Short descriptionTouch-version potentiometer with ball tip for linear position measurement, available with strokes from 10 to 100 mm.
Main features- Stroke: 10 to 100 mm
- Double support of the control rod and return spring
- Tip with M2.5 thread and stainless steel ball
- Independent linearity up to ±0.1%
- Infinite resolution
- No variation of electrical signal outside theoretical electrical stroke
- Maximum displacement speed: up to 10 m/s
- Operating temperature: -30…+100 °C
- Life duration: > 100×10^6 operations (within C.E.U.)
- Protection rating: IP40
- Suitable for explosive atmospheres with presence of gas (groups IIA, IIB, IIC) and combustible powders; simple apparatus standard: ATEX CEI EN 50020 (2003) paragraph 5.4 a
Electrical connections- PY2 F: 3‑wire 1 m screened cable
- PY2 C: 5‑pole connector DIN43322
Available resources (names only)- Position Transducers (Brochure) — pdf, 16.66 MB
- Gefran product range brochure — pdf, 3.61 MB
- PY2 datasheet — pdf, 159.86 KB
- UK Conformity Declaration - PY2 — pdf, 355.47 KB
- EU Conformity declaration - PY2 — pdf, 1.05 MB
- EU Conformity declaration 339 - PY2 — pdf, 438.96 KB
Characteristics / technical specifications- Model name: PY2
- Type: touch-version potentiometer with ball tip
- Stroke range: 10 to 100 mm
- Mechanical features: double support of the control rod and return spring; tip with M2.5 thread and stainless steel ball
- Linearity: independent linearity up to ±0.1%
- Resolution: infinite
- Electrical behaviour: no signal variation outside theoretical electrical stroke
- Max displacement speed: up to 10 m/s
- Operating temperature range: -30 °C to +100 °C
- Electrical connections options: PY2 F (3‑wire screened cable 1 m) or PY2 C (5‑pole DIN43322 connector)
- Durability: > 100×10^6 operations (within C.E.U.)
- Protection rating: IP40
- Certifications / usage: suitable for explosive atmospheres (gas groups IIA, IIB, IIC); ATEX reference CEI EN 50020 (2003) paragraph 5.4 a