Pepperl+Fuchs WCS2B-LS221 Optical Read Head with RS-485 Interface
Pepperl+Fuchs WCS2B-LS221 Optical Read Head with RS-485 Interface
Pepperl+Fuchs WCS2B-LS221 Optical Read Head with RS-485 Interface
    Pepperl+Fuchs WCS2B-LS221 Optical Read Head with RS-485 Interface
Pepperl+Fuchs WCS2B-LS221 Optical Read Head with RS-485 Interface

Pepperl+Fuchs WCS2B-LS221 Optical Read Head with RS-485 Interface

Part #: WCS2B-LS221 Manufactured by: Pepperl+Fuchs
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The WCS2B-LS221 is a Pepperl+Fuchs optical read head that provides absolute position detection through the WCS positioning...  Read more
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Product Description P/N: WCS2B-LS221

Description / Specifications

Description

The Pepperl+Fuchs WCS2B-LS221 is a read head for the WCS positioning system, designed for non-contact absolute position measurement in industrial automation applications. It uses an RS-485 interface to transmit position data and supports passage speeds of up to 12.5 m/s, with automatic detection of dirt accumulation to help maintain reliable operation.



Technical Specifications

Condition

New/Never Used Surplus

Brand

Pepperl+Fuchs

Category

Control Components

Part Number

WCS2B-LS221

Subcategory

Optical Positioning Sensors

Product Type

Read head

Function

Non-contact absolute position encoder

Interface

RS-485

Electrical Connection

5-pin M12 connector

Supply Voltage

10–30 VDC

Protection Rating

IP54

Maximum Passage Speed

12.5 m/s

Dirt Detection

Automatic detection of dirt accumulation

Approvals

CE

Dimensions (H × W × D)

128.3 × 75 × 86.4 mm

Weight

0.875 lb



Information About WCS2B-LS221

The WCS2B-LS221 is an optical read head within the Pepperl+Fuchs WCS positioning system. It functions as an absolute position encoder, detecting position without physical contact with the code track. The RS-485 interface and 5-pin M12 connector support integration with compatible positioning controllers and automation equipment. Its IP54-rated housing and 10–30 VDC supply support use in industrial environments.

Key Features:

  • Absolute position measurement: Determines position within the WCS positioning system without incremental counting.

  • Non-contact sensing: Reads position information without mechanical contact, reducing wear.

  • RS-485 interface: Supports serial communication with compatible positioning system equipment.

  • Automatic dirt detection: Detects dirt accumulation to help identify conditions that may affect reading performance.

  • High passage speed: Supports passage speeds up to 12.5 m/s.

  • M12 connection: Uses a 5-pin M12 connector for electrical connection.

  • Industrial protection: IP54-rated housing provides protection against dust ingress and water splashes.

  • Wide supply range: Operates on a 10–30 VDC supply.

The WCS2B-LS221 delivers the reliability and precision required for non-contact absolute positioning in industrial conveying, storage, and material handling systems.

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                                                                                                                                                                                  Description / Specifications

                                                                                                                                                                                  Description

                                                                                                                                                                                  The Pepperl+Fuchs WCS2B-LS221 is a read head for the WCS positioning system, designed for non-contact absolute position measurement in industrial automation applications. It uses an RS-485 interface to transmit position data and supports passage speeds of up to 12.5 m/s, with automatic detection of dirt accumulation to help maintain reliable operation.



                                                                                                                                                                                  Technical Specifications

                                                                                                                                                                                  Condition

                                                                                                                                                                                  New/Never Used Surplus

                                                                                                                                                                                  Brand

                                                                                                                                                                                  Pepperl+Fuchs

                                                                                                                                                                                  Category

                                                                                                                                                                                  Control Components

                                                                                                                                                                                  Part Number

                                                                                                                                                                                  WCS2B-LS221

                                                                                                                                                                                  Subcategory

                                                                                                                                                                                  Optical Positioning Sensors

                                                                                                                                                                                  Product Type

                                                                                                                                                                                  Read head

                                                                                                                                                                                  Function

                                                                                                                                                                                  Non-contact absolute position encoder

                                                                                                                                                                                  Interface

                                                                                                                                                                                  RS-485

                                                                                                                                                                                  Electrical Connection

                                                                                                                                                                                  5-pin M12 connector

                                                                                                                                                                                  Supply Voltage

                                                                                                                                                                                  10–30 VDC

                                                                                                                                                                                  Protection Rating

                                                                                                                                                                                  IP54

                                                                                                                                                                                  Maximum Passage Speed

                                                                                                                                                                                  12.5 m/s

                                                                                                                                                                                  Dirt Detection

                                                                                                                                                                                  Automatic detection of dirt accumulation

                                                                                                                                                                                  Approvals

                                                                                                                                                                                  CE

                                                                                                                                                                                  Dimensions (H × W × D)

                                                                                                                                                                                  128.3 × 75 × 86.4 mm

                                                                                                                                                                                  Weight

                                                                                                                                                                                  0.875 lb



                                                                                                                                                                                  Information About WCS2B-LS221

                                                                                                                                                                                  The WCS2B-LS221 is an optical read head within the Pepperl+Fuchs WCS positioning system. It functions as an absolute position encoder, detecting position without physical contact with the code track. The RS-485 interface and 5-pin M12 connector support integration with compatible positioning controllers and automation equipment. Its IP54-rated housing and 10–30 VDC supply support use in industrial environments.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Key Features:

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Absolute position measurement: Determines position within the WCS positioning system without incremental counting.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Non-contact sensing: Reads position information without mechanical contact, reducing wear.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • RS-485 interface: Supports serial communication with compatible positioning system equipment.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Automatic dirt detection: Detects dirt accumulation to help identify conditions that may affect reading performance.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • High passage speed: Supports passage speeds up to 12.5 m/s.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • M12 connection: Uses a 5-pin M12 connector for electrical connection.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Industrial protection: IP54-rated housing provides protection against dust ingress and water splashes.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wide supply range: Operates on a 10–30 VDC supply.

                                                                                                                                                                                  The WCS2B-LS221 delivers the reliability and precision required for non-contact absolute positioning in industrial conveying, storage, and material handling systems.

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