KEYENCE Sensor Head, Air Cylinder Model GT2-A12

Detection system

Scale Shot System, absolute (no tracking errors) type

Measuring range

12 mm

Resolution

0.5 μm

Indicated accuracy

2 µm (p-p)^*1

Measuring force

Downward mounting

1.2 N^*2

Side mounting

1.1 N^*2

Upward mounting

1.0 N^*2

Sampling cycle

1 ms

Fluid used

Dry air

Operation indicator light

2-colour LED (red, green)

Environmental resistance

Enclosure rating

IP67 (IEC)^*3

Pressure resistance

1 MPa

Applied pressure range

0.25 MPa to 0.50 MPa

Ambient temperature

0 to +55 °C (No freezing)

Relative humidity

35 to 85 % RH (No condensation)

Vibration resistance

10 to 55 Hz, Double amplitude 1.5 mm, 2 hours in each of the X, Y, and Z directions

Shock resistance

1,000 m/s² (IEC60068-2-27)

Materials

Main body

Main body case: die-cast zinc, Cylinder section: aluminium alloy, Air joint resin: polyacetal, Air joint metal: nickel-plated brass, Indicator: polyarylate (PAR)

Dust boot

NBR

Contact

SUS304, SUS440C^*4

Sensor head cable

Optional (connect to the M8 connector)

Weight

Approx. 145 g (not including cable)

^*1 Value when the ambient temperature is 20 °C.
^*2 Representative value at the centre of the measuring range. Please note that the measuring force varies by the installation state of the dust boot.
^*3 Connect an exhaust joint to the air tube and ensure that foreign matter does not enter the tube from joint.
^*4 Contacts are available as options sold separately.