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DPT250 Draw-Wire Sensors (String Pot)

Digital pulse stream classic string pot delivering high accuracy and fine resolution


Key features

  • Short-range string encoder
  • High resolution
  • 25, 50-inch stroke range options
  • Powder painted & anodized aluminum enclosure

About the DPT250 Draw-Wire Sensors

The DPT250 Cable-Extension Transducer offers a highly accurate incremental encoder output signal that can provide both position and velocity information.

The output is a digital pulse stream that can provide resolution down to less than a thousandth’s of an inch! Delivering high accuracy and fine resolution without the need for perfect parallel alignment, this compact device offers the additional benefits of ease of installation and ability to interface to any PLC or controller. These features make the DPT250 the perfect choice for many applications that range from hydraulic cylinder positioning to robotic arm motion feedback.

Applications for DPT250

  • Perfect solution for industrial & testing applications

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Accuracy .05% of FS
Housing material Aluminum
Ip rating IP50
Measuring cable Nylon-coated stainless steel
Operating temperature -18°C to 71°C
Range (mm) 1270, 635
Repeatability .02% of FS