P500 Rotary Position Sensor

The P500 is a durable, affordable, high accuracy rotary sensor designed for industrial and scientific feedback applications. The P500 position sensor, like all Positek® sensors, is supplied with the output calibrated to the angle required by the customer, between 16 and 160 degrees. The sensor provides a linear output proportional with angle of rotation. There is a machined registration mark to identify the calibrated mid point.

It is particularly suitable for OEMs seeking good sensor performance for arduous applications such as industrial machinery where cost is important.

Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. The P500 has a rugged stainless steel body and shaft for long service life and environmental resistance. The mounting flange is anodised aluminium. The sensor is easy to install with flange or servo mounting options, it also offers a wide range of electrical options. Sealing is IP65 or IP67 depending on selected cable or connector options, and full EMC protection built in.

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Description

The Positek P500 rotary position sensor is a durable, affordable, high accuracy rotary sensor is designed for industrial and scientific feedback applications. The P500 rotary position sensor, like all Positek® sensors, is supplied with the output calibrated to the angle required by the customer, between 16 and 160 degrees. The sensor provides a linear output proportional with angle of rotation. There is a machined registration mark to identify the calibrated mid point.

It is particularly suitable for OEMs seeking good sensor performance for arduous applications such as industrial machinery where cost is important.

Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. The P500 position sensor has a rugged stainless steel body and shaft for long service life and environmental resistance. The mounting flange is anodised aluminium. Positek designed the sensor easier to install with flange or servo mounting options, it also offers a wide range of electrical options. Sealing is IP65 or IP67 depending on selected cable or connector options, and full EMC protection built in.

Positek has LIPS® range that are linear sensors, while RIPS® are rotary units and TIPS® are for detecting tilt position. They also offer a range of ATEX-qualified intrinsically safe sensors.

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Positek offers a range of options for its standard sensors. Each sensor is manufactured to suit each customer's preferences. If your requirement is outside the options given below, Positek can modify/ redesign a sensor to suit your specific requirement. Standard options are available as below:

 

Measurement Range

Factory set to any length from ±8° to ±80° in increments of 1°. For example, if your application requires 90° measurement, then Positek will manufacture the sensor specifically for this angular range. The sensor will measure 90° however will still rotate through 360°.

 

Electronic Options

Output Signal Supply Input Option Code
Standard    
0.5V to 4.5V DC ratiometric +5V DC nom. ±0.5V A
Buffered    
0.5V-4.5V DC +24V DC nom. +9-28V G
±0.5V DC ±15V DC nom. ±9-28V B
0.5V-9.5V DC +24V DC nom. +13-28V C
±10V DC ±15V DC nom. ±13.5-28V D
4-20mA (2 wire) +24V DC nom. +18-28V E
4-20mA (3 wire sink) +24V DC nom. +13-28V F
4-20mA (3 wire source) +24V DC nom. +13-28V H

 

Connector/Cable Options

Option Option Code
Connector - Hirschmann GD series Axial, IP65 J
Connector - Axial IP67, M12 - 4 pin. Without trim adjustment J + Z600
Connector - Axial IP67, M12 - 4 pin. With trim adjustment J + Z601
Cable with short gland Axial, Gland, IP67 M
Cable with M12 gland Axial, Gland, IP67 L
Cable length - The standard length of cable supplied with a Positek position sensor is 50cm although you can specify any length you require. Specified in cm after the L or M e.g. L200 for 200cm cable from axial cable gland

 

Mounting Options

Option Option Code
Flange housing Blank
Servo Mount P

 

<+/-0.1% FSO Linearity error (10mm minimum stroke length) Option Code
Z650

Dimensions

Body Diameter 35mm
Body Length (to seal face) 44mm standard, 50mm buffered
Shaft 15mm, OD 6mm
Measurement Range Any angle from ±8° to ±80°
Independent Linearity <±0.25% at 20°C
<±0.1% available on request
Temperature Coefficient <±0.01%/°C Gain & <±0.01%FS/°C Offset
Resolution Infinite
Noise

<0.02% FSO

Frequency Response

>10KHz (-3dB)
>300Hz (-3dB); 2 wire 4-20mA

 

Output Signal and Output Load

Output Signal Output Load
0.5 to 4.5 V DC ratiometric 5k Ohms min
0.5 to 4.5 V DC 5k Ohms min
± 5V DC 5k Ohms min
± 10V DC 5k Ohms min
0.5 to 9.5 V DC 5k Ohms min
4 to 20mA (2 wire) 300 Ohms max at 24V
4 to 20mA (3 wire sink) 950 Ohms max at 24V
4 to 20mA (3 wire source) 300 Ohms max at 24V
Supply Current 12 mA Typical 20 mA max (voltage versions)

 

Temperature Limits

Operating -40 to +125°C (5V input only)
-20 to +85°C
Storage -40 to +125°C

 

Other

EMC Susceptibility EN 61000-6-2
EMC Radiated EN 61000-6-3
Vibration IEC 68-2-6: 10g
Shock IEC 68-2-29: 40g
MTBF 350,000 hrs 40°C Gf
Sealing IP65 (connector) / IP67 (cable)
Electrical Connections Screened cable or integral connector