Data Sheet for Precision Potentiometer

Conductive Plastic Potentiometer Series MP20/21

The MP20/21 potentiometers in 22 mm housing are designed for

applications where accurate, durable and compact sensors are
required.

ƒ Long life and accuracy

ƒ With or without mechanical end stop (320° / 360°)
ƒ Compact sensor with low installation depth 12 mm
ƒ A potentiometer with many options

The conductive plastic potentiometer MP20/21 (MP21 with mechanical

stop) is a multi-talent that can be adapted to a wide range of applications.

Note: The MP21 versions with mechanical stop are also used as manual
controls.

Electrical Data MP20 MP21

Effective electrical angle of rotation 1.) 320° ±5°
Total resistance 1.) 0.5kOhm up to 100 kOhm
Resistance tolerance ±15% (±10%)
Independent linearity (best straight line) 1.) ±1% (±0.5%)
Theoretical resolution Nearly infinite
Backlash (Hysteresis) 1.) ≤ 0.5°
Max. / recommended wiper current 1.) 10 µA / 2 µA
Power rating @ 70°C (0W @ 105°C) 1W
Insulation Voltage 1.) 500 VAC, 1min
Insulation Resistance 1.) 1000 MOhm @ 500 VDC

Mechanical Data, Environmental Condi-

MP20 MP21
tions, Miscellaneous
Mechanical angle of rotation 360° without stop 320° +10° with stop
Lifetime (90% el. eff. angle half sine) 2.) 10 Mio. rotations
Max. operational speed 400 rev. / min.
Bearing Sleeve bearing
Operational torque @ ambient temperature 1.) 2.) 5 Nmm
End stop torque 1.) 2.) - 60 Ncm
Operating temperature range -55 °C up to +105 °C
Storage temperature range -55 °C up to +105 °C
Protection grade (IEC 60529) IP40
Protection option D shaft sealing (IEC 60529) IP65 optional
Vibration (IEC 68-2-6, Test Fc) 15g 10..2000Hz x 12h
Shock (IEC 68-2-27, Test Ea) 49g @ 11 ms x 18
Housing diameter 22 mm
Housing depth 12 mm
Shaft diameter 6.00 mm (optional 6.35 mm)
Shaft type Solid shaft

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Data Sheet for Precision Potentiometer

Conductive Plastic Potentiometer Series MP20/21

Mechanical Data, Environmental Condi-

MP20 MP21
tions, Miscellaneous
Max. radial load ≤1 N
Max. axial load ≤1 N
Connection type Gold plated soldering lugs
Connection position Radial
Sensor mounting Bushing
Mass 20 g
Fastening parts included in delivery Nut, toothed washer
Fastening torque mounting nut 150 Ncm
Material shaft Stainless steel
Material housing Reinforced fibreglass PA66

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

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Data Sheet for Precision Potentiometer

Conductive Plastic Potentiometer Series MP20/21

Order code
Description Selection: standard=black/bold, possible options=grey/italic
Series: MP
Angle of rotation with / without stop:
Without stop 20
With stop 21
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 rear shaft:
Standard Ø6.00 x 20 mm RA
Shaft length in mm RAxx,xx
Shaft diameter in mm (≤6.35 mm) RADMx,xx
Resistance tolerance:
±15% W15%
Option ±10% W10%
Independent linearity:
±1% L1%
Option ±0.5% L0,5%
Option center tap: CT
Front shaft:
Standard Ø6.00 x 22 mm -
Option Ø6.35 x 22 mm DM6,35
Option shaft length in mm Ax,xx
Option shaft diameter in mm (≤6.35 mm) DMx,xx
Option screwdriver slot: B
Shaft sealing:
Standard is without sealing: -
Option D with shaft sealing D

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

For Example: Multi ganged potentiometers (max. 10), sealed housing case, 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 MP20/21

Drawing

Detail X Ø1,5
20±1 35±1 22±1
Dimensions in mm Terminal

2,8
23,5±1
ØDM -0,05
12±1 S=0,5 3,5
0

1±0,5
Ø

M9x0,75
7,6 ±0,2

CW 5
1,
5±
0,
2

Ø22±1

-0,05
0
ØDM-0,05

Ø10,32
0
ma

3 2 1
1,6±0,4 Mounting Surface
x.R

20° Option:
16

20° multiganged 7,9±0,5

,5

X
rear shaft extension
Option DM = Ø6,35
Option center tap (CT) Standard DM = Ø6,00
Option KA (on request)
CT pin Assignment (rear view)
7,6 ±0,2
1,
5
±0

2 3 NC 1
7,6 ±0,2

,2

Connection
diagram
1 3
2 CW
Leads
max. 16,5
10

Clamping
,3
2
0 , 05
-0

screws

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Conductive Plastic Potentiometer Series MP20/21

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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