The document describes a small, precise single-turn potentiometer with conductive plastic resistance element. It has dimensions as small as 9mm, can withstand over 10 million movements, and has excellent linearity of ±0.25% and resolution of 0.1 degrees. It is designed for use in servo systems and measurement applications requiring a robust sensor. Technical specifications are provided for electrical, mechanical, and environmental performance.
The document describes a small, precise single-turn potentiometer with conductive plastic resistance element. It has dimensions as small as 9mm, can withstand over 10 million movements, and has excellent linearity of ±0.25% and resolution of 0.1 degrees. It is designed for use in servo systems and measurement applications requiring a robust sensor. Technical specifications are provided for electrical, mechanical, and environmental performance.
The document describes a small, precise single-turn potentiometer with conductive plastic resistance element. It has dimensions as small as 9mm, can withstand over 10 million movements, and has excellent linearity of ±0.25% and resolution of 0.1 degrees. It is designed for use in servo systems and measurement applications requiring a robust sensor. Technical specifications are provided for electrical, mechanical, and environmental performance.
The document describes a small, precise single-turn potentiometer with conductive plastic resistance element. It has dimensions as small as 9mm, can withstand over 10 million movements, and has excellent linearity of ±0.25% and resolution of 0.1 degrees. It is designed for use in servo systems and measurement applications requiring a robust sensor. Technical specifications are provided for electrical, mechanical, and environmental performance.
Special features B • very small dimensions • individual variability • 10 x 106 movements • excellent linearity, ±0.25 % on request • very high resolution - better 0.1°
Very small dimensions cha-
racterize this potentiometer. C The robust version combines precision and low-cost design for use in servo systems or for measuring applications.
The careful selection of the
materials and high quality of the components used ensure a constant and high level of quality throughout the entire service life of the sensor. Description Special designs with other Size Synchro 9 angular ranges and shaft Housing anodized aluminium dimensions on request. Shaft brass, nickel plated Bearings sleeve bearings Resistance element conductive plastic Wiper assembly precious metal multi-finger wiper Electrical connections solder pins, gold plated Type designations PL300...AA-UK PL300...AA-FK PL300...BA-UK Order designations / Mechanical Data Abbreviations Dimensions see drawing A see drawing B see drawing C AA: head soldering pin axial BA: axial print soldering pin Mounting nut 3/8”UNEF and serrated washer 3/8” UK: imperial thread, axis Mechanical travel 360 continuous ° Ø 6.35 mm with slot Permitted shaft loading (axial and radial) static or dynamic force 1 N FK: imperial thread with pilot diam. Ø 10.3 mm, axis Ø 6.35 Torque ≤ 0.7 Ncm mm with slot Maximum operational speed 300 min-1 Weight 12 g Included in delivery 1 nut 3/8” UNEF Electrical Data 1 serrated washer 3/8” Actual electrical travel 340 ±3 °
Available resistance values 1; 5; 10 kΩ Recommended accessories
Resistance tolerance ± 20 % Process-controlled indicators Repeatability 0.03 (=0.1°) % MAP... with display, Effective temperature coefficient of Signal conditioner MUP... for the output-to-applied voltage typical 5 ppm/K standardized output signals Independent linearity ±1 %
Max. permissible applied voltage 20 V Important
Recommended operating All the values given in this wiper current ≤1 µA data sheet for linearity, lifetime Max. wiper current in case of malfunction 10 mA and temperature coefficient in Insulation resistance (500 VDC, 1 bar, 2 s) ≥ 10 000 MΩ the voltage dividing mode are Dielectric strength quoted for the device opera- (AC, 50 Hz, 1 min, 1 bar) 1 000 V ting with the wiper voltage dri- ving on operational amplifier Environmental Data working as a voltage follower, Temperature range -25...+85 °C where virtually no load is app- Vibration 30...2000 Hz lied to the wiper (le ≤ 1 µ A). Amax = 0.75 mm amax = 10 g
