TEX potentiometric transducer with elastic return

Manufacturer: Novotechnik
Category: Displacement, Linear Potentiometer, SENSORS, Potentiometric linear sensors, Linear Transducers

Novotechnik TEX potentiometric transducer with feedback. Conductive plastic, with anodized aluminum housing.

Potentiometric linear position transducer with mounting flanges or center mounting and elastic return. Electrical stroke from 10 to 200 mm. Independent linearity from ±0.05 to ±0.25 %, resolution better than 0.01 mm, IP54. Connection via M8 connector or cable, radial or axial.

Key points

Transducer with elastic return
Linearity up to ±0.05 %
Resolution better than 0.01 mm
Lifespan of up to 50 million movements (depending on the app)

Technical Frequently Asked Questions

What can be connected to the TEX 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 TEX potentiometric transducer with return?

The order code has six fields: stroke (mm), protection class, stem version, mounting, electrical version, and connection. For example, TEX-0150-421-002-202 is the version with a defined electrical range of 150 mm, a transducer with elastic return and a sensing tip, mounting with fixing flanges, a linearized version, and a 2 m cable with a radial exit. All the options for each field are available in the order code configurator on this page.

Under what conditions does the TEX potentiometric transducer with return operate?

Operating temperature: -40 … +85 °C. Protection: IP54.

Properties

Feature	Specification
Description
Housing	Anodized aluminum
Mounting	Mounting flanges (2 flanges with 4 M5x20 cylindrical screws included) or M10 center mounting with collar (up to 150 mm stroke); see drawing
Stem	Stainless steel (1.4305), swivel
Palpation tip	Stainless steel, with M2.5 external thread and pressed hardened metal ball
Bearing	Sliding bearing
Resistive element	Conductive plastic
Cursor	precious metal multi-finger
Electrical connection	3-pole M8x1 round connector / 3-wire PUR cable, 3x 0.14 mm², shielded, 2 m 5 m
Electrical data
Exit sign	Voltage divider
Resistance tolerance	±20 %
Repeatability	0.01 mm (without lateral loads)
Recommended cursor current	< 1 µA
Maximum cursor current in case of failure	10 mA
Maximum permissible applied voltage	42 V
Effective temperature coefficient of the output/applied voltage ratio	typ. 5 ppm/K
Insulation resistance (500 VDC)	> 10 MΩ
Dielectric strength (500 VAC, 50 Hz)	< 100 µA
Mechanical data
Horizontal drive force	5.6 ±0.8 N (at 20 °C)
Additional mass of the center mount	10 g
Environmental conditions
Working temperature	-40 … +85 °C
Working humidity	0 … 95 % HR (non-condensing)
Vibration	5 … 2000 Hz, Amax = 0.75 mm, amax = 20 g
Shock	50 g, 6 ms
Life	> 50 x 10⁶ typical movements.
Maximum working speed	5 m/s
DIN EN 60529 protection	IP54

Option	Meaning
Example: TEX-0150-421-002-202 = defined electrical range of 150 mm, transducer with elastic return and probing tip, mounting with fixing flanges, linearized version and 2 m cable with radial output.
1 · Defined electrical range (mm)
0010 … 0200	Standard lengths: 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175 and 200 mm
2 · Protection class
4	Stem on one side (according to the diagram on the sheet)
3 · Stem version
2	Transducer with elastic return and palpation tip
4 · Mechanical assembly
1	Fixing clamps
8	M10 center mount with collar, up to 150 mm stroke
5 · Electric version
002	Linearized (standard)
6. Electrical connection
101	M8x1 3-pole round connector, radial output
202	2m NT standard cable, radial output
205	5m NT standard cable, radial output
302	2m NT standard cable, axial output
305	5m NT standard cable, axial output
The code is formed using one option from each field, in the order shown in the example. Contact us and we will confirm the exact reference.