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    Harsh Environment Potentiometers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Harsh Environment Potentiometers, Metal Housing.

    Metal

    Housing

    Rated NEMA 13, these potentiometers protect against debris and splashing oil and coolant. Also known as variable output switches, they vary electrical flow to control speed, volume, and light intensity.
    NEMA 6 Enclosure Rating—NEMA 6 potentiometers seal out water from temporary submersion as well as weather and washdowns.
    Actuator
    Wattage @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    For Panel Cutout
    Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    No. of
    Turns
    Resolution
    Dia.
    Material
    Wire
    Connection
    Enclosure Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Maximum
    Resistance, kohm
    Each
    Metal Housing
    2 W @ 300V AC
    2 W @ 300V DC    		300V AC/300V DC1 3/16", 30 mm1 15/16"15%1 1/8"PlasticScrew TerminalNEMA 6, NEMA 13, IP65
    		UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE Marked
    		2.5, 5, 106787K520000000
     

    Linear Motion Position-Measuring Transmitters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Linear Motion Position-Measuring Transmitters. Style 2.
    Image of Attribute. Styles 1-4. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Image of Specification. 4-Pole M12 Plug. Front orientation. 4 Poles.

    Style 2

    Styles 1-4

    4-Pole

    M12

    Plug

    Track the position of hydraulic cylinders and other components that move in a straight line. Like a tape measure, these transmitters have a wire that extends to measure how far components have traveled from a set point. Because of the wire, they're also known as string pots—short for string potentiometers. They convert measurements to an electrical signal, which can then be used to trigger automated actions in your process.
    Plug In—Transmitters with a plug are quicker to connect and disconnect than those with wire leads. Plug them into a cable with a socket (sold separately).
    IP67 Enclosure Rating—All are IP rated for some protection from dust. Transmitters rated IP67 seal out water when briefly submersed.
    Transmitters
    Cables
    with Socket
    Overall
    Mounting Holes
    Stroke
    Lg.
    Percentage Accuracy
    Range
    Repeatability Percentage
    Range
    Max. Input
    Voltage
    Input Resistance,
    kohm
    Output
    Signal
    Housing
    Material
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Wire Lead
    Lg.
    Eyelet
    ID
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Dia.
    No.
    of
    Each
    Each
    Style 2
     
    Wire Leads
    120"-0.35% to 0.35%-0.05% to 0.05%30V AC
    30V DC    		100-28.2V AC
    0-28.2V DC    		PlasticIP67
    		40"0.191"2.48"5.17"5.09"(A) 4 3/4"
    (B) 4.62"
    (C) 2.2"    		7/32"
    3/16"
    3/16"    		66863K50000000———0
     
    With 4-Pole M12 Plug
    120"-0.35% to 0.35%-0.05% to 0.05%30V AC
    30V DC    		100-28.2V AC
    0-28.2V DC    		PlasticIP67
    		—0.191"2.48"5.17"5.09"(A) 4 3/4"
    (B) 4.62"
    (C) 2.2"    		7/32"
    3/16"
    3/16"    		66863K1030000006897K36000000
     

    Panel-Mount Light Dimmers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Dimmers. Panel-Mount Light Dimmers.
    Brighten or dim your facility or workstation's light from a control panel. These dimmers fit through a standard panel cutout. Lightly press and hold your finger to adjust the light level. Rated IP67, these dimmers are so watertight they could even handle brief submersion. They also seal out dust.
    Dimmers are great if you want to control the brightness from one place but turn the light on or off from a switch somewhere else. For example, you might want to dim a light over your storage area from a main control panel for energy efficiency but still be able to turn it on or off when you enter the area.
    Light Dimmers with On/Off Switch—Dimmers with an on/off switch control power and brightness in one. Quickly tap them to turn the light on or off. When you turn it on, it returns to the last brightness level you set.
    Light Dimmers
    Light Dimmers with
    On/Off Switch
    For Bulb
    Type
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Max. Current,
    amp
    Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    For Max.
    Panel Thk.
    Wire
    Connection
    Material
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    LED1312/241.57/8"3/4"3/4"1/2"Wire Leads304 Stainless Steel
    		IP67
    		9552N120000009552N11000000

    Sanitary Rotary Encoders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Encoders. Sanitary Rotary Encoders.
    Also known as encoders, these sanitary transmitters convey motion to an electrical signal that conveys distance, direction, and speed. They’re often used in control systems to automate servomotors, robotics, and assembly machines in sanitary environments such as food and pharmaceutical plants. Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, they won’t rust from frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners. These transmitters are sealed and have a highly polished surface, leaving no room for bacteria to grow and making them easier to clean. They’re rated IP67 for protection from dust, high-pressure jets of water, and submersion in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes.
    To achieve a 4X resolution increase, use these transmitters with a controller that has quadrature detection.
    Use a flexible shaft coupling to connect the transmitter shaft to a drive shaft.
    316 Stainless Steel Body and 303 Stainless Steel Shaft
    Shaft
    Overall
    Mounting
    Plate
    Mounting Holes
    For Counter
    Function
    Encoder Output
    Channel
    Resolution
    Resolution
    Increase
    For Max. Shaft
    Speed, rpm
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Coupling
    Req.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    No.
    of
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Dia.
    Certification
    Each
    Quadrature with Index Output Channel—20 mA Output Current
    Up and DownA, B, Z6002X, 4X8,0004.75 to 28Yes3/8"1 1/16"3.175"3 1/4"2 1/2"2 1/2"42.06"7/32"CE Marked
    		4136N111000000000
    Up and DownA, B, Z3,6002X, 4X8,0004.75 to 28Yes3/8"1 1/16"3.175"3 1/4"2 1/2"2 1/2"42.06"7/32"CE Marked
    		4136N11600000000
     
    Cables
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Metric Circular Cords. Sanitary Rotary Encoders.
    Connect transmitters to counters and controllers with cables (sold separately).
    Lg.
    Each
    32 3/4"4136N1270000000

    Programmable Rotary Encoders

    With adjustable settings for resolution and output type, these transmitters can be programmed to suit your changing processes. Also known as encoders, they convert a shaft’s rotary motion into an electrical signal that indicates distance, direction, and speed. They’re rated IP67, so they can withstand temporary submersion in water.
    Encoders with Shaft
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Encoders. Programmable Rotary Encoders, Encoders with Shaft.
    Transmitters with a shaft connect to motor shafts with a flexible shaft coupling, so they can be adapted to different diameters.
    Shaft
    Dia.
    Encoder Output Signal
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Max. Input
    Current, mA
    Output Current,
    mA
    For Max. Shaft
    Speed, rpm
    Body
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Mounting Hole
    Thread Size
    Fasteners
    Included
    Resolution
    Each
    Incremental Optical Encoder
    1/4"Line Driver, NPN Open Collector, Push-Pull5 to 3065208,000Aluminum
    		Aluminum
    		IP67
    		10-32
    		No1 to 65,5369924N1210000000
    3/8"Line Driver, NPN Open Collector, Push-Pull5 to 3065208,000Aluminum
    		Aluminum
    		IP67
    		10-32
    		No1 to 65,5369924N122000000
     
    Rotary Encoder Programming Kits
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Encoder Programming Kits. Programmable Rotary Encoders.
    You’ll need a programming kit (sold separately) to set up these transmitters. They include software stored on a flash drive, as well as a cable and USB adapter for connecting your transmitter to a computer. The software requires a Windows 7 or higher operating system.
    Data
    Connection
    Each
    USB-A9924N1250000000
    Encoders with Shaft Opening
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Encoders. Programmable Rotary Encoders, Encoders with Shaft Opening.
    Transmitters with a shaft opening can be mounted anywhere along a motor shaft—just slide them on. They have a flexible mounting plate that compensates for shaft misalignment and vibration.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Encoder Output Signal
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Max. Input
    Current, mA
    Output Current,
    mA
    For Max. Shaft
    Speed, rpm
    Body
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Mounting
    Plate Wd.
    For Screw
    Size
    Fasteners
    Included
    Resolution
    Each
    Incremental Optical Encoder
    1/4"Line Driver, NPN Open Collector, Push-Pull5 to 3065206,000Aluminum
    		Aluminum
    		IP67
    		2.83"No. 6
    		No1 to 65,5369924N1230000000
    3/8"Line Driver, NPN Open Collector, Push-Pull5 to 3065206,000Aluminum
    		Aluminum
    		IP67
    		2.83"No. 6
    		No1 to 65,5369924N124000000
     
    Rotary Encoder Programming Kits
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Encoder Programming Kits. Programmable Rotary Encoders.
    You’ll need a programming kit (sold separately) to set up these transmitters. They include software stored on a flash drive, as well as a cable and USB adapter for connecting your transmitter to a computer. The software requires a Windows 7 or higher operating system.
    Data
    Connection
    Each
    USB-A9924N1250000000
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