Linear measuring technology

Draw-wire encoder A50 Performance-Line Measuring length max. 1.25 m

The draw-wire mechanics A50 boast both a compact design and

high dynamics.
The draw-wire mechanics may be equipped with encoders
with an analog, incremental or absolute output. The maximum
measuring length is 1.25 m.

300 m/s2 IP
Max. Long service Wide tempera- High protection Reverse polarity Integrated Interchangeable
acceleration life ture range level protection swivel installation

Robust Versatile
• The titanium-anodized aluminum housing and the stainless • High traverse speed, up to 10 m/s.
steel wires allow for using the mechanics even in harsh • High acceleration, up to 300 m/s².
conditions.
• Quick fastening by means of 2 screws.
• Wear-free wire exit thanks to special plain bearing guide.
• Various connection possibilities available.
• Various wire types and wire fastenings.
• Scalable analog output with limit switch function.
• Interchangeable encoders (Interchangeable installation).

Order code with encoder D8. X A1 . XXXX . XX X X . XXXX

(incremental, absolute) a b c d e f

a Mechanics c Encoder used d Output circuit Optional on request

2 = interchangeable installation 1) 36 = Sendix 3610, incremental depends on the encoder used - Other measuring ranges
6 = fixed installation 2) M3 = Sendix M3663, absolute, SSI - Other wire fastening:
F3 = Sendix F3663, absolute, SSI e Type of connection M4 thread, eyelet or carabiner ring
b Measuring range M8 = Sendix M3668, absolute, CANopen depends on the encoder used - Modified cable and/or connector
0025 = 250 mm Sendix M3668, absolute, SAE J1939 orientation
0050 = 500 mm Sendix M3668, absolute, IO-Link f Resolution / Protocol / Options - Modified cable outlet direction
0100 = 1000 mm F8 = Sendix F3668, absolute, CANopen depends on the encoder used - Sensor protection level IP67
0125 = 1250 mm - Improved linearity (0.02 %)

Standard resolutions for draw-wire with incremental encoder Sendix 3610 Standard resolutions for draw-wire with absolute encoder Sendix
F3663/M3663 (12 bit ST) or F3668/M3668 (12 bit ST, programmable via bus)

Drum circumference [mm] 125 125 125 Drum circumference [mm] 125
Pulses / revolution [ppr] 125 1250 2500 Pulses / revolution [ppr] 4096
Pulses / mm 1 10 20 Pulses / mm 32.8
Resolution [mm] 1 0.1 0.05 Resolution [mm] 0.03

1) Draw-wire mechanics with standard flange. The encoder can be replaced by the customer.
2) The encoder can only be replaced at the factory.

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Recommended standard variants (with incremental, absolute encoder)

Order no. Mounted encoder Interface Power Type of connection Resolution / Protocol Option
draw-wire encoder supply
D8.6A1.xxxx.3642.1250 3610 (8.3610.4342.1250) Push-pull with 8 ... 30 V DC radial cable, 2 m 1250 ppr -
inverted signal
D8.6A1.xxxx.M324.G222 Sendix M3663 (8.M3663.4124.G222) SSI 10 ... 30 V DC radial M12 connector 4096 ppr / SSI-Gray-Code -
D8.6A1.xxxx.M824.2122 Sendix M3668 (8.M3668.4124.2122) CANopen 10 ... 30 V DC radial M12 connector CANopen encoder profile DS406 V4.0 -
D8.6A1.xxxx.M834.3222 Sendix M3668 (8.M3668.4134.3222) SAE J1939 10 ... 30 V DC radial M12 connector SAE J1939 -
D8.6A1.xxxx.M844.4122 Sendix M3668 (8.M3668.4144.4122) IO-Link 18 ... 30 V DC radial M12 connector IO-Link -

Other variants (with absolute encoder)

Order no. Mounted encoder Interface Power Type of connection Resolution / Protocol Option
draw-wire encoder supply
D8.6A1.xxxx.F321.G222 Sendix F3663 (8.F3663.4121.G222) SSI 10 ... 30 V DC tangential cable, 1 m 4096 ppr / SSI-Gray-Code -
D8.6A1.xxxx.F821.2122 Sendix F3668 (8.F3668.4121.2122) CANopen 10 ... 30 V DC tangential cable, 1 m CANopen encoder profile DS406 V3.2 -

Order code with encoder D8. X A1 . XXXX . M1 X X . XXXX

(analog, scalable with limit switch function) a b c d e f

a Mechanics c Encoder used d Output circuit Optional on request

2 = interchangeable installation 1) M1 = Sendix M3661, absolute 3) depends on the encoder used - Other measuring ranges
6 = fixed installation 2) - Other wire fastening:
e Type of connection M4 thread, eyelet or carabiner ring
b Measuring range depends on the encoder used - Modified cable and/or connector
0025 = 250 mm orientation
0050 = 500 mm f Resolution / Protocol / Options - Modified cable outlet direction
0100 = 1000 mm depends on the encoder used - Sensor protection level IP67
0125 = 1250 mm - Improved linearity (0.02 %)

Recommended standard variants (with analog encoder, scalable with limit switch function)
Order no. Mounted encoder Interface Power Type of connection Resolution / Option
draw-wire encoder supply Protocol
D8.6A1.xxxx.M134.3612 Sendix M3661 (8.M3661.4134.3612) Analog, 4 ... 20 mA 10 ... 30 V DC M12-Stecker radial 12 Bit / 4 ... 20 mA scalable without limit switch function 4)

D8.6A1.xxxx.M144.4612 Sendix M3661 (8.M3661.4144.4612) Analog, 0 ... 10 V 15 ... 30 V DC M12-Stecker radial 12 Bit / 0 ... 10 V scalable without limit switch function 4)

D8.6A1.xxxx.M134.3512 Sendix M3661 (8.M3661.4134.3512) Analog, 4 ... 20 mA 10 ... 30 V DC M12-Stecker radial 12 Bit / 4 ... 20 mA scalable with limit switch function 5)

D8.6A1.xxxx.M144.4512 Sendix M3661 (8.M3661.4144.4512) Analog, 0 ... 10 V 15 ... 30 V DC M12-Stecker radial 12 Bit / 0 ... 10 V scalable with limit switch function 5)

Order code with analog sensor D8. 3A1 . XXXX . XXX X . 0000
(scaled to measuring range) b c d

b Measuring range c Analog sensor output / supply voltage Optional on request

0025 = 250 mm A11 = 4 ... 20 mA / 12 ... 30 V DC - Other measuring ranges
0050 = 500 mm A22 = 0 ... 10 V / 12 ... 30 V DC - Other wire fastening:
0100 = 1000 mm A33 = potentiometer 1 kΩ / max. 30 V DC M4 thread, eyelet or carabiner ring
0125 = 1250 mm - Modified cable and/or connector orientation
d Type of connection - Modified cable outlet direction
1 = axial cable, 2 m PVC - Sensor protection level IP67
3 = axial M12 connector, 4-pin - Increased temperature range -40 °C ... +85 °C and
-20 °C ... +120 °C

1) Draw-wire mechanics with standard flange. The encoder can be replaced by the customer.
2) The encoder can only be replaced at the factory.
3) With ccw option.
4) Delivery condition: scaled to measuring range.
Description for scaling and limit switch function see data sheet M3661.
5) Delivery condition: unscaled.
Description for scaling and limit switch function see data sheet M3661.

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Accessories for draw-wire encoder Dimensions in mm [inch] Order no.

Guide pulley Technical data: Scope of delivery: 8.0000.7000.0045

- mounting bracket (anodized alum.) - 2 x countersunk screws
- guide pulley (plastic POM) for lateral fixing
- ball bearing (type 696-2R5) - 2 x hexagonal screws
for fixing on a flat surface

16,5 0,65
5 0,2

44 1,73
37 1,46

31 1,22
37 1,46
12 0,47
6,2 0,24
6,2 0,24 7 0,28 48 1,89

12,5 0,49 62 2,44

20 0,79

Extension cable (further on request) 0.5 m with clip 8.0000.7000.0051

1.0 m with clip 8.0000.7000.0052
2.0 m with clip 8.0000.7000.0054

Cables and connectors Order no.

Preassembled cables M12 female connector with coupling nut, 5-pin, A coded, straight 05.00.6081.2211.002M
single ended
2 m [6.56‘] PVC cable

Connectors M12 female connector with coupling nut, 5-pin, A coded, straight (metal) 8.0000.5116.0000
M12 female connector with coupling nut, 5-pin, A coded, straight (metal/plastic) 05.B-8151-0/9
M12 female connector with coupling nut, 5-pin, A coded, right-angle (plastic) 05.B-8251-0/9

Further Kübler cables and connectors can be found at: kuebler.com/connection-technology

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Technical data

Mechanical characteristics (draw-wire mechanics) Electrical characteristics (digital output)

Measuring range 250 mm 500 mm 1250 mm The electrical characteristics of the draw-wire mechanics with digital output
Extension force Fmin 6.8 N 3.4 N 4.1 N can be found in the data sheets of the encoders.
Fmax 7.9 N 4.0 N 5.4 N
Speed max. 8 m/s 8 m/s 10 m/s
Acceleration max. 200 m/s2 200 m/s2 300 m/s2 Approvals
Linearity (of the measuring range) CE compliant in accordance with
with analog sensor ±0.15 % ±0.1 % ±0.1 % EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
with encoder ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.05 % RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
±0.02 % 1) ±0.02 % 1) ±0.02 % 1)
Weight approx. 330 g [11.64 oz]
(depending on the sensor / encoder used)
Material housing titanium-anodized aluminum
wire stainless steel ø 0.5 mm
(other wire types on request)
Protection acc. to EN 60529 IP65 (sensor)

Electrical characteristics (analog sensor, scaled to measuring range)

Version
A22 A11 A33
Analog output 0 ... 10 V 4 ... 20 mA potentiometer
Output 0 ... 10 V / galv. isolated, 4 conductors 4 ... 20 mA / 2 conductors 1 kΩ
Supply voltage 12 ... 30 V DC 12 ... 30 V DC max. 30 V DC
Recommended slider current – – < 1 µA
Max. current consumption 22.5 mA (no load) 50 mA –
Reverse polarity protection yes yes –
Working temperature -20 °C ... +85 °C [-4 °F ... +185 °F] -20 °C ... +85 °C [-4 °F ... +185 °F] -20 °C ... +85 °C [-4 °F ... +185 °F]
-40 °C ... +85 °C [-40 °F ... +185 °F] 2) -40 °C ... +85 °C [-40 °F ... +185 °F] 2) -40 °C ... +85 °C [-40 °F ... +185 °F] 2)
-20 °C ... +120 °C [-4 °F ... +248 °F] 2)

Terminal assignment (analog sensor)

R/I converter +V

Analog sensor A11 Signal: +V n.c. Iout n.c.

(4 ... 20 mA)
Cable 1) Core color: BN WH BU BK A I out
M12 connector, 4-pin Pin: 1 2 3 4

R/U converter +V

Analog sensor A22 Signal: +V Uout 0V 0 V out U out

V
(0 ... 10 V DC) 0 Vout
Cable 1)
Core color: BN WH BU BK
0V
M12 connector, 4-pin Pin: 1 2 3 4

Potentiometer +V

Analog sensor A33 Signal: +V Out 0V n.c. Ω Out

(Potentiometer 1 kΩ)
Cable 1) Core color: BN WH BU BK
0V
M12 connector, 4-pin Pin: 1 2 3 4

Top view of mating side, male contact base

M12 connector, 4-pin 1) On request for encoder version: 36 (see order code b ).
2) Optional on request.

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Technology in detail

Operating principle
Drum width
Construction Note
The core of a draw-wire device is a drum mounted Exceeding the maximum extension length of the
on bearings, onto which a wire is wound. Winding draw-wire will lead to damage to the wire and the
takes place via a spring-loaded device. mechanics.

Drum diameter
Wire diameter

Wire fastenings

Clip M4 thread Eyelet Carabiner ring

D8.xx1.xxxx.xxxx D8.xxA.xxxx.xxxx D8.xxJ.xxxx.xxxx D8.xxM.xxxx.xxxx

ball-bearing swivel
(no torsion of the measuring wire
during installation)

rubber stopper

measuring wire

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Technology in detail

Extension wire Individual wire outlet

For optimum use of the measuring range by extending the wire length, wire outlet at the top 0°
e. g. to allow realizing a pre-extension in the application. D8.xx1.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx
Especially combined with analog interfaces.

wire outlet right 90°

wire outlet left 270° D8.xxC.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx
Wire types D8.xxD.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx
- V2A, ø 0.5 mm (standard)
Optional on request:
- V4A, ø 0.51 mm
- Coramid, ø 0.6 mm
- V4A plastic coated, 1.0 mm (V4A = ø 0.81 mm) wire outlet below 180°
D8.xxE.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx

Application-specific installation possibilities

Individual cable /
guide pulley connector orientation
on request

guide pulley

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Dimensions
Dimensions in mm [inch]

Draw-wire mechanics with encoder

Fixed installation
137,33 5,407 137,33 5,407

21 0,827
137,33 5,407

137,33 5,407
21 0,827

21 0,827

21 0,827

36,5 1,437
48,1 1,894
50 1,969

36,5 1,437

36,5 1,437

36,5 1,437
48,1 1,894

48,1 1,894

48,1 1,894
50 1,969

50 1,969

50 1,969

33,5 1,319 B
4 0,157

33,5 1,319 33,5

B 1,31933,5 1,319 B B
4 0,157

4 0,157

4 0,157

Dimension B depends on the 30 1,181

encoder used 23 0,906

4,5 0,177
Encoder B
Sendix incremental 3610 43.00 30 1,181 30 1,181 30 1,181
23 0,906 23 0,906 23 0,906
D8.6A1.xxxx.36xx.xxxx [1.69] 4,5 0,177 4,5 0,177 4,5 0,177

Sendix absolute M366x 62.45

70 2,756

60 2,362

10,3 0,406

D8.6A1.xxxx.Mxxx.xxxx [2.46]
Sendix absolute F366x 51.20
D8.6A1.xxxx.Fxxx.xxxx [2.02]
70 2,756

60 2,362

70 2,756

60 2,362

70 2,756

60 2,362
10,3 0,406

10,3 0,406

10,3 0,406

0,5 0,020

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Draw-wire mechanics with encoder 0,5 0,020 0,5 0,020 0,5 0,020

Interchangeable installation

A
ca. 136 5,35

26 1,024
21 0,827

3,2 0,126
6 0,236

B 4x
33,1 1,303
37,1 1,461
50 1,969

C
2,8 0,11

50 1,969 33,5 1,319 24,5 0,965

4 0,157

70 2,756

Dimension B depends on the

30 1,181
encoder used 90°
4x 23 0,906
Encoder DB 4,5 0,177

Sendix incremental 3610 59.30

D8.6A1.xxxx.36xx.xxxx [2.33]
45°

Sendix absolute M366x 77.55

60 2,362
48 1,894

Das Mas B is
D8.6A1.xxxx.Mxxx.xxxx [3.05] Drehgeber a
Drehg

Sendix absolute F366x E

67.50
Sendix inkre
D8.6A1.xxx
Sendix abs
D8.6A1.xxxx.Fxxx.xxxx [2.66] D8.6A1.xxxx
Sendix abs
D8.6A1.xxx
10,3 0,406

0,5 0,02

33,5 1,319 B
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Dimensions
Dimensions in mm [inch]

Draw-wire mechanics with analog sensor

(scaled on measuring range)

137,33 5,41

21 0,83
50 1,97

40 1,57
48,1 1,89

A B
4 0,16

30 1,18
23 0,91
4,5 0,18
70 2,76
60 2,36

0,5 0,02

Sensor type Measuring length A B C

250 mm 26.5 [1.04] 65 [2.56] 21.30 [0.84]
Potentiometer 500 mm 26.5 [1.04] 65 [2.56] 12.75 [0.50]
1250 mm 33.5 [1.32] 65 [2.56] 10.30 [0.41]

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