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PNS, PN2S, PN23 Linear potentiometers

PNS, PN2S, PN23 Linear potentiometers

PNS, PN2S, PN23 Linear potentiometers

Product catalog summary
Electrical & Operating Specifications
  • Sensor: Conductive plastic resistive element
  • Resistive Value: 5 KOhm ±20% (Optional 10 KOhm ±20%)
  • Strokes: Available in 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 750, 950 mm (950 mm only for PLS series)
  • Linearity: ±0.075% to ±0.1%
  • Resolution: Infinite
  • Voltage: 28 Vdc permissible applied voltage
  • Load Resistance: Minimum 1 MOhm
  • Cursor Current: Recommended < 1 µA
  • Mechanical Life: 100 million cycles
  • Repeatability: <0.01 mm
  • Dissipation: 3 W at 40°C
  • Insulation Resistance: >100 MOhm at 500 Vdc
  • Connections: 4-pin M12 male connector
Mechanical & Environmental Specifications
  • Materials: Anodised aluminium housing, stainless steel rod
  • Rod Diameter: 6 mm or 8 mm
  • Fixing: Clamping brackets or ball joints
  • Max Linear Speed: 5 m/sec
  • Sliding Friction: 0.1 Kg (0.5 Kg with return spring)
  • Vibration Resistance: 15 g (10÷2000 Hz)
  • Shock Resistance: 50 g (11 ms)
  • Operating Temperature: -20 to 80°C
  • Stocking Temperature: -30 to 90°C
  • Protection Degree: IP65
Linear Motion Potentiometers
  • Series: PNS, PN2S, PN231
  • Strokes: 50 to 950 mm
  • Features: Easy mounting, excellent linearity, infinite resolution, IP65 protection
Mounting & Optional Fittings
  • Potentiometers can be mounted using brackets, ball joints, or self-aligning joints.
  • Series PNS can include a feeler pin and return spring for strokes up to 150 mm.
Ordering Information
  • Fittings: MR (Inside return spring), SF (Ball joint), GD (Self-aligning joint), PS (Feeler pin)
  • Resistance Options: 5K or 10K
  • Stroke Options: 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 750, 950 mm (950 mm only for PNS series)
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Catalog excerpts

PNS, PN2S, PN23 Linear potentiometers-1

LINEAR MOTION POTENTIOMETERS Series PNS • PN2S • PN231  50 to 950 mm strokes  Excellent linearity  Infinite resolution PNS Strokes: 50 to 950 mm  rod Ø 6 mm  axial connector  Easy mounting method  Connections by M12 connector  IP65 protection degree PN2S Strokes: 50 to 750 mm  rod Ø 6 mm  radial connector  two ball joints Ø 5 mm PN231 Strokes: 50 to 750 mm  rod Ø 8 mm  radial connector  two ball joints Ø 8 mm ELECTRICAL & OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS Series  Resistive value             Strokes mm Linearity Resolution Permissible applied voltage Load resistance Recommended cursor current Mechanical life Ripetibility Dissipation at 40°C Insulation resistance Connections Connector position *Stroke mm 950 is only available for PLS series MECHANICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Series  Dimensions  Materials: housing rod  Rod Ø  Fixing  Stem max linear speed  Sliding friction  Vibration resistance (10÷2000 Hz)  Shock resistance (11 ms)  Operating temperature  Stocking temperature  Protection degree PN2S • PN231 See the drawing Anodised aluminium with glass-filled nylon flanges Stainless steel on self-lubricating bearings – free rotation 6 mm 6 mm 8 mm Freely movable clamping

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PNS, PN2S, PN23 Linear potentiometers-2

AVAILABLE STROKES NOMINAL STROKE mm ELECTRICAL STROKE MECHANICAL STROKE Series PNS • PN2S • PN231 150 • 200 • 250 • Nominal stroke + 1 mm Nominal stroke + 3 mm *Stroke mm 950 is only available for PNS series CONNECTIONS The electrical connection is granted by means of 4-pin M12 male connector. Flying part not included. PIN 1 resistenza 0 Ohm con stelo inserito resistance 0 Ohm with rod in MOUNTING & OPTIONAL FITTINGS The potentiometers are easily fastened by means of the provided brackets, which can be placed freely along the body. Ball joints and self-aligning articulated joints can be used...

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REFERENCES Further information at: Linear Potentiometers https://www.elap.it/linear-potentiometers/ Potentiometers PNS https://www.elap.it/linear-potentiometers/pns-series/ Potentiometers PN2S https://www.elap.it/linear-potentiometers/pn2s-series/ Potentiometers PN231 https://www.elap.it/linear-potentiometers/pn231-series/ Linear Potentiometers Potentiometers PNS Potentiometers PN2S Potentiometers PN231

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