Novotechnik U.S., Inc. Automotive Rotary Position Sensors SP1600 Series

The SP1600 series is a rotary potentiometer designed to convert angular position into a proportional analog voltage, suitable for demanding environments such as automotive under-hood applications. It features a conductive plastic resistance element and a precious metal multifinger wiper, housed in a high-grade temperature-resistant plastic case. The device is sealed to IP67 when mounted with an O-ring and uses a 3-pin AMP Tyco Micro Quadlock connector. It has a defined electrical angle of 120 ±3°, a nominal resistance of 5 kΩ with ±20% tolerance, and operates within a temperature range of -30°C to +120°C. The sensor supports up to 4 million mechanical movements, with a maximum operating speed of 100 RPM and a recommended wiper current below 1 µA. Mounting is achieved with an M5 cylinder head screw and a mounting torque of 5 ±0.5 Nm.