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P503 Flat rotary sensor assembly

Compact, durable rotary position sensor with high accuracy and full 360° freedom, ideal for OEM applications needing reliable angular feedback.


Key features

  • Non-contact inductive sensing eliminates wear
  • Infinite resolution with excellent linearity (≤ ±0.5% FSO @ 20°C)
  • Factory calibrated output range from 15° to 160°
  • Durable PCB design with multiple output options
  • Wide temperature range: -40 °C to +125 °C
  • Long life: 350,000 hrs MTBF and >16 million cycles

Performance highlights P503 Flat rotary sensor assembly

The P503 flat rotary sensor provides high-resolution angular feedback using non-contact inductive technology, ensuring zero wear and excellent long-term reliability. With a factory-calibrated measurement range from 15° to 160°, the sensor supports infinite resolution, excellent stability, and repeatability—even under demanding environmental conditions.

Usage conditions

Operating over a wide temperature range from -40°C to +125°C (standard), the P503 maintains performance even in rugged industrial environments. Designed as a compact PCB assembly, it offers easy integration for OEM applications.

Possible applications

  • OEM equipment requiring angular position feedback
  • Robotics and automation systems
  • Industrial control and monitoring
  • Vehicle steering and throttle position sensing
  • Scientific instrumentation

Advantages of the P503

The P503’s compact design and robust electronics provide an ideal rotary sensing solution where space, accuracy, and reliability are critical. Its versatile output configurations and ease of mounting allow rapid deployment in customized applications.

Other important features

  • Output options: Voltage, current loop (2-wire & 3-wire)
  • EMC compliance: EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3
  • Shock & vibration resistance: 40 g / 10 g
  • Shaft diameter: 6 mm
  • Solder pin connection interface
  • Custom angles and calibration available

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Board outline 56 × 32 × 6 mm (standard)
Buffered version 56 × 32 × 12.5 mm
Shaft 31 mm, Ø 6 mm
Independent linearity ≤ ±0.5% FSO @ 20°C up to 100°
Temperature coefficients < ±0.01%/°C Gain, < ±0.01%FS/°C Offset
Frequency response >10 kHz (standard), >300 Hz (4-20 mA)
Resolution Infinite
Noise < 0.02% FSO
Torque < 20 mNm static
Operating temp. (standard) -40°C to +125°C
Operating temp. (buffered) -20°C to +85°C
Storage temp. -40°C to +125°C
Sealing IP00
EMC compliance EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3
Vibration IEC 68-2-6: 10 g
Shock IEC 68-2-29: 40 g
MTBF 350,000 hrs @ 40°C Gf

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