DWT Draw-Wire Displacement Transducer (String Pot)

DWT10 DWT20

A draw-wire displacement transducer or string pot measures the amount of cable which is pulled out of the unit. The draw-wire unit contains a spring-loaded reel which maintains cable tension.

The DWT20 draw-wire displacement transducer has a greater level of environmental protection than the DWT10. However, both units should be used with the cable pointing downward if possible and neither draw-wire is suited to very wet applications.

Various outputs are available as can be seen below.


DWT-10 (Standard)
L x W x H = 176mm x 130mm x 72mm
Mounting thread = M5x0.8
A = 137mm
B = 137mm
Total weight = 1.1kg
DWT-20 (Resistant to moisture)
L x W x H = 220mm x 120mm x 80mm
Mounting thread = M5x0.8
A = 204mm
B = 82mm
Total weight = 2.0kg

Specification
Output A0 Supply voltage 12V to 48V dc
Output 4-20mA
Operating temperature range -15°C to 50°C
Temperature coefficient ±0.03% F.S. /°C
Output C0 Supply voltage Unregulated - 15V to 28V dc, 11mA
Regulated - 12V, 11mA
Output 0V to 10V
Operating temperature range -15°C to 50°C
Temperature coefficient ±0.03% F.S. /°C
Output D0 Supply voltage 0V to 25V dc
Output 500 Ohms Potentiometer
Operating temperature range -15°C to 50°C
Temperature coefficient ±0.002% F.S. /°C
Output AR Supply voltage 12V to 48V dc
Output 4-20mA
Operating temperature range -5°C to 50°C
Temperature coefficient ±0.03% F.S. /°C
Output CR Supply voltage Unregulated - 15V to 28V dc, 11mA
Regulated - 12V, 11mA
Output 0V to 10V
Operating temperature range -5°C to 50°C
Temperature coefficient ±0.03% F.S. /°C
Accuracy ±0.2% F.S.
Resolution 0.1% F.S. (typical)
String pot cable tension 225g
Cycle life 1000000 operations
Cable velocity 2m/s (maximum)

Part number structure
 
Housings available Stroke Output Electrical termination options Units
DWT  -  XX  -  XX  -  XX  -  X  -  X
10 (Standard) 06 = 600mm or 24" A0 = 4-20mA 2 wire 1 = Connector, mating part supplied E = mm
20 (Resistant to moisture) 10 = 1000mm or 40" C0 = 0V to 10V 3 = Cable gland U = Inches
15 = 1500mm or 60" D0 = 500 Ohms Potentiometer
20 = 2000mm or 80" AR = LDC display & 4-20mA 2 wire
25 = 2500mm or 100" CR = LDC display & 0V to 10V
35 = 3500mm or 140"

Options and accessories

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All dimensions and specifications are nominal. www.rdpe.com/uk/dwt.htm 20080110
Due to our policy of on-going development, specifications may change without notice. Any modification may affect some or all of the specifications for our equipment.
 
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