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Data Sheet - Series 173, 174, 175 and 176 Subminiature Position Transducer

Subminiature Size, Easy Mounting

Key Features

  1. 6.5-Inch (165-mm) Maximum Travel (Series 176)
  2. Analog Signal Using Precision Conductive Plastic Potentiometer
  3. AccuTrak™ Grooved Drum for Enhanced Repeatability
  4. Bearing-Mounted Rotating Components
  5. Optional Flexible Mounting Bases
  6. DirectConnect™ Sensor-To-Drum Technology = Zero Backlash, No Torsion Springs or Clutches

Potentiometer Specifications

Potentiometer Type 1-turn, precision, conductive plastic
Resistance: Value, Tolerance 5K ohms, ±10%
Travel: Electrical, Mechanical 340°, 340° min
Mechanical Life 100 million shaft revolutions min
Output Signal analog signal from 0 to supply voltage (voltage divider circuit)
Power Rating 1.0 W at 158° F (70° C)
Supply Current 12 mA max
Supply Voltage 35 VDC max (using voltage divider circuit)
Independent Linearity Error ±0.5% max per VRCI-P-100A
Output Smoothness 0.1% max
Insulation Resistance 1000 Mohms at 500 VDC min
Dielectric Strength 1000 VDC min
Resolution infinite signal
Operating Temperature -85° to +257° F (-65° to +125° C)
Shock, Vibration 100 g for 6 ms, 10 to 2000 Hz at 15 g per Mil-R-39023
Temperature Coefficient ±400 ppm/°C max

Other Specifications

Case Materials precision-machined anodized 2024 aluminum
Displacement Cable 0.018-inch (0.46-mm) dia., 7-by-7 stranded stainless steel, 40-lb (177-N) min breaking strength
Displacement
Cable Hardware
1 each of 300196 loop sleeve, 300292 copper sleeve, 300688 ball-end plug, 300495 pull ring, 160026 brass swivel, and 301003 nickel swivel; all items provided uncrimped
Series

Nominal Mass
Displ. Cable Tension (Nom., Min)
Displ. Cable Tension (Nom., Max)
Displ. Cable Accel. (Nom., Max)

173 (Opt. 1)    

1 oz (28 g)
0.5 oz (0.1 N)
4 oz (1.1 N)
8 g

173 (Opt. 2)    

1 oz (28 g)
2 oz (0.6 N)
10 oz (2.8 N)
17 g

174    

2 oz (57 g)
3 oz (0.8 N)
12 oz (3.3 N)
9 g

175    

3 oz (85 g)
2 oz (0.6 N)
10 oz (2.8 N)
8 g

176    

4 oz (113 g)
2.5 oz (0.7 N)
8 oz (2.2 N)
6 g

Environmental Protection NEMA 3S / IP 54, DO-160D (ED-14D) Env. Cat. E1E1ABSHXFDXSAXXXXXXXXXX

Model Numbers and Ordering Codes

173-0241-abc position transducer (3.00-inch (76-mm) range)
174-0321-abc position transducer (4.00-inch (102-mm) range)
175-0401-abc position transducer (5.00-inch (127-mm) range)
176-0521-abc position transducer (6.50-inch (165-mm) range)
Example: 173-0241-L2N (left-hand displacement cable pull,

cable tension: -020, no base)


Variable Value Description
a
L left-hand displacement cable pull
R right-hand displacement cable pull
b 1 cable tension: -010 (173 only)
2 cable tension: -020 (173 only)
3 cable tension: -030 (174, 175, and 176 only)
c N no base
C base: L (173 only); pn 173015
D base: L (174/175 only); pn 174015
E base: L (176 only); pn 176015

Drawing

Electrical Connection for Increasing Output with Displacement Cable Extraction
Left-Hand Pull
black
white
red
Right-Hand Pull
red
white
black
Signal
input, V+
output, signal, S+
ground, common, V-, S-

For crimping of hardware to displacement cable, consider the 160001-01 installation kit.

Need something not shown? Complete a Custom Solution Request.

All dimensions are REFERENCE and are in inches [mm] • Document number: S021G1(050813)

Page last modified on 2006-11-24 10:02
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