Data Sheet for Linear Sensors
MEGATRON Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG ▪ Hermann-Oberth-Strasse 7 ▪ 85640 Putzbrunn / Munich
Tel.: +49 89 46094-0 ▪ www.megatron.de ▪ info@megatron.de
Date: 11/08/2021
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Potentiometric Linear Transducer (Conductive Plastic)
Series CFL
Specications are subject to change without notice
The CFL series has a high-resolution conductive
plastic resistance element with cursor for measuring
strokes 100..1000 mm.
Electrical Data
CFL 100 CFL 200 CFL 300 CFL 400 CFL 500 CFL 700 CFL1000
Eective electrical travel 1.) 100 ±1 200 ±1 300 ±1 400 ±1 500 ±1 700 ±1 1000 ±1
Total resistance 1.) 2..10 kOhm
5..20
kOhm
5..100 kOhm
10..200
kOhm
10..500
kOhm
Resistance tolerance ±20% (±10%)
Independent linearity (best straight line) 1.) ±0,5% (±0,1%)
Theoretical resolution 1.) Almost innite
Backlash (Hysteresis) 1.) ≤ 0,1 mm
Max. / recommended wiper current1.) 1 mA (@ 40°C, 1 min in case of failure) / 2 µA
Power rating @ 70°C (0W @ 105°C) ��� 1 W ≤ 2 W ≤ 2,5 W ≤ 3 W ≤ 4 W ≤ 5 W ≤ 6 W
Isolation voltage 1.) 500 VAC, 1min
Isolation resistance 1.) 1000 MOhm @ 500 VDC
Mechanical Data, Environmental
Conditions, Miscellaneous
CFL 100 CFL 200 CFL 300 CFL 400 CFL 500 CFL 700 CFL1000
Mechanical stroke 1.) in mm
ca. 103 ca. 203 ca. 303 ca. 403 ca. 505 ca. 705 ca. 1005
Lifetime (90% eective electrical travel) 2.) 20 Mio. movements
Max. operational speed < 5 m/s
Operational force @ RT 1.) 2.) < 0,2 N
Operational temperature
-30..+105°C
Storage temperature
-30..+105°C
Protection grade (IEC60529)
IP40
Vibration (IEC 68-2-6, Test Fc)
15 g (10..2000 Hz, 0,75mm, 12h)
Shock (IEC 68-2-27, Test Ea)
50 g, halfsine, 11 ms (18x)
Housing length 150 ±1 250 ±1 350 ±1 450 ±1 550 ±1 750 ±1 1050 ±1
Mass
50 g 70 g 100 g 130 g 160 g 230 g 300 g
Mounting parts (included in delivery)
None
Material housing
Aluminium
Electrical connection
Soldering pins
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
Data Sheet for Linear Sensors
MEGATRON Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG ▪ Hermann-Oberth-Strasse 7 ▪ 85640 Putzbrunn / Munich
Tel.: +49 89 46094-0 ▪ www.megatron.de ▪ info@megatron.de
Date: 11/08/2021
Page: 2 of 3
Potentiometric Linear Transducer (Conductive Plastic)
Series CFL
Specications are subject to change without notice
Order Code
Description Selection: standard=black/bold, possible options=grey/cursive
Series: CFL
Eective electrical travel:
100 mm
200 mm
300 mm
400 mm
500 mm
700 mm
1000 mm
100
200
300
400
500
700
1000
Total resistance:
Option 2 kOhm (only for 100 mm and 200 mm)
Option 5 kOhm (not for 700 mm and 1000 mm)
10 kOhm
Option 20 kOhm (not for 100 mm and 200 mm)
Option 50 kOhm (only for 400 mm up to 1000 mm)
Option 100 kOhm (only for 400 mm up to 1000 mm)
Option 200 kOhm (only for 700 mm and 1000 mm)
Option 500 kOhm (only for 1000 mm)
R2K
R5K
R10K
R20K
R50K
R100K
R200K
R500K
Resistance tolerance:
±20%
Option ±10%
W20%
W10%
Independent linearity:
±0,5%
Option ±0,1%
L0,5%
L0,1%
For higher quantities or on-going demand, additional options are available as described below on request
For example:
Assembled leads and cables with / without connector and much more