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Data Sheet - Series 150 Subminiature Position Transducer

World's Smallest Cable Position Transducer

Shaded characteristics are verified during production and test. All others are for REFERENCE and information only.

Key Features

  1. 1.5-Inch (38-mm) Maximum Travel
  2. Analog Signal Using Precision Conductive Plastic Potentiometer
  3. AccuTrakTMGrooved Drum for Enhanced Repeatability
  4. Small, Robust Design
  5. Choice of Displacement Cable Pull Direction
  6. DirectConnectTM Sensor-To-Drum Technology = Zero Backlash, No Torsion Springs or Clutches

Potentiometer Specifications

Potentiometer Type 1-turn, precision, conductive plastic
Resistance: Value, Tolerance 5K ohms, ±10%
Travel: Electrical, Mechanical 340°, 340° min
Mechanical Life 5 million shaft revolutions min
Output Signal analog signal from 0 to supply voltage (voltage divider circuit)
Power Rating 0.75 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
Output Smoothness 0.1% max
Insulation Resistance 1000 Mohms at 500 VDC min
Dielectric Strength 500 VDC min
Resolution infinite signal
Operating Temperature -85° to +257° F (-65° to +125° C)
Shock, Vibration 100 g for 6 ms, 10 to 2000 Hz at 15 g per Mil-R-39023
Temperature Coefficient ±400 ppm/°C max

Other Specifications

Case Materials precision-machined anodized 2024 aluminum
Displacement Cable 0.018-inch (0.46-mm) dia., 7-by-7 stranded stainless steel, 40-lb (177-N) min breaking strength
Displacement
Cable Hardware
1 each of 300196 loop sleeve, 300292 copper sleeve, 300688 ball-end plug, 300495 pull ring, 160026 brass swivel, and 301003 nickel swivel; all items provided uncrimped
Nominal Mass 0.5 oz (15.0 g)
Displacement Cable Tension and Cable Acceleration (Nominal): Opt. 1
1 oz 0.3 N min
6 oz 1.7 N max 29 g max
Displacement Cable Tension and Cable Acceleration (Nominal): Opt. 2
3 oz 0.8 N min
14 oz 3.9 N max 49 g max
Environmental Protection NEMA 3S / IP 54; DO-160D (ED-14D) Env. Cat. E1E1ABXHXFDXSAXXXXXXXXXX

Model Numbers and Ordering Codes

150-0121-abc position transducer (1.50-inch (38-mm) range)
Example: 150-0121-L2N (left-hand displacement cable pull, cable tension: -020, no base)

Variable Value Description
a L left-hand displacement cable pull
R right-hand displacement cable pull
b 1 cable tension: -010
2 cable tension: -020
c N no base
B base: L; pn 150015

Drawing

Electrical Connection for Increasing Output with Displacement Cable Extraction
Left-Hand Pull
black
white
red
Right-Hand Pull
red
white
black
Signal
input, V+
output, signal, S+
ground, common, V-, S-

For crimping of hardware to displacement cable, consider the 160001-01 installation kit.

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All dimensions are REFERENCE and are in inches [mm] • Data Sheet Series 150 Rev. -


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