Linear array potentiometer HCL18

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Product overview
HCL18 linear contactless potentiometer (Hall effect) for precise linear position sensing. Available electrical strokes: 20 mm / 25 mm / 30 mm. Optional spring-return variant. Designed for high cycle life in industrial control and measurement applications.

Key features

• Linear contactless potentiometer (Hall effect)
• Electrical stroke options: 20 mm / 25 mm / 30 mm
• Mechanical stroke ≈ 21 / 26 / 31 mm
• Optional spring return
• Long mechanical life: up to 50,000,000 reciprocating motions
• Protection degree IP40

Mechanical specifications
Mechanical stroke: Approx. 21 mm / 26 mm / 31 mm
Mass: Approx. 95 g
Protection degree: IP40
Operating force (with spring return): Approx. 2 N – 6 N
Stopper strength: Approx. 9 kgf
Housing material: Anodized aluminium alloy
Shaft material: Stainless steel
Life expectancy: 50,000,000 reciprocating motions

Environmental specifications
Operating temperature range: -30℃ ～ +85℃
Storage temperature range: -30℃ ～ +85℃
ESD durability: Contact discharge ±8 kV, Air discharge ±15 kV (EN61000-4-2:2009)
EMS durability: 10 V/m (80 MHz ～ 1 GHz, 1 kHz 80% AM) (EN61000-4-3:2006+A1:2010)

General electrical specifications
Standard model example: HCL18-XX-R-0505 (other input voltage/output signal options per catalog)
Input voltage (standard): 5 V ±10%
Output signal (standard): 0 ～ 100% Vcc
Current consumption (no-load): <16 mA
Output deviation at both ends: <1%·VCC
Load resistance: >100 kΩ
Electrical stroke tolerances: 20 ±0.5 mm / 25 ±0.5 mm / 30 ±0.5 mm
Independent linearity tolerance: ±0.5%
Resolution: 4096 (12 bit)
Update rate: 0.3 ms
Insulation resistance: >1000 MΩ (500 V D.C.)
Dielectric strength: 1 min (500 V A.C.)

Input voltage / Output signal options
0505: 5 V ±10% / 0 ～ 100% Vcc
2410: 15 ～ 30 V / 0 ～ 10 V
2405: 9 ～ 30 V / 0 ～ 5 V

Special specifications available

• Special analog outputs: 2442 (15–30 V in, 4–20 mA out), 1010 (10 V in, 0–10 V out), 0305 (3.3 V in, 0–5 V out), PWM
• Custom shaft lengths, diameters (<6 mm) or shaft machining
• Custom electrical stroke (<30 mm)
• Custom operating force options

Datasheet & dimensions
Detailed dimension drawings and technical datasheet available for each HCL18 variant (refer to product documentation for mounting and wiring details).

Technical specifications

• Model: HCL18
• Type: Linear contactless potentiometer (Hall effect)
• Mechanical stroke options: ≈21 / 26 / 31 mm
• Electrical stroke options: 20 ±0.5 mm / 25 ±0.5 mm / 30 ±0.5 mm
• Resolution: 4096 (12 bit)
• Standard input: 5 V ±10% (0505)
• Standard output: 0 ～ 100% Vcc (other analog options available)
• Linearity: ±0.5%
• Life expectancy: up to 50,000,000 reciprocating motions
• Protection: IP40
• Operating temperature: -30℃ to +85℃
• Housing: Anodized aluminium alloy; Shaft: Stainless steel