ACX104B

Potentiometer
Rotary Position
Sensor

Technical
Information
 ACX104B Potentiometer Rotary Position Sensor
Technical Information
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Contents

Product Overview Description........................................................................................................................................................ 4

Features.............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Ordering Information.................................................................................................................................... 4

Technical Data Electrical............................................................................................................................................................. 5

Data................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Travel.............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Phasing.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Environmental.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Vibration........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Shock.............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Temperature................................................................................................................................................ 5
Weight................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Installation Dimensions........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Location.............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Mounting........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Wiring.................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Connection Diagram— Proportional Rotary Position Control....................................................... 7
Connection Diagram— Proportional Steering Control..................................................................... 7
Connection Diagram— Other Wiring Considerations....................................................................... 7

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Technical Information
Product Overview

Description The ACX104B Potentiometer Rotary Position/Steering Sensor is a versatile control

module applicable in a wide range of machine uses. In rotary position use, the sensor
measures the relative height of the machine in relation to an external reference such as
a stringline. In steering use, the sensor measures the machine’s relative distance from a
reference such as a curb. In both cases, the electrical signal is fed into a controller such as
the ACE100A and, in steering usage, is compared to an ACX104C track or wheel feedback
system. The ACX104B provides the necessary sensing control for rotary position or
steering machinery such as asphalt or slipform pavers.

Signals come from an internal potentiometer that rotates directly with the outer hub. A
follower attached to the hub provides a means of tracing a stringline or other reference
surface. Follower movement rotates the shaft of the potentiometer, giving proportional
signal to the controller. Typically the controller will be used to drive a V7059A Servovalve
or KVF Flow Control Servovalve to reposition the machine as deviations occur.

Features • Adjustable spring bias on the hub varies the follower tension on the stringline or
reference surface

• Rugged housing

• Resists corrosion, moisture and other damaging environmental effects

• Compact unit can be mounted on almost any surface

• Connections between controller and sensor are made easily through MS connectors

• Easy to remove for service or replacement

• Two position (Run/Standby) switch available

Ordering Information Specifications

ACX104B1002 1 kilohm, 90° potentiometer, without switch.
ACX104B1028 Auto/Manual ON/OFF switch, no mounting tabs
ACE100A Controller, order if needed.
KVF Servovalve
KW01009 Cable assembly, can be used to provide connections. The two-foot coiled cable
extends to ten feet.
K04185 Mating connector
Follower Order as necessary, see Installation, Wiring section.

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Technical Data

Electrical Data
Input voltage 24 Volts maximum
Output voltage 30% to 70% of input
Resistance 1000 ohms, +20%

Travel
Physical stops limit travel to approximately 20 degrees (18 degrees minimum). The
potentiometer wiper is electrically centered when the indicator line on the hub
is parallel to the mark on the case.

Phasing
Resistance between Pins A and B of the MS connector will increase when the hub is
rotated clockwise.

Environmental Vibration
Withstands a vibration test designed for mobile equipment devices that includes two
parts:
1. Cycling from 5 to 2000 Hz over a range of +1.0 g’s to +8.0 g’s for a period of one hour
(if there are four resonant points), for two hours (if there are two or three resonant
points) and for three hours (if there is one or no resonant point). The cycling test is
performed on each of the three major axes.

2. Resonance dwell for one million cycles over a range of +1.0 g’s to +8.0 g’s for each of
the four most severe resonant points on each of the three major axes.

Shock
Withstands a shock test for mobile equipment devices that consists of three shocks of 50
g’s and 11 milliseconds duration in both directions of the three major axes for a total of
18 shocks.

Temperature
Operating Temperature -18° to 77° C (0° to 170° F)
Storage Temperature -40° to 77° C (-40° to + 170° F)

Weight Weight 1.2 kg (2 pounds, 9 ounces)

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Dimensions ACX104B Without Flanges Mounting Dimensions

65.80
[2.59]

Millimeters [Inches]

115.00 11.40 158.00

[4.52] [0.45] [6.22]
66.55 121.00
[2.62] [4.76]

66.55
[2.62]

P200 012

Location The ACX104B may be mounted on either the left or right side of the machine with the
hub and follower outward. A mounting stud extends from the back of the case. It must
be inserted through a vertical plate that is attached to an appropriate height-adjusting
jack. The mounting stud is approximately 4 1/4 inches above the stringline when trailing
a grid of 45° below horizontal.

Mounting The 1/2 inch bolt extending from the case is a rotatable mounting, allowing for proper
leveling. It is important that the ACX104B be level in the plane of rotation around this
pivot. In grade application, an improper mounting will cause the follower attachment
to move up or down on a level surface as the machine moves closer or farther from the
stringline. Use a Right Angle Follower (KG04001), skate assembly (KG06001), ski assembly
(KG02001) or steering follower (KG07001) for contact to the reference surface.

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Installation

Wiring Direct connections are made through a Bendix MS3102A- 14S-6P (K04183) box
receptacle on the case exterior. Connect a 134019ACAA (KW01009) cable to this
receptacle. Terminate the other end of the cable with an MS3102A-14S-6P (K04183)
bulkhead connector. Wire the bulkhead connector directly to the controller. Reference
below schematics: Connection Diagrams — Representative Proportional Rotary Position
Control and Representative Proportional Steering Control, or the simple schematic:
Connection Diagram — Representative Other Wiring Considerations.
ACE100A
Connection Diagram— ACX104B
Proportional Rotary CW +6 Vdc 1A
C R B
Position Control +
12 Vdc
1K B K A –
Ground S
A E A

G +6V F B

1K V7059 or
C KVF
H Ground

Grade Setpoint P200 014

Connection Diagram—
Proportional Steering ACX104B
1A
Control C G (+6 V) B
CW +
1K AUTO 12 Vdc
± 15° B K 10K A –

A Manual
MAN
1K Steering
or 10 K
H (GND) E A
C F B

(+6 V) KVF
CW
A R
20 K B S Ground

C
± 156°

E
CW
1K D
F

ACX104C P200 015

Connection Diagram— A
Other Wiring CW
1K
Considerations B (Typical)
C

D
E

F
P200 013

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