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MR231 Heavy Duty Rotary Limit Switch with Encoder-based 4-20mA Position Output

MR231 heavy duty rotary limit switch with precision encoder-based 4-20mA position output

Quick Guide for Electromechanical Rotary-Linear Limit Switches

Specifications

Temperature/Humidity	Operating = -15°C to +60°C, 0-100% RH Storage = -30°C to +70°C, 0-100% RH Extended temperature models (low and high) upon request
Enclosure Rating	NEMA/UL 4/4X, IP66 Meterial: Proprietary alloy, copper free die cast aluminum housing with powder coat finish
Switch Rating	Mechanical Life = 10 x 10^6 cycles (typical) Resistive Load = 230 V AC/6A continuous/10A momentary, 24V DC/6A continuous/10A momentary Inductive Load = 230V AC/Power factor 0.7/3A, 125V DC/0.5A, 80V DC/0.75A, 40V DC/1A, 24V DC/3A Motor Load = 230V AC/Power factor 0.85/10A Temperature = -40°C to +85°CNOTE: Special 115 VDC/10A rated switches now available! Contact Micronor Sensors sales for more information.
Cam Programming	Fully programmable double cams = type NK4201.180 1-2 (COM-NC) = Cam valley profile, 4°…180° (1…50%) 1-3 (COM-NO) = Cam valley profile, 4°…356° (1…99%) Repeatability= 1.8°
Mechanical Rating	Max RPM = 1500 rpm Mechanical Life = 10 x 10^6 cycles (typical) Max Radial (Side) Shaft Load = 80N (18 lbf) Max Axial (Thrust) Shaft Load = 40N (9 lbf)
Encoder Rating	Single turn absolute encoder with 4-20mA output Programmable Zero point (4mA) position Supply Voltage = 8-32V DC, Typical 15mA @ 24V DC (no load) Linearity/Accuracy = 0.15%, ±20µA @ 20mA, Internal Resolution = 13 bits
Wire Range	24-10 AWG, 0.25mm^2 to 185mm^2 Phoenix MKDS 5/3-6.35 COMBICON modular wiring blocks with screw connection Other wiring block options on request

Ordering Information

MR231-Lw-Mx

Example:
MR231-L8-M40
(8 channels, 40:1, 4-20mA position output)

Lw where w equals the number of cam switch channels, usually 2 or 4 or 6 or 8 channels

Mx or Ux where x equals the gear ratio, standard range is 1:1 to 2500:1, special ratios on request
Standard Single Stage Step Down UY ratio options = U1, U1.25, U2, U2.6, U2.75, U3.5, U4, U5, U6.5
Standard Multistage Step Down MY ratio options = M12.5, M20, M25, M30, M37.5, M40, M50, M52.5, M75, M100, M200, M300, M420, M600, M750, M1600, M2250, M2500

MR231

IP66 Heavy Duty Geared Limit Switch with Encoder-based 4-20mA Position Output

MR231 series CE-approved Heavy Duty Geared Limit Switches are for use in the most demanding industrial applications where precision encoder-based 4-20mA position feedback is required – including dam gates, flood control gates, cranes, and drum hoists.