Multi-turn rotary potentiometer with GP reduction gear

Manufacturer: Novotechnik
Category: Displacement, Angular displacement sensor, SENSORS

Novotechnik GP multi-turn rotary potentiometer. Multi-turn potentiometer with gear reducer.

Multi-turn rotary potentiometer with gear reducer on 2 bearings. Available in 3, 5, or 10 turns (~1080°, ~1800°, ~3600°) with analog voltage output. Independent linearity ±0.1%, typical repeatability 0.002%, typical life of 100 × 10⁶ movements. Potentiometer based on the P6500 series.

Technical Frequently Asked Questions

What can be connected to the GP multi-turn rotary potentiometer?

It can be connected to couplings and accessories for rotary sensors from Novotechnik, process indicators with MAP display and signal conditioners for standardized voltage and current output signals MUP and MUK.

How do I order the GP multi-turn rotary potentiometer?

The order code has three fields: reduction ratio, potentiometer, and resistor. For example, GP-03-P-6501-A502 (Art. 400009111) is the 3:1 reduction version with a 5 kΩ potentiometer P-6501. All order references and their corresponding Art. are listed in the reference table on this page.

Under what conditions does the GP multi-turn rotary potentiometer operate?

Operating temperature: -40…+100 °C. Protection: IP40 (DIN 400 50 / IEC 529).

Properties

Feature	Specification
Extent
Mechanical tour	360°, continuous
Nominal resistance	5 kΩ
Resistance tolerance	±20 %
Independent linearity	±0.1 %
Repeatability	typ. 0.002%
Effective temperature coefficient of the output/applied voltage ratio	typ. 5 ppm/K
Electrical output and data
Exit sign	Analog voltage proportional to the angle
Maximum permissible applied voltage	42 V
Maximum cursor current in case of failure	10 mA
Recommended cursor current	≤ 1 µA
Insulation resistance (500 VDC)	≥ 10 MΩ
Dielectric strength (500 VAC, 50 Hz)	≤ 100 µA
Environmental conditions
Working temperature	-40…+100 °C
Vibration	5…2000 Hz, Amax = 0.75 mm, amax = 20 g
Shock	50 g, 11 ms
Life	100 × 10⁶ movements
Protection	IP40 (DIN 400 50 / IEC 529)
Mechanical data
Housing	Anodized aluminum
Reducer housing	Anodized aluminum
Gears	Minimum clearance
Bearings	2
Axis	Stainless steel
Resistive element	Conductive plastic
Cursor	precious metal multi-finger
Electrical connections	Gilded brass
Fixation	3 M4 threaded holes (3 × 120°)
Allowable load on the shaft, axial and radial, static or dynamic	45 N
Starting torque	< 1 Ncm
Maximum working speed	3000 RPM
Weight	approx. 320 g
Recommended accessories
Accessory	Description
Z-104-G-6	Fork coupling with little play
Z-105-G-6	Fork coupling without play
MAP…	Process indicators with display
MUP…, MUK…	Signal conditioners for standardized voltage and current output signals

Reference	Configuration
GP-03-P-4501-A502GP03P4501A502	Art. 400009101 · Potentiometer base: P-4501 · Reduction: 3:1
GP-03-P-6501-A502GP03P6501A502	Art. 400009111 · Potentiometer base: P-6501 · Reduction: 3:1
GP-05-P-4501-A502GP05P4501A502	Art. 400009102 · Potentiometer base: P-4501 · Reduction: 5:1
GP-05-P-6501-A502GP05P6501A502	Art. 400009112 · Potentiometer base: P-6501 · Reduction: 5:1
GP-10-P-4501-A502GP10P4501A502	Art. 400009103 · Potentiometer base: P-4501 · Reduction: 10:1
GP-10-P-6501-A502GP10P6501A502	Art. 400009113 · Potentiometer base: P-6501 · Reduction: 10:1