Rotary potentiometer with current output IPE-6000
- Manufacturer: Novotechnik
- Category: Displacement, Angular displacement sensor, SENSORS
Novotechnik IPE-6000 rotary potentiometer. Integrated electronics; 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA output selectable on the connector.
IP6000 potentiometer with current output and integrated electronics. Output: 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA; electrical range: 90° or 345°. Absolute linearity: ±0.1 % at 345° and ±0.3 % at 90°. Power supply: 24 ±6 V DC, max. current consumption: 35 mA; load impedance: 0-500 Ω; IP65.
Technical Frequently Asked Questions
What can be connected to the IPE-6000 rotary potentiometer?
It can be connected to Novotechnik M16 connectors and cables, couplings and accessories for Novotechnik rotary sensors, and process indicators with MAP display.
How do I order the IPE-6000 rotary potentiometer?
For example, IPE-6501-S0055 (Art. 400010040) is the version with a 345° electrical range. All order references with their corresponding Art. are listed in the reference table on this page.
Under what conditions does the IPE-6000 rotary potentiometer operate?
Operating temperature: -25…+70 °C. Protection: IP 65 (DIN 400 50 / IEC 529).
Properties
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Extent | |
| Mechanical tour | 360°, continuous |
| Electric Range | 90° or 345° |
| Absolute linearity at 345° | ±0.1 % |
| Absolute linearity at 90° | ±0.3 % |
| Repeatability | 0,007° |
| Output range selection | |
| Range | Pins 4 and 5 on the connector |
| 0…20 mA | open |
| 4…20 mA | joined |
| Exit | |
| Exit sign | Current of 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA, selectable at the connector |
| Signal direction | The current increases when the shaft is rotated clockwise. |
| Load impedance | 0-500 Ω |
| Zero-point temperature coefficient | ≤ 10 ppm/K |
| Temperature coefficient of the range | ≤ 15 ppm/K |
| Variation of the current range with the supply voltage | ≤ 10 ppm/V |
| Feeding | |
| Supply voltage | 24 ±6 V DC |
| Maximum current consumption | 35 mA |
| Reverse polarity protection | Yes, via internal diode |
| Insulation resistance (500 VDC, 1 bar, 2 s) | ≥ 10 MΩ |
| Dielectric strength (50 Hz, 2 s, 1 bar, 500 VAC) | ≤ 100 µA |
| Environmental conditions | |
| Working temperature | -25…+70 °C |
| Vibration | 5…2000 Hz, Amax = 0.75 mm, amax = 20 g |
| Shock | 50 g, 11 ms |
| Life | 100 × 10⁶ movements |
| Protection | IP 65 (DIN 400 50 / IEC 529) |
| Mechanical data | |
| Housing | Anodized aluminum, IP65 watertight |
| Axis | Stainless steel |
| Bearings | Stainless steel |
| Resistive element | Conductive plastic |
| Cursor | precious metal multi-finger |
| Fixation | With 3 claws Z 3-31 |
| Allowable load on the shaft, axial and radial, static or dynamic | 45 N |
| Starting torque | < 1.5 Ncm |
| Maximum working speed | 2000 RPM |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Electrical connection | 5-pin connector |
| Reference | Configuration |
|---|---|
| IPE-6501-S0055IPE6501S0055 | Art. 400010040 · Sheet data: Electrical range 345° |
| IPE-6501-S0056IPE6501S0056 | Art. 400010041 · Sheet data: Electrical range 90° |


Related documentation, cases, and guides
Technical documentation
- Novotechnik General Catalogue: Linear and Angular Position Sensors
- Technical definitions of potentiometers: linearity, RGV and hysteresis
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