TEX potentiometric transducer with ball joints

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

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

Potentiometric linear position transducer with ball joint mounting. Electrical stroke from 10 to 300 mm. Independent linearity from ±0.05 to ±0.25 %, repeatability ≤ ±0.01 mm, IP54. Absolute output after a power outage. Connection via radial connector or radial or axial cable.

Key points

IP54 protection
Zero-play ball joints, free movement angle up to ±12.5°
Lifespan of up to 100 million movements (depending on the app)
Linearity up to ±0.05 %

Technical Frequently Asked Questions

What can be connected to the TEX swivel joint potentiometric transducer?

It can be connected to Novotechnik M8 connectors and cables, Novotechnik linear sensor couplings and mountings, and MUP-080, MUP-410, MUP-110, MUP-160, MUK-350 and MAP-4000 accessories.

How do I order the TEX potentiometric transducer with ball joints?

The order code has four fields: stroke (mm), mechanical version, electrical version, and connection. For example, TEX-0150-415-002-202 is the version with a defined electrical range of 150 mm, short ball joints, linearized version, and a 2 m shielded 3-wire cable. All the options for each field are available in the order code configurator on this page.

Under what conditions does the potentiometric transducer with TEX ball joints operate?

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

Properties

Feature	Specification
Description
Housing	Anodized aluminum
Stem	AISI 303 stainless steel, 1.4305, swivel, M5 external thread
Mounting	Ball joints (standard model: steel ball joints); optional: stainless steel ball joints for corrosive environments (conversion kit, see accessories)
Bearing	Sliding bearing
Resistive element	Conductive plastic
Cursor	precious metal multi-finger
Electrical connection	3x 0.14 mm² (AWG 26) PVC shielded cable, L = 2 or 5 m / 3-pole M8x1 connector
It comes with	2 ball joints and 2 lock nuts
Electrical data
Exit sign	Voltage divider
Resistance tolerance	±20 %
Repeatability	≤ ±0.01 mm
Recommended cursor current	≤ 1 µA
Maximum cursor current in case of failure	10 mA
Maximum supply voltage Ub	42 VDC
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	≤ 3 N (at 20 °C)
Minimum distance between ball joints, dimension C (nominal), short model 415 with dimension D = 18 mm	dimension A + 51.5 mm
Minimum distance between ball joints, dimension C (nominal), long model 413 with dimension D = 25 mm	dimension A + 58.5 mm
Environmental conditions
Maximum working speed	10 m/s
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6	20 g, 5 … 2000 Hz, Amax = 0.75 mm
IEC 60068-2-27 Shock	50 g, 6 ms
DIN EN 60529 protection	IP54
Working temperature	-40 … +85 °C
Working humidity	0 … 95 % HR (non-condensing)
Life	typical > 100 million movements
Traceability	Serial number on the label: production batch of the sensor assembly and its components
Compliance and approvals	CE, UKCA, WEEE

Option	Meaning
Example: TEX-0150-415-002-202 = defined electrical range of 150 mm, short ball joints, linearized version and 2 m shielded 3-wire cable.
1 · Defined electrical range (mm)
0010 … 0300	Standard lengths: 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250 and 300 mm; other lengths available upon request
2 · Mechanical version
413	Ball joints, long version
415	Ball joints, short version
3 · Electric version
002	Linearized
4. Electrical connection
101	M8x1 3-pole connector
202	3-wire cable, shielded, L = 2 m
205	3-wire cable, shielded, L = 5 m
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.