroke range, end to end; FR=2xS for S stroke range FRO (Full Range Output): Algebraic difference in outputs measured at the ends of the range WIRING INFORMATION Connect Blue to Green for differential output PCA-116 Series Gage Heads Rev. 4 www.meas-spec.com 2/4 2015-July PCA-116 Series - AC Operated Gage Heads MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Pre-travel Over-travel (minimum) Main body length "A" Plunger length "B" (fully extended) Rear plunger length "C" (fully compressed) Weight, Ounce [Gram] Spring force PCA-116 100 0.10 [2.5] 0.03 [0.76] 1.75 [44.4] 2.54 [64.5] 0.44 [11.2] 1.5 [43] PCA-116 200 PCA-116 300 0.08 [2.0] 0.02 [0.5] 0.09 [2.3] 0.08 [2.0] 2.25 [57.1] 2.75 [69.8] 3.30 [83.8] 4.10 [104.1] 0.69 [17.5] 0.88 [22.4] 1.7 [48] 2.0 [57] 8 ounces [227 Grams] REPLACEMENT/OPTIONAL CONTACT TIPS Dimensions are in inch [mm] PCA-116 Series Gage Heads Rev. 4 www.meas-spec.com 3/4 2015-July PCA-116 Series - AC Operated Gage Heads ORDERING INFORMATION Description 0.10 inch gage head 0.20 inch gage head 0.30 inch gage head Model PCA-116 100 PCA-116 200 PCA-116 300 Part Number Contact Tip 2 Contact Tip 3 Contact Tip 4 Contact Tip 5 Contact Tip 6 Contact Tip 7 Contact Tip 8 Contact Tip 9 Contact Tip 10 67010005-000 67010006-000 67010002-000 67010007-000 67010008-000 67010009-000 67010010-000 67010001-000 67010011-000 02350531-000 02350532-000 02350533-000 ACCESSORIES Replacement contact tips Also refer to our "Options and Accessories for Gage Heads" brochure TECHNICAL CONTACT INFORMATION NORTH AMERICA EUROPE ASIA Measurement Specialties, Inc. 1000 Lucas Way Hampton, VA 23666 United States Tel: 1-800-745-8008 Fax: 1-757-766-4297 Email: sales@meas-spec.com Web: www.meas-spec.com MEAS Deutschland GmbH Hauert 13 D-44227 Dortmund Germany Phone: +49-(0)231-9740-0 Fax: +49-(0)231-9740-20 Email: info.de@meas-spec.com Web: www.meas-spec.com Measurement Specialties China Ltd. No. 26, Langshan Road High-tech Park (North) Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518107 China Phone: +86-755-33305088 Fax: +86-755-33305099 Email: info.cn@meas-spec.com Web: www.meas-spec.com The information in this sheet has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, this information does not convey to the purchaser of such devices any license under the patent rights to the manufacturer. Measurement Specialties, Inc. reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product herein. Measurement Specialties, Inc. makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its product for any particular purpose, nor does Measurement Specialties, Inc. assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit and specifically disclaims any and all liability, including without limitation consequential or incidental damages. Typical parameters can and do vary in different applications. All operating parameters must be validated for each customer application by customer's technical experts. Measurement Specialties, Inc. does not convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others. PCA-116 Series Gage Heads Rev. 4 www.meas-spec.com 4/4 2015-July Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: TE Connectivity: PCA-116-100