Analog-Output Miniature Position Transducers
Key Features
- High Cable Tension for Enhanced Frequency Response
- 42.5-Inch (1080-mm) Maximum Travel (Series 162)
- Analog Signal Using Precision Conductive Plastic or Hybrid Potentiometers
- AccuTrak™ Threaded Drum for Enhanced Repeatability
- Bearing-Mounted Rotating Components
- Optional Flexible Mounting Bases
- DirectConnect™ Sensor-To-Drum Technology = Zero Backlash, No Torsion Springs or Clutches
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Potentiometer Specifications
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1-turn |
3-turn |
5-turn |
| Potentiometer Type |
1-turn, precision, conductive plastic |
3-turn, precision, hybrid |
5-turn, precision, hybrid |
| Resistance: Value, Tolerance |
5K ohms, ±20% |
5K ohms, ±5% |
5K ohms, ±5% |
| Travel: Electrical, Mechanical |
340°, 360° |
1080°, 1080° +10° -0° |
1800°, 1800° +10° -0° |
| Mechanical Life |
10 million shaft revolutions min |
5 million shaft revolutions min |
5 million shaft revolutions min |
| Output Signal |
analog signal from 0 to supply voltage (voltage divider circuit) |
| Power Rating |
1.0 W at 158° F (70° C) |
1.5 W at 158° F (70° C) |
2.0 W at 158° F (70° C) |
| Supply Current |
12 mA max |
| Supply Voltage |
35 VDC max (using voltage divider circuit) |
| Independent Linearity Error |
±1.0% max per VRCI-P-100A |
±0.5% max per VRCI-P-100A |
±0.35% max per VRCI-P-100A |
| Output Smoothness |
< 0.1% max |
0.5% max |
0.35% max |
| Insulation Resistance |
100 Mohms at 1000 VDC min |
1000 Mohms at 500 VDC min |
1000 Mohms at 500 VDC min |
| Dielectric Strength |
1000 VDC min |
1000 VDC min |
1000 VDC min |
| Resolution |
infinite signal |
infinite signal |
infinite signal |
| Operating Temperature |
-40° to 257° F (-40° to 125° C) |
-67° to 257° F (-55° to 125° C) |
-67° to 257° F (-55° to 125° C) |
| Electrical Connection |
3-terminal (1, 2, 3) |
3-terminal (CW,CCW,S) |
3-terminal (CW,CCW,S) |
| Shock |
50 g for 11 ms |
100 g for 6 ms |
100 g for 6 ms |
| Vibration |
10 to 2000 Hz at 15 g |
10 to 2000 Hz at 15 g |
10 to 2000 Hz at 15 g |
| Temperature Coefficient |
±400 ppm/°C max |
±0.007%/°C max |
±0.007%/°C max |
The potentiometer type of a specific position transducer part number is designated by the 8th digit of the part number counting left to right. Example: 161-0361H-AND contains a 1-turn potentiometer while 162-3405H-BSD contains a 5-turn potentiometer.
Other Specifications
| Case/Drum Materials |
precision-machined anodized 2024 aluminum |
| Displacement Cable |
0.027-inch (0.69-mm) dia., 7-by-7 stranded stainless steel, 90-lb (400-N) min breaking strength |
Displacement
Cable Hardware |
1 each of 300196 loop sleeve, 300292 copper sleeve, 160032 copper sleeve, 300688 ball-end plug, 300495 pull ring, and 301003 nickel swivel; all items provided uncrimped |
| Electrical Connections |
three solder terminals; electrical cable and connector options available |
| Nominal Mass |
| Series 161H |
Series 162H |
| 7 oz |
198 g |
10 oz |
284 g |
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| Environmental Protection |
NEMA 4 / IP 56, DO-160D (ED-14D) Env. Cat. E1E1ABXHRFDFSAXXXXXXXXXX (with optional
sensor cover) |
Model Numbers and Ordering Codes
| Model |
Range |
Nominal Displacement Cable Tension Range (Full Extraction to Full Retraction) |
| inches |
mm |
Opt A: -090 spring |
Opt B: -100 spring |
| oz. |
N |
oz. |
N |
| 161-0361H |
4.50 |
114 |
65 to 95 |
18 to 26 |
79 to 170 |
22 to 47 |
| 161-0461H |
5.75 |
146 |
65 to 95 |
18 to 26 |
120 to 150 |
33 to 42 |
| 161-1143H |
14.25 |
362 |
75 to 180 |
21 to 50 |
75 to 300 |
21 to 83 |
| 161-1283H |
16.00 |
406 |
50 to 130 |
14 to 36 |
115 to 145 |
32 to 40 |
| 161-1443H |
18.00 |
457 |
35 to 150 |
10 to 42 |
70 to 130 |
19 to 36 |
| 161-1915H |
23.88 |
606 |
45 to 215 |
13 to 60 |
50 to 245 |
14 to 68 |
| 161-2145H |
26.75 |
679 |
40 to 190 |
11 to 53 |
65 to 240 |
18 to 67 |
| 161-2405H |
30.00 |
762 |
30 to 160 |
8 to 44 |
50 to 260 |
14 to 72 |
| 162-0521H |
6.50 |
165 |
55 to 85 |
15 to 24 |
105 to 135 |
29 to 38 |
| 162-0651H |
8.13 |
206 |
75 to 120 |
21 to 33 |
105 to 135 |
29 to 38 |
| 162-2735H |
34.13 |
867 |
40 to 140 |
11 to 39 |
75 to 160 |
8 to 44 |
| 162-2945H |
36.75 |
933 |
56 to 130 |
16 to 36 |
75 to 160 |
8 to 44 |
| 162-3205H |
40.00 |
1016 |
25 to 120 |
7 to 33 |
35 to 175 |
10 to 49 |
| 162-3405H |
42.50 |
1080 |
10 to 105 |
3 to 29 |
30 to 145 |
8 to 40 |
Bolded entries are standard cable tension.
Order Codes
| 16_-_ _ _ _ H-abc (example: 161-0361H-BSB (cable tension: -100, sensor cover, and base: big foot)) |
| Series 161H |
a |
A |
cable tension: -090 |
| B |
cable tension: -100 |
| b |
N |
no sensor cover (_61) |
| S |
sensor cover (_61); pn 160060 |
| c |
D |
base: mounting disk (_6_); pn 160040-1 |
| S |
base: standard (_61); pn 160015-3 |
| U |
base: universal (_61); pn 160030-3 |
| B |
base: big foot (_60/_61); pn 160015-13 |
| Series 162H |
a |
A |
cable tension: -090 |
| B |
cable tension: -100 |
| b |
N |
no sensor cover (_62) |
| S |
sensor cover (_62); pn 160060 |
| c |
D |
base: mounting disk (_6_); pn 160040-1 |
| S |
base: standard (_62); pn 160015-5 |
| U |
base: universal (_62); pn 160030-5 |
| B |
base: big foot (_62); pn 160015-15 |
Displacement Cable Maximum Acceleration by Model Number
| Model |
Max Cable Acceleration (g) |
| Opt A: -090 spring |
Opt B: -100 spring |
| 161-0361H |
100+ |
100+ |
| 161-0461H |
100+ |
100+ |
| 161-1143H |
337 |
100+ |
| 161-1283H |
346 |
100+ |
| 161-1443H |
215 |
100+ |
| 161-1915H |
256 |
512 |
| 161-2145H |
401 |
1354 |
| 161-2405H |
100+ |
397 |
| 162-0521H |
100+ |
100+ |
| 162-0651H |
83 |
109 |
| 162-2735H |
100+ |
100+ |
| 162-2945H |
100+ |
100+ |
| 162-3205H |
157 |
184 |
| 162-3405H |
100+ |
100+ |
Drawing
Shown with big foot base (pn 160015-13).
For crimping of hardware to displacement cable, consider the 160001-01 installation kit. Need something not shown? Complete a Custom Solution Request.
All dimensions are REFERENCE and are in inches [mm] • Document number: S021J(070516)
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