The PTP Series are potentiometric position transducers with open housing, suitable for integration into enclosed devices where environmental sealing is not required. Available in travel ranges from 10 mm to 300 mm, they use a conductive plastic resistance element and a precious metal multi-finger wiper, with soldering pads Cu/Ni/Au on FR4 as standard. Linearity is up to ±0.05%, repeatability is 0.01 mm, and life exceeds 50 million movements. The aluminum housing is anodized, with body lengths ranging from 29.5 mm to 353.5 mm depending on model. Operating temperature is -40 to +100 °C, humidity up to 95% RH non-condensing. Maximum applied voltage is 42 V; recommended wiper current is under 1 µA. Mounting is via optional clamps or direct screwing, with variable mechanical interfaces available. Performance specs apply only when used as a voltage divider with negligible wiper load.
Open systems provide a cost-optimized solution for engineers seeking to integrate a resistive element into their designs.
| Novotechnik U.S., Inc. | |
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| Product Category | Linear Position Sensors |
| Product Number | PTP Series |
| Product Name | Linear Open Systems |
| Sensor Technology | Linear Potentiometer |
