NPL
Contacting linear position sensor / Slide Potentiometer
Provides a cost-efficient, highly reliable solution for slider potentiometer and linear position sensing applications:
- Automotive seat position memory
- HVAC sensor
- Central locking
- Headlamp levelling position and rear-view mirror position sensors
- Front and rear load angle sensor used to measure the angle of car head lights.
Main features
- 7,25mm, 8mm or 12mm travel
- High reliability
- Simple construction (only 3 component parts)
- Over-moulding manufacturing technique
- Plastic or metal clip versions available
- Various fixation means: clip type (inward/outward actuating), locating pins,…
SPECIFICATIONS
Range of values | 1K to 100K ohms |
Tolerance | ± 30% |
Max. voltage* | 50 VDC to 100 VDC |
Power rating* | 0.20 W @ 50°C |
Operating temperature | -40°C to +105°C |
Taper** | Linear |
Relative linearity** | ± 2% |
Mechanical Life | 50K cycles |
* Depending on model ** Others check availability
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
![](https://www.piher.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/appliacnes.jpg)
![](https://www.piher.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/dashboard.jpg)
![](https://www.piher.net/wp-content/uploads/blender.png)
![](https://www.piher.net/wp-content/uploads/headlam_levelling.png)
![](https://www.piher.net/wp-content/uploads/hvac_sensor.png)
![](https://www.piher.net/wp-content/uploads/1199px-Car_wing_mirror.jpg)
![](https://www.piher.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Car-Seat-in-red.jpg)