Conversion of the angular position of the shafts of
mechanical primary detectors into a load-independent
direct current signal
High precision
— Non-linearity < 1 %
Simple conversion from 2, 3 or 4-wire operation
(only 2-wire circuit in the case of devices with
explosion protection)

Options

— Electrical isolation between output and power supply
— Marine version with German Lloyd approval
— Intrinsically safe version for operation in Zone 1
— Limitation of superimposed interference voltage peaks
— Plug connection Han 7 D

Version TGE 5, TGE 5-Ex for attachment to

— Pressure gauges (with mounting hardware)
— Scales etc.
Version TGM 5, TGM 5-Ex for attachment to shafts
— In heavy machinery
— On ships etc.
Version TGU 5, TGU 5-Ex for installation in
— Pressure gauges
— Rotameters

Installation in systems with very high mechanical and

climatic stress
The customer’s specific adjustments are effected at the

factory, but can be changed subsequently

Input (see ordering information for measuring range)
Zero: Approx. ± 5 % adjustable (referred to the output span)
Shaft: can be freely rotated
Output and power supply
Non-linearity
< 1 % (referred to the output span)
TGE 5, TGM 5 (measuring range < 90°):
< 0.5 % (referred to the output span)
Response time: < 50 ms (jump 0 %...100 %)
Long-term influence: < 0.2 % / year
Residual ripple (peak-peak)
Output signal < 1 %
Power supply < 1.5 V
General and safety data
Environment conditions
See table 2 for application class
Ambient temperature: -25... +80 °C
Transportation and storage temperature: -40... +80 °C
Relative atmospheric humidity
TGE 5: < 75 % annual average, condensing perm., occasional
TGM 5: < 90 % annual average, condensing permitted
TGU 5: < 75 % annual average, condensing perm., occasional
Mechanical stress capabilities
Tested to DIN IEC 68-2-27 and 68-2-6
Impact: 50 g/11 ms
Vibration: 5 g/± 10 mm/5...150 Hz
TGU 5
Interference proof acc. to NAMUR Recommendation for industrial
standard in 2-wire circuit
TGE 5, TGM 5
Interference immunity acc. to NAMUR Recommendation for
industrial standard (surge 1.2/50 1.5 kV). Devices with explosion
protection (Ex devices) are only operated in 2-wire circuit.
Connection, housing, mounting and safety
TGE 5, TGE 5-Ex, TGM 5, TGM 5-Ex, TGU 5, TGU 5-Ex
Electrical connections
Screw terminals for 2.5 mm²
or plug connection Han 7 D (not for Ex)
TGU 5, TGU 5-Ex
4-conductor ribbon cable 150 mm long
Mounting orientation: any
Test voltage to DIN VDE 0411: 0.5 kV
Material of housing
Salt-water-proof cast aluminium
Surface anodized
TGE 5, TGE 5-Ex, TGU 5, TGU 5-Ex: plastic cover
Weight
TGE 5 approx. 0.5 kg
TGM 5 approx. 2.6 kg
TGU 5 approx. 0.2 kg