Product Information

Tolerance compensation unit TCU-Z

TCU-Z
Tolerance compensation unit

Compact. Flexible. Productive.

Tolerance compensation unit TCU-Z
For compensation of small locational and positional deviations with mounting and handling applications

Field of application
for universal use in clean and slightly dirty environments, particularly in the fields of assembly automation and tool
machine loading

Advantages – Your benefits

Compensation of workpiece-related tolerances and Compact design low height and weight
position inaccuracies reduced risk of jamming, necessary
Pneumatic locking long life time of the elastomers, rigid
assembly forces are reduced and wear of the workpiece
unit during travel
and handling device is minimized
Monitoring of locking for process reliable sequences and
Direct assembly of a centric gripper no need for additi-
shorter cycle times
onal adapter plates

Sizes Workpiece weight Deflection

Quantity: 7 3 .. 60 kg ±1°

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Functional description
The function of the tolerance compensation unit (TCU) is A pneumatic locking is also available as an option to allow
based on interaction between the two base plates, which the compensation unit to be set to rigid. As a result, it is
are connected to each other with a set of flexible possible to prevent the tool or the gripper vibrating during
elastomer elements. As a result, the TCU can compensate movement of the robot arm or the linear axis. This
tolerances around the X, Y, and Z axes, allowing it to increases the application's repeat accuracy and extends
correct angular errors, and causing a rotational the service life of the elastomer elements.
compensation.

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TCU-Z
Elastomer
allows compensation movement

Locking mechanism
for a rigid connection between the machine and tool
sides
3

4
Overload pin
to protect the elastomers

Interface machine side

the same mounting pattern as on the tool side

5 Monitoring groove
for electronic magnetic switch

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General notes about the series

Monitoring: by magnetic switch Harsh environmental conditions: Please note that use
under harsh environmental conditions (e.g. in the coolant
Actuation: pneumatic, with filtered compressed air as per
area, cast and grinding dust) can considerably reduce the
ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4].
service life of the units, and we will not take over any
Material: Elastomer material warranty. However, in many cases we can find a solution.
Housing: Aluminum alloy Please contact us for assistance.

Scope of delivery: Robot-side mounting screws Handling weight: is the weight of the total load attached
to the flange. When designing, the permissible forces and
Warranty: 24 months moments have to be paid attention to. Please note that
exceeding the recommended handling weight will shorten
the lifespan.

Application example
Insertion tool for assembly of small to
medium-sized workpieces. The tool can
be used in both clean and dirty environ-
ments. Due to its quick-change system,
other tools can alternately be fixed to
the robot flange.

1 Quick-change system SWS

2 Electric feed-through
3 Tolerance compensation unit TCU-Z
4 3-finger centric gripper PZN-plus

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Tolerance compensation unit

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highest functionality, flexibility, reliability, and
controlled production.

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protection sensor

i For more information on these products can be found on the following product pages or at schunk.com.

Options and special information

Monitoring of the locking: by magnetic switch
Connections: two plug-in connections for hose
Ambient temperature: -10 °C to 90 °C
Operating pressure: from 4 bar up to 8 bar

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Tolerance compensation unit

Dimensions and maximum loads

Mx max. 15 Nm Mz max. 15 Nm
My max. 15 Nm

i The forces and torques are maximum values

when unlocked and may occur simultane-
ously. When locked, only the loads caused by
the weight and acceleration are permissible.

Technical data
Description TCU-Z-050-3-OV
ID 0324749
Locking Without locking
Hardness of the elastomer [Shore] 68
Deflection X [°] ±1
Deflection Y [°] ±1
Deflection Z [°] ±1.5
Weight [kg] 0.09
Min./max. ambient temperature [°C] -10/90
Max. force Fd [N] 500
Direct connection to* PZN-plus 50
Dimensions Ø D x Z [mm] 50 x 18.6

* also suitable for other grippers with the same screw connection diagram

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Tolerance compensation unit

Main view without centric locking (OV)

The main view shows the unit in its basic version. 1 Robot-side connection EP Included in the scope of
2 Tool-side connection delivery
5 Through hole for connection GM Fit for centering pins
with screws

Maximum deflection

Deflection (fa) dependent upon the length (L) to the center of mass

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Tolerance compensation unit

Modular design

3 Adapter plate IM Sealed gripper DPZ-plus

IK Tolerance compensation unit IN JGZ 3-finger centric grippers
TCU IO 3-finger centric gripper
IL 3-finger centric gripper PZB-plus
PZN-plus

The unit is part of a modular system in which various components such as

grippers or compliant devices can be threaded to one another directly.

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Tolerance compensation unit

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TCU-Z 064
Tolerance compensation unit

Load chart Dimensions and maximum loads

Max. handling weight

Max. distance
Mx max. 30 Nm Mz max. 30 Nm
My max. 30 Nm

i The forces and torques are maximum values

when unlocked and may occur simultane-
ously. When locked, only the loads caused by
the weight and acceleration are permissible.

Technical data
Description TCU-Z-064-3-MV TCU-Z-064-3-OV
ID 0324766 0324767
Locking with locking Without locking
Hardness of the elastomer [Shore] 68 68
Deflection X [°] ±1 ±1
Deflection Y [°] ±1 ±1
Deflection Z [°] ±1 ±1
Repeat accuracy [mm] 0.1
Weight [kg] 0.18 0.15
Min./max. operating pressure [bar] 4/8
Min./max. ambient temperature [°C] -10/90 -10/90
Locking moment Mx [Nm] 1
Locking moment My [Nm] 1
Locking moment Mz [Nm] 4
Locking moment Fz [N] 30
Max. force Fd [N] 1100 1100
Direct connection to* PZN-plus 64 PZN-plus 64
Dimensions Ø D x Z [mm] 64 x 22.3 64 x 19.6

* also suitable for other grippers with the same screw connection diagram

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Tolerance compensation unit

Main view with centric locking (MV)

The main view shows the unit in its basic version. A, a Air connection unlocked EP Included in the scope of
B, b Air connection locked delivery
1 Robot-side connection GM Fit for centering pins
2 Tool-side connection IT Unit locked
5 Through hole for connection IK Unit unlocked
with screws IL MMS-P

Maximum deflection

Deflection (fa) dependent upon the length (L) to the center of mass

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Tolerance compensation unit

Version without locking (OV) Modular design

Dimensional changes for the version without locking 3 Adapter plate IM Sealed gripper DPZ-plus
IK Tolerance compensation unit IN JGZ 3-finger centric grippers
TCU IO 3-finger centric gripper
IL 3-finger centric gripper PZB-plus
PZN-plus

The unit is part of a modular system in which various components such as

grippers or compliant devices can be threaded to one another directly.

Sensor system

BR Limit stop for sensor IT Monitoring of locking

Position monitoring with two programmable positions per sensor. End

position monitoring for mounting in the C-slot.

Description ID Often combined

Programmable magnetic switch
MMSK-P 22-S-PNP 0301371
MMS-P 22-S-M8-PNP 0301370 ●
Connection cables
KA GLN0804-LK-00500-A 0307767 ●
KA GLN0804-LK-01000-A 0307768
KA WLN0804-LK-00500-A 0307765
KA WLN0804-LK-01000-A 0307766
Clip for connector/socket
CLI-M8 0301463
Sensor distributor
V2-M8-4P-2XM8-3P 0301380

i One sensor is required per unit for monitoring two positions.

Extension cables and sensor distributors are optionally available.
Additional product variants of the sensor, and further information and
technical data can be found in the catalog chapter sensor systems.

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Tolerance compensation unit

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TCU-Z 080
Tolerance compensation unit

Load chart Dimensions and maximum loads

Max. handling weight

Max. distance
Mx max. 35 Nm Mz max. 40 Nm
My max. 35 Nm

i The forces and torques are maximum values

when unlocked and may occur simultane-
ously. When locked, only the loads caused by
the weight and acceleration are permissible.

Technical data
Description TCU-Z-080-3-MV TCU-Z-080-3-OV
ID 0324784 0324785
Locking with locking Without locking
Hardness of the elastomer [Shore] 68 68
Deflection X [°] ±1 ±1
Deflection Y [°] ±1 ±1
Deflection Z [°] ±1 ±1
Repeat accuracy [mm] 0.05
Weight [kg] 0.25 0.3
Min./max. operating pressure [bar] 4/8
Min./max. ambient temperature [°C] -10/90 -10/90
Locking moment Mx [Nm] 5
Locking moment My [Nm] 5
Locking moment Mz [Nm] 6
Locking moment Fz [N] 100
Max. force Fd [N] 1500 1500
Direct connection to* PZN-plus 80 PZN-plus 80
Dimensions Ø D x Z [mm] 80 x 24.1 80 x 20.4

* also suitable for other grippers with the same screw connection diagram

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Tolerance compensation unit

Main view with centric locking (MV)

The main view shows the unit in its basic version. A, a Air connection unlocked EP Included in the scope of
B, b Air connection locked delivery
1 Robot-side connection GM Fit for centering pins
2 Tool-side connection IT Unit locked
5 Through hole for connection IK Unit unlocked
with screws IL MMS-P

Maximum deflection

Deflection (fa) dependent upon the length (L) to the center of mass

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Tolerance compensation unit

Version without locking (OV) Modular design

Dimensional changes for the version without locking 3 Adapter plate IM Sealed gripper DPZ-plus
IK Tolerance compensation unit IN JGZ 3-finger centric grippers
TCU IO 3-finger centric gripper
IL 3-finger centric gripper PZB-plus
PZN-plus

The unit is part of a modular system in which various components such as

grippers or compliant devices can be threaded to one another directly.

Sensor system

BR Limit stop for sensor IT Monitoring of locking

Position monitoring with two programmable positions per sensor. End

position monitoring for mounting in the C-slot.

Description ID Often combined

Programmable magnetic switch
MMSK-P 22-S-PNP 0301371
MMS-P 22-S-M8-PNP 0301370 ●
Connection cables
KA GLN0804-LK-00500-A 0307767 ●
KA GLN0804-LK-01000-A 0307768
KA WLN0804-LK-00500-A 0307765
KA WLN0804-LK-01000-A 0307766
Clip for connector/socket
CLI-M8 0301463
Sensor distributor
V2-M8-4P-2XM8-3P 0301380

i One sensor is required per unit for monitoring two positions.

Extension cables and sensor distributors are optionally available.
Additional product variants of the sensor, and further information and
technical data can be found in the catalog chapter sensor systems.

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Tolerance compensation unit

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TCU-Z 100
Tolerance compensation unit

Load chart Dimensions and maximum loads

Max. handling weight

Max. distance
Mx max. 70 Nm Mz max. 60 Nm
My max. 70 Nm

i The forces and torques are maximum values

when unlocked and may occur simultane-
ously. When locked, only the loads caused by
the weight and acceleration are permissible.

Technical data
Description TCU-Z-100-2-MV TCU-Z-100-2-OV
ID 0324798 0324799
Locking with locking Without locking
Hardness of the elastomer [Shore] 68 68
Deflection X [°] ±1 ±1
Deflection Y [°] ±1 ±1
Deflection Z [°] ±1 ±1
Repeat accuracy [mm] 0.05
Weight [kg] 0.48 0.47
Min./max. operating pressure [bar] 4/8
Min./max. ambient temperature [°C] -10/90 -10/90
Locking moment Mx [Nm] 10
Locking moment My [Nm] 10
Locking moment Mz [Nm] 20
Locking moment Fz [N] 150
Max. force Fd [N] 2000 2000
Direct connection to* PZN-plus 100 PZN-plus 100
Dimensions Ø D x Z [mm] 100 x 25 100 x 22.6

* also suitable for other grippers with the same screw connection diagram

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Tolerance compensation unit

Main view with centric locking (MV)

The main view shows the unit in its basic version. A, a Air connection unlocked EP Included in the scope of
B, b Air connection locked delivery
1 Robot-side connection GM Fit for centering pins
2 Tool-side connection IT Unit locked
5 Through hole for connection IK Unit unlocked
with screws IL MMS-P

Maximum deflection

Deflection (fa) dependent upon the length (L) to the center of mass

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TCU-Z 100
Tolerance compensation unit

Version without locking (OV) Modular design

Dimensional changes for the version without locking 3 Adapter plate IM Sealed gripper DPZ-plus
IK Tolerance compensation unit IN JGZ 3-finger centric grippers
TCU IO 3-finger centric gripper
IL 3-finger centric gripper PZB-plus
PZN-plus

The unit is part of a modular system in which various components such as

grippers or compliant devices can be threaded to one another directly.

Sensor system

BR Limit stop for sensor IT Monitoring of locking

Position monitoring with two programmable positions per sensor. End

position monitoring for mounting in the C-slot.

Description ID Often combined

Programmable magnetic switch
MMSK-P 22-S-PNP 0301371
MMS-P 22-S-M8-PNP 0301370 ●
Connection cables
KA GLN0804-LK-00500-A 0307767 ●
KA GLN0804-LK-01000-A 0307768
KA WLN0804-LK-00500-A 0307765
KA WLN0804-LK-01000-A 0307766
Clip for connector/socket
CLI-M8 0301463
Sensor distributor
V2-M8-4P-2XM8-3P 0301380

i One sensor is required per unit for monitoring two positions.

Extension cables and sensor distributors are optionally available.
Additional product variants of the sensor, and further information and
technical data can be found in the catalog chapter sensor systems.

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Tolerance compensation unit

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TCU-Z 125
Tolerance compensation unit

Load chart Dimensions and maximum loads

Max. handling weight

Max. distance
Mx max. 100 Nm Mz max. 100 Nm
My max. 120 Nm

i The forces and torques are maximum values

when unlocked and may occur simultane-
ously. When locked, only the loads caused by
the weight and acceleration are permissible.

Technical data
Description TCU-Z-125-3-MV TCU-Z-125-3-OV
ID 0324820 0324821
Locking with locking Without locking
Hardness of the elastomer [Shore] 68 68
Deflection X [°] ±1 ±1
Deflection Y [°] ±1 ±1
Deflection Z [°] ±1 ±1
Repeat accuracy [mm] 0.05
Weight [kg] 0.85 0.65
Min./max. operating pressure [bar] 4/8
Min./max. ambient temperature [°C] -10/90 -10/90
Locking moment Mx [Nm] 25
Locking moment My [Nm] 25
Locking moment Mz [Nm] 25
Locking moment Fz [N] 350
Max. force Fd [N] 2800 2800
Direct connection to* PZN-plus 125 PZN-plus 125
Dimensions Ø D x Z [mm] 125 x 28.3 125 x 23.6

* also suitable for other grippers with the same screw connection diagram

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Tolerance compensation unit

Main view with centric locking (MV)

The main view shows the unit in its basic version. A, a Air connection unlocked EP Included in the scope of
B, b Air connection locked delivery
1 Robot-side connection GM Fit for centering pins
2 Tool-side connection IT Unit locked
5 Through hole for connection IK Unit unlocked
with screws IL MMS-P

Maximum deflection

Deflection (fa) dependent upon the length (L) to the center of mass

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Tolerance compensation unit

Main view without centric locking (OV) Modular design

Dimensional changes for the version without locking 3 Adapter plate IM Sealed gripper DPZ-plus
IK Tolerance compensation unit IN JGZ 3-finger centric grippers
TCU IO 3-finger centric gripper
IL 3-finger centric gripper PZB-plus
PZN-plus

The unit is part of a modular system in which various components such as

grippers or compliant devices can be threaded to one another directly.

Sensor system

BR Limit stop for sensor IT Monitoring of locking

Position monitoring with two programmable positions per sensor. End

position monitoring for mounting in the C-slot.

Description ID Often combined

Programmable magnetic switch
MMSK-P 22-S-PNP 0301371
MMS-P 22-S-M8-PNP 0301370 ●
Connection cables
KA GLN0804-LK-00500-A 0307767 ●
KA GLN0804-LK-01000-A 0307768
KA WLN0804-LK-00500-A 0307765
KA WLN0804-LK-01000-A 0307766
Clip for connector/socket
CLI-M8 0301463
Sensor distributor
V2-M8-4P-2XM8-3P 0301380

i One sensor is required per unit for monitoring two positions.

Extension cables and sensor distributors are optionally available.
Additional product variants of the sensor, and further information and
technical data can be found in the catalog chapter sensor systems.

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Tolerance compensation unit

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TCU-Z 160
Tolerance compensation unit

Load chart Dimensions and maximum loads

Max. handling weight

Max. distance
Mx max. 150 Nm Mz max. 120 Nm
My max. 150 Nm

i The forces and torques are maximum values

when unlocked and may occur simultane-
ously. When locked, only the loads caused by
the weight and acceleration are permissible.

Technical data
Description TCU-Z-160-3-MV TCU-Z-160-3-OV
ID 0324838 0324839
Locking with locking Without locking
Hardness of the elastomer [Shore] 68 68
Deflection X [°] ±1 ±1
Deflection Y [°] ±1 ±1
Deflection Z [°] ±1 ±1
Repeat accuracy [mm] 0.05
Weight [kg] 1.63 1.35
Min./max. operating pressure [bar] 4/8
Min./max. ambient temperature [°C] -10/90 -10/90
Locking moment Mx [Nm] 30
Locking moment My [Nm] 30
Locking moment Mz [Nm] 30
Locking moment Fz [N] 400
Max. force Fd [N] 4300 4300
Direct connection to* PZN-plus 160 PZN-plus 160
Dimensions Ø D x Z [mm] 160 x 33 160 x 28.5

* also suitable for other grippers with the same screw connection diagram

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Tolerance compensation unit

Main view with centric locking (MV)

The main view shows the unit in its basic version. A, a Air connection unlocked EP Included in the scope of
B, b Air connection locked delivery
1 Robot-side connection GM Fit for centering pins
2 Tool-side connection IT Unit locked
5 Through hole for connection IK Unit unlocked
with screws IL MMS-P

Maximum deflection

Deflection (fa) dependent upon the length (L) to the center of mass

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Tolerance compensation unit

Version without locking (OV) Modular design

Dimensional changes for the version without locking 3 Adapter plate IM Sealed gripper DPZ-plus
IK Tolerance compensation unit IN JGZ 3-finger centric grippers
TCU IO 3-finger centric gripper
IL 3-finger centric gripper PZB-plus
PZN-plus

The unit is part of a modular system in which various components such as

grippers or compliant devices can be threaded to one another directly.

Sensor system

BR Limit stop for sensor IT Monitoring of locking

Position monitoring with two programmable positions per sensor. End

position monitoring for mounting in the C-slot.

Description ID Often combined

Programmable magnetic switch
MMSK-P 22-S-PNP 0301371
MMS-P 22-S-M8-PNP 0301370 ●
Connection cables
KA GLN0804-LK-00500-A 0307767 ●
KA GLN0804-LK-01000-A 0307768
KA WLN0804-LK-00500-A 0307765
KA WLN0804-LK-01000-A 0307766
Clip for connector/socket
CLI-M8 0301463
Sensor distributor
V2-M8-4P-2XM8-3P 0301380

i One sensor is required per unit for monitoring two positions.

Extension cables and sensor distributors are optionally available.
Additional product variants of the sensor, and further information and
technical data can be found in the catalog chapter sensor systems.

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Tolerance compensation unit

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TCU-Z 200
Tolerance compensation unit

Load chart Dimensions and maximum loads

Max. handling weight

Max. distance
Mx max. 160 Nm Mz max. 140 Nm
My max. 160 Nm

i The forces and torques are maximum values

when unlocked and may occur simultane-
ously. When locked, only the loads caused by
the weight and acceleration are permissible.

Technical data
Description TCU-Z-200-3-MV TCU-Z-200-3-OV
ID 0324856 0324857
Locking with locking Without locking
Hardness of the elastomer [Shore] 68 68
Deflection X [°] ±1 ±1
Deflection Y [°] ±1 ±1
Deflection Z [°] ±1 ±1
Repeat accuracy [mm] 0.02
Weight [kg] 2.75 2.45
Min./max. operating pressure [bar] 4/8
Min./max. ambient temperature [°C] -10/90 -10/90
Locking moment Mx [Nm] 100
Locking moment My [Nm] 100
Locking moment Mz [Nm] 50
Locking moment Fz [N] 800
Max. force Fd [N] 5000 5000
Direct connection to* PZN-plus 200 PZN-plus 200
Dimensions Ø D x Z [mm] 200 x 36.2 200 x 28.5

* also suitable for other grippers with the same screw connection diagram

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Tolerance compensation unit

Main view with centric locking (MV)

The main view shows the unit in its basic version. A, a Air connection unlocked EP Included in the scope of
B, b Air connection locked delivery
1 Robot-side connection GM Fit for centering pins
2 Tool-side connection IT Unit locked
5 Through hole for connection IK Unit unlocked
with screws IL MMS-P

Maximum deflection

Deflection (fa) dependent upon the length (L) to the center of mass

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Tolerance compensation unit

Version without locking (OV) Modular design

Dimensional changes for the version without locking 3 Adapter plate IM Sealed gripper DPZ-plus
IK Tolerance compensation unit IN JGZ 3-finger centric grippers
TCU IO 3-finger centric gripper
IL 3-finger centric gripper PZB-plus
PZN-plus

The unit is part of a modular system in which various components such as

grippers or compliant devices can be threaded to one another directly.

Sensor system

BR Limit stop for sensor IT Monitoring of locking

Position monitoring with two programmable positions per sensor. End

position monitoring for mounting in the C-slot.

Description ID Often combined

Programmable magnetic switch
MMSK-P 22-S-PNP 0301371
MMS-P 22-S-M8-PNP 0301370 ●
Connection cables
KA GLN0804-LK-00500-A 0307767 ●
KA GLN0804-LK-01000-A 0307768
KA WLN0804-LK-00500-A 0307765
KA WLN0804-LK-01000-A 0307766
Clip for connector/socket
CLI-M8 0301463
Sensor distributor
V2-M8-4P-2XM8-3P 0301380

i One sensor is required per unit for monitoring two positions.

Extension cables and sensor distributors are optionally available.
Additional product variants of the sensor, and further information and
technical data can be found in the catalog chapter sensor systems.

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Tolerance compensation unit

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