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Analog Linear Displacement Sensor
DESIGN SUPPORT TOOLS
FEATURES
Conductive plastic potentiometer technology.
Infinite resolution
Anodized light alloy housing
Stainless steel floating shaft
Flange mounting
•Wire outputs
Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
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Note
Nothing stated herein shall be construed as a guarantee of quality or durability
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
Sensor type LINEAR, conductive plastic
Output type Output by wires
Market appliance Industrial
Dimensions Diameter 1/2" (12.7 mm)
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
Theoretical electrical travel UET +1 mm to 0 mm
Independent linearity standard ± 0.5 %
Independent linearity optional ± 0.1 % (UET 50 mm), ± 0.25 % (UET 50 mm)
Tolerance on Rn± 20 %
Temperature coefficient -300 ± 300 ppm/°C
Wiper current 1 mA
Recommended load impedance 1000 Rn
Dielectric strength 500 VRMS, 50 Hz, 1 min
Insulation resistance 10 G at 500 VDC
Output smoothness 0.1 %
Useful electrical travel (UET) 10 mm 25 mm 50 mm 75 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm 250 mm 300 mm
Power rating at +70 °C
(0.2 W/cm of travel) 0.2 W 0.5 W 1.0 W 1.5 W 2.0 W 3.0 W 4.0 W 5.0 W 6.0 W
Total resistance Rn2.2 k4.7 k4.7 k10 k10 k10 k10 k22 k22 k
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
Mechanical travel UET + 4 mm
Driving force 2 N
Backlash < 15 μm
Protection class IP 64
Maximum displacement speed 1.5 m/s
Mounting 1 block (UET < 100 mm) and 2 blocks (UET 100 mm)
Useful electrical travel (UET) 10 mm 25 mm 50 mm 75 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm 250 mm 300 mm
Weight Shaft + wiper 4 g 6 g 8 g 11 g 13 g 18 g 23 g 28 g 33 g
Sensor 20 g 22 g 27 g 30 g 40 g 51 g 65 g 75 g 86 g
PERFORMANCE
PARAMETER
Operating temperature range -40 °C to +105 °C
Storage temperature range -55 °C to +125 °C
Life 20M cycles
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SAP PART NUMBERING GUIDELINES
MODEL USEFUL ELECTRICAL TRAVEL (mm) TYPE VALUE LINEARITY LEADS PACKAGING
RP12 010
025
050
075
100
150
200
250
300
L = linear 222 = 2K2
472 = 4K7
103 = 10K
223 = 22K
In accordance
with UET, see
“Electrical
Specifications”
B = 0.5 % W = wire b = bulk
DIMENSIONS in millimeters
FRONT PIVOT OPTION (ON REQUEST) REAR PIVOT OPTION (ON REQUEST)
STRAIGHT OR RIGHT ANGLE CONNECTOR OPTION (ON REQUEST)
4M
15
12.7Ø
15
16
26
19
Mounting block
(on request)
2 x Ø 3.2 diam. holes
Teon wires
gauge 26
length 300
25 L = UET + 37
18Ø
Ø5
thickness 8
L = 44 ± 2.5
18Ø
Ø
5
thickness 8
27 ± 1.5
38.5
18Ø
26.5
Wires
L = UET + 56.5
35
15Ø
L = UET + 37 58
31.2
37.2
35
Cable customer
Cable customer
15Ø
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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
Direction of wiper displacement with shaft extended
CONNECTION
OPTIONS (on request)
Other linearity
Probe version for UET < 100 mm (spring and tip)
Low driving force version ( 30 cN/ IP 50)
Lateral or axial cable output
Binder 713-M12 series straight connector output
Binder 713-M12 series right angle connector output
Male socket fitted on connector
Additional mounting block
Front pivot
Rear pivot (only with lateral cable output)
3
Green
Red
Yellow
2
1
13
4
2
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