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Actuator with absolute positioning - Mechanical potentiometer feedback:
I/O specifications:
Input/Output Specification Comments
Description The actuator can be equipped with a
mechanical potentiometer, 10 kohm.
See connection diagram,
fig. 9, page 27
Bourns 0-10 kohm, 5%, 10-Turn
Type: 3540 Wirewound
Brown 12, 24 or 36VDC (+/-)
12V ± 20%
24V ± 10%
36V ± 10%
Under normal conditions:
12V, max. 26A depending on load
24V, max. 13A depending on load
36V, max. 10A depending on load
To extend actuator:
Connect Brown to positive
To retract actuator:
Connect Brown to negative
Blue To extend actuator:
Connect Blue to negative
To retract actuator:
Connect Blue to positive
Red Not to be connected
Black Signal power supply GND (-)
Green Not to be connected
Yellow Not to be connected
Violet Mechanical potentiometer output
Output range with 8mm spindle pitch:
0 kohm = 0mm stroke
10 kohm = 333mm stroke
Output range with 12mm spindle pitch:
0 kohm = 0mm stroke
10 kohm = 500mm stroke
Output range with 20mm spindle pitch:
0 kohm = 0mm stroke
10 kohm = 833mm stroke
+10V or other value
Output protection:
1 kohm protection resistor
Linearity: ± 0.25%
White VCC+ to POT
10VDC or other values
Please note that Potentiometer is not possible on variants with fast gear (Spindle pitch
20mm, H Gear).