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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About the Posiwire® Cable Extension Position Sensors series
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When is a cable extension sensor (POSIWIRE) the right choice over magnetostrictive (POSICHRON) or magnetic scale (POSIMAG)?
02
Output selection: 0-10 V, 4-20 mA, potentiometer, SSI, CANopen — which suits which PLC/DCS?
03
How do I select the measurement range? WS10 (1250 mm), WS31/42 (2500-5000 mm), WS100M (50,000 mm) — what are the boundaries?
04
What advantage does the POSIWIRE® WST model with integrated inclination sensor offer for mobile machinery?
05
How is the measuring wire mounted? Field practice and common mistakes.
06
IP protection levels: IP50, IP65, IP67, IP69K — which suits which environment?
07
What are the rules for using WS10EX / WS12EX in ATEX dust hazardous areas?
08
How do warranty, calibration, and IMB Electric's regional support work?
09
What is POSIWIRE LR19? How does it differ from standard POSIWIRE, and why is it preferred for OEM applications?
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Is it possible to change the output type of an existing POSIWIRE? (e.g., switching from 4-20mA to 0-10V)
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I want to display POSIWIRE position directly on a panel without using a PLC — how do I do it?