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Overview

The PT8600 string encoder takes just minutes to install, fits easily into tight areas and does not require perfectly parallel alignment.  It converts any rotary encoder to a linear position sensor and has a linear stroke range up to 50 inches (1250 mm).

Benefits

  • Converts ANY Rotary Encoder to a Linear Position Sensor
  • Linear Stroke Range up to 50 inches (1250 mm)
  • Mates Virtually ANY Customer Supplied Encoder
  • Factory Supplied Encoder Available

Features

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Product Type Features

  • Cable Actuated Position Sensor Product Type  PT8, Harsh-Environment Series

Signal Characteristics

  • Output Signal  None

Body Features

  • Cable Actuated Position Sensor Housing Material  Aluminum

Usage Conditions

  • Operating Temperature Range  -40 – 93 °C [ -40 – 200 °F ]

Operation/Application

  • Resolution (mm) 125 mm/turn

Industry Standards

  • IP Rating  IP67, IP68

  • Hazardous Area Approval  No

Other

  • Full Stroke Ranges (mm) 1250, 625 – 625, 635, 635 – 635

  • Full Stroke Ranges (in) 24.6 – 24.6, 25, 25 – 25, 49.21

  • Cable Actuated Position Sensor Accuracy (% of FS) .04

  • Repeatability (% of FS) .02

  • Encoder Drive  Yes

  • Measuring Cable  .034 Inch Dia Nylon-Coated Stainless Steel, Bare Stainless Steel

Reference Number

  • TE Internal Number CAT-CAPS0031

Related Materials

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