Technical Paper: PTS162 Full – A Compact Slide Potentiometer for Modern Electronics
1. Introduction
The PTS162 is a member of a family of miniature slide potentiometers (also known as slide pots or faders) commonly manufactured by electronic component suppliers such as Bourns. The “Full” designation in “PTS162 Full” typically refers to the full travel version (e.g., 60mm or 100mm travel) or a variant with a full-length shaft/knob configuration, as opposed to a “trim” or reduced-stroke version.
2.2 Measurement Ranges (Sensor Variant)
- Pressure Range: 0 to 162 bar (hence the "162" designation) – gauge or absolute
- Temperature Range (if combined): -40°C to +125°C
- Accuracy: ±0.25% FS (full scale) for pressure; ±0.5°C for temperature
"Full": This could imply a complete version, a full specification, or perhaps a fully charged or operational status, depending on what "PTS162" refers to.
6. Ordering Code for Full Variant
- Full-scale input ranges (no software-limited cutoffs).
- All communication protocols (RS485, 4-20mA, HART, and CANbus).
- Advanced diagnostic logging (internal memory for 10,000+ events).
- Extended temperature compensation (-40°C to +125°C).
| Variant | Description | |---------|-------------| | PTS162-1 | Standard height, T-knob, 60 mm travel | | PTS162-2 | Low-profile, rectangular knob | | PTS162-Full | Full-length resistive track (no mechanical end-stop reduction) |
Chapter 4: Key Features That Make "Full" Worth It
Why pay extra for the PTS162 full instead of a standard sensor? Here are the five standout features:
Ideal Applications The PTS162 is specifically engineered for:
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