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8FLP10A Linear-motion Potentiometer

 

    Standard resistance values 1 kΩ to 20 kΩ

    Electrical stroke 11 mm

    Linearity tolerance class ±2,0 % or ±1,0 %

    Spring return device optional     

     Front and rear shaft extension

 

 

 

Linear-motion Potentiometers are compact in size, light in weight and are capable of transforming mechanical linear movements into corresponding electrical variations. Easy to operate and handy, they are  suitable for measurement of linear movements in various machinery and tools and displacements in linearly moving objects such as steering angles, numerical control tooling machines, robots, etc. The resistive element in this series is made of conductive plastic (FLP-A) which features high resolution, long life expectancy and excellent high speed tracking ability.

 

 General Specifications        

                                         

Standard Resistance Values:

1 kΩ, 2 kΩ, 5 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 20 kΩ

Max. Practical Resistance Value:

50 kΩ

Total Resistance Tolerance:

Standard Class ±15 % (L)

Precision Class ±10 % (K)

Independent Linearity Tolerance:

Standard Class ±2,0 %

Precision Class ±1,0 %

Resolution:

Essentially infinite

Output Smoothness:

Below 0,1 % against input voltage

Contact Resistance Variation:

Below 2 % C.R.V.

Power Rating:

0,2 W

Electrical Stroke:

11 mm ±0,5 mm

Mechanical Stroke:

12 mm

Insulation Resistance:

Over 1.000 MΩ at 500 VDC

Dielectric Strength:

1 minute at 500 VAC

Friction:

Below 0,3 N (30 gf)

Stopper Strength:

Approx. 10 N (1 kgf)

Resistance Temperature Coefficient:

±400 ppm/°C

Mass:

Approx. 5 g

Resistive Element:

Conductive Plastic

 

 

* Standard Dimensions                                                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Options

 

:: Spring return device incorporated (Friction is       

   approx. 3 N (300 gf))

:: Special electrical stroke (8 mm, 12 mm)

:: Special machining on the shaft

 

 

 

 Environmental Performance     

                                            

Operating Temperature Range

-30°C…+105°C

Temperature Cycle

5 cycles under -30°C…+105°C

Total resistance value variation: below ±10 % :: No mechanical damage

Exposure at Low Temperature

24 hours at -30°C

Total resistance value variation: below  ±5 % :: No mechanical damage

Exposure at High Temperature

1.000 hours at 105°C

Total resistance value variation: below ±10 % :: No mechanical damage

Vibration

10 Hz to 2.000 Hz 147 m/s2 12 hours

Total resistance value variation: below ±5 % :: No mechanical and electrical damage

Shock

 

490 m/s2  11 ms 18 times

Total resistance value variation: below ±10 % :: No mechanical and electrical damage

Moisture Resistance

40°C  95 %RH 120 hours

Total resistance value variation: below ±10 % :: Insulation resistance: over 10 MΩ

Life Expectancy,

Shaft Reciprocating Motions

 

No load at 120 c.p.m., 20.000.000 reciprocating motions

Total resistance value variation: below  ±10 % against initial value

Independent linearity tolerance: below 150% of specified value

Output smoothness: below 150% of specified value

 

Notes:

1. In case of the potentiometer with special resistance values and special specifications, the above performances may change and therefore, please consult us in advance, separately.

2. As for operating temperature range. we can not guarantee that all values of performances can satisfy within this operating

    temperature range.

3. The above values of performances based on each testing were measured after each testing completed, respectively, under

    standard conditions. As for the values during testing and other values not mentioning in the above table, please ask us separately.

 

 

 

 Special Note

 

When ordering on the requirement of special shaft length in case of our linear-motion potentiometers, especially models 30LP, 50LP, 8FLP and 15FLP series as standard version with front and rear shaft extension, please do not fail to specify the shaft length exactly when the shaft is completely pressed into the housing.

 

 

Example: In case of model 8FLP10A standard version

As you see from the above right drawing, please specify the exact length of L1 and L2 when the shaft is completely pressed into the housing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In case of models with spring return device, the condition of spring returned is as right drawing and please specify the exact length of L1 and L2 when the shaft is completely pressed into the housing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our policy is to improve specification of our products continuously, so technical and production details can be changed without any notice.

 

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