PTX potentiometric resistive element
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Voltage divider | Stroke 10 … 300 mm | Linearity ≤ ±0.05 … ±0.25 % | Repeatability 0.01 mm | 42 V max. | -40 … +100 °C | Mounting by adhesive or clamping
- Manufacturer: Novotechnik
- Category: Displacement, SENSORS, Potentiometric linear sensors
Novotechnik PTX potentiometric resistive element. Conductive plastic on an epoxy resin support.
Linear potentiometric resistive element made of conductive plastic, without housing or stem, for mounting in enclosed devices. Electrical stroke from 10 to 300 mm. Independent linearity ≤ ±0.05 to ±0.25 %, repeatability 0.01 mm. Two cursor designs.
Key points
- Mounting by gluing or clamping
- Linearity independent of ≤ ±0.05 … ±0.25 %
Technical Frequently Asked Questions
What can be connected to the PTX potentiometric resistive element?
It can be connected to a cursor assembly for the resistive element S-115 and S-170.
How do I order the PTX potentiometric resistive element?
For example, PTX-0100 (Art. 400022305) is the version with a 100 mm resistive element of defined electrical range. All order references with their corresponding Art. are listed in the reference table on this page.
Under what conditions does the PTX potentiometric resistive element operate?
Operating temperature: -40 … +100 °C.
Properties
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Medium | Epoxy resin with fiberglass |
| Resistive element and collector | Conductive plastic |
| Cursor | precious metal multi-finger |
| Electrical connection | Wires soldered to the welding loops of the resistive element |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Environmental conditions | |
| Working temperature | -40 … +100 °C |
| Working humidity | 0 … 95 % HR (non-condensing) |
| Life | > 50 x 10⁶ cycles typ. |
| Reference | Configuration |
|---|---|
| PTX-0010PTX0010 | Art. 400022301 · Defined electrical range: 10 mm |
| PTX-0025PTX0025 | Art. 400022302 · Defined electrical range: 25 mm |
| PTX-0050PTX0050 | Art. 400022303 · Defined electrical range: 50 mm |
| PTX-0075PTX0075 | Art. 400022304 · Defined electrical range: 75 mm |
| PTX-0100PTX0100 | Art. 400022305 · Defined electrical range: 100 mm |
| PTX-0150PTX0150 | Art. 400022307 · Defined electrical range: 150 mm |
| PTX-0200PTX0200 | Art. 400022309 · Defined electrical range: 200 mm |
| PTX-0250PTX0250 | Art. 400022311 · Defined electrical range: 250 mm |
| PTX-0300PTX0300 | Art. 400022313 · Defined electrical range: 300 mm |
Related documentation, cases, and guides
Technical documentation
- Novotechnik General Catalogue: Linear and Angular Position Sensors
- Technical definitions of potentiometers: linearity, RGV and hysteresis
- Novotechnik position sensors with IO-Link interface
- Position sensors for valves and actuators: Novotechnik series
- Novotechnik linear and rotary sensors for automotive applications
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