Position Transducers Selection Table

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Position Transducers Selection Table

Series (data sheet)	150	170 173, 174, 175, 176 174-0321T	160, 161, 162	D60, D61, D62	161H, 162H	L	6	M
Relative Size and CAD Model	CAD Model	CAD Model	CAD Model	CAD Model	CAD Model	CAD Model	CAD Model	CAD Model
Electrical Output	analog (voltage divider)	analog (voltage divider)	analog (voltage divider)	digital (quadrature)	analog (voltage divider)	analog or digital	analog or digital	analog or digital
Maximum Measurement Range (in (mm))	1.5 (38.1)	6.5 (165)	42.5 (1080)	43.13 (1095)	42.5 (1080)	21.25 (540)	85.0 (2159)	85.0 (2159)
Best Lifetime (shaft revolutions)	100 million	100 million	10 million	100 million+	10 million	5 million	100 million	1 million
Best Lifetime (full-stroke cycles)	50 million	50 million	5 million	10 million+	5 million	500,000	5 million	100,000
Nominal Mass (oz (g))	0.5 (15)	1 (28)	4 (113)	6 (170)	7 (198)	3 (85)	6 (170)	7 (198)
Outline Dimensions (inches (mm))	0.75 x 0.75 x 0.38 (19 x 19 x 10)	2.5 dia. x 0.5 (63 dia. x 13)	2.2 x 2.5 x 3.2 (56 x 64 x 81)	2.2 x 2.5 x 3.2 (56 x 64 x 81)	2.2 x 2.5 x 3.2 (56 x 64 x 81)	1.7 dia. x 1.53 (43 dia. x 39)	2.2 x 2.5 x 4.2 (56 x 64 x 107)	3.5 dia. x 3.5 (89 dia. x 89)
Best Operating Temperature Range (°F (°C))	-85 to +257 (-65 to +125)	-85 to +257 (-65 to +125)	-67 to +257 (-55 to +125)	-4 to +212 (-20 to +100)	-67 to +257 (-55 to +125)	-40 to +185 (-40 to +85)	-40 to +185 (-40 to +85)	-4 to +185 (-20 to +85)
Best Frequency Response (g)	49	6 to 40	less than 50	less than 50	greater than 50	20	20	10
Best Water/Dust Protection	NEMA 3S / IP54	NEMA 3S / IP54	NEMA 4 / IP56	NEMA 4X / IP66	NEMA 4 / IP56	NEMA 4 / IP66	NEMA 4 / IP66	NEMA 12 / IP53

Specialty Position Transducers Selection Table

Specialty Product	Key Features	More Information
Model 174-0321T position transducer	high-frequency-response positon transducer with high cable tension in a compact size for crash test and other high-acceleration applications	News Release Data Sheet
Model 180-0803 position transducer	subminiature position transducer with long-stroke capability (10 inches (254 mm))	Data Sheet

Accessories and Related Products

Item	Key Features	More Information
Installation Kit	An invaluable toolkit for installing position transducers with these benefits: easy to use - crimp cables in 30 seconds compact - sturdy storage box is 11" x 2" x 7" (279 mm x 51 mm x 178 mm) complete - over 15 tools and accessories affordable	Contents Installation Guide
Accessories	Accessories available include: mounting bases idlers sensor covers displacement cable connectors	Data Sheet
Related Products	Related products and partners include: display meters displacement cable power supplies magnets suction cup mounts crimping tools	Related Products and Partners

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