Rugged Wire Rope Linear Displacement Sensor - 0-3.8m to 0-10.1m
- Type: Wire rope displacement transducer
- Measuring principle: magnetic encoder (Hall effect), contactless
- Output signal: current (0-20, 4-20 mA) or voltage (0 to 5V, 0 to 10V, ±5V, and ±10V)
- Measuring range: 0-3.8m, 0-7.5m, or 0-10.1m
- Non-linearity: ±0.1% Full Scale
- Repeatability: ±0.03% Full Scale
- Construction: thermoplastic
- Protection: IP67
- Lifespan: 250,000 to 500,000 cycles
- Operating temperature: -25 to 75°C
- Power supply: 4.9 to 30 VDC
- Connectivity: M12 connector or integral cable
- New: Optional CVR (Cable Retraction Control)
- Calibration report included
Overview
The JX-HM series is a range of cost-effective linear displacement cable sensors, designed for low to moderately harsh applications in dry or humid environments. Their chemical-resistant thermoplastic housing provides IP67 protection against water, oil, and various splashes, while an integrated wiper keeps the cable clean during movement.
The JX-HM uses a non-contact absolute magnetic encoder, which is wear-free and particularly well-suited to vibrating environments compared to potentiometric technology. Available outputs include current (4–20 mA, 0–20 mA) and voltage (0–5 V, 0–10 V, ±5 V, ±10 V), with zero and sensitivity adjustment. The choice between current output and voltage output is made via DIP switches on the sensor.
The JX-HM offers flexible electrical connectivity, either via an M12 connector or a multi-core cable, with multiple orientation options for both the electrical cable and the steel measuring cable.
The JX-HM is available in three measuring ranges, from 0–3.8 m to 0–10.1 m.
Specifications
| Specification | JX-PA | JX-P420 | JX-P510 | JX-EP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measuring principle | Potentiometer | Potentiometer | Potentiometer | Angular encoder |
| Measuring range | 50 / 70 / 96 / 120 / 250 / 390 / 500 / 640 / 750 / 1000 / 1250 / 1500 / 2000 mm | 50 / 70 / 96 / 120 / 250 / 390 / 500 / 640 / 750 / 1000 / 1250 / 1500 / 2000 mm | 50 / 70 / 96 / 120 / 250 / 390 / 500 / 640 / 750 / 1000 / 1250 / 1500 / 2000 mm | 50 / 70 / 96 / 120 / 250 / 390 / 500 / 640 / 750 / 1000 / 1250 / 1500 / 2000 mm |
| Output signal | 92-98% of supply voltage | 4-20 mA | 0-5, ±5, 0-10, ±10 Vdc | 2 TTL/quadrature channels |
| Resolution | Infinite | Infinite | Infinite | 50 to 200 µm |
| Non-linearity | 0.25% | 1.00% | 0.30% | 0.10% |
| Lifespan (cycles) | 250k to 2.000k | 500k to 1000k | 250k to 2.000k | NA |
| Supply voltage | 1–30 VDC | 9 to 35 VDC | 4.9 to 30 VDC | +5 VDC ±5% or 5–28 VDC |
| Operating temperature | -40° C to 95° C | -40° C to 95° C | -40° C to 95° C | -40° C to 70° C |
| Adjustable gain/zero | NO | YES | YES | YES |
Installation
The cable is either directly or indirectly linked to the displacement being measured, allowing for non-normal or non-linear movement. Measurement can be extended via cable extensions or pulleys. The cable sensor does not need to be aligned with the displacement. Both the sensor body and the cable can be mounted on either the fixed or moving part of the measurement setup. Installation is carried out using two screws on the sensor body.
Dimensions

Applications
The JX-HM cable sensor series is recommended for:
- Measuring suspension travel
- Level measurement
- OEM development projects
- Machine monitoring
- Any other industrial application with environmental constraints
- Technologie
- Wire rope Position
- Etendue de mesure linéaire
- 3800 / 7500 / 10100 mm
- Measuring range
- ≥ ±2m
- Nonrepeatability
- 0.03 % FS
- Nonlinearity (% FS)
- ± 0.1 %
- Signal otuput
- 0-5 VDC, 0-10VDC, ± 5 VDC, ± 10 VDC, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA
- Température de fonctionnement
- -25 to 75 °C
- Protection Class
- IP67
- Housing
- Plastic
- Application
- OEM, Sbmersible

| Option Type | Available Specifications |
|---|---|
| Measurement range | 50mm / 70mm / 96mm / 120mm / 250mm / 390mm / 500mm / 640mm / 750mm / 1000mm / 1250mm / 2000mm |
| Services | Calibration / Wiring |
| IP protection class | IP 65: waterproof, debris protection, vibration resistance (1G – max 0.1 sec.) and shock resistance (50G) |
| Electrical cable length | 1m to 5m |
| Application cable connector (Mating) | Supplied without or with |
| Modifications / Add-ons | Cable voltage reduction or increase / Wiper |
| Cable attachment type | Eyelet ring / Clamps |
- Display
- Electrical cable
- Calibration
- Wiring