INSTRUCTION
SHEET
LP802
Unpacking Instructions
Remove the Packing List and verify that you have
received ail equipment, including the following
(quantifies in parentheses):
LP800 Series Linear Potentiometer (1)
Operator’s Manual (1)
If you have any questions about the shipment, please
call the OMEGA Customer Service Department at
1-800-622-2378 or 203-359-1660. We can also be
reached on the Internet at
omega.com
e-mail: info@omega.com
When you receive the shipment, inspect the
container and equipment for signs of damage. Note
any evidence of rough handling in transit.
Immediately report any damage to the shipping
agent.
The carrier will not honor any damage
claims unless all shipping material is saved
for inspection. After examining and
removing contents, save packing material
and carton in the event reshipment is
necessary.
General Description
The OMEGA®LP801/LP802 Series linear
potentiometers can be used to measure linear
position or displacement up to 48 inches in a wide
variety of manufacturing and process equipment.
There units feature front and rear bearings, anodized
extruded aluminum housing, stainless steel shaft,
and precious metal wipers and contacts for long
trouble free life in harsh factory environments. Based
on a conductive plastic film element, the
LP801/LP802 Series provides high resolution,
absolute position measurement without external
signal conditioners.
Specifications
Total Resistance: LP801: 5000 ohms ±20%
LP802: See available
models
Linearity: ±1% FS
Hysteresis: 0.025 mm (±0.001")
Repeatability: 0.012 mm (±0.0005")
Incremental Sensitivity: 0.00005"
Power Rating: 0.75 watts/stroke inch
Temp. Range: -85 to 221°F (-65 to 105°C)
Operating Force: 450 grams (1 1b.)
maximum
Shaft: 6 mm (0.236") diameter
with 114 - 28 threaded end
adaptor
Life: 100 million operations up
to 12" stroke - derated
proportionally for longer
units (standard rate of
travel 2"/second for
LP801, 10"/second for
LP802)