P-2500 Conductive Plastic Rotary Potentiometer
- Manufacturer: Novotechnik
- Category: Displacement, Angular displacement sensor, SENSORS
Novotechnik P-2500 rotary potentiometer. Metal housing, stainless steel bearings, conductive plastic resistive element.
Rotary potentiometer with conductive plastic resistive element and voltage divider output. Measuring range 345° ±2°, continuous rotation. Independent linearity ≤ ±0.2% FS; resistance of 1 kΩ, 2 kΩ, or 5 kΩ. Typical life of 100 × 10⁶ movements; operating speed up to 10,000 rpm.
Key points
- Continuous mechanical travel
- Typical life of 100 × 10⁶ moves
- Independent linearity ≤ ±0.2% FS
- Max. working speed 10000 rpm
Technical Frequently Asked Questions
What can be connected to the P-2500 rotary potentiometer?
It can be connected to Novotechnik rotary sensor couplings and accessories and MUP-080, MUP-410, MUP-110, MUP-160 and MAP-4000 accessories.
How do I order the P-2500 rotary potentiometer?
For example, P-2501-A102 (Art. 400003201) is the 1 kΩ version; A202 = 2 kΩ; A502 = 5 kΩ. All order references with their corresponding Art. are listed in the reference table on this page.
Under what conditions does the P-2500 rotary potentiometer operate?
Operating temperature: -40 … +100 °C. Protection: IP40.
Properties
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Extent | |
| Measuring range | 345° ±2° |
| Defined electrical measurement range | 339° |
| Mechanical tour | Continuous |
| Exit sign | Voltage divider |
| Resistance tolerance | ±10 % |
| Independent linearity | ≤ ±0.2 % FS |
| Repeatability | ≤ ±0.003 % (0.01°) |
| Effective temperature coefficient of the output/applied voltage ratio | typ. 5 ppm/K |
| Electrical data | |
| Maximum permissible supply voltage Ub | 42 VDC |
| Recommended cursor current | ≤ 1 µA |
| Maximum cursor current in case of failure | 10 mA |
| Insulation resistance (500 VDC) | ≥ 10 MΩ |
| Environmental conditions | |
| Maximum working speed | 10000 rpm |
| Vibration IEC 60068-2-6 | 20 g, 5 … 2000 Hz, Amax = 0.75 mm |
| IEC 60068-2-27 Shock | 50 g, 11 ms |
| Environmental conditions | |
| DIN EN 60529 protection | IP40 |
| Working temperature | -40 … +100 °C |
| Life | typical > 100 million movements |
| Mechanical data | |
| Housing diameter | Ø 27 mm |
| Flange | Anodized aluminum |
| Cover | Temperature-resistant plastic |
| Axis | Stainless steel |
| Bearings | Stainless steel bearings |
| Resistive element | Conductive plastic |
| Mechanical data | |
| Cursor | precious metal multi-finger |
| Electrical connection | Gold-plated brass terminals |
| Fixation | 3 Z1-11 claws (included in the supply) |
| Allowable load on the shaft, static or dynamic | 15 N (axial / radial) |
| Starting torque | ≤ 0.07 Ncm |
| Weight | approx. 20 g |
| Reference | Configuration |
|---|---|
| P-2501-120-285-001P2501120285001 | Art. 400003266 |
| P-2501-120-385-001P2501120385001 | Art. 400003263 |
| P-2501-240-286-001P2501240286001 | Art. 400003267 |
| P-2501-240-386-001P2501240386001 | Art. 400003264 |
| P-2501-345-253-001P2501345253001 | Art. 400003268 |
| P-2501-345-353-001P2501345353001 | Art. 400003265 |
| P-2501-A102P2501A102 | Art. 400003201 · Sheet data: 1 kΩ (sheet code A102) |
| P-2501-A202P2501A202 | Art. 400003202 · Sheet data: 2 kΩ (sheet code A202) |
| P-2501-A502P2501A502 | Art. 400003203 · Sheet data: 5 kΩ (sheet code A502) |
| P-2511-A102.1P2511A1021 | Art. 400003251 |
| P-2511-A502.1P2511A5021 | Art. 400003253 |


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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