It is tailored to the needs of mechanical and installation engineering. In this way, it offers a simple way to replace conventional high-quality wire-wound and cermet potentiometers.
The potentiometer features a compact design, with a diameter of 19 mm and a height of approximately 20 mm behind the front panel. The robust central mounting is achieved via an M10x0.75 mm thread with flattened sections (D-profile), allowing for secure and stable installation.
Developed for 1,000,000 operating cycles with a detent, the MPE19 promises an exceptionally long service life. Conventional high-quality potentiometers typically offer a maximum of fewer than 50,000 operating cycles, or even significantly fewer with a detent. However, the MPE19 surpasses these by a factor of 20. It also offers an adjustable detent mechanism or, alternatively, a non-detent option with end stops. This enables flexible use in a wide range of applications, such as machine control, adjustments on tractors and construction equipment, control of adjustment variables in sound and lighting technology, and even in medical technology. The 6 mm diameter stainless steel shaft ensures high load capacity and stability. The MPE19's analog output voltage signal shifts clockwise from 0 V DC to the supply voltage VCC with a resolution of 0.017 V per degree. The HALL sensor also simulates the typical voltage curve of standard potentiometers, with an initial phase of 0 V and a higher output voltage extending to the end of the rotation angle. Furthermore, the sealed shaft, along with the panel gasket, ensures complete protection against dust and water ingress in accordance with IP protection requirements.
Simple integration and operation.
To facilitate integration into existing systems, the potentiometer is equipped with a standardized MicroMatch connector. The MPE19 has been specifically tested for industrial environments and operates with a supply voltage of up to 5 V DC at a maximum current of 20 mA. With the MPE19 panel potentiometer, EBE offers a precise, wear-free, and future-proof solution that can be used in a wide range of industrial HMI applications. Thanks to magnetic sensor technology, the potentiometer remains functional even after many years of use.
EBE Elektro-Bau-Elemente GmbH (brand: EBE sensors + motion), headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, near Stuttgart, develops and manufactures OEM products in the field of sensor technology, human-machine interface (HMI) components, as well as actuators and mechatronics. It focuses on sensors and encoders based on proprietary technologies for industry, household appliances, medical technology, and mobility. The sensor range includes, among others, level and quality sensors for fluids,
