Catalog PCC-4/USA Sensing
General Description & Characteristics Threshold Sensors
General Description
Threshold Sensors – PWS
The plug-in threshold sensors provide feedback information
on pneumatic cylinder status in one of three possible outputs
. . . pneumatic, electric, or electronic. Mounted into the
cylinder port, these devices monitor the back pressure of the
cylinder's exhaust. When the cylinder's piston stops, the back
pressure rapidly drops and the threshold sensor provides
the desired output. Ideal for variable stroke applications
such as robotics where other sensor type devices such as A0 Pneumatic
Threshold
limit switches are impractical, these devices provide a signal A1 Sensor
whenever the cylinder stops motion.
The threshold sensor consists of two complementary sub
assemblies (1) the banjo fitting and (2) the plug-in sensor
element. In all cases, the sensor is easily plugged into the
P1 P2 Cylinder A
banjo fitting and locked in place with a spring clip. The banjo
fitting is designed to accept (piggy backed) other functional
fittings such as flow controls or blocking valves. Simply select
the sensor based on the type feedback signal that best fits
the application.
To Power Valve
Exhaust
Pressure Counter-Pressure P1
Supply P Threshold S
Pneumatic
Sensor Threshold
P
Switching Sensor
Threshold
Time
D Pressure
Valve
Start Of
Cylinder Travel
End Of
Cylinder Travel
P1 P2
Reversal
PWS General Characteristics Piloting and De-Piloting Pressure
Operating Pressure 0 to 150 PSI Pilot Depilot
Air or neutral gas, 50 µm filtration, with Operating with Operating
Permissible Fluids Threshold Sensors
lubricated or not Pressure of Pressure of
Operating Temperature 5° to 140°F (-15° to 60°C) 90 PSI 90 PSI
Storage Temperature -40° to 160°F (-40° to 70°C) PWSP111 64 PSI 6 PSI
Flow N/A PWSM1012 15 PSI 9 PSI
Mechanical Life 10 Million PWSE101 and PWSE111 10 PSI 7 PSI
Maximum Operating
10Hz
Frequency
Material:
Thermoplastic
Body
Mounting Screw Brass
Maximum Mounting
Torque: 88 inch pounds
10-32 UNF and M5
1/8" 70 inch pounds
1/4" 105 inch pounds
3/8" 265 inch pounds
1/2" 310 inch pounds
Adjustment N/A
Adjustment Locking N/A
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Richland, Michigan
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Catalog PCC-4/USA Sensing
Part Numbers Threshold Sensors
Allen Key
Sensor
Banjo Socket Locking Clip
5/32" Tube Black Brown
Instant Connections (BK) Blue (BN)
(BU)
PWSM1012
Mounting
PWSP111 Banjo fittings in 10-32 to 1/2" pipe sizes are designed to be
installed directly into actuator ports (up to 5" bore cylinders).
The banjo fitting can accommodate other functional fittings
Model Selection and components such as right angle flow control valves or
Banjo Sockets (with Sensor Clip) blocking valves. Banjo fittings screw into actuators using
an Allen wrench or 5/16" hex head wrench for 10-32 size.
Port Size Model Number Wrench Electrical or pneumatic feedback element snaps into place
10-32 PWSB1557 5/16" Hex using a locking clip.
1/8" PWSB1887 3/16" Allen
1/4" PWSB1997 5/16" Allen
3/8" PWSB1337 3/8" Allen
1/2" PWSB1227 1/2" Allen Operation
Plug-in Sensors
Pneumatic sensors have a continuous pressure signal
applied to the sensor device. Electrical sensors have a D
Output Model Number Connection continuous electrical signal applied to the sensor device. The
threshold sensor assembly mounted directly into the cylinder
Pneumatic PWSP111 5/32" push-in Port provides an output signal S, which can be pneumatic or
Electrical PWSM1012 3-wire cable (6 ft) electrical, when the falling back pressure in the exhausting
chamber of the cylinder reaches the operating threshold
(approximately 6-9 PSIG). (The device is a normally passing
device. The output is only on when there is nearly zero
pressure at the cylinder.)
Application
The threshold sensor provides electrical or pneumatic Circuit Driving Pressure A
Pressure
feedback information on pneumatic (air) cylinder status.
These devices monitor the back pressure of the cylinder's Exhaust
Back Pressure B
exhausting chamber. When the cylinder stops, the back Threshold
P/12
pressure drops and the threshold sensor provides the Time
desired output. Ideal for variable stroke applications. The Valve Switch Over End Of Stroke
banjo fitting and the feedback element are two separate
subassemblies, giving the user flexibility between electrical
and pneumatic outputs as feedback.
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Richland, Michigan
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Dimensions & Specifications Threshold Sensors
Dimensions Specifications
Operating Pressure ................... 0 to 150 PSIG (0 to 10 bar)
H Temperature Range .................5°F to 140°F (-15°C to 60°C)
K
C ! CAUTION: If it is possible that the ambient
temperature may fall below freezing, the medium
B A must be moisture free to prevent internal damage or
unpredictable behavior.
B/2 L
Banjo Socket Maximum Operating Frequency................................. 10 Hz
Pilot Pressure (PWSP111) ..................... >64 PSIG (4.4 bar)
Threshold Pressure....................... 6 to 9 PSIG (.4 to .6 bar)
.79 Output Flow Rate (PWSP111)...............3 SCFM at 90 PSIG
(20)
Current Rating (PWSM1012) –
.87
(22) 5 VA, 250 VAC
5W, 48 VAC
PWSP111
Materials –
Body.............................................................. Thermoplastic
18 x 24
Mounting Screw & Threads.........................................Brass
Life Expectancy –
10 million cycles with dry air at 90 PSIG, 68°F, and 1 Hz
1.26 .79
(32) (20) operating frequency
PWSM1012 Voltage Range (PWSM1012) –
12 - 240 VAC
12 - 48 VDC
D Model A B C H K L
.98 .43 .79 .40 .67
PWSB1557 5/16" Hex
(25) (11) (20) (10) (17)
.98" .63 3/16" .71 .40 .79
PWSB1887
(25) (16) Allen (18) (10) (20)
.98 .83 5/16" .71 .40 .87
PWSB1997
(25) (21) Allen (18) (10) (22)
.98 1.10 .79 .47 .98
PWSB1337 3/8" Allen
(25) (28) (20) (12) (25)
.98 1.30 .93 .55 1.02
PWSB1227 1/2" Allen
(25) (33) (24) (14) (26)
inches
(mm)
Electrical Fluid Power
Universal Description
Function Symbol Function Symbol
2-Way 3-Way
Normally Non-Passing Normally Open Normally Closed
(NNP) (N.O.) (N.C.)
Normally Passing Normally Closed Normally Open
(NP) (N.C.) (N.O.)
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Pneumatic Division
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