Celesco PT8510 · Low-Profile Cable-Extension Sensor · voltage output (0–10 / 0–5 / ±10 / ±5 VDC) · 2–60 in. stroke
The Celesco PT8510 is the voltage-output member of the low-profile PT8000 family. It orders as PT8510 – RRRR – A B C – D E F G. A combines the enclosure material (aluminum / 303 / 316 stainless) with the cable tension, and E selects one of eight bidirectional voltage-output ranges. Example: PT8510-0030-111-1110 = 30-inch range, aluminum enclosure standard tension, 0–10 VDC output, 6-pin plastic connector, standard nylon cable guide.
PT8510–0060–111–1110ModelRangeOptionsSignal / Connection
Order Code Table
R · Full Stroke Range
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 0002 | 2 in. |
| 0005 | 5 in. |
| 0010 | 10 in. |
| 0015 | 15 in. |
| 0020 | 20 in. |
| 0025 | 25 in. |
| 0030 | 30 in. |
| 0040 | 40 in. |
| 0050 | 50 in. |
| 0060 | 60 in. |
A · Enclosure Material & Cable Tension
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Aluminum enclosure, standard tension (±50%) — max acceleration 15 g |
| 5 | Aluminum enclosure, medium tension — max acceleration 25 g |
| 2 | Aluminum enclosure, high tension — max acceleration 40 g |
| 3 | 303 stainless enclosure, standard tension — max acceleration 6 g |
| 6 | 303 stainless enclosure, medium tension — max acceleration 12 g |
| 4 | 303 stainless enclosure, high tension — max acceleration 18 g |
| 8 | 316 stainless enclosure, standard tension — max acceleration 6 g |
| 7 | 316 stainless enclosure, medium tension — max acceleration 12 g |
| 9 | 316 stainless enclosure, high tension — max acceleration 18 g |
B · Measuring Cable
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ø.034-inch nylon-coated stainless rope — all ranges, indoor use |
| 2 | Ø.047-inch bare stainless rope — 5/15/20/25/30 in. only, outdoor, debris & high temperature |
| 3 | Ø.058-inch PVC-jacketed fiber rope — thru 30 in. only, high voltage or magnetic field use |
| 4 | Ø.031-inch bare stainless rope — 40/50/60 in. only, outdoor, debris & high temperature |
C · Reserved
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Fixed digit (reserved position) |
D · Reserved
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Fixed digit (reserved position) |
E · Output Signal (voltage)
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | 0…10 VDC (input 14.5–40 VDC) |
| 2 | 10…0 VDC (input 14.5–40 VDC) |
| 3 | 0…5 VDC (input 10.5–40 VDC) |
| 4 | 5…0 VDC (input 10.5–40 VDC) |
| 5 | -10…+10 VDC (input 14.5–40 VDC) |
| 6 | +10…-10 VDC (input 14.5–40 VDC) |
| 7 | -5…+5 VDC (input 10.5–40 VDC) |
| 8 | +5…-5 VDC (input 10.5–40 VDC) |
F · Electrical Connection
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | 6-pin plastic connector w/ mating plug — IP 67, NEMA 4/4X/6 |
| 2 | 10-ft [3 M] waterproof cable — IP 67, NEMA 4X, 3-conductor 18 AWG |
| 3 | 6-pin metal connector w/ mating plug — IP 65, NEMA 4 |
| 4 | 25-ft [7.5 M] instrumentation cable, 24 AWG shielded — IP 67, NEMA 6 |
| 5 | 100-ft [30 M] waterproof cable — IP 67, NEMA 4X/6, 18 AWG |
| 6 | 10-ft [3 M] pressure-tested waterproof cable — IP 68, NEMA 4X/6P |
| 7 | 100-ft [30 M] pressure-tested waterproof cable — IP 68, NEMA 4X/6P |
G · Cable Guide Option
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 0 | Standard nylon cable guide |
Special Options & Notes
- Voltage-output cousin of the PT8420 (4–20 mA): same enclosure/tension codes, but E selects a bidirectional voltage range instead of current loops.
- Bare stainless and PVC cable options are limited to specific stroke ranges — see the B code availability notes.
- Pressure-tested cable options (F = 6/7) are rated IP 68 for submersion; 100-ft options add ~1.8 s span-adjustment response.
- VLS8510 codes use the same structure with the VLS (Velocity Limiting System) free-release protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does PT8510-0060-111-1110 mean?
A Celesco PT8510 with 60-inch stroke (0060), aluminum enclosure with standard tension (1), Ø.034-inch nylon-coated stainless measuring cable (1), 0–10 VDC voltage output (1) and a 6-pin plastic connector (1), with the standard nylon cable guide (0).
What does the A digit on a PT8510 combine?
One digit selects both the enclosure material and the cable tension: 1/5/2 = aluminum with standard/medium/high tension, 3/6/4 = 303 stainless, 8/7/9 = 316 stainless. Higher tension ratings allow higher retraction acceleration (6 g up to 40 g).
How is the PT8510 different from the PT8420?
Both share the low-profile PT8000 housing and the same R/A/B code structure. The PT8510 outputs a voltage signal (0–10, 0–5, ±10, ±5 VDC, selectable in both directions), while the PT8420 outputs current loops (4–20 mA etc.). Choose the PT8510 when your PLC takes voltage inputs.
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