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P8S Position Sensor order codes

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As of January 8, 2019 position and home sensors for the following series will have a new global part number starting with P8SAXXXXX:

OSPE Series
HMR Series
ETH Series
HD Series
402 and 403 XE’s using the old style limit sensors

Previous Parker type

Replacement Part Number

Sensor type

P8S-GECNX

P8SAGECNX

Reed, 2 Wire, NC

P8S-GEFFX

P8SAGEFFX

Reed, 2 Wire, NC

P8S-GEFRX

P8SAGEFRX1

Reed, 2 Wire, NC

P8S-GEFRX1

P8SAGEFRX1

Reed, 2 Wire, NC

P8S-GMCHX

P8SAGMCHX

NPN NC

P8S-GMFAX

P8SAGMFAX

NPN NC

P8S-GMFDX

P8SAGMFDX

NPN NC

P8S-GNCHX

P8SAGNCHX

NPN NO

P8S-GNFAX

P8SAGNFAX

NPN NO

P8S-GNFDX

P8SAGNFDX

NPN NO

P8S-GPCHX

P8SAGPCHX

PNP NO

P8S-GPFAX

P8SAGPFAX

PNP NO

P8S-GPFDX

P8SAGPFDX

PNP NO

P8S-GQCHX

P8SAGQCHX

PNP NC

P8S-GQFAX

P8SAGQFAX

PNP NC

P8S-GQFDX

P8SAGQFDX

PNP NC

P8S-GRCHX

P8SAGRCHX

Reed, 2 Wire, NO

P8S-GRFAX

P8SAGRFAX

Reed, 2 Wire, NO

P8S-GRFDX

P8SAGRFDX2

Reed, 2 Wire, NO

P8S-GRFDX2

P8SAGRFDX2

Reed, 2 Wire, NO

P8S-GSCHX

P8SAGSCHX

Reed, 3 Wire, NO

Change Impact
Differences:
· The next generation P8SA sensors differ in length than the current sensor. The new reed sensors with supply
voltage (VAC/DC) 5…30 and all solid state sensors are shorter (29.5mm vs.31.5mm), while all other reed sensors
are 1mm larger than the current sensor (32.5mm vs 31.5mm). Dimensional drawings of new sensors are below.


· The next generation has an improved fastening method. Instead of using an oval head screw, the next
generation sensor uses an eccentric screw fixed to the sensor housing. Thanks to the retaining ribs on the body,
the sensor holds its position even before the screw is tightened, ensuring that it does not fall out. In addition,
the rugged fixing screw holds the sensor in the desired position, even when subjected to shocks and vibrations.


· For servicing, the new sensors can be replaced without the need to remove the end caps from the cylinder.


· The new PS8A sensor has an improved M8R knurled nut as its connector compared to the current sensor’s M8
snap-in connector


· The new sensor has a wider operating temperature range (-30 to +80C) than the current sensor (-25 to +75C).


· All new P8SA sensors will be delivered with a new plastic adaptor to fit in S-Dovetail grooves.

Similarities:
· Sensor technology, wiring capabilities, connector pin-outs, and electrical outputs are identical between the
current and next generation sensors


· The current and next generation sensors are both RoHS and REACH compliant

The following linear stages will be converting to the following P8S mini-sensors

  • LCR30 – All models
  • 401XE, 402XE & 403XE – All models using home sensor options HA, HB, HC & HD and/or limit sensor options LA, LB, LC & LD
  • Any modified or custom linear stage based off the LCR30, 401XE, 402XE, or 403XE

Current Parker type

Replacement Part Number

Sensor type

P8S-MMFLY

P8SAMMFAZ

NPN NC

P8S-MMCHY

P8SAMMCHZ

NPN NC

P8S-MQCHY

P8SAMQCHZ

PNP NC

P8S-MQFLY

P8SAMQFAZ

PNP NC

P8S-MPCHY

P8SAMPCHZ

PNP NO

P8S-MNCHY

P8SAMNCHZ

NPN NO

P8S-MPFLY

P8SAMPFAZ

PNP NO

P8S-MNFLY

P8SAMNFAZ

NPN NO

Change Impact

 

Differences:

  • The next generation P8S mini-sensors are shorter in length than the current sensor: 20mm vs. 26mm
  • The next generation has an improved fastening method.  Instead of using a clamp screw, the next generation mini-sensor uses a set screw, which will lock the body of the sensor into the slot.
  • A different tool is required to fasten the mini-sensor.  The current mini-sensor uses a flat blade screw driver, while the new mini-sensor uses a 1.3mm hex wrench.
  • There is a 2mm sensing position difference between the two sensors. However, the sensor is fully adjustable in the sensor slot, so customers can still obtain the same position as the current sensor. 

 

Similarities:

  • Sensor technology, wiring capabilities, connector pin-outs, and electrical outputs are identical between the current and next generation mini-sensors
  • The current and next generation mini-sensors are both RoHS and REACH compliant

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