P-6500 Rotary Potentiometer
- Manufacturer: Novotechnik
- Category: Displacement, Angular displacement sensor, SENSORS
Novotechnik P-6500 rotary potentiometer. Two-piece metal housing, stainless steel bearings, conductive plastic resistive element.
Analog angular displacement transducer: rotary potentiometer with conductive plastic resistive element and voltage divider output. Ø 50.8 mm. Actual electrical travel 355° ±2, continuous rotation. Independent linearity ±0.05%, resolution better than 0.007°. Life of 100 × 10⁶ movements; operating speed up to 10,000 min⁻¹.
Key points
- Housing with a diameter of 50.8 mm
- Life of 100 × 10⁶ moves
- Standard linearity ±0.05%
- Resolution better than 0.007°
- Max. working speed 10000 min⁻¹
- Continuous mechanical travel
Technical Frequently Asked Questions
What can be connected to the P-6500 rotary potentiometer?
It can be connected to couplings and accessories for rotary sensors from Novotechnik, process indicators with MAP display and signal conditioners for standardized MUP and MUK output signals.
How do I order the P-6500 rotary potentiometer?
For example, P-6501-A502 (Art. 400008203) is the 5 kΩ version. All order references with their corresponding Art. are listed in the reference table on this page.
Under what conditions does the P-6500 rotary potentiometer operate?
Operating temperature: -40…+100 °C. Protection: IP 40 (DIN 400 50 / IEC 529).
Properties
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Extent | |
| Mechanical tour | 360°, continuous |
| Actual electric route | 355° ±2 |
| Available resistance values | 1; 2; 5 kΩ |
| Resistance tolerance | ±20 % |
| Independent linearity | ±0.05 % |
| Repeatability | 0.002% (±0.007°) |
| Effective temperature coefficient of the output/applied voltage ratio | typ. 5 ppm/K |
| Electrical data | |
| Maximum permissible applied voltage | 42 V |
| Recommended cursor current | ≤ 1 µA |
| Maximum cursor current in case of failure | 10 mA |
| Insulation resistance (500 VDC) | ≥ 10 MΩ |
| Dielectric strength (500 VAC, 50 Hz) | ≤ 100 µA |
| Mechanical data | |
| Housing diameter | Ø 50.8 ±0.13 mm |
| Housing | In two pieces: anodized aluminum flange; temperature-resistant plastic cap |
| Axis | Stainless steel |
| Bearings | Stainless steel bearings |
| Resistive element | Conductive plastic |
| Cursor | precious metal multi-finger |
| Electrical connections | Gold-plated brass terminals |
| Fixation | 3 Z1-31 claws (included in the supply) |
| Allowable load on the shaft, axial and radial, static or dynamic | 45 N |
| Starting torque | ≤ 0.15 Ncm |
| Maximum working speed | 10000 min⁻¹ |
| Weight | 80 g |
| Environmental conditions | |
| Working temperature | -40…+100 °C |
| Vibration | 5…2000 Hz, Amax = 0.75 mm, amax = 20 g |
| Shock | 50 g, 11 ms |
| Life | > 100 × 10⁶ revolutions |
| Protection | IP 40 (DIN 400 50 / IEC 529) |
| Reference | Configuration |
|---|---|
| P-6501-4007P65014007 | Art. 400008218 |
| P-6501-A102P6501A102 | Art. 400008201 · Sheet data: 1 kΩ (sheet code A102) |
| P-6501-A202P6501A202 | Art. 400008202 · Sheet data: 2 kΩ (sheet code A202) |
| P-6501-A502P6501A502 | Art. 400008203 · Sheet data: 5 kΩ (sheet code A502) |
| P-6501-G252P6501G252 | Art. 400008221 · Data sheet: 90° ±2°, ±0.3%, 2.5 kΩ ±20% |
| P-6501-R252P6501R252 | Art. 400008225 · Data sheet: 180° ±2°, ±0.15%, 2.5 kΩ ±20% |
| P-6501-S0049P6501S0049 | Art. 400008224 · Data sheet: 60° ±2°, ±0.2%, 1 kΩ ±20% |
| P-6511-A502P6511A502 | Art. 400008253 · Sheet data: 5 kΩ; shaft Ø6.35 mm (shaft table, P6511…) |


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
Other products









