Position Sensor
Rectilinear
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Electrical Specifications SoftPot
Resistance, standard
10kΩ (length >300mm 20kΩ)
Resistance range, customized
1kΩ to 100kΩ
Resistance tolerance ± 20%
Effective electrical travel 8 to 2400mm
Linearity, independent ± 3% for rectilinear, ± 5% for rotary
Power rating (depending on size)
(varies with length and temperature)
1 Watt maximum at 25°C
Resolution
Theoretical-Infinite; resolution dependant on contact wiper thickness
and construction
Dielectric value No affect at 500V ac, 1 minute
Mechanical Specifications
Live cycle (depending on wiper) >1 million
Height
Typical ≤0.51mm/0.020
inches
Actuation force (Actuation force increase
app. 30% for HP, EP) (No affect for SP)
-40°C
-25°C
+23°C
+75°C
0.8 to 1.8N
0.8 to 1.8N
0.6 to 1.5N
0.5 to 1.4N
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature (with contact actuator) -40°C to +50°C
Humidity No affect at 95% RH, 4 hours <50°C
Altitude 10,000 meters
IP rating (Pot itself) 66
Shock No closures >10m seconds at 100g half-sine on four sides
Vibration No closure >10msec at 1 hour random sine test
Specifications
Position Sensor
Rectilinear
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Connection
Individual options
Connections Solder Tabs (upon on request housing and other connectors)
Customized Let us know your application, and we will help you design the optimum part
Active length
50.00/1.969
mm/Inches
100.00/3.937
mm/Inches
200.00/7.874
mm/Inches
500.00/19.685
mm/Inches
Part length
65.86/2.593
mm/Inches
115.86/4.562
mm/Inches
215.86/8.499
mm/Inches
515.86/20.310
mm/Inches
Height
≤0.51mm/0.020 inches (for SP and HP) ≤0.70mm/0.030 (for EP)
Resistance, standard
10kΩ 10kΩ 10kΩ 20kΩ
Drawing# SoftPot 7182 7183 7184 7186
Adhesive 3M-467-200 MP
Drawing (SoftPot)
Connection
Dimensions: Millimetres (Inches)
Dimensions: Millimetres (Inches)
Part Number Table
Description Part Number
Sensor, Linear, Membrane, 50mm SP-L-0050-ST
Sensor, Linear, Membrane, 100mm SP-L-0100-ST
Sensor, Linear, Membrane, 200mm SP-L-0200-ST
Sensor, Linear, Membrane, 500mm SP-L-0500-ST
Position Sensor
Rectilinear
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Part Number Explanation:
Softpot
SP
Rectilinear
L
Connector type
ST
Active area
length
0050
-
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Active area length : 0050 = 50, 0100 = 100, 0200 = 200 and 0500 = 500mm.
Connector type : ST = Solder tabs.
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