TEX potentiometric transducer with stem

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

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

Potentiometric linear position transducer with mounting flanges or center mounting. Electrical stroke from 10 to 300 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

Linearity up to ±0.05 %
Resolution better than 0.01 mm
Lifespan of up to 100 million movements (depending on the app)
IP54 protection

Technical Frequently Asked Questions

What can be connected to the TEX stem potentiometric transducer?

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 stem?

The order code has six fields: stroke (mm), protection class, stem version, mounting, electrical version, and connection. For example, TEX-0150-411-002-202 is the version with a defined electrical range of 150 mm, a transducer with a single-sided stem and M5 thread, mounting with fixing flanges, a linearized version, and a 2 m cable with radial output. All the options for each field are available in the order code configurator on this page.

Under what conditions does the TEX stem potentiometric transducer 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, M5 external thread
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
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	< 3.0 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	> 100 x 10⁶ typical movements.
Maximum working speed	10 m/s
DIN EN 60529 protection	IP54

Option	Meaning
Example: TEX-0150-411-002-202 = defined electrical range of 150 mm, transducer with single-sided stem and M5 thread, mounting with fixing flanges, linearized version and 2 m cable with radial output.
1 · Defined electrical range (mm)
0010 … 0300	Standard lengths: 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250 and 300 mm
2 · Protection class
4	Stem on one side (according to the diagram on the sheet)
3 · Stem version
1	Transducer with single-sided stem, M5 thread
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.