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Overview

The RT8420 combines the superb linearity and resolution of a plastic-hybrid potententiometer with the durability of Celesco’s 4...20 mA circuit to provide an accurate and reliable electrical signal over all ranges. Additionally, the RT8420 has fully accessible zero and span settings allowing precise matching of the output signal to the required measurement. 

BENEFITS

  • Industrial Grade Rotational Position Sensor 
  • Absolute Rotary Position up to 200 turns 
  • Aluminum or Stainless Steel Enclosure Options 
  • IP68 / NEMA 6 

Features

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Product Type Features

  • Rotary Displacement Sensor - Potentiometer Product Type  4 – 20 mA Transmitter

Configuration Features

  • Electrical Connection  Connector, Waterproof Cable

Electrical Characteristics

  • Rotary Displacement Sensor - Potentiometer Supply Voltage (VDC) 8 – 34

  • Input Current (mA) 4 – 20

  • Output Current (Max) (mA) 4 – 20 mA

  • Output Impedance (Ω) 100M

Signal Characteristics

  • Frequency Response (Hz) <1K

Body Features

  • Angular Sensing Range (°) 1080, 10800, 14400, 180, 1800, 18000, 28800, 360, 3600, 36000, 43200, 45, 50400, 64800, 720, 7200, 72000, 90

  • Rotary Displacement Sensor - Potentiometer Weight (g) 2300

Dimensions

  • Shaft Diameter (mm) .25, 6, 6.35

  • Shaft Diameter (in) .23, .25, 6

Usage Conditions

  • Temperature Coefficient of Output (ppm/°K) .01%

  • Operating Temperature Range (°C) -40 – 100, -40 – 93

  • Operating Temperature Range (°F) -40 – 200

Packaging Features

  • Rotary Displacement Sensor - Potentiometer Package  Dia 2.5in Housing

Other

  • Non-Linearity (FSO) (%) .15, .2, .5, 1.25

  • Sensitivity  Virtually Infinite

  • Non Repeatability and Hysterisis  .05

  • Torque (in-lbs) 2

Reference Number

  • TE Internal Number CAT-RDP0005

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