Series REC 50 L
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Precision Linear Transducers, Conductive Plastic,
up to 300 mm
The 50 L is a compact, accurate and adaptable motion
transducer for both industrial and military markets.
FEATURES
• Measurement range 25 mm to 300 mm
• High accuracy ± 1 % down to ± 0.025 %
• Essentially infinite resolution
• Long life
• Sealed on request
• Material categorization: For definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
Sensor type LINEAR, conductive plastic
Output type Wires
Market applianceProfessional
Dimensions L x 12.7 mm dia. (with L = TET + 41 mm)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Theoretical electrical travel (TET = E)
in increments of 25 mm
25 mm
300 mm
Independent linearity (over TET)
on request
± 1 % - ± 0.1 %
± 0.05 % for E 100 mm
± 0.025 % for E 200 mm
Actual electrical travel (AET) AET = E + 1 mm ± 0.5 mm
Ohmic values (RT) 400 /cm to 2 k/cm
Resistance tolerance at 20 °C ± 20 %
Repeatability 0.01 %
Maximum power rating 0.05 W/cm at 70 °C, 0 W at 125 °C
Wiper current Recommended: a few μA - 1 mA max. (continuous)
Load resistance Minimum 103 x RT
Number of tracks 1; on request 2
Insulation resistance 1000 M, 500 VDC
Dielectric strength 500 VRMS, 50 Hz
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical travel TET + 2 mm min.
Housing Anodized aluminum
Operating force
on request
0.35 N typical
(standard model)
2.50 N typical
(sealed model)
Shaft (free rotation) Stainless steel
Termination
on request
3 wires PTFE AWG-30, L = 300 mm
cable or connector
Wiper Precious metal multifinger
Sealing IP65 on request
PERFORMANCE
Operating life 25 million cycles typical/1 Hz/T° = 20 °C ± 5 °C/80 % TET
Temperature range - 55 °C to + 125 °C
Sine vibration on 3 axes 1.5 mm peak to peak or 15 g - 10 Hz - 2000 Hz
Mechanical shocks on 3 axes 50 g -11 ms - half sine
Series REC 50 L
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STANDARD MODEL DIMENSIONS in millimeters, general tolerance ± 1 mm
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
ACCESSORIES ON REQUEST - DIMENSIONS in millimeters, general tolerance ± 3 mm
Clamp for 50L
Vishay Reference: CQ00050
L = E + 41
Z = 7 Z = 7
0.5
0.5
25.4 ± 1
Ø 12.7 ± 0.25
50 L
Ø 3.175 - 0
- 0.025
Z = TIGHTENING ZONE
TET = THEORETICAL ELECTRICAL TRAVEL
AET = ACTUAL ELECTRICAL TRAVEL
MT = MECHANICAL TRAVEL
TERMINALS WIRE CABLE
3 ALIM. (+): GREEN BLUE
2 WIPER: RED RED
1 ALIM. (-): YELLOW WHITE
TET = E
AET
MT
Ø 9
Ø 4.5
5.5
11 ± 0.3
26
11
6.1
9.5
19
Series REC 50 L
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OPTIONS - DIMENSIONS in millimeters
OPTION 1: SEALED (IP65): W03242
MODEL CODE L
50 L ... W03242 TET + 70.5
OPTION 2: SPRING LOADED SHAFT; OUTPUT BY SHIELDED CABLE: W01743
MODEL CODE A L
50 L1 W01743 70
TET + 97.8
50 L2 W01743 116
50 L3 W01743 162
50 L4 W01743 208
OPTION 3: DOUBLE BALL JOINT: W01565
MODEL CODE B L Ø V W X Y TET
50 L W01565 L1 to L3 TET + 108.5 TET + 57.5 3 6 12 30 ± 2 25 to 75
L4 to L6 TET + 133.5 TET + 82.5 3 6 12 30 ± 2 100 to 150
ORDERING INFORMATION/DESCRIPTION
REC 50 L 3 D 103 W... e1
SERIES MODEL NUMBER
OF TRACKS
THEORETICAL
ELECTRICAL
TRAVEL
LINEARITY OHMIC VALUE MODIFICATIONS LEAD FINISH
L = 1 track
LL = 2 tracks
Times 25 mm A: ± 1 %
D: ± 0.1 %
E: ± 0.05 %
F: ± 0.025 %
First 2 digits are
significant numbers
3rd digit indicates
number of zeros
Special feature
code number
Sn Ag Cu
SAP PART NUMBERING GUIDELINES
RE 50 L 3 D 103 W....
SERIES MODEL TET LINEARITY OHMIC VALUE SPECIAL FEATURES
L 13 MAX.
Ø 13 MAX.
LA 13 MAX.
Ø 13 MAX.
B
LY
Ø V
W
X
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