Data Sheet for Precision Potentiometer

Conductive Plastic Potentiometer Series MCP50

The MCP50 potentiometers with precision ball bearings and servo

flange are suitable for applications where a very long life with
extremely high linearity, high resistance value at high load capacity
and precisely mountable sensor is important.

ƒƒ Very long life

ƒƒ Very precise sensor
ƒƒ Servo flange for precise mounting
ƒƒ 2 Precision ball bearings
ƒƒ Robust metal housing
ƒƒ High max. resistance value
ƒƒ Power saving in applications
ƒƒ Very high electrically effective rotation angle 350° ±5°

The precision potentiometers of the MCP50 series are designed for high
demands on accuracy and reliability. They have outstanding linearity and
excellent life expectancy. The sensor is available in a very high-resist-
ance version for very energy-saving requirements. The potentiometer is
equipped with a servo flange for precise mounting.

Electrical Data
Effective electrical angle of rotation 1.) 350° ±5°
Total resistance 1.) 0.5 kOhm up to 500 kOhm
Resistance tolerance ±5%
Independent linearity (best straight line) 1.) ±0.1% (±0.05%)
Theoretical resolution 1.) Nearly infinite
Backlash (Hysteresis) 1.) ≤ 0.5°
Max. / recommended wiper current 1.) 10 µA / 2 µA
Power rating @ 70°C (0W @ 105°C) 3W
Insulation Voltage 1.) 1000 VAC, 1min
Insulation Resistance 1.) 1000 MOhm @ 1000 VDC

Mechanical Data, Environmental Conditions, Miscellaneous

Mechanical angle of rotation 1.) 360° without stop
Lifetime (90% el. eff. angle half sine) 2.) 50 Mio. rotations
Max. operational speed 400 rev. / min.
Bearing 2 x ball bearing
Operational torque @ ambient temperature 1.) 2.) 4 Nmm
Operating temperature range -55 °C up to +125°C
Storage temperature range -55 °C up to +125°C
Protection grade (IEC 60529) IP40
Vibration (IEC 68-2-6, Test Fc) 15g 10Hz up to 2000Hz x 12h
Shock (IEC 68-2-27, Test Ea) 49g @ 11 ms x 18
Housing diameter 51 mm
Housing depth 18 mm
Shaft diameter 6 mm
Shaft type Solid shaft

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Data Sheet for Precision Potentiometer

Conductive Plastic Potentiometer Series MCP50

Mechanical Data, Environmental Conditions, Miscellaneous

Max. radial load ≤1 N
Max. axial load ≤1 N
Connection type Gold plated soldering pins
Connection position Radial
Sensor mounting Servo flange
Mass 80 g
Fastening parts included in delivery 3 servo clamps SFN1 with screw M3 x 7.5
Material shaft Stainless steel
Material housing Metal
1.) According IEC 60393
2.) Determined by climatic conditions according to IEC 68-1, para. 5.3.1 without load collectives
Please note: Max. permissible supply voltage <75 VDC respectively <50 VAC in addition the max. power rating must be observed

Order code
Description Selection: standard=black/bold, possible options=grey/italic
Series MCP50
Resistance value / Option Tandem: Tandem
Option 500 Ohm R500 /500
1 kOhm R1k /1K
Option 2 kOhm R2k /2K
5 kOhm R5k /5K
10 kOhm R10k /10k
Option 20 kOhm R20K /20k
Option 50 kOhm R50K /50k
Option 100 kOhm R100K /100k
Option 200 kOhm R200k /200k
Option 500 kOhm R500k /500k
Option rear shaft:
Standard Ø6,00 x 15 mm RA
Shaft length in mm RAxx,xx
Shaft diameter in mm (≤6,00 mm) RADMx,xx
Resistance tolerance: ±5% W5%
Independent linearity:
±0,10% L0,1%
Option ±0,05% L0,05%
Option center tap: CT
Option front shaft:
Standard Ø6,00 x 16,5 mm -
Option Ø 6,35 x 16,5 mm DM6,35
Option shaft length in mm Ax,xx
Option shaft diameter in mm (≤6,35 mm) DMx,xx
Option screwdriver slot: B

For higher quantities or on-going demand, additional options are available as described below on
request

For Example: Multi ganged potentiometers (max. 7), with mech. end stop 320° @ 90 Ncm, more center tap max. 3, special
electrical and mechanical angles of rotation, and special resistance and linearity tolerances. Furthermore we can mount gear
wheels or attach cable assemblies with or without connectors and much more.

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Data Sheet for Precision Potentiometer

Conductive Plastic Potentiometer Series MCP50

Drawing

Mounting surface

x.
,5 ma
2
Option multiganged
Pitch circle A =Ø57,5±0,2 2,36 ±0,2

R=34
2 Option rear shaft
3 x M3 x 5,5 1 extension 1,57±0,2
3

CW

Ø6-0,02

Ø6 -0,02
20° 20°

Ø47,63-0,03
+0,13
Ø50,8 -0,25
0

Ø47 -0,2
Ø50,8 ±1

0
0
0°
12
A

Connection
15,0 ±1 18,0 ±1 16,5 ±1 diagram
Centering=Ø47,63 +0,05 Option center tap 12,0 ±1 1 3
0
2 CW
Dimensions in mm

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Data Sheet for Precision Potentiometer

Conductive Plastic Potentiometer Series MCP50

On Request: Special machining on shaft

Slot Groove

d±0.05
±0.1
L W

W
±0.2 ±0.05

Flat Round top

+1
L 0
W

Ø S R

Double side flat Counterbore hole

+1
L

+ 0.1
±0.1

d0
W

+1
L 0

Step Counterbore screw hole

d

L ±0.2 +1
M
L 0

Screw Thread Pin hole

+ 0.1
d0

L
+1
0
M L ±0.2

Knurled(Parallel) Screw thread inside hole

M

L ±1 m=0.18 L ±0.2

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