TE1 potentiometric transducer with elastic return
- Manufacturer: Novotechnik
- Category: Displacement, Linear Potentiometer, SENSORS, Potentiometric linear sensors, Linear Transducers
Novotechnik TE1 potentiometric transducer with return. Conductive plastic with integrated signal processing.
Conductive plastic potentiometric linear position transducer with integrated signal processing, 18 x 18 mm profile. Electrical stroke of 25 to 100 mm. Output of 4 … 20 mA or 0 … 10 V, supply of 16 to 30 V, independent linearity of ±0.075 to ±0.2%, repeatability ±0.002 mm, IP40. Stem with sensing tip and elastic return, supported on both sides.
Key points
- 18 x 18 mm profile
- Lifespan of up to 100 million movements
- Linearity up to ±0.075 %
- Repeatability up to ±0.002 mm
- Stem supported on both sides
Technical Frequently Asked Questions
What can be connected to the TE1 potentiometric transducer with return?
It can be connected to Novotechnik M8 connectors and cables, Novotechnik linear sensor couplings and fixings, and the MAP-4000 multifunction meter with digital display for potentiometric and standardized signals.
How do I order the TE1 potentiometric transducer with return?
The order code has 6 fields: stroke (mm), mechanical version, interface, signal, characteristic, and connection. For example, TE1-0100-102-411-101 (Art. 400049751) is the version with a defined range of 100 mm, spring return type, analog interface, 0–10 V output voltage (extended stem = 0 V), and a 3-pole M8x1 connector with axial output. All order references with their corresponding Art. 400049751 are listed in the reference table on this page.
Under what conditions does the TE1 potentiometric transducer with return operate?
Operating temperature: -40 … +85 °C. Protection: IP40.
Properties
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Housing | Anodized aluminum AlMgSi |
| Mounting | 2 adjustable Z-45 flanges and 4 M4x10 cylindrical screws (included) |
| Maximum tightening torque of the fixing screws | 140 Ncm |
| Stem | AISI 303 stainless steel, 1.4305, with anti-rotation lock, M2.5×6 internal thread |
| Palpation tip | Stainless steel, with M2.5 external thread and pressed hardened metal ball (included) |
| Bearings | DU sliding bushings at both ends |
| Resistive element | Conductive plastic |
| Cursor | Multi-finger made of precious metal, cushioned by elastomer |
| Electrical connection | Shielded 3-pole M8x1 connector, or shielded 3-wire PVC cable, 0.14 mm² (AWG 26), 2 m |
| Electrical data | |
| Defined range | 25, 50, 75 and 100 mm |
| Repeatability | ±0.002 mm |
| Resolution | unlimited |
| Dynamics (electrical) | > 10 kHz |
| Electrical zero point tolerance | typ. ±1.0 mm |
| Voltage output | 0 … 10 V (load > 10 kΩ, residual voltage < 10 mV) |
| Voltage output, reversed | 10 … 0 V (load > 10 kΩ, residual voltage < 10 mV) |
| Power output | 4 … 20 mA (load < 500 Ω) |
| Current output, reversed | 20 … 4 mA (load < 500 Ω) |
| Short circuit protection | Yes, all the exits opposite GND and Ub |
| Supply voltage Ub | 16 … 30 V |
| Power supply voltage ripple | max. 10 % Vss |
| No-load consumption | < 1 W |
| Current consumption | 20 mA typical. |
| Temperature coefficient | < 20 ppm/K |
| Overvoltage protection | < 36 V (permanent) |
| Reverse polarity protection | Yes, power lines |
| Insulation resistance (500 VDC) | > 10 MΩ |
| Mechanical data | |
| Actuation force, extended stem (horizontal) | < 2.5 N |
| Actuation force, stem retracted (horizontal) | < 5.0 N |
| Drive force up to the limit | max. 5 N |
| Environmental conditions | |
| Working temperature | -40 … +85 °C |
| Working humidity | 0 … 95 % HR (non-condensing) |
| Vibration IEC 60068-2-6 | 5 … 2000 Hz, Amax = 0.75 mm, amax = 20 g |
| IEC 60068-2-27 Shock | 50 g, 11 ms (one hit) |
| Life | > 100 x 10⁶ movements |
| DIN EN 60529 protection | IP40 |
| MTTF (ISO 13849-1, parts counting method, no load) | 25 years |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | |
| Declaration of Conformity (EMC) | EU and UK: EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3 |
| EN 61000-4-2 | Electrostatic discharge (ESD) 4 kV, 8 kV |
| EN 61000-4-3 | Electromagnetic fields 10 V/m |
| EN 61000-4-4 | Fast transients (burst) 1 kV |
| EN 61000-4-6 | Conducted disturbances induced by RF fields 10 V rms. |
| EN 61000-4-8 | Magnetic fields at industrial frequency 30 A/m |
| EN 55016-2-3 | Radiated disturbances, class B |
| Reference | Configuration |
|---|---|
| TE1-0025-102-411-101TE10025102411101 | Art. 400049601 · Output: 0 … 10 V · Connection: M8 Connector · Preferred Type: Yes |
| TE1-0025-102-411-202TE10025102411202 | Art. 400049602 · Output: 0 … 10 V · Connection: 2 m cable · Preferred type: Yes |
| TE1-0025-102-412-101TE10025102412101 | Art. 400049621 · Output: 10 … 0 V · Connection: M8 Connector |
| TE1-0025-102-412-202TE10025102412202 | Art. 400049622 · Output: 10 … 0 V · Connection: 2 m cable |
| TE1-0025-102-421-101TE10025102421101 | Art. 400049611 · Output: 4 … 20 mA · Connection: M8 Connector · Preferred Type: Yes |
| TE1-0025-102-421-202TE10025102421202 | Art. 400049612 · Output: 4 … 20 mA · Connection: 2 m cable · Preferred type: Yes |
| TE1-0025-102-422-101TE10025102422101 | Art. 400049631 · Output: 20 … 4 mA · Connection: M8 Connector |
| TE1-0025-102-422-202TE10025102422202 | Art. 400049632 · Output: 20 … 4 mA · Connection: 2 m cable |
| TE1-0050-102-411-101TE10050102411101 | Art. 400049651 · Output: 0 … 10 V · Connection: M8 Connector · Preferred Type: Yes |
| TE1-0050-102-411-202TE10050102411202 | Art. 400049652 · Output: 0 … 10 V · Connection: 2 m cable · Preferred type: Yes |
| TE1-0050-102-412-101TE10050102412101 | Art. 400049671 · Output: 10 … 0 V · Connection: M8 Connector |
| TE1-0050-102-412-202TE10050102412202 | Art. 400049672 · Output: 10 … 0 V · Connection: 2 m cable |
| TE1-0050-102-421-101TE10050102421101 | Art. 400049661 · Output: 4 … 20 mA · Connection: M8 Connector · Preferred Type: Yes |
| TE1-0050-102-421-202TE10050102421202 | Art. 400049662 · Output: 4 … 20 mA · Connection: 2 m cable · Preferred type: Yes |
| TE1-0050-102-422-101TE10050102422101 | Art. 400049681 · Output: 20 … 4 mA · Connection: M8 Connector |
| TE1-0050-102-422-202TE10050102422202 | Art. 400049682 · Output: 20 … 4 mA · Connection: 2 m cable |
| TE1-0075-102-411-101TE10075102411101 | Art. 400049701 · Output: 0 … 10 V · Connection: M8 Connector · Preferred Type: Yes |
| TE1-0075-102-411-202TE10075102411202 | Art. 400049702 · Output: 0 … 10 V · Connection: 2 m cable · Preferred type: Yes |
| TE1-0075-102-412-101TE10075102412101 | Art. 400049721 · Output: 10 … 0 V · Connection: M8 Connector |
| TE1-0075-102-412-202TE10075102412202 | Art. 400049722 · Output: 10 … 0 V · Connection: 2 m cable |
| TE1-0075-102-421-101TE10075102421101 | Art. 400049711 · Output: 4 … 20 mA · Connection: M8 Connector · Preferred Type: Yes |
| TE1-0075-102-421-202TE10075102421202 | Art. 400049712 · Output: 4 … 20 mA · Connection: 2 m cable · Preferred type: Yes |
| TE1-0075-102-422-101TE10075102422101 | Art. 400049731 · Output: 20 … 4 mA · Connection: M8 Connector |
| TE1-0075-102-422-202TE10075102422202 | Art. 400049732 · Output: 20 … 4 mA · Connection: 2 m cable |
| TE1-0100-102-411-101TE10100102411101 | Art. 400049751 · Output: 0 … 10 V · Connection: M8 Connector · Preferred Type: Yes |
| TE1-0100-102-411-202TE10100102411202 | Art. 400049752 · Output: 0 … 10 V · Connection: 2 m cable · Preferred type: Yes |
| TE1-0100-102-412-101TE10100102412101 | Art. 400049771 · Output: 10 … 0 V · Connection: M8 Connector |
| TE1-0100-102-412-202TE10100102412202 | Art. 400049772 · Output: 10 … 0 V · Connection: 2 m cable |
| TE1-0100-102-421-101TE10100102421101 | Art. 400049761 · Output: 4 … 20 mA · Connection: M8 Connector · Preferred Type: Yes |
| TE1-0100-102-421-202TE10100102421202 | Art. 400049762 · Output: 4 … 20 mA · Connection: 2 m cable · Preferred type: Yes |
| TE1-0100-102-422-101TE10100102422101 | Art. 400049781 · Output: 20 … 4 mA · Connection: M8 Connector |
| TE1-0100-102-422-202TE10100102422202 | Art. 400049782 · Output: 20 … 4 mA · Connection: 2 m cable |


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