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Overview

The PT8420 series 4-20mA string pot to 60 inches is ideal for monitoring the stroke of a hydraulic cylinder and other applications requiring position data acquisition in harsh environments.
PT8420 series 4-20mA string pot

As a member of our family of NEMA 4-rated cable- extension transducers, the PT8420 series 4-20mA string pot provides a feedback signal that is proportional to the linear movement of a traveling stainless-steel extension cable. Simply mount the body of the transducer to a fixed surface and attach the extension cable to the moving object.

Benefits

  • Absolute Linear Position to 60 inches (1524 mm) 
  • Aluminum or Stainless Steel Enclosure Options 
  • VLS Option to Prevent Free-Release Damage 
  • IP68 / NEMA 6
  • Hazardous Area Certification 

Features

Please review product documents or contact us for the latest agency approval information.  

Product Type Features

  • Position Sensor Product Type  PT8420 - Harsh Environment

Body Features

  • Case Material  Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Dimensions

  • Full Stroke Range (mm) 127, 254, 381, 508, 762, 1016, 1270, 1524

  • Full Stroke Range (in) 15, 40, 60

Usage Conditions

  • Accuracy (% of FS) ±.15, ±.18, ±1

  • Operating Temperature Range (°C) -40 – 90, -40 – 93

  • Operating Temperature Range (°F) -40 – 194, -40 – 200

Operation/Application

  • Output Signal Type  4 – 20 mA

Industry Standards

  • IP Rating  IP67, IP68

  • Hazardous Area Approval  Yes

Other

  • Repeatability (% of FS) .02, .05

  • Encoder Drive  No

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

Reference Number

  • TE Internal Number CAT-CAPS0026

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